Melo

699 Boylston St, Boston, MA 02116
Italian
Last inspected: May 1, 2026
100
Score
Low Risk

Melo has been inspected four times since 2024. The newest entry in the record is dated May 1, 2026. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

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

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Boston restaurant scores 86. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

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Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
May 1, 2026
Routine
No violations found.
100
Oct 21, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Cold holding 45F for tuna roll. Product voluntarily discarded.
590.003/3-501.16-P
86
Jun 9, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
Nov 20, 2024
Routine
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Cleaning agents and sanitizers availability (pf)
Inspector notes: There in no surface sanitizer for dispenser in the business for use in wiping cloth buckets. Provide.
590.004/4-303.11-PF
Clean-up of vomiting and diarrheal events (pf)
Inspector notes: Provide procedures used by Berklee through ACME for cleaning up after V&D events.
590.002/2-501.11-PF
Heating ventilation air conditioning system vents (c)
Inspector notes: Clean dust from around HVAC vent above cookline.
590.006/6-202.12-C
Miscellaneous sources of contamination (c)
Inspector notes: No barrier at pass through directly next to lobby entryway. Install and provide signage. It is suggested locks be installed on coolers when not in use establishment is in a lobbby area although there is buiding security and doors are locked @ 7PM daily per on site PIC.
590.003/3-307.11-C
74

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Melo last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Melo on file is from May 1, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.

How does Melo compare to other restaurants in Boston?

Melo most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Boston average of 86.

Has Melo's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Melo have averaged around zero violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Melo means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.