Figaro's Boston Delicatessen

105 Beach St, Boston, MA 02111

American

Last inspected: Mar 4, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Figaro's Boston Delicatessen appears in inspection records 12 times, starting in 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Mar 4, 2026. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near two violations per visit.

The pattern that stands out is “nonfood-contact surfaces”, which has been cited four times.

Figaro's Boston Delicatessen's latest score is in line with the Boston average of 86. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 4, 2026

Routine

1 critical violation.

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Backflow prevention (p)

Inspector notes: Provide an air gap at the prep sink.

590.005/5-402.11-P

Feb 26, 2026

Routine

1 critical violation.

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Backflow prevention (p)

Inspector notes: Provide an air gap at the prep sink.

590.005/5-402.11-P

Feb 11, 2026

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

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Backflow prevention (p)

Inspector notes: Provide an air gap at the prep sink.

590.005/5-402.11-P

Temperature measuring devices-functionality (c)

Inspector notes: Provide a unit thermometer in the walkin refrigeration unit.

590.004/4-204.112-C

Dec 17, 2025

Routine

No violations found.

100

Jun 16, 2025

Routine

3 minor violations.

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Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)

Inspector notes: Second Hood system with a past expiration date from May 2025. Address and provide up to date tags for the re-inspection. Management has scheduled Hood cleaning for 6/25/2025.

590.006/6-201.11-C

Nonfood-contact surfaces (c)

Inspector notes: Card board being used to line shelves located near the 3 bay sink. Discontinue and ensure all surfaces remain cleanable durable and smooth.

590.004/4-202.16-C

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

Inspector notes: Several squeeze bottles filled with dressings and sauces. Provide.

590.003/3-302.12-C

Nov 8, 2024

Routine

2 minor violations.

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Effectiveness-hair restraints (c)

Inspector notes: Employee in back observed prepping without hair restraint. Corrected on site.

590.002/2-402.11-C

Nonfood-contact surfaces (c)

Inspector notes: Cardboard observed lining shelves of walk in cooler. Remove.

590.004/4-101.19-C

Mar 22, 2024

Routine

1 minor violation.

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Ventilation hood systems filters (c)

Inspector notes: Hood stickers observed expired. Schedule cleaning appointment.

590.004/4-202.18-C

Mar 13, 2024

Routine

3 minor violations.

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Nonfood-contact surfaces (c)

Inspector notes: Cardboard being used to line walk in cooler shelves. Discontine.

590.004/4-101.19-C

Miscellaneous sources of contamination (c)

Inspector notes: Packaged breadcrumbs stored in close proximity to chemicals. Person in charge removed.

590.003/3-307.11-C

Ventilation hood systems filters (c)

Inspector notes: Hood stickers observed expired. Schedule cleaning appointment.

590.004/4-202.18-C

Oct 16, 2023

Routine

1 minor violation.

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Nonfood-contact surfaces (c)

Inspector notes: Cardboard lining chemical shelf and walk-in refrigerator floor. Discard cardboard. Discontinue using cardboard to line shelf and floor. Use materials that are nonabsorbent and cleanable.

590.004/4-101.19-C

Apr 20, 2023

Routine

No violations found.

100

Nov 23, 2022

Routine

1 minor violation.

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Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)

Inspector notes: Hood stickers expired. Scheduled for 11/22

590.006/6-501.14-C

Nov 7, 2022

Routine

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

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(a )cooling methods (pf)

Inspector notes: Cooling foods covered with lids and plastic film: steak 92F rice 100F chicken 80F. Foods had been cooling for half hour. Do not cover cooling foods until they are 41F or below. Cooling log provided

590.003/3-501.15-PF

Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)

Inspector notes: Hood stickers expired. Scheduled for 11/22

590.006/6-501.14-C

Nonfood-contact surfaces (c)

Inspector notes: Cardboard lining shelves in walk-in cooler. Use materials that are smooth durable and non-absorbent. Discard cardboard and discontinue using for shelves.

590.004/4-101.19-C

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Figaro's Boston Delicatessen last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Figaro's Boston Delicatessen on file is from Mar 4, 2026. The public record contains 12 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Figaro's Boston Delicatessen?

Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surfaces” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Figaro's Boston Delicatessen.

How does Figaro's Boston Delicatessen compare to other restaurants in Boston?

Figaro's Boston Delicatessen most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is about the same as the Boston average of 86.

Has Figaro's Boston Delicatessen's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Figaro's Boston Delicatessen have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Figaro's Boston Delicatessen 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 Figaro's Boston Delicatessen inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Figaro's Boston Delicatessen is inspected around four times per year on average.

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