Grace by Nia

23 Northern Av, Boston, MA 02210
American
Last inspected: Nov 7, 2025
86
Score
Low Risk

Grace by Nia has been inspected three times since 2023. On Nov 7, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near three violations per visit across recent inspections.

The city-wide average is 86, putting Grace by Nia squarely in typical territory. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

3
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 7, 2025
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Clean the dunnage racks to remove soils.
590.004/4-602.13-C
Cleaning frequency and restrictions (c)
Inspector notes: There is ice buildup on the floor in the walkin freezer.Clean to remove Identify any issues & repair (staff addressing during inspection.)
590.006/6-501.12-C
Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)
Inspector notes: The diamond plate floor at the walkin entrance is loose.Secure to the floor.
590.006/6-501.11-C
86
Oct 24, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Jambalaya mix 47F cooked wings 46F raw shrimp 47 stored in the in line open refrigeration unit and ice tray. All products were voluntary discard by PIC . PIC to retrain staff on cold holding and monitor temperature. Corrected on site. New product temp 36F-38F was pulled from walking unit. Advised PIC to discontinue cold holding on ice and to maintain in line open case refrigerator unit closed as often as possible.
590.003/3-501.16-P
(a)-(p) person-in-charge-duties (pf)
Inspector notes: CFPM to retrain staff on P's and PF's violations.
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF
Temperature measuring devices manual and mechanical warewashing (pf)
Inspector notes: PIC unable to provide an irriversible thermometer for all the high temp dishwasher on site.
590.004/4-302.13-PF
System maintained in good repair (c)
Inspector notes: Sanitzer bay at 3 bay sink observed dispensing hot water only. Repair
590.005/5-205.15-C
Temperature measuring devices-functionality (c)
Inspector notes: Multiple refrigeration unit observed without a conspicious thermometer. Provide
590.004/4-204.112-C
Warewashing machines manufacturers’ operating instructions (c)
Inspector notes: Dishwasher at the bar observed operating with the wrong date plate. Provide accurate manufacturer operating instruction.
590.004/4-501.15-C
Cutting surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Multiple cutting boards observed heavily scored. Replace.
590.004/4-501.12-C
58
May 8, 2023
Routine
No violations found.
100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Grace by Nia last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Grace by Nia on file is from Nov 7, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

How does Grace by Nia compare to other restaurants in Boston?

Grace by Nia most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is about the same as the Boston average of 86.

Has Grace by Nia's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Grace by Nia have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Grace by Nia 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 Grace by Nia inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Grace by Nia is inspected roughly once per year on average.