Deparma

182 Sumner St, East Boston, MA 02128

Italian

Last inspected: Jan 14, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Across the available record, Deparma has seven inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The most recent visit was on Jan 14, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near two violations each time.

Across the inspection history, “wiping cloths use limitation” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.

The city-wide average sits at 91, which Deparma's 86 doesn't quite reach. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jan 14, 2026

Routine

1 critical violation.

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

Inspector notes: Calamari 50F in top reach in / Reach in is directly across from the grill. Dicsussed keeping the covers down when not busy or using ice around the containers to help keep 41F or below / Squid moved to bottom of reach (37F) in to cool down / Provide 41F or below

590.003/3-501.16-P

Jan 17, 2025

Routine

2 major violations. 3 minor violations.

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Sanitizing solutions testing devices (pf)

Inspector notes: No sanitizer test strips on site for chlorine sanitizer at low temp dish machine. Provide.

590.004/4-302.14-PF

Ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food date marking (pf)

Inspector notes: Some prepared food items not date marked inside walk-in area. Provide.

590.003/3-501.17-PF

Preventing contamination from hands (c)

Inspector notes: Observed employee touching bread with bare hands. Discontinue. PIC must discard all rady ro eat food previously touched with bare hands.

590.003(C)/3-301.11-C

(a) certified food protection manager (c)

Inspector notes: CFPM certificate expired. Provide a current one. No Allergen certificate posted. Provide.

590.002(C)/2-102.12-C

Wiping cloths use limitation (c)

Inspector notes: Wiping cloths obsered soiled on counters. Store properly in sanitizer solution.

590.003/3-304.14-C

Feb 28, 2024

Routine

1 major violation.

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(a)-(p) person-in-charge-duties (pf)

Inspector notes: Health Permit not renewed for 2024. Ensure that it happens as required.

590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF

Feb 20, 2024

Routine

5 minor violations.

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Food storage-preventing contamination from the premises (c)

Inspector notes: Chicken and sausages placed above ready to eat foods on shelves inside walk-in. Separate properly.

590.003/3-305.11-C

Wiping cloths use limitation (c)

Inspector notes: Wiping Cloths stored wet on counters. Store properly in sanitizer solution

590.003/3-304.14-C

Food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)

Inspector notes: Some bulk food containers without proper labeling. Provide.

590.003/3-302.12-C

In-use utensils between-use storage (c)

Inspector notes: Scoop placed on top of the ice machine. Store properly on clean/sanitized surface.

590.003/3-304.12-C

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

Inspector notes: Two boxes with single use utensils stored on the floor at lower level. Elevate properly.

590.004/4-903.11-C

Feb 15, 2023

Routine

1 major violation.

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Consumption of animal foods that are raw undercooked or not otherwise processed to eliminate pathogens (pf)

Inspector notes: Steak is offered undercooked per customers requests / Provide a proper disclaimer (*) on all menu items offered undercooked as part of the consumer advisory. The reminder is printed at the bottom of all menus

590.003/3-603.11-PF

Nov 8, 2022

Routine

No violations found.

100

Apr 15, 2022

Routine

2 minor violations.

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Nonfood contact surfaces (c)

Inspector notes: Stand up reach in with visible soils on the exterior / Clean to remove Box fan in dish room visibly dusty / Clean to remove

590.004/4-602.13-C

Surface characteristics-indoor areas (c)

Inspector notes: Tiles on service line cracked/broken / Repair

590.006/6-101.11-C

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Deparma last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Deparma on file is from Jan 14, 2026. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Deparma?

Across the inspection record, “wiping cloths use limitation” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Deparma.

How does Deparma compare to other restaurants in East Boston?

Deparma most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is lower than the East Boston average of 91.

Has Deparma's inspection record improved over time?

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

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Deparma 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 Deparma inspected?

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

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