L'osteria Restaurant
Last inspected: Mar 11, 2026
78
Score
Going back to 2022, L'osteria Restaurant has 11 inspections in the public record. The newest entry in the record is dated Mar 11, 2026. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.
Violation counts have ticked up lately, averaging around 13 violations per visit versus roughly zero violations earlier in the record.
“Backflow prevention” comes up most often, recorded three times in the inspection record.
Compared to other Boston restaurants (averaging 86), there's room to close the gap. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.
11
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 11, 2026
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Backflow prevention (p)
Inspector notes: Food prep sink (2 bay sink ) observed direct to waste. PIC to provide a detailed plumbers report on the install of an airgap/ backflow preventor.
590.005/5-402.11-P
Service sink (c)
Inspector notes: Facility observed without a mop sink to dispose waste water. Per PIC establishment uses the toiled/ outiside. Provide plumbers report on the instal of mop sink
590.005/5-203.13-C
Backflow prevention device location (c)
Inspector notes: Food prep sink (2 bay sink ) observed direct to waste. PIC to provide a detailed plumbers report on the install of an airgap/ backflow preventor. Plumbers report in progress.
590.005/5-204.12-C
78
Feb 17, 2026
Routine
4 critical violations. 5 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 18 violations
Cooling (p)
Inspector notes: Cooked artichoke 58F stored in the in line cold unit . Per PIC artichocke was cooked in earlier today. PIC to review cooling parameters with PIC. Artichoke was removed and placed in the walkin unit.(cos)
590.003/3-501.14-P
Treating juice (p)
590.003/3-404.11-P
Backflow prevention (p)
Inspector notes: Food prep sink (2 bay sink ) observed direct to waste. PIC to provide a detailed plumbers report on the install of an airgap/ backflow preventor.
590.005/5-402.11-P
Packaged and unpackaged food-separation packaging and segregation (p)
Inspector notes: Raw shelled eggs observed stored above RTE sauce and other prepped foods. Discontinue
590.003/3-302.11-P
(a)-(p) person-in-charge-duties (pf)
Inspector notes: Priority vioations noted on the inspection report. PIC to provide active managerial controls and train staff on violations 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 observed stored in various refrigeration/ walk in unit without date marking. Provide made discard date before storing.
590.003/3-501.17-PF
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Interior of ice machine observed soiled interior of refrigeration unit (in line) observed soiled. Clean and sanitize to remove
590.004/4-601.11-PF
Shell stock maintaining identification (pf)
Inspector notes: Shellstock tags observed without last sold dates. Provide
590.003/3-203.12-PF
Temperature measuring devices manual and mechanical warewashing (pf)
Inspector notes: PIC unable to provide a working irreverssible thermometer for the high temp dishwasher
590.004/4-302.13-PF
(a) certified food protection manager (c)
Inspector notes: PIC unable to provide a Servsafe certifcate. Provide and post current CFPM certificate. Servsafe class/ test scheduled for March 9th.
590.002(C)/2-102.12-C
Service sink (c)
Inspector notes: Facility observed without a mop sink to dispose waste water. Per PIC establishment uses the toiled/ outiside. Provide plumbers report on the instal of mop sink
590.005/5-203.13-C
Food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)
Inspector notes: Food storage containers observed without labels. Provide labels when removed from original containers
590.003/3-302.12-C
Effectiveness-hair restraints (c)
Inspector notes: Multiple kitchen staff observed working with foods and equipments without hair restraint. Provide
590.002/2-402.11-C
Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)
Inspector notes: Multiple ceilings tile observed missing in downstairs area . Provide/ repair Back door observed with big hole possible entryway for pests. Repair
590.006/6-501.11-C
Handwashing signage (c)
Inspector notes: Multiple handwashing sinks on site observed without employee must wash hands/ handwashing sink only. Provide
590.006/6-301.14-C
Backflow prevention device location (c)
Inspector notes: Food prep sink (2 bay sink ) observed direct to waste. PIC to provide a detailed plumbers report on the install of an airgap/ backflow preventor. Plumbers report in progress.
590.005/5-204.12-C
Miscellaneous sources of contamination (c)
Inspector notes: Handwashing sink located downstairs in the cheese grating area and upstairs in the coffee station observed without a protective barrier. Provide Observed multiple RTE bread stored below open ceiling (missing tile) Discontinue Excess water from (refrigeration/ac) observed dispensing inside handwashing sink located downstairs
590.003/3-307.11-C
In-use utensils between-use storage (c)
Inspector notes: Observed food dispensing utensils stored on equipments. Discontinue
590.003/3-304.12-C
21
Feb 10, 2026
Routine
4 critical violations. 5 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 17 violations
Backflow prevention (p)
Inspector notes: Food prep sink (2 bay sink ) observed direct to waste. PIC to provide a detailed plumbers report on the install of an airgap/ backflow preventor.
590.005/5-402.11-P
Packaged and unpackaged food-separation packaging and segregation (p)
Inspector notes: Raw shelled eggs observed stored above RTE sauce and other prepped foods. Discontinue
590.003/3-302.11-P
Cooling (p)
Inspector notes: Cooked artichoke 58F stored in the in line cold unit . Per PIC artichocke was cooked in earlier today. PIC to review cooling parameters with PIC. Artichoke was removed and placed in the walkin unit.(cos)
590.003/3-501.14-P
Treating juice (p)
590.003/3-404.11-P
Ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food date marking (pf)
Inspector notes: Multiple containers of prepped foods observed stored in various refrigeration/ walk in unit without date marking. Provide made discard date before storing.
590.003/3-501.17-PF
Shell stock maintaining identification (pf)
Inspector notes: Shellstock tags observed without last sold dates. Provide
590.003/3-203.12-PF
(a)-(p) person-in-charge-duties (pf)
Inspector notes: Priority vioations noted on the inspection report. PIC to provide active managerial controls and train staff on violations noted on the inspection report
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Interior of ice machine observed soiled interior of refrigeration unit (in line) observed soiled. Clean and sanitize to remove
590.004/4-601.11-PF
Temperature measuring devices manual and mechanical warewashing (pf)
Inspector notes: PIC unable to provide a working irreverssible thermometer for the high temp dishwasher
590.004/4-302.13-PF
Handwashing signage (c)
Inspector notes: Multiple handwashing sinks on site observed without employee must wash hands/ handwashing sink only. Provide
590.006/6-301.14-C
Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)
Inspector notes: Multiple ceilings tile observed missing in downstairs area . Provide/ repair Back door observed with big hole possible entryway for pests. Repair
590.006/6-501.11-C
(a) certified food protection manager (c)
Inspector notes: PIC unable to provide a Servsafe certifcate. Provide and post current CFPM certificate.
590.002(C)/2-102.12-C
Effectiveness-hair restraints (c)
Inspector notes: Multiple kitchen staff observed working with foods and equipments without hair restraint. Provide
590.002/2-402.11-C
Service sink (c)
Inspector notes: Facility observed without a mop sink to dispose waste water. Per PIC establishment uses the toiled/ outiside. Provide plumbers report on the instal of mop sink
590.005/5-203.13-C
Miscellaneous sources of contamination (c)
Inspector notes: Handwashing sink located downstairs in the cheese grating area and upstairs in the coffee station observed without a protective barrier. Provide Observed multiple RTE bread stored below open ceiling (missing tile) Discontinue Excess water from (refrigeration/ac) observed dispensing inside handwashing sink located downstairs
590.003/3-307.11-C
In-use utensils between-use storage (c)
Inspector notes: Observed food dispensing utensils stored on equipments. Discontinue
590.003/3-304.12-C
Food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)
Inspector notes: Food storage containers observed without labels. Provide labels when removed from original containers
590.003/3-302.12-C
22
Dec 5, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
Jan 17, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
Jul 5, 2024
Routine
No violations found.
100
Jun 28, 2024
Routine
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Consumption of animal foods that are raw undercooked or not otherwise processed to eliminate pathogens (pf)
Inspector notes: Go through the menu again and either add or remove the astrik [*] where needed for the menu items offered under cooked
590.003/3-603.11-PF
(a) certified food protection manager (c)
Inspector notes: Ensure the food safety certificate and the allergen awareness certificates have the same name - address as discussed
590.002(C)/2-102.12-C
86
Mar 1, 2024
Routine
No violations found.
100
Aug 11, 2023
Routine
No violations found.
100
Feb 17, 2023
Routine
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Shell stock identification (pf)
Inspector notes: Shell stock tags not dated with last sold ensure dating on all tags
590.003/3-202.18-PF
90
Jun 16, 2022
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Cleaning frequency and restrictions (c)
Inspector notes: Hood Baffles with grease and dust build up clean to remove
590.006/6-501.12-C
95
Frequently Asked Questions
When was L'osteria Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at L'osteria Restaurant on file is from Mar 11, 2026. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at L'osteria Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “backflow prevention” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at L'osteria Restaurant.
How does L'osteria Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Boston?
L'osteria Restaurant most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is lower than the Boston average of 86.
Has L'osteria Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at L'osteria Restaurant have averaged around 13 violations per visit, up from roughly zero earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at L'osteria 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 L'osteria Restaurant inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, L'osteria Restaurant is inspected around three times per year on average.
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