Mamma Maria Restaurant

3 North Sq, Boston, MA 02113

Italian

Last inspected: Oct 1, 2025

Score

Low Risk

The health department has logged five inspections at Mamma Maria Restaurant, the earliest from 2022. On Oct 1, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around four violations to closer to one violation per visit.

When inspectors have written things up, “surface characteristics-indoor areas” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

Among Boston restaurants, the typical score is 86; Mamma Maria Restaurant is comfortably above that bar. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Oct 1, 2025

Routine

1 minor violation.

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Preset tableware (c)

Inspector notes: Ensure there is a person in charge [ PIC ] available at all times of operation overseeing the outdoor dining beverage cart set up containing glassware plates cups open water vases as well as individual utensils and such once these carts are set up placed in position - the area has pedestrians walking by the area constantly as well as birds flying about -the elements are also an issue [ wind and dusty streets ] that can easily contaminate anything that is preset outside in these carts

590.004/4-904.13-C

Sep 9, 2024

Routine

1 major violation. 5 minor violations.

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Controlling pests (pf)

Inspector notes: Visible rodent activity in the alleyway where the restaurants trash containers are being stored - some dropping by the rear delivery door as well - Address immediately and provide the proper paerwork we discussed during the interview

590.006/6-501.111-PF

Grease trap(c)

Inspector notes: Clean to remove visible grease spills rusted areas and obnoxious odors

590.005/5-402.12-C

Designation-dressing areas and lockers (c)

Inspector notes: Keep all of the staff shoes elevated off the floos after use in the restaurant - start to scrape of any residule food soils on the bottom of each show to reduce potential rodent activity - you can try soaking the bottom of each shoe with bleach or some form of a sanitizer / cleanser as well

590.006/6-305.11-C

Ventilation hood systems filters (c)

Inspector notes: Remoive the visibly soiled vents from the hood system and soak overnight to assist with the stubborn grease and grime deposits

590.004/4-202.18-C

Surface characteristics-indoor areas (c)

Inspector notes: Clean the floors throughout the kitchen area especially under the cooking equipment from all visible food spills

590.006/6-101.11-C

Cleaning receptacles (c)

Inspector notes: Clean inside and outside of all trash receptacles in the alleyway from visible food waste and soils

590.005/5-501.116-C

May 23, 2024

Routine

1 minor violation.

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Surface characteristics-indoor areas (c)

Inspector notes: Clean the cover of the portable radio - cover of the small heater and blades of the ceiling fans from all visible soils

590.006/6-101.11-C

Nov 21, 2023

Routine

1 minor violation.

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(a) certified food protection manager (c)

Inspector notes: Post current copies of yourm food safety / allergen awareness certificates along with your 2023 - 2024 City of Boston Health Permit in a conspicuous location of the restaurant as discussed

590.002(C)/2-102.12-C

Aug 4, 2022

Routine

No violations found.

100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Mamma Maria Restaurant last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Mamma Maria Restaurant on file is from Oct 1, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Mamma Maria Restaurant?

Across the inspection record, “surface characteristics-indoor areas” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Mamma Maria Restaurant.

How does Mamma Maria Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Boston?

Mamma Maria Restaurant most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Boston average of 86.

Has Mamma Maria Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Mamma Maria Restaurant have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Mamma Maria 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 Mamma Maria Restaurant inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Mamma Maria Restaurant is inspected around two times per year on average.

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