Filippo's
Last inspected: Mar 31, 2026
90
Score
The health department has logged nine inspections at Filippo's, the earliest from 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Mar 31, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.
Recent visits have flagged more than earlier ones: around 10 violations per visit lately, up from roughly one violation before.
Across the inspection history, “ventilation hood systems filters” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded four times.
That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Boston restaurant scores 86. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.
9
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 31, 2026
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)
Inspector notes: Hood sticker observed expired December 2025 (downstairs/ upstairs) Due to the cold weather/ storm hood cleaning is scheduled for 3.30.26
590.006/6-501.14-C
Backflow prevention device location (c)
Inspector notes: Facility observed without a food prep sink. Per PIC facility uses middle compartment of 3 bay sink to wash/rinse fruits and vegetables. PIC to provide detail plumbers report on the cost of install of a prep sink. Plumbers report in process (3.6.26)
590.005/5-204.12-C
90
Mar 6, 2026
Routine
1 critical violation. 6 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 15 violations
Backflow prevention (p)
Inspector notes: Facility observed without a food prep sink. Per PIC facility uses middle compartment of 3 bay sink to wash/rinse fruits and vegetables. PIC to provide detail plumbers report on the cost of install of a prep sink.
590.005/5-402.11-P
Temperature measuring devices manual and mechanical warewashing (pf)
Inspector notes: PIC unable to provide a working irriverssible (no batteries)thermometer for the high temp diswasher . Provide
590.004/4-302.13-PF
Sanitizing solutions testing devices (pf)
Inspector notes: PIC unable to provide quats sanitizer test strips. Provide and maintain accessible. Inspector test strips was used to record sanitizer concentration at 3 bay sink.
590.004/4-302.14-PF
Clean-up of vomiting and diarrheal events (pf)
Inspector notes: PIC unable to provide kit and procedure for vomit & diarrheal clean up. Provide Inspector will provide procedure to the operator
590.002/2-501.11-PF
(a)-(p) person-in-charge-duties (pf)
Inspector notes: P's & PF's violations noted on the inspection report. PIC to train staff on violations noted on the inspection report. ***PIC to remove all expired Certificate/ License/Permits and letter grade
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Interior ice machine observed soiled with brown substances interior / motor case/ gasket of multiple cold units observed soiled and rusty. Clean & sanitize to remove
590.004/4-601.11-PF
Ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food date marking (pf)
Inspector notes: Lg quantity of prepped foods stored in 2 doors cold unit/ walk in observed without date marking. Provide made/discard date before storing Per PIC most of the foods were prepped the night before and earlier today.
590.003/3-501.17-PF
In-use utensils between-use storage (c)
Inspector notes: Plastic bowl observed stored inside raw calamari and inside flour storage bulk bins. Discontinue to prevent contaminations by hands. (cos)
590.003/3-304.12-C
Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)
Inspector notes: Hood sticker observed expired December 2025 (downstairs/ upstairs) Due to the cold weather/ storm hood cleaning is scheduled for 3.30.26
590.006/6-501.14-C
Handwashing signage (c)
Inspector notes: Mutiple handwashing sink observed without handwashing sign (bathroom/bar/ prep area). Provide
590.006/6-301.14-C
Backflow prevention device location (c)
Inspector notes: Facility observed without a food prep sink. Per PIC facility uses middle compartment of 3 bay sink to wash/rinse fruits and vegetables. PIC to provide detail plumbers report on the cost of install of a prep sink. Plumbers report in process (3.6.26)
590.005/5-204.12-C
Food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)
Inspector notes: Multiple condiments and bulk storage bins observed without labels. Provide labels when removed from original containers.
590.003/3-302.12-C
Temperature measuring devices-functionality (c)
Inspector notes: Numerous cold unit observed without a conspicious thermometer. Provide and keep visible
590.004/4-204.112-C
Ventilation hood systems filters (c)
Inspector notes: Hood vents & attachments observed heavily soiled. Clean to remove
590.004/4-202.18-C
Miscellaneous sources of contamination (c)
Inspector notes: Prep sink observed without a protective barrier between 3 bay sink upstairs in the function hall kitchen. Provide
590.003/3-307.11-C
32
Feb 26, 2026
Routine
1 critical violation. 6 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 14 violations
Backflow prevention (p)
Inspector notes: Facility observed without a food prep sink. Per PIC facility uses middle compartment of 3 bay sink to wash/rinse fruits and vegetables. PIC to provide detail plumbers report on the cost of install of a prep sink.
590.005/5-402.11-P
Clean-up of vomiting and diarrheal events (pf)
Inspector notes: PIC unable to provide kit and procedure for vomit & diarrheal clean up. Provide Inspector will provide procedure to the operator
590.002/2-501.11-PF
(a)-(p) person-in-charge-duties (pf)
Inspector notes: P's & PF's violations noted on the inspection report. PIC to train staff on violations noted on the inspection report. ***PIC to remove all expired Certificate/ License/Permits and letter grade
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF
Ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food date marking (pf)
Inspector notes: Lg quantity of prepped foods stored in 2 doors cold unit/ walk in observed without date marking. Provide made/discard date before storing Per PIC most of the foods were prepped the night before and earlier today.
590.003/3-501.17-PF
Sanitizing solutions testing devices (pf)
Inspector notes: PIC unable to provide quats sanitizer test strips. Provide and maintain accessible. Inspector test strips was used to record sanitizer concentration at 3 bay sink.
590.004/4-302.14-PF
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Interior ice machine observed soiled with brown substances interior / motor case/ gasket of multiple cold units observed soiled and rusty. Clean & sanitize to remove
590.004/4-601.11-PF
Temperature measuring devices manual and mechanical warewashing (pf)
Inspector notes: PIC unable to provide a working irriverssible (no batteries)thermometer for the high temp diswasher . Provide
590.004/4-302.13-PF
Temperature measuring devices-functionality (c)
Inspector notes: Numerous cold unit observed without a conspicious thermometer. Provide and keep visible
590.004/4-204.112-C
Handwashing signage (c)
Inspector notes: Mutiple handwashing sink observed without handwashing sign (bathroom/bar/ prep area). Provide
590.006/6-301.14-C
Food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)
Inspector notes: Multiple condiments and bulk storage bins observed without labels. Provide labels when removed from original containers.
590.003/3-302.12-C
In-use utensils between-use storage (c)
Inspector notes: Plastic bowl observed stored inside raw calamari and inside flour storage bulk bins. Discontinue to prevent contaminations by hands. (cos)
590.003/3-304.12-C
Miscellaneous sources of contamination (c)
Inspector notes: Prep sink observed without a protective barrier between 3 bay sink upstairs in the function hall kitchen. Provide
590.003/3-307.11-C
Ventilation hood systems filters (c)
Inspector notes: Hood vents & attachments observed heavily soiled. Clean to remove
590.004/4-202.18-C
Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)
Inspector notes: Hood sticker observed expired December 2025 (downstairs/ upstairs)
590.006/6-501.14-C
33
Apr 15, 2025
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Ventilation hood systems filters (c)
Inspector notes: Remove the stubborn grease stained vents where needed and soak in heavy ppm chlorine sanitizer overnight
590.004/4-202.18-C
95
Sep 10, 2024
Routine
No violations found.
100
Feb 26, 2024
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
(a) certified food protection manager (c)
Inspector notes: Post a curent copy of your food safety / allergen awareness certificates as discussed
590.002(C)/2-102.12-C
95
Nov 2, 2023
Routine
No violations found.
100
Jun 22, 2023
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Thawing (c)
Inspector notes: Ground beef thawing in stagnant water thaw properly under cold running water or under refrigeration
590.003/3-501.13-C
Ventilation hood systems filters (c)
Inspector notes: Filters with grease build up and Hood sticker expired in March 2023 ensur ehood filters are cleaned and hood cleaned by licensed hood cleaning company with BFD.
590.004/4-202.18-C
90
Nov 4, 2022
Routine
No violations found.
100
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Filippo's last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Filippo's on file is from Mar 31, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Filippo's?
Across the inspection record, “ventilation hood systems filters” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Filippo's.
How does Filippo's compare to other restaurants in Boston?
Filippo's most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Boston average of 86.
Has Filippo's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Filippo's have averaged around 10 violations per visit, up from roughly one earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Filippo's 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 Filippo's inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Filippo's is inspected around three times per year on average.
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