Il Panino Restaurant
Last inspected: Apr 29, 2026
90
Score
The health department has logged nine inspections at Il Panino Restaurant, the earliest from 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Apr 29, 2026. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near seven violations each time.
When inspectors have written things up, “backflow prevention device location” has been the most frequent reason, cited three times.
That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Boston restaurant scores 86. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
9
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 29, 2026
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Service sink (c)
Inspector notes: Facility observed without a mop sink to dispose soiled mop water. PIC to provide plumbers report on the cost of install of a service sink to:inca.prince@boston.gov. Plumbers report in process (4.21.26)
590.005/5-203.13-C
Backflow prevention device location (c)
Inspector notes: Vegetable/ 2 bay prep sink observed without an air gap. PIC to provide plumbers report on the cost install of an air gap to: inca.prince@boston.gov Plumbers report in process (4.21.26)
590.005/5-204.12-C
90
Apr 21, 2026
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Service sink (c)
Inspector notes: Facility observed without a mop sink to dispose soiled mop water. PIC to provide plumbers report on the cost of install of a service sink to:inca.prince@boston.gov. Plumbers report in process (4.21.26)
590.005/5-203.13-C
Backflow prevention device location (c)
Inspector notes: Vegetable/ 2 bay prep sink observed without an air gap. PIC to provide plumbers report on the cost install of an air gap to: inca.prince@boston.gov Plumbers report in process (4.21.26)
590.005/5-204.12-C
90
Apr 13, 2026
Routine
3 critical violations. 6 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 15 violations
Reheating for hot holding (p)
Inspector notes: Notes:House made meatballs 77F cooked ribds 122F stored in hot holding unit. Foods were reheated to above 165F since it was in the unit for less than half hour. PIC to monitor and train staff on reheating methods.
590.003/3-403.11-P
Restriction and storage-medicines (p)
Inspector notes: Staff medicine observed stored on kitchen shelvings next to clean plates. Discontinue (cos)
590.007/7-207.11-P
Backflow prevention (p)
Inspector notes: Vegetable/ 2 bay prep sink observed without an air gap. PIC to provide plumbers report on the cost install of an air gap to: inca.prince@boston.gov
590.005/5-402.11-P
(a)-(p) person-in-charge-duties (pf)
Inspector notes: Violations noted on the inspection report. PIC to provide active managerial controls and train staff on violation noted on the inspection report
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF
Ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food date marking (pf)
Inspector notes: Multiple containers of prepped foods stored in the in line unit and walk in unit observed without date marking. Provide made/ discard date before storing.
590.003/3-501.17-PF
Consumption of animal foods that are raw undercooked or not otherwise processed to eliminate pathogens (pf)
Inspector notes: Consumer advisory observed missing asteriks on the foods offered cook to order. Provide consumer advisory to the pertaining foods offered.
590.003/3-603.11-PF
Warewashing machines automatic dispensing of detergents and sanitizers (pf)
Inspector notes: Low temp dishwasher observed not dispensing sanitizer (chlorine). Staff to use high temp dishwasher or 3 bay sink until repair is done.
590.004/4-204.117-PF
Cleaning agents and sanitizers availability (pf)
Inspector notes: PIC unable to provide non rinse detergent for the 2 bay sink located in the kitchen upstairs. Provide
590.004/4-303.11-PF
Shell stock identification (pf)
Inspector notes: Shellstock tags observed without last sold date. Provide. PIC to train staff
590.003/3-202.18-PF
Backflow prevention device location (c)
Inspector notes: Vegetable/ 2 bay prep sink observed without an air gap. PIC to provide plumbers report on the cost install of an air gap to: inca.prince@boston.gov Plumbers report in process (4.13.26)
590.005/5-204.12-C
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Condiment containers at the cookline squeeze bottles and bulk storage bins observed without labels. Provide labels when removed from original containers
590.006/6-201.11-C
Handwashing signage (c)
Inspector notes: Kitchen main handsink observed without employee must wash hands/ handwashing only. Provide
590.006/6-301.14-C
System maintained in good repair (c)
Inspector notes: Pipe under 3 bay sink observed leaking. Repair
590.005/5-205.15-C
Food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)
Inspector notes: Condiment containers at the cookline squeeze bottles and bulk storage bins observed without labels. Provide labels when removed from original containers
590.003/3-302.12-C
Service sink (c)
Inspector notes: Facility observed without a mop sink to dispose soiled mop water. PIC to provide plumbers report on the cost of install of a service sink to:inca.prince@boston.gov. Plumbers report in process (4.13.26)
590.005/5-203.13-C
26
Apr 2, 2026
Routine
3 critical violations. 6 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 14 violations
Restriction and storage-medicines (p)
Inspector notes: Staff medicine observed stored on kitchen shelvings next to clean plates. Discontinue (cos)
590.007/7-207.11-P
Reheating for hot holding (p)
Inspector notes: Notes:House made meatballs 77F cooked ribds 122F stored in hot holding unit. Foods were reheated to above 165F since it was in the unit for less than half hour. PIC to monitor and train staff on reheating methods.
590.003/3-403.11-P
Backflow prevention (p)
Inspector notes: Vegetable/ 2 bay prep sink observed without an air gap. PIC to provide plumbers report on the cost install of an air gap to: inca.prince@boston.gov
590.005/5-402.11-P
(a)-(p) person-in-charge-duties (pf)
Inspector notes: Violations noted on the inspection report. PIC to provide active managerial controls and train staff on violation noted on the inspection report
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF
Ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food date marking (pf)
Inspector notes: Multiple containers of prepped foods stored in the in line unit and walk in unit observed without date marking. Provide made/ discard date before storing.
590.003/3-501.17-PF
Consumption of animal foods that are raw undercooked or not otherwise processed to eliminate pathogens (pf)
Inspector notes: Consumer advisory observed missing asteriks on the foods offered cook to order. Provide consumer advisory to the pertaining foods offered.
590.003/3-603.11-PF
Cleaning agents and sanitizers availability (pf)
Inspector notes: PIC unable to provide non rinse detergent for the 2 bay sink located in the kitchen upstairs. Provide
590.004/4-303.11-PF
Warewashing machines automatic dispensing of detergents and sanitizers (pf)
Inspector notes: Low temp dishwasher observed not dispensing sanitizer (chlorine). Staff to use high temp dishwasher or 3 bay sink until repair is done.
590.004/4-204.117-PF
Shell stock identification (pf)
Inspector notes: Shellstock tags observed without last sold date. Provide. PIC to train staff
590.003/3-202.18-PF
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Condiment containers at the cookline squeeze bottles and bulk storage bins observed without labels. Provide labels when removed from original containers
590.006/6-201.11-C
Handwashing signage (c)
Inspector notes: Kitchen main handsink observed without employee must wash hands/ handwashing only. Provide
590.006/6-301.14-C
Food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)
Inspector notes: Condiment containers at the cookline squeeze bottles and bulk storage bins observed without labels. Provide labels when removed from original containers
590.003/3-302.12-C
System maintained in good repair (c)
Inspector notes: Pipe under 3 bay sink observed leaking. Repair
590.005/5-205.15-C
Service sink (c)
Inspector notes: Condiment containers at the cookline squeeze bottles and bulk storage bins observed without labels. Provide labels when removed from original containers
590.005/5-203.13-C
27
Nov 17, 2025
Routine
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Surface characteristics-indoor areas (c)
Inspector notes: Clean the floors and lower areas of the walls behind all cooking equipment from visible soils
590.006/6-101.11-C
Flushing a waste retention tank (c)
Inspector notes: Replace waste tanks as they appear uncleanable
590.005/5-402.15-C
Grease trap(c)
Inspector notes: Clean to remove obnoxious odors
590.005/5-402.12-C
Ventilation hood systems filters (c)
Inspector notes: Clean to remove all visible soot and debris where needed
590.004/4-202.18-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Clean inside all refrigeration / freezer units from visible food spills stains and soils
590.004/4-602.13-C
Maintaining refuse areas and enclosures (c)
Inspector notes: Clean to remove visible grease spills in the area
590.005/5-501.115-C
Outside receptacles (c)
Inspector notes: Clean to remove all loose trash and debris
590.005/5-501.15-C
70
Jul 16, 2024
Routine
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Prohibiting animals (pf)
Inspector notes: Remove the cat from the basement and ensure it stays in the residential apartments
590.006/6-501.115-PF
Consumption of animal foods that are raw undercooked or not otherwise processed to eliminate pathogens (pf)
Inspector notes: Clearly identify all foods offered undercooked on the menu as we discussed during the interview
590.003/3-603.11-PF
(a) certified food protection manager (c)
Inspector notes: Missing current copies of food safety and allergen awareness certificates - address
590.002(C)/2-102.12-C
78
Nov 15, 2023
Routine
No violations found.
100
Mar 31, 2023
Routine
No violations found.
100
Jul 26, 2022
Routine
No violations found.
100
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Il Panino Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Il Panino Restaurant on file is from Apr 29, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Il Panino Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “backflow prevention device location” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Il Panino Restaurant.
How does Il Panino Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Boston?
Il Panino Restaurant most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Boston average of 86.
Has Il Panino Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Il Panino Restaurant have averaged around seven violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Il Panino Restaurant 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 Panino Restaurant inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Il Panino Restaurant is inspected around two times per year on average.
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