Giacomo's Ristorante

353 Hanover St, Boston, MA 02113

Italian

Last inspected: Mar 30, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Inspectors have visited Giacomo's Ristorante 11 times, with records going back to 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Mar 30, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around 15 violations to closer to nine violations per visit.

When inspectors have written things up, “backflow prevention device location” has been the most frequent reason, cited four times.

That falls roughly in the middle of the pack for Boston restaurants. The record reflects steady performance over time.

Inspections

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Major latest

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Inspection History

Mar 30, 2026

Routine

3 minor violations.

View 3 violations

Backflow prevention device location (c)

Inspector notes: Air gap was installed. PIC to provide permit from ISD plumbing divison to : inc.prince@boston.gov

590.005/5-204.12-C

Service sink (c)

Inspector notes: Facility observed without a service sink. PIC to provide plumbers report on the cost of install of a service sink to : inca.prince@boston.gov

590.005/5-203.13-C

Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)

Inspector notes: Hood sticker observed expired 10.22.25. Provide updated hood sticker from a licensed hood cleaning company Per PIC hood cleaning is scheduled for 3.24.26

590.006/6-501.14-C

Mar 17, 2026

Routine

4 major violations. 8 minor violations.

View 12 violations

Controlling pests (pf)

Inspector notes: Multiple rat droppings observed downstairs in the basement on the floor under the electrical panel and on the floor near and around the water heater. PIC recommended to increase visit from a licensed exterminator until rodent population is remediated and provide after visit report to: inca.prince@boston.gov (3.12.26)

590.006/6-501.111-PF

Handwashing sinks-numbers and capacities (pf)

Inspector notes: Facility observed with only 1 handsink on site (in process per PIC working with a plumber) No handsink observed in the warewashing and food prep area downstairs. Install PIC to monitor handwashing

590.005/5-203.11-PF

Clean-up of vomiting and diarrheal events (pf)

Inspector notes: PIC unable to provide kit & procedure for vomit & diarrheal clean up events. Provide (will be delivered 3.11.26 from amazon) Inspector will provide procedure to the operator.

590.002/2-501.11-PF

Temperature measuring devices-functionality (pf)

Inspector notes: PIC unable to provide metal probe food thermometer. Provide maintain accessible (will be delivered 3.11.26 from amazon)

590.004/4-204.112-PF

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

Inspector notes: Smoke found in foundation wall in 2 different access point (brick wall and behing electrical panel) *** Wall to be sealed and concreted in both access point.(3.12.26)

590.006/6-501.11-C

Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)

Inspector notes: Hood sticker observed expired 10.22.25. Provide updated hood sticker from a licensed hood cleaning company Per PIC hood cleaning is scheduled for 3.24.26

590.006/6-501.14-C

Handwashing signage (c)

Inspector notes: Multiple handsink on site observed without handwashing sign. Provide to all handsink missing signage (will be delivered 3.11.26 from amazon)

590.006/6-301.14-C

Outer openings protected (c)

Inspector notes: Multiple entrance/ backdoor observed without an effective weather strip/ door sweep. Install (handyman will be on site 3.11.26 per PIC) Smoke found in foundation wall in 2 different access point (brick wall and behing electrical panel) *** Wall to be sealed and concreted in both access point. (3.12.26)

590.006/6-202.15-C

Backflow prevention device location (c)

Inspector notes: Air gap was installed. PIC to provide permit from ISD plumbing divison to : inc.prince@boston.gov

590.005/5-204.12-C

Service sink (c)

Inspector notes: Facility observed without a service sink. PIC to provide plumbers report on the cost of install of a service sink to : inca.prince@boston.gov

590.005/5-203.13-C

Temperature measuring devices-functionality (c)

Inspector notes: Multiple refrigeration units observed without a conspicious thermometer. Install maintain visible(will be delivered 3.11.26 from amazon)

590.004/4-204.112-C

(a) certified food protection manager (c)

Inspector notes: Establishment must designate another CFPM staff to be on site for all hours of operation to overseas safe operation of the establishment.

590.002(C)/2-102.12-C

Mar 12, 2026

Routine

4 major violations. 8 minor violations.

View 12 violations

Temperature measuring devices-functionality (pf)

Inspector notes: PIC unable to provide metal probe food thermometer. Provide maintain accessible (will be delivered 3.11.26 from amazon)

590.004/4-204.112-PF

Clean-up of vomiting and diarrheal events (pf)

Inspector notes: PIC unable to provide kit & procedure for vomit & diarrheal clean up events. Provide (will be delivered 3.11.26 from amazon) Inspector will provide procedure to the operator.

590.002/2-501.11-PF

Handwashing sinks-numbers and capacities (pf)

590.005/5-203.11-PF

Controlling pests (pf)

590.006/6-501.111-PF

Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)

Inspector notes: Hood sticker observed expired 10.22.25. Provide updated hood sticker from a licensed hood cleaning company Per PIC hood cleaning is scheduled for 3.24.26

590.006/6-501.14-C

Service sink (c)

Inspector notes: Facility observed without a service sink. PIC to provide plumbers report on the cost of install of a service sink (plumber will be on site 3.11.26)

590.005/5-203.13-C

Backflow prevention device location (c)

Inspector notes: Food prepsink on the first floor observed without and air gap. PIC to provide detailed plumbers report on the cost of install of an air gap. (plumber will be on site 3.11.26)

590.005/5-204.12-C

Outer openings protected (c)

590.006/6-202.15-C

Handwashing signage (c)

Inspector notes: Multiple handsink on site observed without handwashing sign. Provide to all handsink missing signage (will be delivered 3.11.26 from amazon)

590.006/6-301.14-C

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

Inspector notes: Smoke found in foundation wall in 2 different access point (brick wall and behing electrical panel) *** Wall to be sealed and concreted in both access point.(3.12.26)

590.006/6-501.11-C

(a) certified food protection manager (c)

Inspector notes: Establishment must designate another CFPM staff to be on site for all hours of operation to overseas safe operation of the establishment.

590.002(C)/2-102.12-C

Temperature measuring devices-functionality (c)

Inspector notes: Multiple refrigeration units observed without a conspicious thermometer. Install maintain visible(will be delivered 3.11.26 from amazon)

590.004/4-204.112-C

Mar 10, 2026

Routine

3 critical violations. 14 major violations. 21 minor violations.

View 38 violations

Backflow prevention (p)

Inspector notes: Food prepsink on the first floor observed without and air gap. PIC to provide detailed plumbers report on the cost of install of an air gap. (plumber will be on site 3.11.26)

590.005/5-402.11-P

Before use after cleaning (p)

Inspector notes: Multiple food contact surfaces observed soiled. Clean and sanitze more often

590.004/4-702.11-P

When to wash (p)

Inspector notes: Minimun handwashing observed during the inspection. PIC to train staff on hanwashing and monitor handwashing

590.002/2-301.14-P

Using a handwashing sink-operation and maintenance (pf)

Inspector notes: Kitchen handsink observed unaccessible due to upright fridge install. Remove Keep accessible at all time for hanwashing to prevent contamination by hands

590.005/5-205.11-PF

Handwashing sinks-numbers and capacities (pf)

590.005/5-203.11-PF

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

Inspector notes: At the time of the inspection staff were unable to answer questions pertaining to food safety. Owner arrived mid inspection walkthrough

590.002(B)/2-102.11-PF

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

Inspector notes: Multiple P's PF's violations noted on the inspection report. PIC to train staff on violations noted.

590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF

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

Inspector notes: Multiples containers of prepped food stored in cold units observed without date marking. Provide made/discard before storing

590.003/3-501.17-PF

(a )cooling methods (pf)

Inspector notes: Observed house made sauces cooling in deep plastic buckets. Discontinue PIC to review and train staff on cooling methods

590.003/3-501.15-PF

Clean-up of vomiting and diarrheal events (pf)

Inspector notes: PIC unable to provide kit & procedure for vomit & diarrheal clean up events. Provide (will be delivered 3.11.26 from amazon) Inspector will provide procedure to the operator.

590.002/2-501.11-PF

(a) ceasing operations and reporting (pf)

Inspector notes: Due to unsanitary conditions found at the time of inspection voluntary closure was issue until establisment is deemed safe to reopen.

590.008/8-404.11-PF

Warewashing equipment cleaning agents (pf)

Inspector notes: PIC unable to provide non rinse detergent for the 2 bay sink on site. Provide

590.004/4-501.17-PF

Controlling pests (pf)

Inspector notes: Notes:Large quantity of rat droppings observed in multiple location of the establishment. Current detailed IPM report from a licensed exterminator report was povided on site. Increase visit from exterminator recommended .

590.006/6-501.111-PF

Handwashing cleanser availability (pf)

Inspector notes: Kitchen main handsink observed without hand washing soap . Provide and maintain

590.006/6-301.11-PF

Temperature measuring devices manual and mechanical warewashing (pf)

Inspector notes: PIC unable to provide sanitzer test strips for both dishwasher and 2 bay sink . Provide

590.004/4-302.13-PF

Cooling heating and holding capacities-equipment (pf)

Inspector notes: Facility observed without sufficient equipment for cooling process. Provide

590.004/4-301.11-PF

Temperature measuring devices-functionality (pf)

Inspector notes: PIC unable to provide metal probe food thermometer. Provide maintain accessible (will be delivered 3.11.26 from amazon)

590.004/4-204.112-PF

Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)

Inspector notes: Hood sticker observed expired 10.22.25. Provide updated hood sticker from a licensed hood cleaning company Per PIC hood cleaning is scheduled for 3.24.26

590.006/6-501.14-C

Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)

Inspector notes: Facility observed heavily clutter in the prep area downstairs and on the second level. Clean & organize to remove

590.006/6-501.114-C

Handwashing signage (c)

Inspector notes: Multiple handsink on site observed without handwashing sign. Provide to all handsink missing signage (will be delivered 3.11.26 from amazon)

590.006/6-301.14-C

Handwashing aids and devices use restrictions (c)

Inspector notes: 2 bay sink observed supplied with paper towel. Discontinue

590.006/6-301.13-C

Outer openings protected (c)

Inspector notes: Multiple entrance/ backdoor observed without an effective weather strip/ door sweep. Install (handyman will be on site 3.11.26 per PIC)

590.006/6-202.15-C

Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)

Inspector notes: Floor throughout the facilty observed in need of deep cleaning from loose debris stagnant water grease build up. Clean to remove

590.006/6-201.11-C

System maintained in good repair (c)

Inspector notes: Kitchen main hansink observed not operating. Provide repair and plumbers invoice

590.005/5-205.15-C

Backflow prevention device location (c)

Inspector notes: Food prepsink on the first floor observed without and air gap. PIC to provide detailed plumbers report on the cost of install of an air gap. (plumber will be on site 3.11.26)

590.005/5-204.12-C

Service sink (c)

Inspector notes: Facility observed without a service sink. PIC to provide plumbers report on the cost of install of a service sink (plumber will be on site 3.11.26)

590.005/5-203.13-C

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

Inspector notes: Multiple voids observed throughout the facility (basement upstairs second level) . Repair/seal

590.006/6-501.11-C

Effectiveness-hair restraints (c)

Inspector notes: Observed staff working with RTE foods without hair restraint. Provide

590.002/2-402.11-C

Miscellaneous sources of contamination (c)

Inspector notes: Observed wood stick stored inside bucket of house made sauce. Discontinue Observed ice scooped stored inside ice basin. Discontinue Observed staff prepping food downstairs in the basement area under exposed and unmarked pipe. Discontinue

590.003/3-307.11-C

Cutting surfaces (c)

Inspector notes: Observed cutting boards heavily scored. Resurface/replace

590.004/4-501.12-C

Temperature measuring devices-functionality (c)

Inspector notes: Multiple refrigeration units observed without a conspicious thermometer. Install maintain visible(will be delivered 3.11.26 from amazon)

590.004/4-204.112-C

Ventilation hood systems filters (c)

Inspector notes: Hood filters and attachments observed soiled. Clean to remove

590.004/4-202.18-C

Characteristics-materials for construction and repair (c)

Inspector notes: Observed food items stored on rusty shelvings. Repair

590.004/4-101.11-C

(a) certified food protection manager (c)

Inspector notes: Establishment must designate another CFPM staff to be on site for all hours of operation to overseas safe operation of the establishment.

590.002(C)/2-102.12-C

Food storage-preventing contamination from the premises (c)

Inspector notes: Multiple food items observed stored on the floor. Discontinue/ elevate

590.003/3-305.11-C

Thawing (c)

Inspector notes: Observed multiple package of foods stored instagnant water. Observed ROP fish stored in stagnant water for thawing. Disconinue PIC to review thawing process with staff

590.003/3-501.13-C

Food storage prohibited areas (c)

Inspector notes: Observed can of tomato sauce stored in the bathroom downstairs. Discontinue

590.003/3-305.12-C

Food preparation (c)

Inspector notes: Open Buckets of sauce observed stored on the floor . Discontinue

590.003/3-305.14-C

Dec 4, 2025

Routine

1 major violation. 4 minor violations.

View 5 violations

Food-contact surfaces-cleanability (pf)

Inspector notes: Replace compromised cutting boards where needed

590.004/4-202.11-PF

Nonfood contact surfaces (c)

Inspector notes: Clean inside of all under counter refrigeration units from visible food spills stains and soils

590.004/4-602.13-C

Wood use limitation (c)

Inspector notes: Remove all compromised wooden utensils with splintered edges

590.004/4-101.17-C

Wiping cloths use limitation (c)

Inspector notes: Set up as discussed

590.003/3-304.14-C

(a) certified food protection manager (c)

Inspector notes: Post copy of PIC current food safety certificate on site -

590.002(C)/2-102.12-C

Mar 24, 2025

Routine

1 minor violation.

View 1 violation

Honestly presented (c)

Inspector notes: Make the necessary corrections to the new menu as we discussed by exxaggerating the word " Food " and replacing it with the actual food items that you can order under cooked such as [ Eggs any style - shellfish - seafood - oysters - Beef - meats - poultry [ game animals ]

590.003/3-601.12-C

Mar 20, 2024

Routine

No violations found.

100

May 15, 2023

Routine

1 major violation.

View 1 violation

Shell stock maintaining identification (pf)

Inspector notes: shells tock tags not being dated with last sold ensure all tags are dated with date of last shellstock sold

590.003/3-203.12-PF

Sep 26, 2022

Routine

No violations found.

100

Jul 19, 2022

Routine

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

Controlling pests (pf)

Inspector notes: 1) Droppings found along wall and in wall near downstairs bathroom clean to remove 2) Droppings found in wine storage area in basement clean to remove

590.006/6-501.111-PF

Floors walls and ceilings utility lines (c)

Inspector notes: 1) Wall in hallway near downstairs bathrooms with holes seal to prevent access to restaurant 2) hole in staircase seal or repair 3) Floors in wine storage with debris and soils clean to remove

590.006/6-201.12-C

May 19, 2022

Routine

2 minor violations.

View 2 violations

Floors walls and ceilings utility lines (c)

Inspector notes: Hood vents with carbon and grease build up clean to remove. Have hood cleaned by hood cleaning company

590.006/6-201.12-C

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

Inspector notes: Pipe leaking from the ceiling at end of cooking line repair. Not affecting cooking area

590.006/6-501.11-C

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Giacomo's Ristorante last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Giacomo's Ristorante on file is from Mar 30, 2026. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Giacomo's Ristorante?

Across the inspection record, “backflow prevention device location” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Giacomo's Ristorante.

How does Giacomo's Ristorante compare to other restaurants in Boston?

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

Has Giacomo's Ristorante's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Giacomo's Ristorante have averaged around nine violations per visit, down from roughly 15 earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Giacomo's Ristorante 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 Giacomo's Ristorante inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Giacomo's Ristorante is inspected around three times per year on average.

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