Eataly 1st. Floor

800 Boylston St, Boston, MA 02199

Italian

Last inspected: Apr 14, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Public records show 22 inspections at Eataly 1st. Floor stretching back to 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Apr 14, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around 12 violations to closer to two violations per visit over the last few inspections.

Across the inspection history, “nonfood contact surfaces” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded 11 times.

Compared to the broader Boston restaurant scene, where the average is 86, this is a stronger showing. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

Inspections

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Major latest

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Inspection History

Apr 14, 2026

Routine

1 minor violation.

View 1 violation

Surface characteristics-indoor areas (c)

Inspector notes: Floors cracked and uneven in several areas in bakery seafood meat sections caused by structural settling of the building per PIC. Make all necessary repairs to maintain smooth durable cleanable surfaces. Bucca walkin floor damaged. Repair. Work order has been provided via email.

590.006/6-101.11-C

Mar 5, 2026

Routine

2 minor violations.

View 2 violations

Controlling pests (c)

Inspector notes: Most recent pest report from MD Weaver dated 2/25/26 states there was a catch and live mouse sighting. Clean and sanitize all affected areas. Provide updated IPM pest control report upon re inspection. Pest report today indicate exclusionary work has been done. Extension to verify activity noted has ceased.

590.006/6-501.111-C

Surface characteristics-indoor areas (c)

590.006/6-101.11-C

Feb 25, 2026

Routine

2 minor violations.

View 2 violations

Surface characteristics-indoor areas (c)

590.006/6-101.11-C

Controlling pests (c)

590.006/6-501.111-C

Feb 18, 2026

Routine

3 minor violations.

View 3 violations

Nonfood contact surfaces (c)

Inspector notes: Celing above bakery with carbon soils. Ceiling looks better due to recent cleaning although still appears soiled. PIC to clean and resurface as discussed.

590.004/4-602.13-C

Surface characteristics-indoor areas (c)

590.006/6-101.11-C

Controlling pests (c)

Inspector notes: Most recent pest report states there was a catch. Clean and sanitize all affected areas. Provide updated IPM pest control report upon re inspection. The report must state no catches/no activity/no structural voids or sanitation issues.

590.006/6-501.111-C

Feb 9, 2026

Routine

2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 13 minor violations.

View 17 violations

(a)(1) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)

Inspector notes: Cooked turkey 111F. Product removed from service and reheated to above 165F.

590.003/3-501.16-P1

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

Inspector notes: Bolognese 47F cooked mushrooms 50F meat sauce 45F. Items voluntarily discarded.

590.003/3-501.16-P

(a) (b) and (c)(1) (4)-(16) demonstration (pf)

Inspector notes: Priority violations cited. Provide active managerial control.

590.002(B)/2-102.11-PF

Cooling heating and holding capacities-equipment (pf)

Inspector notes: Flip top on pasta line 48F. Alternative refrigeration available holding at below 41F. Foods out of temperature voluntarily discarded. Make all necessary repairs.

590.004/4-301.11-PF

Nonfood-contact surfaces (c)

Inspector notes: Shelves in seafood walkin with rusted corroded surfaces. Replace.

590.004/4-101.19-C

Effectiveness-hair restraints (c)

Inspector notes: Food employee behind line without hair restraint. Provide.

590.002/2-402.11-C

Storing maintenance tools (c)

Inspector notes: Brooms stored on floor near handsink in pasta shop. Store properly.

590.006/6-501.113-C

Removing dead or trapped birds insects rodents and other pest (c)

Inspector notes: Dead mouse in tin cat under pasta shop display. Remove.

590.006/6-501.112-C

Controlling pests (c)

590.006/6-501.111-C

Food preparation (c)

Inspector notes: cooked vegetables brussel sprouts in three bay sink behind rotisiree area. Sheet pan on top of trash barrel in pasta shop. Corrected on site.

590.003/3-305.14-C

Intensity-lighting (c)

Inspector notes: Light out above bakery warewashing area. Replace/ repair.

590.006/6-303.11-C

Floor and wall junctures coved and enclosed or sealed (c)

Inspector notes: Missing baseboard in cafe mall side. Replace.

590.006/6-201.13-C

Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)

Inspector notes: Doorframe behind pizza & seafood areas with peeling and missing paint. Clean and resurface. Exposed wires and missing ceiling tile above wait station off bar near pizza area. Wall heavily scored on wall in pizza prep area. Repair & Seal.

590.006/6-201.11-C

Eating drinking or using tobacco (c)

Inspector notes: Bag of open gummy bears in reach in cooler. Corrected on site.

590.002/2-401.11-C

Surface characteristics-indoor areas (c)

590.006/6-101.11-C

Nonfood contact surfaces (c)

Inspector notes: Celing above bakery with carbon soils. Ceiling looks better due to recent cleaning although still appears soiled. PIC to clean and resurface as discussed.

590.004/4-602.13-C

Good repair and proper adjustment-equipment (c)

Inspector notes: Ice machine panel cover missing. replace.

590.004/4-501.11-C

Feb 2, 2026

Routine

2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 12 minor violations.

View 17 violations

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

Inspector notes: Bolognese 47F cooked mushrooms 50F meat sauce 45F. Items voluntarily discarded.

590.003/3-501.16-P

(a)(1) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)

Inspector notes: Cooked turkey 111F. Product removed from service and reheated to above 165F.

590.003/3-501.16-P1

Cooling heating and holding capacities-equipment (pf)

Inspector notes: Flip top on pasta line 48F. Alternative refrigeration available holding at below 41F. Foods out of temperature voluntarily discarded. Make all necessary repairs.

590.004/4-301.11-PF

Controlling pests (pf)

Inspector notes: What appears to be mice droppings on floor near dooryway and under electrical panels near pasta shop. Clean and sanitize all affected areas. Provide updated IPM pest control report upon re inspection. Ensure pest report states that inside drop ceilings are being treated. Several open conditions listed on pest reports dated 1/28/26 from MD Weaver. Ensure all contributing factors and open issues are reflected as being addressed upon re inspection.

590.006/6-501.111-PF

(a) (b) and (c)(1) (4)-(16) demonstration (pf)

Inspector notes: Priority violations cited. Provide active managerial control.

590.002(B)/2-102.11-PF

Surface characteristics-indoor areas (c)

590.006/6-101.11-C

Storing maintenance tools (c)

Inspector notes: Brooms stored on floor near handsink in pasta shop. Store properly.

590.006/6-501.113-C

Eating drinking or using tobacco (c)

Inspector notes: Bag of open gummy bears in reach in cooler. Corrected on site.

590.002/2-401.11-C

Effectiveness-hair restraints (c)

Inspector notes: Food employee behind line without hair restraint. Provide.

590.002/2-402.11-C

Removing dead or trapped birds insects rodents and other pest (c)

Inspector notes: Dead mouse in tin cat under pasta shop display. Remove.

590.006/6-501.112-C

Intensity-lighting (c)

Inspector notes: Light out above bakery warewashing area. Replace/ repair.

590.006/6-303.11-C

Floor and wall junctures coved and enclosed or sealed (c)

Inspector notes: Missing baseboard in cafe mall side. Replace.

590.006/6-201.13-C

Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)

590.006/6-201.11-C

Nonfood contact surfaces (c)

Inspector notes: Celing above bakery with heavy carbon soils what appears to be mold in walkin cooler off pasta shop area. Clean to remove. Bakery walkin coolers with heavy soils. Clean to remove. Pastry walkin cooler with soiled floors. Clean to remove.

590.004/4-602.13-C

Good repair and proper adjustment-equipment (c)

Inspector notes: Ice machine panel cover missing. replace.

590.004/4-501.11-C

Nonfood-contact surfaces (c)

Inspector notes: Shelves in seafood walkin with rusted corroded surfaces. Replace.

590.004/4-101.19-C

Food preparation (c)

Inspector notes: cooked vegetables brussel sprouts in three bay sink behind rotisiree area. Sheet pan on top of trash barrel in pasta shop. Corrected on site.

590.003/3-305.14-C

Dec 29, 2025

Routine

3 minor violations.

View 3 violations

Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)

Inspector notes: Clean the walls to remove mold like soils. Cold prep--Clean the interior walk in walls to remove mold like soils.

590.006/6-201.11-C

Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)

Inspector notes: The compressor is leaking into a catch pan.Repair the compressor. Remove the pan of stagnate water.

590.006/6-501.11-C

Light bulbs protective shielding (c)

Inspector notes: Replace the missing light shield above the char broiler.

590.006/6-202.11-C

Nov 19, 2025

Routine

1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 7 minor violations.

View 10 violations

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

Inspector notes: Items in the open top unit(Bolognese mushrooms tomatoes) reading 50-54F for approx 40-60min per PIC.Maintain cold holding 41F or below Items were removed to blast chiller Discussed cold holding/cooling with the PIC

590.003/3-501.16-P

Common name-working containers (pf)

Inspector notes: Provide labels on all chemical spray bottles.

590.007/7-102.11-PF

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

Inspector notes: Clean the interior chute of the ice machine to remove soils.

590.004/4-601.11-PF

Temperature measuring devices-functionality (c)

Inspector notes: Provide an internal thermometer for the open top unit.

590.004/4-204.112-C

Good repair and proper adjustment-equipment (c)

Inspector notes: Items in the open top unit reading 50-55F.repair unit to maintain cold holding 41F or below. (items moved to cool/hold 41F or below) Stocker station--The right side dish machine is leaking.Repair (alternate machine is available for use)

590.004/4-501.11-C

Nonfood contact surfaces (c)

Inspector notes: Clean the interior shelving units to remove built up soils. Front pasta bar--Clean the rolling rack to remove soils. Wine store walkin--Clean the dunnage racks to remove soils.

590.004/4-602.13-C

System maintained in good repair (c)

Inspector notes: The floor drain under the prep sink is clogged.Repair Remove stagnate water from the floor. Dish room--The pipe under the spray hose sink is leaking.Repair

590.005/5-205.15-C

Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)

Inspector notes: Clean the walls to remove mold like soils. Cold prep--Clean the interior walk in walls to remove mold like soils.

590.006/6-201.11-C

Light bulbs protective shielding (c)

Inspector notes: Replace the missing light shield above the char broiler.

590.006/6-202.11-C

Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)

Inspector notes: The compressor is leaking into a catch pan.Repair the compressor. Remove the pan of stagnate water.

590.006/6-501.11-C

Jun 6, 2025

Routine

2 minor violations.

View 2 violations

(a) and (c) good repair and calibration-utensils and temperature and pressure measuring devices (c)

Inspector notes: Rinse guage at the right side machine is not reading the temp(multiple lines appear) Repair Alternate machine is in use

590.004/4-502.11-C

System maintained in good repair (c)

Inspector notes: 3 bay sinks observed leaking at both locations.Repair

590.005/5-205.15-C

May 14, 2025

Routine

1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 10 minor violations.

View 13 violations

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

Inspector notes: Items in the open top unit reading 50-55F for approx 30-40min(roasted onions 55F sliced tomato 52F). Maintain cold holding 41F or below. PIC removed to cool/hold 41F or below

590.003/3-501.16-P

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

Inspector notes: Clean the interior of the small ice machine in lavazza to remove soils. Cold/hot prep--Clean the interiors of the crushed ice machine & the left end ice machine to remove soils

590.004/4-601.11-PF

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

Inspector notes: Prepped items in the reachin units observed missing datemarkings.Provide datemarkings on all prepped items held 41F or below for over 24 hours.

590.003/3-501.17-PF

Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)

Inspector notes: Repair the hot water fixture at the handsink(damaged)

590.006/6-501.11-C

Light bulbs protective shielding (c)

Inspector notes: The overhead light shield is loose.Resecure/repair as needed

590.006/6-202.11-C

Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)

Inspector notes: Clean the interior walls & ceilings to remove built up soils. Cold prep--Clean the walls to remove food debris

590.006/6-201.11-C

Surface characteristics-indoor areas (c)

Inspector notes: Repair the hole in the wall below the glass ware storage. Pasta bar--Repair the hole in the wall above the fryer

590.006/6-101.11-C

System maintained in good repair (c)

Inspector notes: 3 bay sinks observed leaking at both locations.Repair

590.005/5-205.15-C

Cleaning floors dustless methods (c)

Inspector notes: Clean the floor to remove grease dripping from the rotisserie oven.

590.006/6-501.13-C

Nonfood contact surfaces (c)

Inspector notes: Clean the interior of the salamander broiler to remove food debris. Clean the ice machine vent screens to remove dust buildup-(multiple machines throughout)

590.004/4-602.13-C

Cleaning floors dustless methods (c)

Inspector notes: Clean the floors under/around all equipment to remove debris & soils. Cheese walkin-Clean the floor to remove soils.

590.006/6-501.13-C

(a) and (c) good repair and calibration-utensils and temperature and pressure measuring devices (c)

Inspector notes: Rinse guage at the right side machine is not reading the temp(multiple lines appear) Repair Alternate machine is in use

590.004/4-502.11-C

Effectiveness-hair restraints (c)

Inspector notes: There were employess observed missing hair restraints during the inspection. Provide proper hair restraints

590.002/2-402.11-C

Dec 4, 2024

Routine

1 major violation. 6 minor violations.

View 7 violations

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

Inspector notes: Clean the interior chute of the crushed ice machine to remove soils.

590.004/4-601.11-PF

Surface characteristics-indoor areas (c)

Inspector notes: Several locations of the retail floor are cracked & damaged.Repair Maintain floor smooth/durable/cleanable PIC states repair has been scheduled

590.006/6-101.11-C

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

Inspector notes: Provide labels on all bulk storage containers.

590.003/3-302.12-C

Nonfood contact surfaces (c)

Inspector notes: Clean the interior walls of the walkin to remove soils. CK Prep room:Clean the interior shelving units of the walkin to remove food soils.

590.004/4-602.13-C

Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)

Inspector notes: Hood sticker observed expired on 11.4.24.Provide a proper hood cleaning from a licensed company.Post new sticker (wood fired oven) PIC stating appt is on 12.5.24

590.006/6-501.14-C

Cleaning floors dustless methods (c)

Inspector notes: Clean the interior floor to remove debris.

590.006/6-501.13-C

Temperature measuring devices-functionality (c)

Inspector notes: Provide an internal thermometer in the reach in unit.

590.004/4-204.112-C

Jul 20, 2024

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.

View 6 violations

Discarding or reconditioning unsafe adulterated or contaminated food (p)

Inspector notes: Small fire in the bakery pizza oven fire extinguisher was discharged by staff. All exposed food item were discared prior to my arrival. Discussed with the Store director to denature & dispose all items in the building trash compactor.

590.003/3-701.11-P

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

Inspector notes: Small fire in the bakery pizza oven(Polin) Food items affected by fire extinguisher dishcharge Power was shut off to the oven Assistant Commissioner Dan Prendergast notified. PIC Instructed to provide all necessary repairs clean/sanitize/disinfect affected location provide all repair documentation be re-inspected by the health department for approval to operate the bakery pizza oven.

590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF

Good repair and proper adjustment-equipment (c)

Inspector notes: Small fire in the bakery pizza oven upper level.Repair the oven as needed. Oven is out of service until repairs & re-inspection are completed

590.004/4-501.11-C

Cleaning floors dustless methods (c)

Inspector notes: Clean the floors around the pizza oven to remove soils.

590.006/6-501.13-C

Nonfood contact surfaces (c)

Inspector notes: Clean/sanitize the soiled open top reach in unit in front of the pizza oven.

590.004/4-602.13-C

Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)

Inspector notes: Replace the used fire extinguisher in the bakery.

590.006/6-501.114-C

May 17, 2024

Routine

1 critical violation. 5 major violations. 7 minor violations.

View 13 violations

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

Inspector notes: Sliced turkey reading 52F in the 4 drawer unit for 30-60 min per PIC .Maintain cold holding 41F or below PIC removing from unit to cool/hold Service call placed

590.003/3-501.16-P

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

Inspector notes: The interior of the ice machine was observed with soils.Clean to remove soils.

590.004/4-601.11-PF

Sanitizing solutions testing devices (pf)

Inspector notes: Provide a chlorine test kit for the low temp dish machine. (test done using the inspectors test kit)

590.004/4-302.14-PF

Shell stock maintaining identification (pf)

Inspector notes: Shelstock tags observed missing proper datemarkings.Maintain shell stock tags for 90 days in chronological order with the datemarkings of last served /sold.

590.003/3-203.12-PF

Common name-working containers (pf)

Inspector notes: Provide labels on all chemical spray bottles.

590.007/7-102.11-PF

Hand drying provision (pf)

Inspector notes: Provide paper towels at the handwash station. PIC Correcting

590.006/6-301.12-PF

System maintained in good repair (c)

Inspector notes: 2 bay prep sink observed leaking.Repair Dish room:3 bay sink observed leaking under the sanitizer bay

590.005/5-205.15-C

Nonfood contact surfaces (c)

Inspector notes: Clean the shelvings units inside the walk in unit to remove soils.

590.004/4-602.13-C

Good repair and proper adjustment-equipment (c)

Inspector notes: The lower 4 drawer unit is reading 52F.Repair Maintain refrigeration 41F or below for cold holding

590.004/4-501.11-C

Removing dead or trapped birds insects rodents and other pest (c)

Inspector notes: Remove/replace the soils glue trap.

590.006/6-501.112-C

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

Inspector notes: Provide labels on all bulk food containers.

590.003/3-302.12-C

Walls and ceilings attachments (c)

Inspector notes: Clean the walls ceiling & attached equipment to remove mold like substance.

590.006/6-201.17-C

Surface characteristics-indoor areas (c)

Inspector notes: Interior floor of the walk in unit observed damaged.Repair

590.006/6-101.11-C

Dec 8, 2023

Routine

4 critical violations. 7 major violations. 11 minor violations.

View 22 violations

Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils-frequency (p)

Inspector notes: Per meat area employee meat saw that is in ambient air is cleaned daily. Ensure meat saw is cleaned once every four hours.

590.004/4-602.11-P

(a)(1) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)

Inspector notes: Shredded chicken in rotisserie area at 120F in hot holding unit. Person in charge removed.

590.003/3-501.16-P1

Packaged and unpackaged food-separation packaging and segregation (p)

Inspector notes: Eggs stored above ready to eat foods on speed rack in back prep area. Person in charge corrected.

590.003/3-302.11-P

Manual and mechanical warewashing equipment chemical sanitization-temperature ph concentration and hardness (p)

Inspector notes: Low temperature dish machine observed with chlorine container empty. Unit tested below acceptable range. Person in charge corrected and tested in proper range.

590.004/4-501.114-P

Common name-working containers (pf)

Inspector notes: Multiple spray bottles in establishment with chemicals observed with no labels. Provide.

590.007/7-102.11-PF

Controlling pests (pf)

Inspector notes: Fly presence in back area pizza prep room. Provide updated pest reports.

590.006/6-501.111-PF

Using a handwashing sink-operation and maintenance (pf)

Inspector notes: Observed employee using hand sink to rinse dishware. Discontinue.

590.005/5-205.11-PF

Hand drying provision (pf)

Inspector notes: No paper towels observed in warewash area. Person in charge corrected.

590.006/6-301.12-PF

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

Inspector notes: Crushed ice machine observed with soils. Meat grinder in meat area obsevred with food debris. Clean to remove.

590.004/4-601.11-PF

Warewashing equipment cleaning agents (pf)

Inspector notes: Cleaning agent in salad area high temperature dish machine observed empty. Person in charge corrected.

590.004/4-501.17-PF

Mechanical warewashing equipment wash solution temperature (pf)

Inspector notes: Dish room off of pizza area has high temperature dish machine not reaching proper was cycle. 115F after multiple attempts. Person in charge placed service call. Multiple other dish washers available.

590.004/4-501.110-PF

Nonfood contact surfaces (c)

Inspector notes: Dust build up observed in light fixtures in pizza walk in cooler Coffee bar has soils in storage cabinets. Pizza prep room has heavy soils on walls and ceiling. Gasket soiled in seafood area. Dish area has mold build up behind three bay sink. Clean to remove all soils.

590.004/4-602.13-C

Handwashing signage (c)

Inspector notes: No hand wash only sign in to go area hand sink. Provide.

590.006/6-301.14-C

Storage-other personal care items (c)

Inspector notes: Employee items stored in pizza area. Discontine.

590.007/7-209.11-C

Intensity-lighting (c)

Inspector notes: Light in back pizza area is out. Replace.

590.006/6-303.11-C

Wall and ceiling coverings and coatings (c)

Inspector notes: Hole in ceiling in gelato area. Repair.

590.006/6-201.16-C

Floor and wall junctures coved and enclosed or sealed (c)

Inspector notes: Multiple floor tiles are chipped in seafood area. Repair.

590.006/6-201.13-C

Wiping cloths air drying location (c)

Inspector notes: Damp cloths on ground in pizza area. Remove.

590.004/4-901.12-C

Ventilation hood systems filters (c)

Inspector notes: Dust build up is cheese area hood vents. Clean to remove.

590.004/4-202.18-C

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

Inspector notes: Multiple dressing squeeze bottles without labels. Provide.

590.003/3-302.12-C

Packaged and unpackaged food-separation packaging and segregation (c)

Inspector notes: Uncovered items in rotisserie area. Cover.

590.003/3-302.11-C

Effectiveness-hair restraints (c)

Inspector notes: Observed prep employee cutting fruit without proper hair restraint. Person in charge corrected.

590.002/2-402.11-C

Oct 27, 2023

Routine

1 critical violation.

View 1 violation

System maintained in good repair (p)

Inspector notes: There is a possible leak from the grease trap or drainpipe under the floor of the pizza pasta pasta prep room causing sewage to leak in the lower common hallway that is used for employees & delivery access only. PIC instructed to identify the issue provide all necessary repairs. PIC stating that plumbers will be shutting off the water to these locations. PIC also instructed to provide a repair documentation to ISD Health. Upon re-inspection on 9.1.23 The PIC states that the issue has been identified. PIC is drafting a plan of action to remedy the issues and will forward an Email to ISDHEALTH@Boston.gov. Upon re-inspection on 9.29.23 The issue has been identified and the manager is awaiting quotes for the repair. Manager was instructed to contact ISD Health prior to repair work beginning to discuss the dining location to be affected.

590.005/5-205.15-P

Sep 29, 2023

Routine

1 critical violation.

View 1 violation

System maintained in good repair (p)

590.005/5-205.15-P

Sep 1, 2023

Routine

1 critical violation.

View 1 violation

System maintained in good repair (p)

590.005/5-205.15-P

Jul 26, 2023

Routine

1 critical violation. 2 major violations.

View 3 violations

System maintained in good repair (p)

590.005/5-205.15-P

(a) ceasing operations and reporting (pf)

Inspector notes: It has been brought to my attention that this sewage issue has been ongoing for approx a month or more. A discussion was had with the manager on site that it is the responsibilty of the Permit holder to report these issues to the regulatory authority when an imminent health hazard exists.

590.008/8-404.11-PF

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

Inspector notes: Sewage leak in the lower common hallway under the upper restaurant space consisting of Pizza & pasta stations and the pasta prep room. These locations were voluntarily closed PIC istucted to determine the cause and remedy as soon as possible

590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF

Jun 7, 2023

Routine

3 critical violations. 4 major violations. 9 minor violations.

View 16 violations

(a)(1) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)

Inspector notes: Farrow at salad station at 125F. Person in charge corrected.

590.003/3-501.16-P1

Packaged and unpackaged food-separation packaging and segregation (p)

Inspector notes: Raw salmon stored above ready to eat products. Person in charge removed.

590.003/3-302.11-P

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

Inspector notes: Marinara sauce at pasta expo station at 55F. Person in charge removed.

590.003/3-501.16-P

Cleaning agents and sanitizers availability (pf)

Inspector notes: No soap in high temperature dish machine. Provide.

590.004/4-303.11-PF

Hand drying provision (pf)

Inspector notes: No paper towels at To go station hand sink. Person in charge corrected.

590.006/6-301.12-PF

Common name-working containers (pf)

Inspector notes: Multiple chemical spray bottles at multiple locations observed unlabled. Provide labels.

590.007/7-102.11-PF

Using a handwashing sink-operation and maintenance (pf)

Inspector notes: Multiple hand sinks observed blocked. To go station pizza station and grab and go station hand sinks blocked. Person in charge corrected.

590.005/5-205.11-PF

Nonfood contact surfaces (c)

Inspector notes: Honeycomb refrigeration in meat station observed soiled. Pasta station obsevred soiled with flour. Bakery freezer floor observed soiled. Bakery ceiling obsevred soiled. Clean to remove all soils.

590.004/4-602.13-C

In-use utensils between-use storage (c)

Inspector notes: Obsevred utensil with handle inside product. Person in charge corrected.

590.003/3-304.12-C

Food storage-preventing contamination from the premises (c)

Inspector notes: Meat cooler with multiple food items stored on ground. Elevate to prevent potential contaimination.

590.003/3-305.11-C

Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)

Inspector notes: Celing tile missing in ware wash area and back of house. Replace

590.006/6-201.11-C

Storage-other personal care items (c)

Inspector notes: Employee personal items stored behind food production station. Remove

590.007/7-209.11-C

Miscellaneous sources of contamination (c)

Inspector notes: Employee beverage in close proximity to food. Remove.

590.003/3-307.11-C

Ventilation hood systems filters (c)

Inspector notes: Hoods at mozzerella station observed soiled. Hoods at sandwich station observed soiled. Clean to remove.

590.004/4-202.18-C

(b) cooling methods (c)

Inspector notes: Observed cooked zuchinni cooling in a covered container. Person in charge corrected.

590.003/3-501.15-C

Good repair and proper adjustment-equipment (c)

Inspector notes: Ice machine handle observed broken at coffee station. Repair.

590.004/4-501.11-C

Dec 27, 2022

Routine

1 critical violation.

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Conformance with approved procedures (p)

Inspector notes: Per PIC establishment dry ages some select products in house. No HACCP plan on file for dry aging meats. Discontinue dry aging in house. Submit standard operating procedures for dry aging to Health Division for approval if establishment wants to dry age own beef products. Invoices provided for current dry aged meats on site.

590.008/8-103.12-P

Sep 13, 2022

Routine

1 critical violation. 7 major violations. 8 minor violations.

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

Inspector notes: Lasagna at 50F bolognese 48F at pizza and pasta station. Person in charge placed back in walk in cooler. Cheese at salad station in open air cooler at 58F. Person in charge moved to refrigeration unit.

590.003/3-501.16-P

Handwashing cleanser availability (pf)

Inspector notes: Soap dispenser is missing from coffee station hand sink. Area is not in use during time of inspection. Replace

590.006/6-301.11-PF

Controlling pests (pf)

Inspector notes: Observed dead roaches in pizza production area. Provide updated pest reports

590.006/6-501.111-PF

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

Inspector notes: Ice machines have visable mold like substances in the interior. Person in charge confirmed. Clean to remove.

590.004/4-601.11-PF

Using a handwashing sink-operation and maintenance (pf)

Inspector notes: Bucket in hand sink in pizza station. Hand sink must only be used for hand washing.

590.005/5-205.11-PF

Common name-working containers (pf)

Inspector notes: Unlabled blue chemical at bar. Person in charge corrected.

590.007/7-102.11-PF

Mechanical warewashing equipment wash solution temperature (pf)

Inspector notes: High temperature dish machine in Piattza Bar not reaching proper wash temperature. 112F after multiple attempts. Person in charge placed service call. Establishment has numerous other means of washing equiptment properly.

590.004/4-501.110-PF

Hand drying provision (pf)

Inspector notes: No paper towels available at pizza / pasta station. Person in charge corrected.

590.006/6-301.12-PF

Nonfood contact surfaces (c)

Inspector notes: Coffee Pastry Bar: Clean under all shelfing. Bakery Area: Clean freezer floor Pasta: Clean shelfing from flour build up. Hot Prep: Clean sides of all ovens

590.004/4-602.13-C

Cutting surfaces (c)

Inspector notes: Seafood cutting board is heavily scored. Resurface or replace.

590.004/4-501.12-C

Storage-other personal care items (c)

Inspector notes: Employee personal items stored in dish area. Discontinue.

590.007/7-209.11-C

In-use utensils between-use storage (c)

Inspector notes: Ice cream scoop in coffee area is placed on bottom of refrigerator shelf. Person in charge corrected.

590.003/3-304.12-C

Effectiveness-hair restraints (c)

Inspector notes: Employee in bakery area working with food not wearing proper hair restraint. Person in charge corrected on site.

590.002/2-402.11-C

Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)

Inspector notes: Light in pizza walk in is loose and about to fall. Repair as necesary.

590.006/6-501.11-C

Handwashing signage (c)

Inspector notes: Provide hand wash only sign in La Cucina.

590.006/6-301.14-C

Wiping cloths use limitation (c)

Inspector notes: Multiple damp wiping cloths left out. Discontinue

590.003/3-304.14-C

Jun 28, 2022

Routine

No violations found.

100

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Eataly 1st. Floor last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Eataly 1st. Floor on file is from Apr 14, 2026. The public record contains 22 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Eataly 1st. Floor?

Across the inspection record, “nonfood contact surfaces” has been cited 11 times, more than any other issue at Eataly 1st. Floor.

How does Eataly 1st. Floor compare to other restaurants in Boston?

Eataly 1st. Floor most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Boston average of 86.

Has Eataly 1st. Floor's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Eataly 1st. Floor have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly 12 earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Eataly 1st. Floor 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 Eataly 1st. Floor inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Eataly 1st. Floor is inspected around six times per year on average.

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