Maggiano's
Last inspected: Apr 22, 2025
100
Score
Maggiano's appears in inspection records 12 times, starting in 2022. Maggiano's was last inspected on Apr 22, 2025. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.
Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around two violations across recent inspections versus roughly 10 violations before.
When inspectors have written things up, “repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods” has been the most frequent reason, cited six times.
Maggiano's latest score of 100 sits above the Boston average of 86. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
12
Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 22, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
Feb 25, 2025
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)
Inspector notes: Remove rolling racks in trash area not in use.
590.006/6-501.114-C
Miscellaneous sources of contamination (c)
Inspector notes: Ice bin @ bar with no lid exposed ice on service side. Install cover
590.003/3-307.11-C
90
Aug 6, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Backflow prevention device when required (p)
Inspector notes: Prep sink drain pipe appears to not have indirect waste drain/air gap. Repair.
590.005/5-203.14-P
Mechanical warewashing equipment hot water sanitization temperatures (pf)
Inspector notes: High temp dish machine 161F. Repair. Alternative means to sanitize equipment in additional HIGH temp unit operating at 183F final rinse.
590.004/4-501.112-PF
Maintaining refuse areas and enclosures (c)
Inspector notes: Soils under trash compactor. Clean to remove. Broken wheel on dumpster. Repair. Wall to garage bay appears damaged with loose granite tile. Repair.
590.005/5-501.115-C
Mechanical-ventilation (c)
Inspector notes: Table top fryer in prep area not under hood. Relocate under hood with ansul. Corrected on site.
590.006/6-304.11-C
70
Jun 16, 2023
Routine
4 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
(a) (b) and (c)(1) (4)-(16) demonstration (pf)
Inspector notes: Priority violations noted on inspection report- Review
590.002(B)/2-102.11-PF
Using a handwashing sink-operation and maintenance (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed packaged product thawing in the handwashing sink at the meat prep area- Removed
590.005/5-205.11-PF
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Peeler hanging at the bar with heavy encrusted soils- Discarded
590.004/4-601.11-PF
Temperature measuring devices manual and mechanical warewashing (pf)
Inspector notes: No irreversible thermometer available at the time of the inspection- Provide
590.004/4-302.13-PF
Thawing (c)
Inspector notes: Products stored under the prep line partially thawed in stagnant water- Removed and placed under running water Reviewed approved thawing procedures
590.003/3-501.13-C
In-use utensils between-use storage (c)
Inspector notes: Utensils stored in stagnant water at prep areas Utensils tored in stagnant water in dip wells that were not turned on Reviewed and corrected
590.003/3-304.12-C
Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)
Inspector notes: Tile floor throughout upper and lower kitchens with areas of heavily worn grout allowing soils to accumulate- Make repairs
590.006/6-501.11-C
System maintained in good repair (c)
Inspector notes: Low temperature dishwasher in lower levelwith a heavy leak- Repair
590.005/5-205.15-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Wire shelving used for storage of fry pans in kitchen with encrusted soils- Clean with proper frequency Floors below and behind equipment with encrusted soils and debris- Clean
590.004/4-602.13-C
52
Jun 8, 2023
Routine
1 critical violation. 5 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Manual and mechanical warewashing equipment chemical sanitization-temperature ph concentration and hardness (p)
Inspector notes: Chlorine sanitizer in the low temperature glass machine in the lower kitchen is testing at 0ppm Ecolab contacted at the time of the inspection-
590.004/4-501.114-P
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Peeler hanging at the bar with heavy encrusted soils- Discarded
590.004/4-601.11-PF
Using a handwashing sink-operation and maintenance (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed packaged product thawing in the handwashing sink at the meat prep area- Removed
590.005/5-205.11-PF
Temperature measuring devices manual and mechanical warewashing (pf)
Inspector notes: No irreversible thermometer available at the time of the inspection- Provide
590.004/4-302.13-PF
(a) (b) and (c)(1) (4)-(16) demonstration (pf)
Inspector notes: Priority violations noted on inspection report- Review
590.002(B)/2-102.11-PF
Mechanical warewashing equipment hot water sanitization temperatures (pf)
Inspector notes: The rinse temperatures in the high temperature dish machines located in both the upper and lower kitchens are not hitting a minimum temperature of 180F during the rinse. Machine in the upper kitchen tested at 125F during the rinse Machine in the lower kitchen measured 138F during the rinse Establishment has discontinued using both machines and contacted Ecolab for repairs- Ecolab en route at the time of the inspection No irreversible thermometer available to verify rinse temperature
590.004/4-501.112-PF
Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)
Inspector notes: Tile floor throughout upper and lower kitchens with areas of heavily worn grout allowing soils to accumulate- Make repairs
590.006/6-501.11-C
Thawing (c)
Inspector notes: Products stored under the prep line partially thawed in stagnant water- Removed and placed under running water Reviewed approved thawing procedures
590.003/3-501.13-C
In-use utensils between-use storage (c)
Inspector notes: Utensils stored in stagnant water at prep areas Utensils tored in stagnant water in dip wells that were not turned on Reviewed and corrected
590.003/3-304.12-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Wire shelving used for storage of fry pans in kitchen with encrusted soils- Clean with proper frequency Floors below and behind equipment with encrusted soils and debris- Clean
590.004/4-602.13-C
System maintained in good repair (c)
Inspector notes: Low temperature dishwasher in lower levelwith a heavy leak- Repair
590.005/5-205.15-C
41
Aug 24, 2022
Routine
11 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)
Inspector notes: Door gaskets broken on refrigeration doors draws on cooking/prep line Hot water leaking from Pasta Perfect unit
590.006/6-501.11-C
Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)
Inspector notes: Hood filters not alligned and tight fitting above cooking euipment
590.006/6-501.11-C
Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)
Inspector notes: Unnecessary chairs equipment from walk way in basement
590.006/6-501.114-C
Storing maintenance tools (c)
Inspector notes: Mops brooms etc not stored up off the floor
590.006/6-501.113-C
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Built up soils on floor under and behind all equipment and in floor drains - Kitchen/prep/ware washing area Built up soils on hood filters hood system walls ceilings and attachments throughout kitchen/prep/ware washing
590.006/6-201.11-C
Receptacles (c)
Inspector notes: Dumpsters not covered
590.005/5-501.13-C
Maintaining refuse areas and enclosures (c)
Inspector notes: Ground area dirty and greasy Unuse and unnecessary (old unused and broken equiment) etc from dumpster/storage areas
590.005/5-501.115-C
(a) and (c) equipment utensils linens and single-service and single-use articles-storing (c)
Inspector notes: Stacking wet equipment on shelving - Provide proper airdrying (repeat violations and pictures taken during inspection)
590.004/4-903.11-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Built up soils on interior and exterior (compressors door hands shelving gaskets) of all refrigeration unit on cooking line Built up soils on exterior of all condiment container including squeeze bottles on cooking line. Built up soils on shelving throughout kitchen/prep
590.004/4-602.13-C
Cooking and baking equipment (c)
Inspector notes: Built up soils on cooking equipment - Kitchens and prep areas (Up and downstairs)
590.004/4-602.12-C
Drain boards (c)
Inspector notes: Stacking wet equipment on wire shelving that drains directly on floor in ware washing area
590.004/4-301.13-C
58
Aug 8, 2022
Routine
6 critical violations. 4 major violations. 12 minor violations.
View 22 violations
(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Cheese 61 F (food removed) Refrigeration draws under cooking equipment 50 - 65 F (food removed)
590.003/3-501.16-P
When to wash (p)
Inspector notes: Observed multiple employees in the kitchen/prep/ware washing not washing hands Observed multiple employess not washing hands before donning on clean gloves
590.002/2-301.14-P
Cleaning procedure (p)
Inspector notes: Observed employees not shutting off faucets with a barrier Observed employee not drying hands before donning on clean gloves
590.002/2-301.12-P
Manual and mechanical warewashing equipment chemical sanitization-temperature ph concentration and hardness (p)
Inspector notes: Glass washer 0 PPM - Bar Dish washing company called
590.004/4-501.114-P
Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils-frequency (p)
Inspector notes: Built up soils on interior of ice machine Built up soils on interior of bulk food containers - Kitchen Visable soils and old labels on equipment that was washed and sanitized in storage areas
590.004/4-602.11-P
(a) gloves use limitation (p)
Inspector notes: Observed employees leaving and returning to work stations wearing gloves Observed ware washing staff handling dirty and clean equipment with same gloves
590.003/3-304.15-P
Pressure (pf)
Inspector notes: No pressure (cold water) at hand sink in bar Plumber called
590.005/5-103.12-PF
Using a handwashing sink-operation and maintenance (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed 2 hand sinks with dark stains in the basin and the one on the food prep line with food particles in it Corrected on site by PIC
590.005/5-205.11-PF
Mechanical warewashing equipment hot water sanitization temperatures (pf)
Inspector notes: High temp dish final rinse 165 F Dish washing company called and all ware washing was moved to the basement ware washing area where the final rinse on the high temp dish machine is 185 F
590.004/4-501.112-PF
(a)-(p) person-in-charge-duties (pf)
Inspector notes: Multiple Priorty Foundation Priority and core violations noted on inspection - Some of these violations are repeat violation Proof that employees are not trained in food safety and sanitation and day to day operations are not overseen. Provided proof that employees are trained in food safety and sanitation as it relates to their assigned duties
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF
Storing maintenance tools (c)
Inspector notes: Mops brooms etc not stored up off the floor
590.006/6-501.113-C
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Built up soils on floor under and behind all equipment and in floor drains - Kitchen/prep/ware washing area Built up soils on hood filters hood system walls ceilings and attachments throughout kitchen/prep/ware washing
590.006/6-201.11-C
Drain boards (c)
Inspector notes: Stacking wet equipment on wire shelving that drains directly on floor in ware washing area
590.004/4-301.13-C
Receptacles (c)
Inspector notes: Dumpsters not covered
590.005/5-501.13-C
Maintaining refuse areas and enclosures (c)
Inspector notes: Ground area dirty and greasy Unuse and unnecessary (old unused and broken equiment) etc from dumpster/storage areas
590.005/5-501.115-C
Cooking and baking equipment (c)
Inspector notes: Built up soils on cooking equipment - Kitchens and prep areas (Up and downstairs)
590.004/4-602.12-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Built up soils on interior and exterior (compressors door hands shelving gaskets) of all refrigeration unit on cooking line Built up soils on exterior of all condiment container including squeeze bottles on cooking line. Built up soils on shelving throughout kitchen/prep
590.004/4-602.13-C
Equipment and utensils air-drying required (c)
Inspector notes: Stacking wet equipment on shelving - Provide proper airdrying (repeat violations and pictures taken during inspection)
590.004/4-901.11-C
In-use utensils between-use storage (c)
Inspector notes: Water on dipwell not running
590.003/3-304.12-C
Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)
Inspector notes: Hood filters not alligned and tight fitting above cooking euipment
590.006/6-501.11-C
Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)
Inspector notes: Unnecessary chairs equipment from walk way in basement
590.006/6-501.114-C
Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)
Inspector notes: Door gaskets broken on refrigeration doors draws on cooking/prep line Hot water leaking from Pasta Perfect unit
590.006/6-501.11-C
15
Jun 6, 2022
Routine
No violations found.
100
Jun 2, 2022
Routine
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
(a) ceasing operations and reporting (pf)
Inspector notes: On Call per BFD Closure due to fire in walk-in Freezer. Freezer is operational Frozen foods solid. Exposed foods discarded. HVAC refrigeration electrical and professional cleaning service have been contacted for freezer. Compliance for area inspector 6/2/2022
590.008/8-404.11-PF
90
May 18, 2022
Routine
3 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Clean-up of vomiting and diarrheal events (pf)
Inspector notes: No written and kit not complete
590.002/2-501.11-PF
Consumption of animal foods that are raw undercooked or not otherwise processed to eliminate pathogens (pf)
Inspector notes: Missing disclosure on menus
590.003/3-603.11-PF
Using a handwashing sink-operation and maintenance (pf)
Inspector notes: Hand sink on cooking line has plate in front of it - Corrected on site by PIC Ongoing issues - today there was a scale in fronto of hand sink
590.005/5-205.11-PF
Good repair and proper adjustment-equipment (c)
Inspector notes: Chipped paint on mixers Rust on bottom self of mixers Rust on polls on shelving in walk refrigerator
590.004/4-501.11-C
Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)
Inspector notes: Remove all unused broken and unnecessary articles from establishment
590.006/6-501.114-C
Receptacles (c)
Inspector notes: No covers for waste receptacles throughout food prep/ware washing areas
590.005/5-501.13-C
Warewashing machines manufacturers’ operating instructions (c)
Inspector notes: Low temp dish machine 0PPM - Item has been placed out of service and glass ware and utensils and all ware washing will be performed in ware washing area
590.004/4-501.15-C
Drain boards (c)
Inspector notes: Using shelving that drain on to floor - Install drain boards to provided adequate drain board
590.004/4-301.13-C
Equipment and utensils air-drying required (c)
Inspector notes: Stacking wet equipment - Not allowing from proper airdrying prior to stacking
590.004/4-901.11-C
Wiping cloths use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Wiping cloths not stored in a sanitizing solution per code in prep/kitchen/ware washing
590.003/3-304.14-C
52
Apr 25, 2022
Routine
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 16 minor violations.
View 21 violations
Manual and mechanical warewashing equipment chemical sanitization-temperature ph concentration and hardness (p)
Inspector notes: Low temp dish machine 0PPM - Item has been placed out of service and glass ware and utensils and all ware washing will be performed in ware washing area
590.004/4-501.114-P
Food contact with equipment utensils and linens (p)
Inspector notes: Soils on interior of ice machine and bulk food container
590.003/3-304.11-P
Consumption of animal foods that are raw undercooked or not otherwise processed to eliminate pathogens (pf)
Inspector notes: Missing disclosure on menus
590.003/3-603.11-PF
Clean-up of vomiting and diarrheal events (pf)
Inspector notes: No written and kit not complete
590.002/2-501.11-PF
Using a handwashing sink-operation and maintenance (pf)
Inspector notes: Hand sink on cooking line has plate in front of it - Corrected on site by PIC
590.005/5-205.11-PF
Preset tableware (c)
Inspector notes: Preset tableware not protected from contamination
590.004/4-904.13-C
(a) and (c) equipment utensils linens and single-service and single-use articles-storing (c)
Inspector notes: Ice buckets not inverted Pots pans etc not inverted
590.004/4-903.11-C
Wiping cloths use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Wiping cloths not stored in a sanitizing solution per code in prep/kitchen/ware washing
590.003/3-304.14-C
Food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)
Inspector notes: Bulk food container not labeled - Kitchen/prep/storage area
590.003/3-302.12-C
In-use utensils between-use storage (c)
Inspector notes: Scoops stored in food items on cooking line and dry goods Tongs stored on oven door hands and splash guards at hand sink
590.003/3-304.12-C
Equipment and utensils air-drying required (c)
Inspector notes: Stacking wet equipment - Not allowing from proper airdrying prior to stacking
590.004/4-901.11-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Built up soils on shelving Built up soils on cooking equipment and refrigeration - especially touch points
590.004/4-602.13-C
Cutting surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Worn cutting boards
590.004/4-501.12-C
Good repair and proper adjustment-equipment (c)
Inspector notes: Chipped paint on mixers Rust on bottom self of mixers Rust on polls on shelving in walk refrigerator
590.004/4-501.11-C
Drain boards (c)
Inspector notes: Using shelving that drain on to floor - Install drain boards to provided adequate drain board
590.004/4-301.13-C
Temperature measuring devices-functionality (c)
Inspector notes: Refrigeration on cooking and prep line does not have thermometers
590.004/4-204.112-C
Miscellaneous sources of contamination (c)
Inspector notes: Paper towel dispenser stored above prep table/station on cooking line
590.003/3-307.11-C
Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)
Inspector notes: Remove all unused broken and unnecessary articles from establishment
590.006/6-501.114-C
Storing maintenance tools (c)
Inspector notes: Mops brooms etc not raised 6" above the floor
590.006/6-501.113-C
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Built up soils on floor under and behind all equipment - Kitchen/prep/ware washing/storage Built up soils on walls ceilings and attachment - Kitchen/prep/ware washing/storage
590.006/6-201.11-C
Receptacles (c)
Inspector notes: No covers for waste receptacles throughout food prep/ware washing areas
590.005/5-501.13-C
25
Apr 14, 2022
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Wood floor in basment function room is water damaged and buckling. Repair. Determine source of moisture and make all necessary repairs. Floor is in process of being replaced at the time of reinspection. GM to email photographs of floor upon completion.
590.006/6-201.11-C
Other liquid wastes and rainwater (c)
Inspector notes: Evidence of water leaks in basment with water stains on concret walls in dry storage room and buckling wood floor in basement function room. Determine source of leaks and make all necessary repairs. GM pointed out leaking rainwater pipe in above parking garage and voids in floor around concret column that leads down to Maggiano's basement. To referred issue to ISD building department via email.
590.005/5-403.12-C
90
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Maggiano's last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Maggiano's on file is from Apr 22, 2025. The public record contains 12 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Maggiano's?
Across the inspection record, “repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Maggiano's.
How does Maggiano's compare to other restaurants in Boston?
Maggiano's most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Boston average of 86.
Has Maggiano's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Maggiano's have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly 10 earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Maggiano's 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 Maggiano's inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Maggiano's is inspected around four times per year on average.
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