Mama's Place

764 Huntington Av, Mission Hill, MA 02120

Italian

Last inspected: Feb 13, 2026

100

Score

Low Risk

Mama's Place appears in inspection records nine times, starting in 2022. On Feb 13, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around two violations each.

Across the inspection history, “ventilation hood systems filters” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.

The city-wide average for Mission Hill sits at 82, putting Mama's Place on the better side of that line. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Feb 13, 2026

Routine

No violations found.

100

Jul 31, 2025

Routine

2 minor violations.

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Temperature measuring devices-functionality (c)

Inspector notes: Multiple refrigeration unit observed without a conspicious thermometer. Provide and maintain visible.

590.004/4-204.112-C

Ventilation hood systems filters (c)

Inspector notes: Hood vents observed heavily soiled. Clean to remove Hood sticker expires 12.13.25

590.004/4-202.18-C

Mar 17, 2025

Routine

1 minor violation.

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Ventilation hood systems filters (c)

Inspector notes: Hood system observed soiled. Clean to remove.

590.004/4-202.18-C

Jul 18, 2024

Routine

No violations found.

100

Apr 18, 2024

Routine

2 major violations. 2 minor violations.

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Sanitizing solutions testing devices (pf)

Inspector notes: No test strips available on site to test sanitizer concentration. Provide. Inspector test kit was used.

590.004/4-302.14-PF

Clean-up of vomiting and diarrheal events (pf)

Inspector notes: No procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events available and on site. Provide

590.002/2-501.11-PF

(a) certified food protection manager (c)

Inspector notes: CFPM certificate observed expired. Provide current copy of CFPM certificate.

590.002(C)/2-102.12-C

Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)

Inspector notes: Hood system observed extremely soiled. Clean to remove. Expire 6.6.24

590.006/6-501.14-C

Oct 10, 2023

Routine

1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

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Consumption of animal foods that are raw undercooked or not otherwise processed to eliminate pathogens (pf)

Inspector notes: Ensure all iems on the menu offered under cooked are clearly identied as such with the proper disclosure / reminder including [ eggs any style ]

590.003/3-603.11-PF

Effectiveness-hair restraints (c)

Inspector notes: Ensure all food handlers are wearing proper hair restraints while working with foods

590.002/2-402.11-C

Nonfood-contact surfaces (c)

Inspector notes: Clean exterior of all stainless steel shelving units with visible rust

590.004/4-101.19-C

Wiping cloths use limitation (c)

Inspector notes: Set up accordingly

590.003/3-304.14-C

Feb 16, 2023

Routine

3 minor violations.

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Handwashing signage (c)

Inspector notes: Ensure all designated hand sinks are clearly identified as discussed " hand washing only "

590.006/6-301.14-C

Floor and wall junctures coved and enclosed or sealed (c)

Inspector notes: Several cracked floor tiles in between the passage leading to the rear of the kitchen - repair so surface is [ clean - smooth - durable and non-absorbant ]

590.006/6-201.13-C

Wiping cloths use limitation (c)

Inspector notes: Set up sanitizing buckets as discussed [ raw foods and ready to eat foods ] color coordinate if needed

590.003/3-304.14-C

Oct 17, 2022

Routine

3 minor violations.

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Nonfood-contact surfaces (c)

Inspector notes: Resurface all rusted sheet metal shelves in the kitchen where needed

590.004/4-101.19-C

Thawing (c)

Inspector notes: Discontinue thawing frozen protiens out at room temperature - thaw either inside the refrigeration unit cool running water or other methods discussed during inspection

590.003/3-501.13-C

Walls and ceilings attachments (c)

Inspector notes: Clean the large A/C vent cover from visible dirt dust and debris located above the front counter area

590.006/6-201.17-C

May 27, 2022

Routine

2 minor violations.

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Effectiveness-hair restraints (c)

Inspector notes: Ensure all employees working with foods are wearing proper hair restraints as discussed during inspection

590.002/2-402.11-C

Nonfood contact surfaces (c)

Inspector notes: Clean inside all coolers especially the runners on the bottom from visible food spills

590.004/4-602.13-C

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Mama's Place last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Mama's Place on file is from Feb 13, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Mama's Place?

Across the inspection record, “ventilation hood systems filters” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Mama's Place.

How does Mama's Place compare to other restaurants in Mission Hill?

Mama's Place most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Mission Hill average of 82.

Has Mama's Place's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Mama's Place have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Mama's Place 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 Mama's Place inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Mama's Place is inspected around two times per year on average.

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