Invi Restaurant
Last inspected: Mar 26, 2026
95
Score
Invi Restaurant appears in inspection records seven times, starting in 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Mar 26, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near four violations each time.
“Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter” comes up most often, recorded four times in the inspection record.
Compared to the broader Mattapan restaurant scene, where the average is 84, this is a stronger showing. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
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Inspections
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 26, 2026
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Food preparation (c)
Inspector notes: A 4 compartment sink is installed at the facility. One compartment is being using as a food preparation sink. Provide a properly installed and designated food preparation sink with an approved air gap. the 4 compartment sink must be used only for warewashing unless approved by the regulatory authority./Please provide a plumbers report and a permit to do work will need to be pulled so it can be inspected 3.11.2026 PIC to Provide a written proposal or assessment from a license plumber regarding the installation of prep sink. the Proposal must explain why the prep sink cannot be installed
590.003/3-305.14-C
95
Mar 3, 2026
Routine
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food date marking (pf)
Inspector notes: Multiple containers of prep foods observed without date marking. Per PIC foods were prep before opening today.Provide made/discard date to all food prepped before storing in the refrigerator
590.003/3-501.17-PF
Food storage-preventing contamination from the premises (c)
Inspector notes: Container of food items observed stored on the floor inside walking fridge outside. Discontinue / elevate 6 Inch of the ground
590.003/3-305.11-C
Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)
Inspector notes: Excess items and debris in back alley way. Clean all excess trash items.
590.006/6-501.114-C
Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)
Inspector notes: Hood and Ventilation tags with a past expiration date from Nov 31 2025. Address and provide up to date tags for the re-inspection. Clean the hood Filter to remove build up
590.006/6-501.14-C
Temperature measuring devices-functionality (c)
Inspector notes: under counter refrigerator unit observed without a conspiciuous thermometer. Provide a thermometer to all the refrigerator unit missing a thermometer
590.004/4-204.112-C
Food preparation (c)
Inspector notes: A 4 compartment sink is installed at the facility. One compartment is being using as a food preparation sink. Provide a properly installed and designated food preparation sink with an approved air gap. the 4 compartment sink must be used only for warewashing unless approved by the regulatory authority./Please provide a plumbers report and a permit to do work will need to be pulled so it can be inspected
590.003/3-305.14-C
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Jul 31, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
(a)(1) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Meats on the top shelf of the front service hot holding unit at 120F. Discontinue and ensure all TCS foods are being maintained at 135F above. Meats out of temperature to be reheated to 165F to ensure no bacterial growth.
590.003/3-501.16-P1
Sanitizing solutions testing devices (pf)
Inspector notes: Chlorine sanitizer in bucket registering well over the required 50-100ppm. Address and ensure all staff have been properly trained on how to set up and test sanitizing solution. Sanitizing buckets to be set up during all operational hours and not just when on inspector is on site.
590.004/4-302.14-PF
Food storage prohibited areas (c)
Inspector notes: Boxes of meats and other foods observed being stored on the ground of the first outside walk-in cooler. Discontinue and store all foods elevated a minimum of 6 inches off the ground.
590.003/3-305.12-C
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Feb 11, 2025
Routine
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Cooked pasta sald observed being left out at room temperature (58F). Discontinue and ensure all TCS foods are being maintained at below 41F. Foods to be removed and placed back under refrigeration.
590.003/3-501.16-P
(a)(1) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Cooked chicken observed being left out at room temperature. Discontinue and ensure all TCS foods are being maintained at 135F and above. Cooked chickn in the upper portion of the hot holding unit at 119F. Discontinue and ensure all foods inside of the front service hot holding unit are being maintained at 135F and above. Chicken to be reheated to 165F to ensure no bacterial growth.
590.003/3-501.16-P1
Wiping cloths use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Soiled wiping cloths observed being left out on counter tops. Discontinue and provide a proper sanitizing solution.
590.003/3-304.14-C
Nonfood-contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Heating system located in the basement storage area appears to be leaking. Address and make any necessary repairs.
590.004/4-202.16-C
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Oct 6, 2023
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Wiping cloths use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Inuse wiping cloth stored on prep counter no sanitizer setup provide.
590.003/3-304.14-C
Food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)
Inspector notes: No label on bulk food container provide.
590.003/3-302.12-C
Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)
Inspector notes: Remove clutter from kitchen area and organize
590.006/6-501.114-C
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Clean floor inside walk in cooler below storage racks to remove visible soil. Repair cracked tile near upright refrigerator unit.
590.006/6-201.11-C
82
Feb 13, 2023
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Characteristics-materials for construction and repair (c)
Inspector notes: wash bay sink leaky at the seam repair.
590.004/4-101.11-C
(b) and (c) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (c)
Inspector notes: Clean interior of walk in cooler to remove visible soil. Clean inbetween cooking equipment to remove visible soil.
590.004/4-601.11-C
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Clean floor below cooking equipment to remove visible soil.
590.006/6-201.11-C
Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)
Inspector notes: Remove clutter of non inuse equipment and organize.
590.006/6-501.114-C
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Jun 27, 2022
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
(b) and (c) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (c)
Inspector notes: Clean storage shelving inside walk in cooler to remove visible soil.
590.004/4-601.11-C
Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)
Inspector notes: Remove clutter from rear kitchen empty noninuse containers.
590.006/6-501.114-C
Characteristics-materials for construction and repair (c)
Inspector notes: Replace heavily scoreded cutting board.
590.004/4-101.11-C
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Invi Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Invi Restaurant on file is from Mar 26, 2026. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Invi Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Invi Restaurant.
How does Invi Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Mattapan?
Invi Restaurant most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Mattapan average of 84.
Has Invi Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Invi Restaurant have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Invi 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 Invi Restaurant inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Invi Restaurant is inspected around two times per year on average.
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