Mario's
Last inspected: Dec 12, 2025
90
Score
Going back to 2023, Mario's has eight inspections in the public record. The most recent report on file is from Dec 12, 2025. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.
Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around two violations lately and about four violations before that.
“Controlling pests” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing four times across the record.
That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Jamaica Plain restaurant scores 83. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
8
Inspections
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Critical latest
1
Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 12, 2025
Routine
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: At this time found droppings along the wall under sinks and the leadge along the basement stairs. Please clean to remove. Have pest control come out and address the areas listed and provide you with recommendations to rodent proof the walls and any other areas that need attention. Please fill holes and cracks to block them from getting in. 12-5-25 No droppings found at this time but no pest control report. PIC has called and no show. Please call another company to do the inspection. This needs to be done before re-inspection date.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
90
Nov 21, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: At this time found droppings along the wall under sinks and the leadge along the basement stairs. Please clean to remove. Have pest control come out and address the areas listed and provide you with recommendations to rodent proof the walls and any other areas that need attention. Please fill holes and cracks to block them from getting in.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Outdoor storage surface (c)
Inspector notes: PIC will need to work on keeping the back area clean and fee of any trash and debris.
590.005/5-501.11-C
Kitchenware and tableware-preventing contamination (c)
Inspector notes: As discussed please store the unmade pizza boxes out back off the ground.
590.004/4-904.11-C1
82
Jul 25, 2025
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)
Inspector notes: As discussed please clean up the back yard of all debris funiture and weeds. Have pest control inspect. 5-30-25 At this time found the back yard cleaned up of debris but owner of the building will need to address the weeds and and rodent activity. 6-13-25 PIC will have pest control come back out before re-inspection date. PIC is working withthe owner of the building. Was told the 16th they will be out to address the back yard. PIC stated that it will get done if he has to do it.
590.006/6-501.114-C
95
Jun 13, 2025
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)
Inspector notes: As discussed please clean up the back yard of all debris funiture and weeds. Have pest control inspect. 5-30-25 At this time found the back yard cleaned up of debris but owner of the building will need to address the weeds and and rodent activity. 6-13-25 PIC will have pest control come back out before re-inspection date. PIC is working withthe owner of the building. Was told the 16th they will be out to address the back yard. PIC stated that it will get done if he has to do it.
590.006/6-501.114-C
95
May 16, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: PIC will need to do a deep cleaning of the location inside and out. Then have pest control come back out do do a mass strapping. It is recommended that you have pest control come out a few times a weeks to address this issue. Please have all reports to review on re-inspection date.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Nonfood-contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: As discussed please put door sweeps on the door going into the water heater room in basement.
590.004/4-202.16-C
Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)
Inspector notes: As discussed please clean up the back yard of all debris funiture and weeds. Have pest control inspect.
590.006/6-501.114-C
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: PIC will need to clean the floor under prep sink of debris along the ledge going to the basement of droppings along the wall in the basement. Please check each day and report findings to pest control .
590.006/6-201.11-C
Outdoor enclosure (c)
Inspector notes: PIC will need to provide a barrel that can hold the card board until picked up.
590.005/5-501.12-C
Removing dead or trapped birds insects rodents and other pest (c)
Inspector notes: On glue board in basement found a mouse please remove and replace glue board.
590.006/6-501.112-C
Ventilation hood systems filters (c)
Inspector notes: Hood filters will need to be cleaned. The hood sticker is expired and PIC is having a bigger hood installed. Please provide paperwork when it will be done. Until that time please clean the filters.
590.004/4-202.18-C
67
Nov 15, 2024
Routine
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Evidence of rodent droppings on ledge going down the basement steps and behind equipment in the basement. Please email me the last few pest control reports and do a deep clean and have them come back out. Please address anything they have on the report to be repaired.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Food storage-preventing contamination from the premises (c)
Inspector notes: At this time found dough containers covers but out side. Please store properly ar discussed.
590.003/3-305.11-C
Maintaining refuse areas and enclosures (c)
Inspector notes: PIC will need to clean up the small back yard. Also have pest control put some traps outside if needed.
590.005/5-501.115-C
Surface characteristics-indoor areas (c)
Inspector notes: As discussed please install door sweeps on door in basement and back / front door.
590.006/6-101.11-C
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Clean the floor behind equipment in basement and kitchen. Clean the floor in the walk in.
590.006/6-201.11-C
74
Jun 7, 2024
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Outside receptacles (c)
Inspector notes: As discussed PIC will need to clean up the small back yard by the outside walk in of any loose trash and debris.
590.005/5-501.15-C
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: PIC will need to clean the floor in the basement
590.006/6-201.11-C
90
Dec 11, 2023
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Service sink (c)
Inspector notes: Location did not have a mop sink. He has a restroom in the basement with a sink and a toilet. Building did say he could use ths sink to dumo mop water. I explained to him that he will need to get a varianceto use the toilet to dump mop water.
590.005/5-203.13-C
95
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Mario's last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Mario's on file is from Dec 12, 2025. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Mario's?
Across the inspection record, “controlling pests” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Mario's.
How does Mario's compare to other restaurants in Jamaica Plain?
Mario's most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Jamaica Plain average of 83.
Has Mario's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Mario's have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly four earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Mario'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 Mario's inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Mario's is inspected around four times per year on average.
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