Mediterranean Grill
Last inspected: Mar 24, 2026
95
Score
The health department has logged 11 inspections at Mediterranean Grill, the earliest from 2022. On Mar 24, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near two violations each time.
Across the inspection history, “cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded four times.
That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Boston restaurant scores 86. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
11
Inspections
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Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 24, 2026
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)
Inspector notes: Hood sticker observed expired. Schedule cleaning appointment.
590.006/6-501.14-C
95
Mar 3, 2026
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)
Inspector notes: Hood sticker observed expired. Schedule cleaning appointment.
590.006/6-501.14-C
95
Feb 17, 2026
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
(a)(1) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Chicken cutlet on flat top grill at 115F. Reheated to acceptable temperature. Ensure proper hot holding at 135F or above.
590.003/3-501.16-P1
Ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food date marking (pf)
Inspector notes: Multiple foods without date marking. Provide for all foods held longer than 24 hours.
590.003/3-501.17-PF
Segregation and location-distressed merchandise (pf)
Inspector notes: Half and half observed expired on 2.10.26. Discarded by PIC. Ensure proper rotation.
590.006/6-404.11-PF
Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)
Inspector notes: Hood sticker observed expired. Schedule cleaning appointment.
590.006/6-501.14-C
67
Oct 23, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation.
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Backflow prevention (p)
Inspector notes: Observed prep sink with direct waste connection/ provide proper air gap to sink drain/ provide a license plumber's report and building permit. 9/19/25: On compliance visit the restaurant owner stated there is a plumber coming in the next week or two to evaluate the air gap at the prep sink. Send plumbers report once received to Keila.depina@boston.gov 10/03/2025 Request varience for install proper air gap on food prep sink
590.005/5-402.11-P
86
Oct 10, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
Backflow prevention (p)
Inspector notes: Observed prep sink with direct waste connection/ provide proper air gap to sink drain/ provide a license plumber's report and building permit. 9/19/25: On compliance visit the restaurant owner stated there is a plumber coming in the next week or two to evaluate the air gap at the prep sink. Send plumbers report once received to Keila.depina@boston.gov 10/03/2025 Request varience for install proper air gap on food prep sink
590.005/5-402.11-P
86
Oct 3, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
Backflow prevention (p)
Inspector notes: Observed prep sink with direct waste connection/ provide proper air gap to sink drain/ provide a license plumber's report and building permit. 9/19/25: On compliance visit the restaurant owner stated there is a plumber coming in the next week or two to evaluate the air gap at the prep sink. Send plumbers report once received to Keila.depina@boston.gov 10/03/2025 Request varience for install proper air gap on food prep sink
590.005/5-402.11-P
86
Sep 8, 2025
Routine
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 14 violations
Backflow prevention (p)
Inspector notes: Observed prep sink with direct waste connection/ provide proper air gap to sink drain/ provide a license plumber's report and building permit.
590.005/5-402.11-P
(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: In cold holding 2 dloor unit observed Tomato feta cheese 48F Sliced tomato 46F cucumber salad 46F food items moved to the waking fridge/ keep all cold food items at 41F degree or below (corretced on site)
590.003/3-501.16-P
Assignment (pf)
Inspector notes: No Food Allergen Posted on site / Provide
590.002(A)/2-101.11-PF
Sanitizing solutions testing devices (pf)
Inspector notes: Provide proper sanitizer test kit to test quat sanitizer (test Kit on site clorine) call the company Ecolab to get the instruction how to use the sanitizer
590.004/4-302.14-PF
Ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food date marking (pf)
Inspector notes: Date marking is not maintained on all prepared food in the walk-in. Provide date marking and stored food that is prepared in the refrigeration unit for 24 hrs.(marinade chicken )
590.003/3-501.17-PF
Clean-up of vomiting and diarrheal events (pf)
Inspector notes: No clean up kit or procedure for Vomit and Diarrheal on site at the time of inspection/ Provide
590.002/2-501.11-PF
Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)
Inspector notes: Both Hood Vent sticker observed expired June 2024.Call and schedule appoitment to have it clean and upadated stickers
590.006/6-501.14-C
Walls and ceilings attachments (c)
Inspector notes: Observed vent in the bathroom with dust build up clean to remove
590.006/6-201.17-C
Covering receptacles (c)
Inspector notes: outdoor trash receptacles observed with brock cover/replace. keep trash cover close all the time the manager stated she call the company to replace it
590.005/5-501.113-C
System maintained in good repair (c)
Inspector notes: 2 Door fridge near the walking fridge observed missing face cover. repair Gray Wall next to the three bay sink oberved damaged Repair
590.005/5-205.15-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: kitchen/clean floor area under around and behind all shelving to remove debris kitchen/clean walls and ceiling to remove dust and debris hot line hood/clean interior of hood to remove grease build up/ Storage room clean floor area under all shelving
590.004/4-602.13-C
Cutting surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Multiple cutting boards observed heavily scored in the main kitchen area. Resurface/ Replace
590.004/4-501.12-C
In-use utensils between-use storage (c)
Inspector notes: Bulk foods(sugar) provide proper scoop with handle for bulk food bin Portion cup observed in use to dispense foods from bulks. Discontinue and provide scoop with handle to prevent contamination by hands
590.003/3-304.12-C
Food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)
Inspector notes: In two door fridge observed blue cheese container missing an identification label with product moved from the original package. Provide labeling for all products not in original packaging.
590.003/3-302.12-C
33
Nov 12, 2024
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Cleaning frequency and restrictions (c)
Inspector notes: Walls in back prep area with visible soils / Clean to remove
590.006/6-501.12-C
Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)
Inspector notes: Walls behind pizza reach in damaged / Repair
590.006/6-501.11-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Condensor fan covers in walk in with visible dust / Clean to remove
590.004/4-602.13-C
86
Jan 5, 2023
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
(b) & (e) responsibility of permit holder person in charge and conditional employees (pf )
Inspector notes: Ensure that all employees have up to date Employee Illness Reporting Agreements signed off on and in place.
590.002(E)/2-201.11-PF
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: In the walk in cooler remove the cardboard on the floor.
590.006/6-201.11-C
82
Nov 17, 2022
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Repair hole in the wall behind the back door. Clean the 3 hood filters to the hood above the pizza oven. Remove soils buildup.
590.006/6-201.11-C
Good repair and proper adjustment-equipment (c)
Inspector notes: clean and reseal the mop closet door. Remove any flaking paint.
590.004/4-501.11-C
Cutting surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Resurface or replace the worn and stained cutting boards on the cold units in the kitchen.
590.004/4-501.12-C
Wiping cloths use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Keep all in use wiping cloths in a sanitizing solution when not in use.
590.003/3-304.14-C
82
Jun 21, 2022
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Wiping cloths use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: keep all wiping cloths in a sanitizing solution when not in use.
590.003/3-304.14-C
Good repair and proper adjustment-equipment (c)
Inspector notes: In the kitchen repair damaged door gasket to the 2 door reach in refrigerator.
590.004/4-501.11-C
Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)
Inspector notes: remove all of the unecessary items stored in the basement hallway.
590.006/6-501.114-C
86
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Mediterranean Grill last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Mediterranean Grill on file is from Mar 24, 2026. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Mediterranean Grill?
Across the inspection record, “cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Mediterranean Grill.
How does Mediterranean Grill compare to other restaurants in Boston?
Mediterranean Grill most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Boston average of 86.
Has Mediterranean Grill's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Mediterranean Grill have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Mediterranean Grill 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 Mediterranean Grill inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Mediterranean Grill is inspected around three times per year on average.
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