Ciao Roma

5 North Sq, Boston, MA 02113

Italian

Last inspected: Oct 8, 2025

Score

Low Risk

The health department has logged seven inspections at Ciao Roma, the earliest from 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Oct 8, 2025. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near two violations per visit.

Across the inspection history, “certified food protection manager” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.

Among Boston restaurants, this is a fairly standard result. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Oct 8, 2025

Routine

3 minor violations.

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Nonfood contact surfaces (c)

Inspector notes: Clean insiode all refrigeration / freezer units especially around the gaskets of the doors from all visible food spills stains and soils

590.004/4-602.13-C

Controlling pests (c)

Inspector notes: Clean in and out around the floor drains where needed to remove a small amount of drain flies starting to gather - flush with bleach and vacuum out all cisible food debris

590.006/6-501.111-C

(a) certified food protection manager (c)

Inspector notes: PIC / Manager on site shall post current copies of their food safety and allergen awareness certificates on site as discussed - display in a conspicuous location of the facility as discussed

590.002(C)/2-102.12-C

Dec 3, 2024

Routine

1 minor violation.

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Food storage-preventing contamination from the premises (c)

Inspector notes: Bar garnishes uncovered. Corrected on site. No customers at bar during inspection.

590.003/3-305.11-C

Oct 22, 2024

Routine

2 minor violations.

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Preset tableware (c)

Inspector notes: Plate each outdoor table as needed - not too early as the elements can easily cause contamination while customers are waiting to be served

590.004/4-904.13-C

Linens and napkins use limitations (c)

Inspector notes: Do not preset the outside tables with nakins and linens too early / before service as flying birds vehicle exhausts can easily contaminate these items

590.003/3-304.13-C

Aug 29, 2023

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)

Inspector notes: Swordfish cut tomatoes Calimari cucumbers reading 50-55F in the open top reachin unit for 30-45 min.Maintain cold holding 41F or below. PIC removed items to alternate unit to cool/hold 41F or below Some item submerged in ice for service

590.003/3-501.16-P

Shell stock maintaining identification (pf)

Inspector notes: Shell stock tags observed container not held in chronological order.Maintain shell tags for 90 days in chronological order.

590.003/3-203.12-PF

Good repair and proper adjustment-equipment (c)

Inspector notes: Open top/Reach in unit reading 50-55F.Repair Maintain cold holding 41F or below. Low temp bar machine (1st floor) not reading chlorine.Repair Maintain chlorine 50PPM or per manufactures instructions PIC instructed to use alternate machine(2 available) until repairs are complete

590.004/4-501.11-C

Apr 10, 2023

Routine

No violations found.

100

Apr 7, 2023

Routine

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

Warewashing equipment determining chemical sanitizer concentration (pf)

Inspector notes: Low temp dishwasher unable to sanitizer. Repair. Use three compartment sink until repair is made.

590.004/4-501.116-PF

Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)

Inspector notes: Hood sticker expired in 10/21.Provide professional cleaning PIC will email cleaning dated.

590.006/6-501.14-C

Dec 14, 2022

Routine

3 minor violations.

View 3 violations

Wall and ceiling coverings and coatings (c)

Inspector notes: Several small areas of the ceiling in the kitchen / prep area have some exposure of wooden unsealed surfaces and loose wiring - address as we discussed during inspection -there are a couple of other wooden shelving units in the basement unfinished - all surfaces shall be clean - smooth - durable and non absorbant as we discussed during inspection segragated area of the wall in the basement directly behind the opening cover to the chemical dish machine contantly being used has been compromised over time with visible heavy stains and soils from condensation steam and are unable to be cleaned properly - replace

590.006/6-201.16-C

(a) certified food protection manager (c)

Inspector notes: Ensure current food safety / allergen awareness certificates are on site and posted in a coinspicuous location of the restaurant as we discussed during inspection - certificates were provided via photo for verification

590.002(C)/2-102.12-C

(a) and (c) equipment utensils linens and single-service and single-use articles-storing (c)

Inspector notes: A sufficient amount of clean in use wiping cloths being stored on the cooking line underneath cooking equipment but are not properly stored or covered due to its location - addressed immediately any visible splintered or burnt wooden utensils in the kitchen shall be removed immediately - use commercial grade utensils only - wooden utensils can be used in food service nalthough it is in a very limited capacity as discussed during inspection-

590.004/4-903.11-C

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Ciao Roma last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Ciao Roma on file is from Oct 8, 2025. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Ciao Roma?

Across the inspection record, “certified food protection manager” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Ciao Roma.

How does Ciao Roma compare to other restaurants in Boston?

Ciao Roma most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is about the same as the Boston average of 86.

Has Ciao Roma's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Ciao Roma have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Ciao Roma means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is Ciao Roma inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Ciao Roma is inspected around two times per year on average.

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