Lucca North End
Last inspected: Dec 17, 2025
100
Score
Lucca North End appears in inspection records nine times, starting in 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Dec 17, 2025. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around six violations each.
“Floor and wall junctures coved and enclosed or sealed” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing three times across the record.
The city-wide average for Boston sits at 86, putting Lucca North End on the better side of that line. The record reflects steady performance over time.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Dec 17, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
Aug 14, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Discarding or reconditioning unsafe adulterated or contaminated food (p)
Inspector notes: Multiple food items possibly exposed to sewage water & loss of power from the flooding. Contact ISD Health to discuss a food condemnation with a supervisor.
590.003/3-701.11-P
(a)-(p) person-in-charge-duties (pf)
Inspector notes: Sewage flood in the establishment Food items possibly affected & water damage throughout basement /kitchen Power was shut off by BFD @ approx 3:30am Upon my arrival I could not gain access due to 4-8 inches of standing water inside the location Assistant Commissioner Dan Prendergast notified. Voluntary closure issued. PIC Instructed to provide all necessary repairs clean/sanitize/disinfect using a professional licensed restoration company provide all documentation be re-inspected by Plumbing electrical & health for approval to re-open.
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Clean/sanitize/disinfect all exposed equipment.counters.tables wares ect... Provide all cleaning documents be re-inspected for approval to re-open.
590.004/4-602.13-C
Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)
Inspector notes: Provide all necessary repairs to damaged equipment/restroom as needed. Provide repair documentation to the health depaertment.
590.006/6-501.11-C
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Remove all standing water Clean/sanitize/disinfect the location throughout(sewage flood in the establishment basement) Provide all cleaning documentation to the Health Department.
590.006/6-201.11-C
67
Mar 21, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 8 minor violations.
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Conveying sewage (p)
Inspector notes: Although there is a very small amount of raw sewage noted during time of inspection there are deficiencies in the actual exposed sewer pipe itself of the men's room - this restroom is located at the very end of the building visibly seperated by a hallway and an extra dining area [ not in use during the winter months] - currently being addressed during time of inspection
590.005/5-402.13-P
Surface characteristics-indoor areas (c)
Inspector notes: Clean floors walls and ceiling areas of the men's room compromised by the recent plumbing issue
590.006/6-101.11-C
Toilets and urinals (c)
Inspector notes: Replace the urinals removed during maintanance of the sewer pipe as discussed
590.005/5-203.12-C
Equipment and utensils-durability and strength (c)
Inspector notes: Ice machine is down - repair or replace asmdiscussed
590.004/4-201.11-C
Storage refuse recyclables and returnable (c)
Inspector notes: Receptacles for the fryolator grease / fryoil need to be cleaned to reduce potential rodent activity - Address Make sure the lids are placed back on tightly after each use - highly recommending to inquire about replacing the grease barrels in the rear of the restaurant
590.005/5-501.110-C
Toilet room receptacle covered (c)
Inspector notes: Replace
590.005/5-501.17-C
Floor and wall junctures coved and enclosed or sealed (c)
Inspector notes: Repair the areas of the concrete floor of the mens room that was jack hammered out to work on the plumbing issue
590.006/6-201.13-C
Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)
Inspector notes: Clean to remove all loose trash debris left behind from contractors that completed plumbing issues during the week
590.006/6-501.114-C
Cleaning of plumbing fixtures (c)
Inspector notes: Clean and sanitize where needed
590.006/6-501.18-C
58
Mar 13, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 8 minor violations.
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Conveying sewage (p)
Inspector notes: Although there is a very small amount of raw sewage noted during time of inspection there are deficiencies in the actual exposed sewer pipe itself of the men's room - this restroom is located at the very end of the building visibly seperated by a hallway and an extra dining area [ not in use during the winter months] - currently being addressed during time of inspection
590.005/5-402.13-P
Toilet room receptacle covered (c)
Inspector notes: Replace
590.005/5-501.17-C
Surface characteristics-indoor areas (c)
Inspector notes: Clean floors walls and ceiling areas of the men's room compromised by the recent plumbing issue
590.006/6-101.11-C
Floor and wall junctures coved and enclosed or sealed (c)
Inspector notes: Repair the areas of the concrete floor of the mens room that was jack hammered out to work on the plumbing issue
590.006/6-201.13-C
Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)
Inspector notes: Clean to remove all loose trash debris left behind from contractors that completed plumbing issues during the week
590.006/6-501.114-C
Cleaning of plumbing fixtures (c)
Inspector notes: Clean and sanitize where needed
590.006/6-501.18-C
Toilets and urinals (c)
Inspector notes: Replace the urinals removed during maintanance of the sewer pipe as discussed
590.005/5-203.12-C
Equipment and utensils-durability and strength (c)
Inspector notes: Ice machine is down - repair or replace asmdiscussed
590.004/4-201.11-C
Storage refuse recyclables and returnable (c)
Inspector notes: Receptacles for the fryolator grease / fryoil need to be cleaned to reduce potential rodent activity - Address Make sure the lids are placed back on tightly after each use - highly recommending to inquire about replacing the grease barrels in the rear of the restaurant
590.005/5-501.110-C
58
Oct 10, 2024
Routine
2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
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Sanitizing solutions testing devices (pf)
Inspector notes: Wrong " chlorine test strips" on site - replace with the proper test strips for Quatenary sanitizer
590.004/4-302.14-PF
Food-contact surfaces-cleanability (pf)
Inspector notes: Replace compromised cutting boards where needed that have deep lacerations
590.004/4-202.11-PF
Cip equipment (c)
Inspector notes: Invert all large pots when air drying
590.004/4-202.12-C
Ventilation hood systems filters (c)
Inspector notes: Clean vents in the hood system where needed from all grease and grime deposits
590.004/4-202.18-C
Service sink (c)
Inspector notes: Maintain clean after use / replace compromised barrier
590.005/5-203.13-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Clean in between and all exteriors of the[ in line cooking equipment ] from visible grease grime and visible food spills
590.004/4-602.13-C
Grease trap(c)
Inspector notes: Clean to rtemove all obnoxious odors and rusted areas
590.005/5-402.12-C
Floor and wall junctures coved and enclosed or sealed (c)
Inspector notes: Seal all cracks in the cement floor in the entire kitchen / food prep areas where needed
590.006/6-201.13-C
Wall and ceiling coverings and coatings (c)
Inspector notes: Resurface all cracks and openings in the floors - walls of the klitchen where needed
590.006/6-201.16-C
58
Jul 25, 2023
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Walls and ceilings attachments (c)
Inspector notes: Ceiling leak repair dammaged ceiling remove stagnant water and ensure carpet is cleaned. Provide contractor receipt for work done and proffesional cleaning receipt for carpet cleaning.
590.006/6-201.17-C
95
Jul 11, 2023
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Packaged and unpackaged food-separation packaging and segregation (p)
Inspector notes: Oysters of different species stored together seperate properly
590.003/3-302.11-P
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Fruit flies seen at bar clean to remove and supply detailed exterminator reports
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Walls and ceilings attachments (c)
Inspector notes: Ceiling leak repair dammaged ceiling remove stagnant water and ensure carpet is cleaned. Provide contractor receipt for work done and proffesional cleaning receipt for carpet cleaning.
590.006/6-201.17-C
74
Jun 22, 2023
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation.
View 2 violations
Packaged and unpackaged food-separation packaging and segregation (p)
Inspector notes: Oysters of different species stored together seperate properly
590.003/3-302.11-P
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Fruit flies seen at bar clean to remove and supply detailed exterminator reports
590.006/6-501.111-PF
78
Oct 19, 2022
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations.
View 3 violations
(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Cold hold of Raw Scallops @ 48f ensure proper cold hold of 41f or below
590.003/3-501.16-P
Cooling heating and holding capacities-equipment (pf)
Inspector notes: 2 door flip top running @ 50f esnure proper cold hold of 41f or below
590.004/4-301.11-PF
Shell stock maintaining identification (pf)
Inspector notes: Shellstock tags not beign dated for last sold ensure dating of last shelstock sold and retention for at least 90 days
590.003/3-203.12-PF
70
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Lucca North End last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Lucca North End on file is from Dec 17, 2025. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Lucca North End?
Across the inspection record, “floor and wall junctures coved and enclosed or sealed” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Lucca North End.
How does Lucca North End compare to other restaurants in Boston?
Lucca North End most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Boston average of 86.
Has Lucca North End's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Lucca North End have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Lucca North End 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 Lucca North End inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Lucca North End is inspected around three times per year on average.
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