Frankie's Fat Tomatoes

80 Causeway St, Boston, MA 02114
Italian
Last inspected: Nov 8, 2023
70
Score
Medium Risk

With just two inspections in the record, there isn't enough history to establish a clear pattern. The most recent report on file is from Nov 8, 2023. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme. The file hasn't been updated since Nov 8, 2023, so take the current picture with that in mind.

Violation counts have ticked up lately, averaging around three violations per visit versus roughly zero violations earlier in the record.

The pattern that stands out is “hand drying provision”, which has been cited two times.

The city-wide average sits at 86, which Frankie's Fat Tomatoes' 70 doesn't quite reach. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.

2
Inspections
1
Critical latest
2
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 8, 2023
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations.
View 3 violations
(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Observed pasta noodles holding at 57F and 79F. PIC stated he believe the product was left out overnight and decided to discard. Advised pic to properly hold to temp above 135F. or below 41F. if applicable.
590.003/3-501.16-P
Hand drying provision (pf)
Inspector notes: Missing paper towels at handsink. Provide at all times.
590.006/6-301.12-PF
Hand drying provision (pf)
590.006/6-301.12-PF
70
May 22, 2023
Routine
No violations found.
100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Frankie's Fat Tomatoes last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Frankie's Fat Tomatoes on file is from Nov 8, 2023. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Frankie's Fat Tomatoes?

Across the inspection record, “hand drying provision” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Frankie's Fat Tomatoes.

How does Frankie's Fat Tomatoes compare to other restaurants in Boston?

Frankie's Fat Tomatoes most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Boston average of 86.

Has Frankie's Fat Tomatoes' inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Frankie's Fat Tomatoes have averaged around three violations per visit, up from roughly zero earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

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