Coppa

253 Shawmut Av, Boston, MA 02118

Italian

Last inspected: Oct 3, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Public records show eight inspections at Coppa stretching back to 2022. On Oct 3, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near one violation per visit.

“Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing three times across the record.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Boston restaurant scores 86. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Oct 3, 2025

Routine

1 minor violation.

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Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)

Inspector notes: Hood stickers expired on hood and pizza oven. Schedule cleaning appointment. 9.26.25: Hood sticker on cookline has been updated. Hood sticker for wood burning oven is still expired. Referred to BFD.

590.006/6-501.14-C

Sep 26, 2025

Routine

1 minor violation.

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Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)

590.006/6-501.14-C

Aug 15, 2025

Routine

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

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Sanitizing solutions testing devices (pf)

Inspector notes: No chlorine test strips available for low temperature dish machine. Provide.

590.004/4-302.14-PF

Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)

Inspector notes: Hood stickers expired on hood and pizza oven. Schedule cleaning appointment.

590.006/6-501.14-C

Handwashing signage (c)

Inspector notes: Provide hand sink only signage at all hand sinks.

590.006/6-301.14-C

Jul 11, 2024

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 major violation.

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

Inspector notes: Products in a refrigeration unit at the cookline that had an internal temperature of 50F were at above 41F Products were placed in the unit less than 1 hour prior to the inspection per the PIC Products were removed during the inspection and placed in a refrigeration unit at 38F

590.003/3-501.16-P

Cooling heating and holding capacities-equipment (pf)

Inspector notes: Refrigeration unit at the cookline with a temperature of 50F Products removed at the time of the inspection and service call was made

590.004/4-301.11-PF

Aug 9, 2023

Routine

1 major violation.

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Mechanical warewashing equipment hot water sanitization temperatures (pf)

Inspector notes: Dish machine rinse not reaching above 141F at plate. Sanitize all dishes and utensils in three compartment sink. Service call has been placed.

590.004/4-501.112-PF

Feb 28, 2023

Routine

No violations found.

100

Sep 1, 2022

Routine

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)

Inspector notes: Interior chute of ice machine with black mold-like substance. Clean and maintain.

590.004/4-601.11-PF

Nonfood contact surfaces (c)

Inspector notes: Tops of hot water tanks with old mouse droppings. Clean and monitor for activity.

590.004/4-602.13-C

Apr 13, 2022

Routine

5 minor violations.

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Miscellaneous sources of contamination (c)

Inspector notes: Employee observed filling a large food container with water in the mop sink. Discontinue and ensure all preparation is being done in a clean and protected area.

590.003/3-307.11-C

Nonfood-contact surfaces (c)

Inspector notes: Small hoodless fryer being used at the front bar area. Discontinue use unless otherwise authorized.

590.004/4-202.16-C

Food storage prohibited areas (c)

Inspector notes: Sheet pans of food observed being stored on the ground of the walk-in cooler. Discontinue and store all foods elevated a minimum of 6 inches off teh ground.

590.003/3-305.12-C

Nonfood contact surfaces (c)

Inspector notes: Excess moisture observed on the lower shelf of the sinlge door deli cooler. Clean to remove and make any necessary repairs.

590.004/4-602.13-C

Using drain plugs (c)

Inspector notes: Drain plug for the 3 bay sink missing at the time of the inspection.Provide drain plugs for the 3 compartment sink.

590.005/5-501.114-C

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Coppa last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Coppa on file is from Oct 3, 2025. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Coppa?

Across the inspection record, “cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Coppa.

How does Coppa compare to other restaurants in Boston?

Coppa most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Boston average of 86.

Has Coppa's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Coppa have averaged around one violation per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Coppa 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 Coppa inspected?

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

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