Melodias Restaurant
Last inspected: Apr 13, 2026
58
Score
Melodias Restaurant appears in inspection records nine times, starting in 2022. The most recent visit was on Apr 13, 2026. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near five violations per visit.
Across the inspection history, “(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded four times.
Compared to other East Boston restaurants (averaging 91), there's room to close the gap. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
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Inspections
2
Critical latest
1
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 13, 2026
Routine
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Packaged and unpackaged food-separation packaging and segregation (p)
Inspector notes: 1 door unit/properly store all raw foods (chicken) below ready to eat foods based on cooking temperature requirement. ( Corrected on site)
590.003/3-302.11-P
(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Observed cooked shrimp in the prep station unit with elevated temperature @ 50F. Discontinue and ensure all TCS foods are being maintained at below 41F
590.003/3-501.16-P
Ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food date marking (pf)
Inspector notes: Several prepared food products in the refrigerator unit in the kitchen without date marking. Provide
590.003/3-501.17-PF
Food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)
Inspector notes: Multiple squeeze bottles observed without labels. Provide labels when removed from original containers
590.003/3-302.12-C
Handwashing signage (c)
Inspector notes: Handsink in the basement near the prep sink observed without signage . Provide.
590.006/6-301.14-C
System maintained in good repair (c)
Inspector notes: Observed leaking Plumbing beneath the three bay sink leaking/ Repair and maintain in good condition
590.005/5-205.15-C
58
Apr 6, 2026
Routine
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Packaged and unpackaged food-separation packaging and segregation (p)
Inspector notes: 1 door unit/properly store all raw foods (chicken) below ready to eat foods based on cooking temperature requirement. ( Corrected on site)
590.003/3-302.11-P
(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Observed cooked shrimp in the prep station unit with elevated temperature @ 50F. Discontinue and ensure all TCS foods are being maintained at below 41F
590.003/3-501.16-P
Ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food date marking (pf)
Inspector notes: Several prepared food products in the refrigerator unit in the kitchen without date marking. Provide
590.003/3-501.17-PF
Handwashing signage (c)
Inspector notes: Handsink in the basement near the prep sink observed without signage . Provide.
590.006/6-301.14-C
Food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)
Inspector notes: Multiple squeeze bottles observed without labels. Provide labels when removed from original containers
590.003/3-302.12-C
System maintained in good repair (c)
Inspector notes: Observed leaking Plumbing beneath the three bay sink leaking/ Repair and maintain in good condition
590.005/5-205.15-C
58
Dec 1, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
Jul 14, 2025
Routine
3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food date marking (pf)
Inspector notes: Several prepared food products in both walk-in units at lower level without date marking. Provide.
590.003/3-501.17-PF
Handwashing cleanser availability (pf)
Inspector notes: One of the handsink at lower level without soap. Provide.
590.006/6-301.11-PF
Using a handwashing sink-operation and maintenance (pf)
Inspector notes: Handsink at cooking line with soiled utensils on top. Discontinue use for handwashing only.
590.005/5-205.11-PF
Outer openings protected (c)
Inspector notes: The screen door on front door side damaged. Repair or replace.
590.006/6-202.15-C
Handwashing signage (c)
Inspector notes: Handsink at lower level without signage . Provide.
590.006/6-301.14-C
(b) cooling methods (c)
Inspector notes: Several items placed for cooling inside walk-in unit in deep plastic containers. Provide metal containers to allow proper cooling.
590.003/3-501.15-C
64
Apr 10, 2024
Routine
3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Temperature measuring devices manual and mechanical warewashing (pf)
Inspector notes: No temperature measuring device for interior of dish machine. Provide (thermal strips or max tempe irreversible thermometer)
590.004/4-302.13-PF
Using a handwashing sink-operation and maintenance (pf)
Inspector notes: Two plastic hoses discharging in handsink at lower level. Remove and install properly.
590.005/5-205.11-PF
Ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food date marking (pf)
Inspector notes: Several food items in the walk-in unit without date marking labels. provide.
590.003/3-501.17-PF
Wiping cloths use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Wiping cloths stored soiled on counters. Store properly in sanitizer solution.
590.003/3-304.14-C
Food storage-preventing contamination from the premises (c)
Inspector notes: Chicken stored above pork and beef inside the walk-in unit. Seaparate properly.
590.003/3-305.11-C
Floor and wall junctures coved and enclosed or sealed (c)
Inspector notes: Mop sink without any enclosure next to shelves of single use srticles. Enclose properly.
590.006/6-201.13-C
Outer openings protected (c)
Inspector notes: Both rear screen doors damaged with holes. Repair properly.
590.006/6-202.15-C
Handwashing signage (c)
Inspector notes: Handsink at lower level without signage. Provide.
590.006/6-301.14-C
Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)
Inspector notes: Hood Vent sticker expired. Provide a current one.
590.006/6-501.14-C
55
Sep 18, 2023
Routine
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Sanitizing solutions testing devices (pf)
Inspector notes: Provide test kits for the chlorine
590.004/4-302.14-PF
90
Mar 16, 2023
Routine
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Garlic in oil mixture 51F ground beef 48F / Both in top reach in. Discussed cooling food down after being prepared before going into the top reach in unit. Food moved to stand up unit to cool down
590.003/3-501.16-P
86
Oct 27, 2022
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Garlic in oil in top reach in 50F Cut tomatoes 50F / Tomatoes were just cut and put into the bottom part reach in to cool down. Garlic in oil had been out of temperature for less than an hour during the breakfast rush returned to bottom reach in as well / Provide 41F or below
590.003/3-501.16-P
Walls and ceilings attachments (c)
Inspector notes: Hood tag expired August 2022 / Hood cleaning scheduled for the 31st.
590.006/6-201.17-C
82
May 4, 2022
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)
Inspector notes: Label bulk food bins
590.003/3-302.12-C
95
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Melodias Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Melodias Restaurant on file is from Apr 13, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Melodias Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Melodias Restaurant.
How does Melodias Restaurant compare to other restaurants in East Boston?
Melodias Restaurant most recently scored 58 out of 100, which is lower than the East Boston average of 91.
Has Melodias Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Melodias Restaurant have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Melodias Restaurant means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Melodias Restaurant inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Melodias Restaurant is inspected around two times per year on average.
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