La Summa

26 Fleet St, Boston, MA 02113
Italian
Last inspected: Oct 3, 2025
70
Score
Medium Risk

Inspectors have visited La Summa four times, with records going back to 2022. La Summa was last inspected on Oct 3, 2025. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near seven violations per visit.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “food-contact surfaces-cleanability”, showing up two times.

By comparison, the average Boston facility scores 86, putting La Summa on the weaker side. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.

4
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 3, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food-contact surfaces-cleanability (pf)
Inspector notes: Cuting board with deep lacerations at the cooking line removed during inspection - compliant / commercial grade equipment only }
590.004/4-202.11-PF
Ventilation hood systems filters (c)
Inspector notes: Remove soiled hood venst to soak overnight to assist in stubborn visible grease soils
590.004/4-202.18-C
Wall and ceiling coverings and coatings (c)
Inspector notes: Enclose all small openings in the wallls and ceiling joints where needed
590.006/6-201.16-C
Drying mops (c)
Inspector notes: Elevate all soiled mop heads after use
590.006/6-501.16-C
(a) certified food protection manager (c)
Inspector notes: No current food safety certificate for the PIC on site - Address
590.002(C)/2-102.12-C
Wood use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Discard all compromised / splintered and / or wooden utensils where needed
590.004/4-101.17-C
70
Oct 3, 2024
Routine
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Packaged and unpackaged food-separation packaging and segregation (p)
Inspector notes: Remove the raw poultry stored above bagged fresh cut produce in the refrigeration unit on the cookingline - segragate completely and always store raw protiens properly as we discussed
590.003/3-302.11-P
Compliance with food law (p)
Inspector notes: Discontinue purchasing any foods being used for the restaurant at other ' Retail stores" [ wholesale suppliers only - including B.J's and Costas "]
590.003(A)/3-201.11-P
Maintenance-fingernails (pf)
Inspector notes: Remove all hanging braelets on food handlers where needed - wedding bands only
590.002/2-302.11-PF
Food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)
Inspector notes: Re-label all washed off bulk food storage bins accordingly [ rice - flour -sugar ]
590.003/3-302.12-C
Effectiveness-hair restraints (c)
Inspector notes: All food handlers shalll wear proper hair restraints especially when working with ready to eat foods
590.002/2-402.11-C
Grease trap(c)
Inspector notes: Clean to remove visible grease and grime as well as obnoxious odors
590.005/5-402.12-C
Floor and wall junctures coved and enclosed or sealed (c)
Inspector notes: Repair holes in the cement floors and walls where needed
590.006/6-201.13-C
Walls and ceilings attachments (c)
Inspector notes: Replace the damaged " Exit" sign located above the rear door entrance
590.006/6-201.17-C
Food storage-preventing contamination from the premises (c)
Inspector notes: Keep all foods elevated off the floors when storing foods a minimum of six inches in the kitchen and dry foods storage location
590.003/3-305.11-C
50
Dec 1, 2023
Routine
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Consumption of animal foods that are raw undercooked or not otherwise processed to eliminate pathogens (pf)
Inspector notes: Ensure to clearly identify any and all menu items offered under cooked - place the astrik beside that item [ * eggs any style ] as well as an astrik beside the advisory [ * the consumption of raw or undercooked shellfish seafood eggs meats poultry game animals may increase your chance of a foodborne illness]
590.003/3-603.11-PF
Food-contact surfaces-cleanability (pf)
Inspector notes: Remove and replace the two compromised cutting boards on the cooking line with deep lacerations that cannot be cleaned properly
590.004/4-202.11-PF
Floor and wall junctures coved and enclosed or sealed (c)
Inspector notes: Seal the exposed concrete areas in the kitchen floor where needed
590.006/6-201.13-C
(a) certified food protection manager (c)
Inspector notes: No current food safety / allergen awareness certificates on site - address
590.002(C)/2-102.12-C
Ventilation hood systems filters (c)
Inspector notes: Remove the hood vents with heavy grease deposits and soak them overnight in chlorine or amother strong cleanser to remove the visibly stubborn grease deposits
590.004/4-202.18-C
Grease trap(c)
Inspector notes: Clean to remove all visible grease and grime
590.005/5-402.12-C
67
Oct 19, 2022
Routine
No violations found.
100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was La Summa last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at La Summa on file is from Oct 3, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at La Summa?

Across the inspection record, “food-contact surfaces-cleanability” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at La Summa.

How does La Summa compare to other restaurants in Boston?

La Summa most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Boston average of 86.

Has La Summa's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at La Summa have averaged around seven violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at La Summa means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

How often is La Summa inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, La Summa is inspected roughly once per year on average.