Cantina Italiana
Last inspected: Oct 7, 2025
70
Score
Inspectors have visited Cantina Italiana 10 times, with records going back to 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Oct 7, 2025. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near three violations each time.
The pattern that stands out is “certified food protection manager”, which has been cited four times.
That's lower than the typical Boston restaurant, which scores around 86. The record is unremarkable in either direction.
10
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 7, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Evidence of rodent activity in the trear of the building / by the kitchen rear door - Address immediately
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Outside receptacles (c)
Inspector notes: Maintain clean after use to reduce rodent activity
590.005/5-501.15-C
Cleaning receptacles (c)
Inspector notes: Address
590.005/5-501.116-C
Walls and ceilings attachments (c)
Inspector notes: Metal door leading to the rear allyway where the trash storage is located is badly compromised from rodent activity - REPLACE the door as it appears to be compromised beyond repair
590.006/6-201.17-C
(a) certified food protection manager (c)
Inspector notes: Post copies of all food safety certificates on site as we discussed
590.002(C)/2-102.12-C
Outdoor storage surface (c)
Inspector notes: Plug all burrows holes and openings of the pavement / driveway section of the alleyway
590.005/5-501.11-C
70
Apr 28, 2025
Routine
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Food-contact surfaces-cleanability (pf)
Inspector notes: Remove the two visibly compromised cutting boards in the rear of the kitchen - replace . do not reuse unless you send the grooves down tuntil deep lacerations are removed and smooth to the touch
590.004/4-202.11-PF
Consumption of animal foods that are raw undercooked or not otherwise processed to eliminate pathogens (pf)
Inspector notes: New menu is incomplete - missing the 'Disclosure " address
590.003/3-603.11-PF
(a) certified food protection manager (c)
Inspector notes: No current food safety certificate on site - address immediately
590.002(C)/2-102.12-C
78
Oct 18, 2024
Routine
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Consumption of animal foods that are raw undercooked or not otherwise processed to eliminate pathogens (pf)
Inspector notes: Missing the proper consumer advisory on the new menu for meals offered under cooked address where needed
590.003/3-603.11-PF
90
Mar 18, 2024
Routine
2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Consumption of animal foods that are raw undercooked or not otherwise processed to eliminate pathogens (pf)
Inspector notes: Make all necessary changes to the menu items offered un der cooked where nheeded to be in compliance
590.003/3-603.11-PF
Sanitizing solutions testing devices (pf)
Inspector notes: Compromised chlorine test strips on site - replace
590.004/4-302.14-PF
Grease trap(c)
Inspector notes: Clean to remove all obnoxious odors
590.005/5-402.12-C
Surface characteristics-indoor areas (c)
Inspector notes: Clean the floors behind and underneath all cooking equipment on the cooking line from visible food spills
590.006/6-101.11-C
Handwashing signage (c)
Inspector notes: Post " Hand Washing Only" signs are placed at all designated hand sinkm locations
590.006/6-301.14-C
Ventilation hood systems filters (c)
Inspector notes: Remove to clean the two visibly soi8led vents in the hood where needed
590.004/4-202.18-C
(a) certified food protection manager (c)
Inspector notes: No current food safety / allergen nawareness for the PIC on site - address as discussed
590.002(C)/2-102.12-C
Service sink (c)
Inspector notes: Enclose the exposed areas of the slop sink where needed
590.005/5-203.13-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Clean all the gaskets inside the refrigeration / freezer units where needed from visible food spills
590.004/4-602.13-C
58
Oct 12, 2023
Routine
No violations found.
100
Mar 17, 2023
Routine
No violations found.
100
Feb 3, 2023
Routine
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Handwashing sinks-numbers and capacities (pf)
Inspector notes: No handwash sink available at the cook line or salad prep/pasta stations. Provide adequate handwashing stations. (there is one handwash station at the double door entrance to the kitchen)
590.005/5-203.11-PF
(a) and (c) good repair and calibration-utensils and temperature and pressure measuring devices (c)
Inspector notes: Repair the low temp dish machine guage.(outer glass is broken)
590.004/4-502.11-C
Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)
Inspector notes: Hood sticker observed expired on 5.8.22.Provide proper hood service from a licensed company.Post new sticker PIC to forward appt confirmation to ISD Health Upon re-inspection cleaning has been done service tech to return with proper sticker per PIC
590.006/6-501.14-C
Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)
Inspector notes: Replace the missing floor drain cover in front of the ice machine.
590.006/6-501.11-C
78
Dec 22, 2022
Routine
6 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 15 violations
Clean-up of vomiting and diarrheal events (pf)
Inspector notes: Spill clean up kit observed incomplete.Provide proper vomit/diarrhea clean up kit Procedures to be Emailed to the PIC
590.002/2-501.11-PF
Sanitizing solutions testing devices (pf)
Inspector notes: Provide Quats & chlorine test kits on site (tests done using the inspectors test kit)
590.004/4-302.14-PF
Shell stock maintaining identification (pf)
Inspector notes: Shell stock tags observed not stored in chronological order or dates when last sold/served. Maintain shell stock tags properly stored & dated. Discussed storage with the chef
590.003/3-203.12-PF
Temperature measuring devices-functionality (pf)
Inspector notes: Provide a metal stem food thermometer on site. (Chef could not provide Temperatures done using inspectors thermometer)
590.004/4-204.112-PF
Cleaning agents and sanitizers availability (pf)
Inspector notes: No sanitizer set up at the time of inspection.Provide proper sanitizer solution at all work/prep stations PIC corrected
590.004/4-303.11-PF
Handwashing sinks-numbers and capacities (pf)
Inspector notes: No handwash sink availble at the cook line or salad prep/pasta stations. Provide adequate handwashing stations. (there is one handwash station at the double door entrance to the kitchen)
590.005/5-203.11-PF
Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)
Inspector notes: Hood sticker observed expired on 5.8.22.Provide proper hood service from a licensed company.Post new sticker PIC to forward appt confirmation to ISD Health
590.006/6-501.14-C
Cleaning frequency and restrictions (c)
Inspector notes: Clean the stainless steel wall behind the cook line to remove soils/food debris
590.006/6-501.12-C
(a) certified food protection manager (c)
Inspector notes: No posted certified food managers or allergen awareness certificates.Provide proper certifications on site from a full time employee. Documentation for tests to be Emailed to the PIC
590.002(C)/2-102.12-C
Ventilation hood systems filters (c)
Inspector notes: Hood filters with soils attached ansul pipes with dripping grease.Clean to remove soils & dripping grease.
590.004/4-202.18-C
Temperature measuring devices-functionality (c)
Inspector notes: Provide working internal thermometers in all refrigeration units.
590.004/4-204.112-C
(a) and (c) good repair and calibration-utensils and temperature and pressure measuring devices (c)
Inspector notes: Repair the low temp dish machine guage.(outer glass is broken)
590.004/4-502.11-C
Service sink (c)
Inspector notes: No visible mop sink on site.Provide
590.005/5-203.13-C
Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)
Inspector notes: Secure all CO2 tanks in the basement
590.006/6-501.114-C
Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)
Inspector notes: Replace the missing floor drain cover in front of the ice machine.
590.006/6-501.11-C
35
Dec 14, 2022
Routine
No violations found.
100
Jul 22, 2022
Routine
No violations found.
100
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Cantina Italiana last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Cantina Italiana on file is from Oct 7, 2025. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Cantina Italiana?
Across the inspection record, “certified food protection manager” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Cantina Italiana.
How does Cantina Italiana compare to other restaurants in Boston?
Cantina Italiana most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Boston average of 86.
Has Cantina Italiana's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Cantina Italiana have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Cantina Italiana means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Cantina Italiana inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Cantina Italiana is inspected around three times per year on average.
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