Faccia a Faccia

278 Newbury St, Boston, MA 02116

Italian

Last inspected: Jun 6, 2025

Score

Medium Risk

Public records show six inspections at Faccia a Faccia stretching back to 2022. Faccia a Faccia was last inspected on Jun 6, 2025. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.

Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around three violations each.

Looking across the full record, “system maintained in good repair” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.

The city-wide average sits at 86, which Faccia a Faccia's 70 doesn't quite reach. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jun 6, 2025

Routine

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

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

Inspector notes: Upstairs and downstairs bar dish machines not testing for sanitizer. Service as needed.

590.004/4-501.114-P

Sanitizing solutions testing devices (pf)

Inspector notes: No chlorine test strips for testing low temp dish machines. Provide test strips.

590.004/4-302.14-PF

Outer openings protected (c)

Inspector notes: Day light visible under back door. Replace sweep to prevent pests from entering.

590.006/6-202.15-C

System maintained in good repair (c)

Inspector notes: Slow leek under sink at kitchen dish machine. Repair as needed

590.005/5-205.15-C

Sep 19, 2024

Routine

1 minor violation.

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System maintained in good repair (c)

Inspector notes: Leak under 3 compartment sink. Water emitting from top of high temp dish machine. Service/repair as needed

590.005/5-205.15-C

Dec 2, 2023

Routine

1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

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Shell stock maintaining identification (pf)

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

590.003/3-203.12-PF

When a haccp plan is required (c)

Inspector notes: Chef stating he uses an immersion circulator for sous vide circulator observed on site.Discontinue using. Provide a proper HACCP plan submit SOP's(standard operating procedures) & recipes to the Health division for review

590.008/8-201.13-C

Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)

Inspector notes: Secure all CO2 tanks

590.006/6-501.114-C

Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)

Inspector notes: Hood sticker observed expired on 11.21.23.Provide a proper cleaning from a licensed company.Post new sticker Chef stating appt is on 12.6.23 & has provided documentation

590.006/6-501.14-C

Nov 2, 2022

Routine

2 major violations.

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

Inspector notes: Person in charge indicated that there has been a name change of the establishment to Faccia a Faccia. The current menu reads Faccia a Faccia. The name on the outside is still reads Faccia Brutta. Person in charge indicated they are working on the time frame to change the outdoor signage. Complete a DBA change with the Health Division.

590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF

Hand drying provision (pf)

Inspector notes: No paper towels at downstairs bar. Person in charge corrected.

590.006/6-301.12-PF

Aug 26, 2022

Routine

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

View 5 violations

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

Inspector notes: Bar dish machine at 0ppm after multiple attempts. Chlorine solution was empty. Person in charge corrected and primed to 50ppm chlorine.

590.004/4-501.114-P

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

Inspector notes: No lab reports available for ice cream production. Provide testing from approved vendor.

590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF

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

Inspector notes: Visable mold on the interior of both ice machines. Clean to remove.

590.004/4-601.11-PF

Cleaning receptacles (c)

Inspector notes: Clean exterior of grease container in back alley way.

590.005/5-501.116-C

Ventilation hood systems filters (c)

Inspector notes: Hood sticker is expired. Schedule cleaning appointment.

590.004/4-202.18-C

May 4, 2022

Routine

1 major violation.

View 1 violation

Mechanical warewashing equipment wash solution temperature (pf)

Inspector notes: High temperature dishwasher improperly installed Issues with reaching rinse temperatures and water pressure Make proper repairs Accuchem on site at the time of the inspection

590.004/4-501.110-PF

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Faccia a Faccia last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Faccia a Faccia on file is from Jun 6, 2025. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Faccia a Faccia?

Across the inspection record, “system maintained in good repair” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Faccia a Faccia.

How does Faccia a Faccia compare to other restaurants in Boston?

Faccia a Faccia most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Boston average of 86.

Has Faccia a Faccia's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Faccia a Faccia have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Faccia a Faccia means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

How often is Faccia a Faccia inspected?

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

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