Il Nido

257 North St, Boston, MA 02109

Italian

Last inspected: Oct 1, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Going back to 2022, Il Nido has four inspections in the public record. Inspectors last stopped by on Oct 1, 2025. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around two violations each.

The pattern that stands out is “certified food protection manager”, which has been cited three times.

The city-wide average for Boston sits at 86, putting Il Nido on the better side of that line. The record reflects steady performance over time.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Oct 1, 2025

Routine

2 minor violations.

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Wall and ceiling coverings and coatings (c)

Inspector notes: Clean to remove visibly soiled ceiling tiles around the ceiling vents where needed from dirt dust and debris

590.006/6-201.16-C

(a) certified food protection manager (c)

Inspector notes: Enlarge the " FONT " size to the consumer advisory as we discussed when reprinting the new menus - post current food safety certificates on site - remove the word " FOOD " written in disclosure / reminder and replace with [ seafood - shellfish- meats - poultry - eggs - poultry and game animals as we discussed during the interview - " FOOD " is too geberal a word in this particular subject

590.002(C)/2-102.12-C

Oct 1, 2024

Routine

1 minor violation.

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(a) certified food protection manager (c)

Inspector notes: Have a copy of your current food safety certificate on site and post it in a conspicuous location inside the restaurant as discussed

590.002(C)/2-102.12-C

Nov 8, 2023

Routine

1 minor violation.

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(a) certified food protection manager (c)

Inspector notes: Post all certificates [ food safety / allergen awareness - 2023 / 2024 City of Boston Health Permit ] in a conspicuous location of the restaurant as we disciussed during inspection

590.002(C)/2-102.12-C

Oct 19, 2022

Routine

1 major violation.

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Shell stock maintaining identification (pf)

Inspector notes: Shellstock tags not being dated with last sold ensure once last little neck is sold date the tag and store for @ least 90 days

590.003/3-203.12-PF

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Il Nido last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Il Nido on file is from Oct 1, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Il Nido?

Across the inspection record, “certified food protection manager” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Il Nido.

How does Il Nido compare to other restaurants in Boston?

Il Nido most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Boston average of 86.

Has Il Nido's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Il Nido have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Il Nido 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 Il Nido inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Il Nido is inspected roughly once per year on average.

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