Davios Northern Italian Steakhouse
Last inspected: Feb 10, 2026
50
Score
Across the available record, Davios Northern Italian Steakhouse has 11 inspections on file, the first dated 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Feb 10, 2026. A high risk rating points to multiple serious findings at the most recent inspection.
Recent visits have flagged more than earlier ones: around six violations per visit lately, up from roughly two violations before.
When inspectors have written things up, “ready-to-eat time/temperature control” has been the most frequent reason, cited three times.
Compared to other Boston restaurants (averaging 86), there's room to close the gap. Taken together, the history suggests a facility that has struggled with consistency.
11
Inspections
1
Critical latest
3
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 10, 2026
Routine
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Observed sausages and raw meats stored inside reach in unit @ grill station @ 48F. Discussed with PIC to maintain cold holding @ 41F or below. PIC removed and stored in walk in
590.003/3-501.16-P
Ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food date marking (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed multiple ready to eat food items stored and held over 24hrs per PIC in walk in cooler. Provide date marking on all items stored / held over 24hrs
590.003/3-501.17-PF
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed mold-like substance inside ice machine near chute; observed food spills / debris inside upright freezers (pasta) and refrigerated units (meats); soiled hot holding cabinet (bread). Thoroughly clean all stated equipment with frequency to prevent harborage
590.004/4-601.11-PF
Handwashing cleanser availability (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed no hand soap at handsink near kitchen entrance way. Discussed with PIC to maintain hand soap at all handsinks during hours of operations. COS
590.006/6-301.11-PF
Food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)
Inspector notes: Observed multiple squeeze bottles throughout cooking line and main kitchen unidentified. Provide a label on all squeeze bottles with the common name of food item stored inside
590.003/3-302.12-C
Handwashing signage (c)
Inspector notes: Observed no handwash signage at bar handsink nor restrooms. Provide employee handwashing signage and ensure at all handsinks
590.006/6-301.14-C
System maintained in good repair (c)
Inspector notes: Observed leak underneath first handsink in main kitchen. Repair
590.005/5-205.15-C
Temperature measuring devices-functionality (c)
Inspector notes: Observed refrigerated units / walk in cooler without internal thermometers. Provide for all refrigerated units
590.004/4-204.112-C
Food storage-preventing contamination from the premises (c)
Inspector notes: Observed mixing bowls / squeeze bottles stored in food items along salad station and cooking line. Discussed with PIC to remove and ensure all foods are properly stored to prevent contamination
590.003/3-305.11-C
50
Sep 16, 2025
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Cleaning of plumbing fixtures (c)
Inspector notes: Observed heavy dust build up on the handsink. Clean to remove
590.006/6-501.18-C
(b) and (c) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (c)
Inspector notes: Heavy food soils observed inside of multiple stand up refrigeration and freezer units. Clean to remove Observed a slimy pink substance inside of the ice machine. Dump all contents and clean thoroughly.
590.004/4-601.11-C
90
Apr 18, 2025
Routine
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Ice used as exterior coolant prohibited as ingredient (p)
Inspector notes: Noted bottles and containers stored in contact with consumable ice. Discontinue and train staff not to store any items in the ice.
590.003/3-303.11-P
Cooling (p)
Inspector notes: Noted cooked mushrooms stored on the service line at 51F cooked about an hour ago. Discontinue and chill the product below 41F before storing in the service for immediate use. COS by the PIC
590.003/3-501.14-P
Temperature measuring devices manual and mechanical warewashing (pf)
Inspector notes: No irreversible device to measure the surface temperature of the utensils. Provide
590.004/4-302.13-PF
Using a handwashing sink-operation and maintenance (pf)
Inspector notes: Hand sink at the bar blocked with card box boxes. Clear all the clutter and provide easy access to the hand sink
590.005/5-205.11-PF
Warewashing machine data plate operation specifications (c)
Inspector notes: Noted no data plate provided for the high temp dish machine.Provide
590.004/4-204.113-C
Standards of identity (c)
Inspector notes: Several bottles of food on the cookline with no labels. Provide
590.003/3-601.11-C
In-use utensils between-use storage (c)
Inspector notes: Scoops in the bulk containers stored in contact with the product. Discontinue and store scoop in a clean container or handle not touching the product
590.003/3-304.12-C
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Sep 16, 2024
Routine
No violations found.
100
May 15, 2024
Routine
No violations found.
100
Nov 2, 2023
Routine
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
Packaged and unpackaged food-separation packaging and segregation (p)
Inspector notes: Employees pooling raw shell eggs and rolling raw meatballs in close proximity to flats of ready to eat berries. COS. Retrain staff.
590.003/3-302.11-P
Preventing contamination from hands (p)
Inspector notes: Observed food employee handle cooked chicken tenders with bare hands. Discontinue. Product removed from service. Employee washed hands and donned gloves and returned to work as instructed.
590.003(C)/3-301.11-P
Ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food date marking (pf)
Inspector notes: Covered fish container date marked with "green beans 10/25" on outside when infact it contains ground meat. Label food properly. COS. REPEAT.
590.003/3-501.17-PF
(a)-(p) person-in-charge-duties (pf)
Inspector notes: Priority violations cited. Provide active managerial control.
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF
Single-service and single-use articles-use limitations (c)
Inspector notes: Establishment is reusing fish buckets for food storage some with chips and imperfections on plactic surfaces. Discontinue. Provide NSF grade equipment. Repeat.
590.004/4-502.13-C
58
Oct 27, 2023
Routine
2 major violations.
View 2 violations
Mechanical warewashing equipment hot water sanitization temperatures (pf)
Inspector notes: High temp machine registering 154F at final rinse error message on screen. Repair. Alternative means to sanitize equipment in three compartment sink with quats sanitizer.
590.004/4-501.112-PF
Sanitizing solutions testing devices (pf)
Inspector notes: No test kit for quats sanitizer. Provide.
590.004/4-302.14-PF
82
Oct 17, 2023
Routine
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 7 violations
Characteristics-materials for construction and repair (p)
Inspector notes: Fish bucket storing vanilla ice cream with broken chipped edges. NSF grade cleanable equipment only.
590.004/4-101.11-P
Safe unadulterated and honestly presented (p)
Inspector notes: Establishment found with implicated ice cream with high lab test still in service. Product was voluntarily discarded.
590.003/3-101.11-P
(a)-(p) person-in-charge-duties (pf)
Inspector notes: PIC is not in receipt of most recent food lab report for vanilla ice cream dated 10/8/23 with a 54 000 ERAC reading and >150EHSCC reading. Provide active managerial control. Read lab reports and implement corrective actions when necessary. Making of ice cream shall be discontinued until isdhealth@boston.gov is in receipt of a clean lab report and recipes withHACCP plan is approved by ISD health management.
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF
Mechanical warewashing equipment hot water sanitization temperatures (pf)
Inspector notes: High temp machine registering 154F at final rinse error message on screen. Repair. Alternative means to sanitize equipment in three compartment sink with quats sanitizer.
590.004/4-501.112-PF
Sanitizing solutions testing devices (pf)
Inspector notes: No test kit for quats sanitizer. Provide.
590.004/4-302.14-PF
Ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food date marking (pf)
Inspector notes: Vanilla ice cream in fish bucket with date mark sticker that states "Parmesan Rolls 9/28" Date mark items properly with accurate name.
590.003/3-501.17-PF
Single-service and single-use articles-use limitations (c)
Inspector notes: Establisment is reusing plastic fish buckets to store ice cream in. Discontinue. Provide NSF grade equipment.
590.004/4-502.13-C
47
Sep 11, 2023
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Characteristics-materials for construction and repair (p)
Inspector notes: Feeding funnel connection in top of ice cream machine with gap where funnel connects enabling food to leak inside unit. Repair to maintain cleanable surfaces. Provide cutsheet for unit.
590.004/4-101.11-P
(a)-(p) person-in-charge-duties (pf)
Inspector notes: Second elevated ice cream labcount in calendar year. Provide active managerial control.
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Ice cream machine with visible food soils in crevices and inside unit when panel is taken off. Thoroughly clean and sanitize unit call Taylor for service if necessary. Unit cannot be used until it is thoroughly cleaned and safe for use.
590.004/4-601.11-PF
When a haccp plan is required (c)
Inspector notes: Submit a detailed HACCP plan for making of gelato to isdhealth@boston.gov. Discontinue process until detailed recipes and HACCP plan is provided.
590.008/8-201.13-C
Food storage-preventing contamination from the premises (c)
Inspector notes: Fruit on bar top uncovered. Provide.
590.003/3-305.11-C
64
Jun 26, 2023
Routine
1 critical violation. 5 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 12 violations
When to wash (p)
Inspector notes: Food workers observed starting work without first washing hands. Retrain staff.
590.002/2-301.14-P
Handwashing sinks-location and placement (pf)
Inspector notes: Food prep area where pasta and chicken cutlets are prepared without handsink opposite stairwell to dry storage area. Install.
590.005/5-204.11-PF
Hand drying provision (pf)
Inspector notes: Right hand cookline handsink no paper towels. COS.
590.006/6-301.12-PF
Using a handwashing sink-operation and maintenance (pf)
Inspector notes: Cookline handsink covered with sheet tray. COS.
590.005/5-205.11-PF
Mechanical warewashing equipment hot water sanitization temperatures (pf)
Inspector notes: Error message displayed for low rinse temperature at High temp dish machine in kitchen. Gauge registers 170F. Repair. Alternative means to sanitize equipment at three compartment sink with quats sanitizer.
590.004/4-501.112-PF
Temperature measuring devices manual and mechanical warewashing (pf)
Inspector notes: No irreversible indicator for high temp dish machines. Provide.
590.004/4-302.13-PF
Effectiveness-hair restraints (c)
Inspector notes: Several food employees without hair restraints. Provide.
590.002/2-402.11-C
Food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)
Inspector notes: Squeeze bottle not labeled. COS.
590.003/3-302.12-C
Thawing (c)
Inspector notes: Shrimp thawing in still water. COS.
590.003/3-501.13-C
Wiping cloths use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Observed wiping cloths in use not in sanitizer. Provide.
590.003/3-304.14-C
Eating drinking or using tobacco (c)
Inspector notes: Observed food employee eating at the cookline. COS.
590.002/2-401.11-C
Wall and ceiling coverings and coatings (c)
Inspector notes: Ceiling above prep area with broken plaster. Repair.
590.006/6-201.16-C
39
May 12, 2022
Routine
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
When to wash (p)
Inspector notes: Food employees are not washing hands with the proper frequency between changing gloves and tasks. Retrain staff.
590.002/2-301.14-P
Shell stock maintaining identification (pf)
Inspector notes: Shellstock tags not with cherry stones and oysters at cookline. Corrected on site.
590.003/3-203.12-PF
Preventing contamination from hands (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed cookline worker handle salad ingredients with bare hands. COS
590.003(C)/3-301.11-PF
Hand drying provision (pf)
Inspector notes: No paper towels at prep line handsink. COS.
590.006/6-301.12-PF
Thawing (c)
Inspector notes: Raw shrimp thawing in still water in prep sink. COS.
590.003/3-501.13-C
Food preparation (c)
Inspector notes: Food worker preparing raw meats in close proximity to shrimp defrosting in prep sink. COS.
590.003/3-305.14-C
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Davios Northern Italian Steakhouse last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Davios Northern Italian Steakhouse on file is from Feb 10, 2026. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Davios Northern Italian Steakhouse?
Across the inspection record, “ready-to-eat time/temperature control” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Davios Northern Italian Steakhouse.
How does Davios Northern Italian Steakhouse compare to other restaurants in Boston?
Davios Northern Italian Steakhouse most recently scored 50 out of 100, which is lower than the Boston average of 86.
Has Davios Northern Italian Steakhouse's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Davios Northern Italian Steakhouse have averaged around six violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Davios Northern Italian Steakhouse means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is Davios Northern Italian Steakhouse inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Davios Northern Italian Steakhouse is inspected around three times per year on average.
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