Cantina Italiana
Last inspected: Feb 20, 2026
90
Score
Inspectors have visited Cantina Italiana four times, with records going back to 2026. Cantina Italiana was last inspected on Feb 20, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.
Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around 10 violations to closer to two violations per visit.
“Backflow prevention device location” comes up most often, recorded three times in the inspection record.
Among Boston restaurants, the typical score is 86; Cantina Italiana is comfortably above that bar. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 20, 2026
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Service sink (c)
Inspector notes: Establishment observed without a service/mop sink. Per PIC mop water most likely gets disposed outisde. Discontinue PIC to provide plumbers report regarding service sink install.
590.005/5-203.13-C
Backflow prevention device location (c)
Inspector notes: Establishment observed without a food prep sink Per PIC staff washes fruits and vegetables in the 2 bay sink direct to waste. PIC to provide plumber report from a licensed plumber on the install of a prep sink
590.005/5-204.12-C
90
Feb 12, 2026
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Backflow prevention device location (c)
Inspector notes: Establishment observed without a food prep sink Per PIC staff washes fruits and vegetables in the 2 bay sink direct to waste. PIC to provide plumber report from a licensed plumber on the install of a prep sink
590.005/5-204.12-C
Service sink (c)
Inspector notes: Establishment observed without a service/mop sink. Per PIC mop water most likely gets disposed outisde. Discontinue PIC to provide plumbers report regarding service sink install.
590.005/5-203.13-C
90
Feb 5, 2026
Routine
2 critical violations. 8 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 19 violations
Packaged and unpackaged food-separation packaging and segregation (p)
Inspector notes: Raw chicken observed stored above cooked broccoli . Discontinue (cos)
590.003/3-302.11-P
Backflow prevention (p)
Inspector notes: Notes:Establishment observed without a food prep sink Per PIC staff washes fruits and vegetables in the 2 bay sink direct to waste. PIC to provide plumber report from a licensed plumber on the install of a prep sink
590.005/5-402.11-P
Ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food date marking (pf)
Inspector notes: Multiple containers of prepped foods observed without date marking. Provide made/discard date before storing.
590.003/3-501.17-PF
Handwashing cleanser availability (pf)
Inspector notes: Kitchen main hansinks observed without handwashing soap. Provide. Additional handsinks observed in compliance
590.006/6-301.11-PF
Using a handwashing sink-operation and maintenance (pf)
Inspector notes: Salad assemble area handwashing sinks observed blocked by mop bucket. Discontinue and maintain accessible at all time for handwashing.
590.005/5-205.11-PF
Cleaning agents and sanitizers availability (pf)
Inspector notes: PIC unable to provide non rinse sanitzer for the 2 bay sink. Provide
590.004/4-303.11-PF
Consumption of animal foods that are raw undercooked or not otherwise processed to eliminate pathogens (pf)
Inspector notes: Asteriks observed missing from foods offered cooked to order on the paper menu. Provide asteriks to the pertaining food items
590.003/3-603.11-PF
Clean-up of vomiting and diarrheal events (pf)
Inspector notes: PIC unable to provide procedure and kit for vomit & diarrheal clean up events. Provide and maintain accessible (cos)
590.002/2-501.11-PF
(a)-(p) person-in-charge-duties (pf)
Inspector notes: Multiple P's & PF's violations noted on the inspection report. PIC to provide active managerial controls and train staff on violations noted PIC to post updated Letter Grade PIC to provide current Site Cleanliness Certificate
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF
Hand drying provision (pf)
Inspector notes: Bar handwashing sink observed paper towels. Provide means to hand drying (cos)
590.006/6-301.12-PF
Handwashing signage (c)
Inspector notes: Multiple handwashing sinks observed without handwashing sign . Provide
590.006/6-301.14-C
Temperature measuring devices-functionality (c)
Inspector notes: Multiple refrigeration unit and walkin observed without a conspicious thermometer. Provide a visible thermometer to all the cold unit observed without a thermometer.
590.004/4-204.112-C
Service sink (c)
Inspector notes: Establishment observed without a service/mop sink. Per PIC mop water most likely gets disposed outisde. Discontinue PIC to provide plumbers report regarding service sink install.
590.005/5-203.13-C
Backflow prevention device location (c)
Inspector notes: Establishment observed without a food prep sink Per PIC staff washes fruits and vegetables in the 2 bay sink direct to waste. PIC to provide plumber report from a licensed plumber on the install of a prep sink
590.005/5-204.12-C
Miscellaneous sources of contamination (c)
Inspector notes: Employee foods observed store above sales items. Discontinue (cos) Bar hand sink observed without barrier between handsink & open ice holder. Provide to protect from contamination
590.003/3-307.11-C
System maintained in good repair (c)
Inspector notes: Salad prep area handsinks observed leaking . Repair
590.005/5-205.15-C
Food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)
Inspector notes: Several squeeze bottles bulk bins storage/ condiments at the cookline observed without labels. Provide lables when removed from original containers.
590.003/3-302.12-C
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Warewashing area flooring observed heavily damaged. Repair Drain located outside by the trash area observed heavily soiled/ trash/ grease build up . Clean to remove
590.006/6-201.11-C
(a) certified food protection manager (c)
Inspector notes: PIC unable to provide a CFPM . Provide and post.
590.002(C)/2-102.12-C
21
Jan 28, 2026
Routine
2 critical violations. 8 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 18 violations
Backflow prevention (p)
Inspector notes: Notes:Establishment observed without a food prep sink Per PIC staff washes fruits and vegetables in the 2 bay sink direct to waste. PIC to provide plumber report from a licensed plumber on the install of a prep sink
590.005/5-402.11-P
Packaged and unpackaged food-separation packaging and segregation (p)
Inspector notes: Raw chicken observed stored above cooked broccoli . Discontinue (cos)
590.003/3-302.11-P
Handwashing cleanser availability (pf)
Inspector notes: Kitchen main hansinks observed without handwashing soap. Provide. Additional handsinks observed in compliance
590.006/6-301.11-PF
Ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food date marking (pf)
Inspector notes: Multiple containers of prepped foods observed without date marking. Provide made/discard date before storing.
590.003/3-501.17-PF
Clean-up of vomiting and diarrheal events (pf)
Inspector notes: PIC unable to provide procedure and kit for vomit & diarrheal clean up events. Provide and maintain accessible (cos)
590.002/2-501.11-PF
Hand drying provision (pf)
Inspector notes: Bar handwashing sink observed paper towels. Provide means to hand drying (cos)
590.006/6-301.12-PF
Using a handwashing sink-operation and maintenance (pf)
Inspector notes: Salad assemble area handwashing sinks observed blocked by mop bucket. Discontinue and maintain accessible at all time for handwashing.
590.005/5-205.11-PF
Cleaning agents and sanitizers availability (pf)
Inspector notes: PIC unable to provide non rinse sanitzer for the 2 bay sink. Provide
590.004/4-303.11-PF
Consumption of animal foods that are raw undercooked or not otherwise processed to eliminate pathogens (pf)
Inspector notes: Asteriks observed missing from foods offered cooked to order on the paper menu. Provide asteriks to the pertaining food items
590.003/3-603.11-PF
(a)-(p) person-in-charge-duties (pf)
Inspector notes: Multiple P's & PF's violations noted on the inspection report. PIC to provide active managerial controls and train staff on violations noted PIC to post updated Letter Grade PIC to provide current Site Cleanliness Certificate
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF
Temperature measuring devices-functionality (c)
Inspector notes: Multiple refrigeration unit and walkin observed without a conspicious thermometer. Provide a visible thermometer to all the cold unit observed without a thermometer.
590.004/4-204.112-C
System maintained in good repair (c)
Inspector notes: Salad prep area handsinks observed leaking . Repair
590.005/5-205.15-C
(a) certified food protection manager (c)
Inspector notes: PIC unable to provide a CFPM . Provide and post.
590.002(C)/2-102.12-C
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Warewashing area flooring observed heavily damaged. Repair Drain located outside by the trash area observed heavily soiled/ trash/ grease build up . Clean to remove
590.006/6-201.11-C
Miscellaneous sources of contamination (c)
Inspector notes: Employee foods observed store above sales items. Discontinue (cos) Bar hand sink observed without barrier between handsink & open ice holder. Provide to protect from contamination
590.003/3-307.11-C
Food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)
Inspector notes: Several squeeze bottles bulk bins storage/ condiments at the cookline observed without labels. Provide lables when removed from original containers.
590.003/3-302.12-C
Handwashing signage (c)
Inspector notes: Multiple handwashing sinks observed without handwashing sign . Provide
590.006/6-301.14-C
Service sink (c)
Inspector notes: Establishment observed without a service/mop sink. Per PIC mop water most likely gets disposed outisde. Discontinue PIC to provide plumbers report regarding service sink install.
590.005/5-203.13-C
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Cantina Italiana last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Cantina Italiana on file is from Feb 20, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Cantina Italiana?
Across the inspection record, “backflow prevention device location” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Cantina Italiana.
How does Cantina Italiana compare to other restaurants in Boston?
Cantina Italiana most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Boston average of 86.
Has Cantina Italiana's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Cantina Italiana have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly 10 earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Cantina Italiana means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
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