Michael Schlow Italian Kitchen

201 Brookline Av, Boston, MA 02215

Italian

Last inspected: Mar 27, 2024

Score

Medium Risk

Across the available record, Michael Schlow Italian Kitchen has three inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The most recent visit was on Mar 27, 2024. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either. Michael Schlow Italian Kitchen's record stops at Mar 27, 2024, more than two years back, so current conditions may differ.

Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around four violations each.

When inspectors have written things up, “food storage containers identified with common name of food” has been the most frequent reason, cited three times.

Compared to other Boston restaurants (averaging 86), there's room to close the gap. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 27, 2024

Routine

2 major violations. 2 minor violations.

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Controlling pests (pf)

Inspector notes: Observed numerous rodent dropping in a container below the shelving in the back area- Provide an updated detailed pest control report from a licensed pest control company

590.006/6-501.111-PF

Using a handwashing sink-operation and maintenance (pf)

Inspector notes: Observed an employee filling containers from the handwashing sink- Corrected on site

590.005/5-205.11-PF

Food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)

Inspector notes: Numerous bottles and containers in the kitchen with no labeling- Provide

590.003/3-302.12-C

In-use utensils between-use storage (c)

Inspector notes: Utensils stored on the counter in stagnant water- Reviewed and corrected

590.003/3-304.12-C

Mar 29, 2023

Routine

2 major violations. 2 minor violations.

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(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)

Inspector notes: Trays stored in storage rack soiled. Clean and sanitize properly before storing away.

590.004/4-601.11-PF

Hand drying provision (pf)

Inspector notes: Handsink near dish machine with out of order soap dispenser and no other soap. Repair or provide additional soap.

590.006/6-301.12-PF

Food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)

Inspector notes: Bulk food containers without labels at storage area. Provide. Clean proeprly the bulk food containers.

590.003/3-302.12-C

Cutting surfaces (c)

Inspector notes: Cutting boards heavily scored. Resurface or replace.

590.004/4-501.12-C

Apr 27, 2022

Routine

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

View 3 violations

Temperature measuring devices manual and mechanical warewashing (pf)

Inspector notes: PIC will need to have an irreversible measuring device or thermal strips available to test the internal temperature of the high temperature dishwasher. This location has a high temperature dishwasher but also will have larger items washed by the main kitchen. The main kitchen does have the measuring device for that machine.

590.004/4-302.13-PF

Food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)

Inspector notes: PIC will need to label bulk food containers on the cooking and prep areas. Spices nuts etc as discussed.

590.003/3-302.12-C

Cutting surfaces (c)

Inspector notes: PIC will need to clean or bleach out the stains in the white cutting board on the cooking line. If can not be cleaned please resurface or replace.

590.004/4-501.12-C

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Michael Schlow Italian Kitchen last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Michael Schlow Italian Kitchen on file is from Mar 27, 2024. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Michael Schlow Italian Kitchen?

Across the inspection record, “food storage containers identified with common name of food” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Michael Schlow Italian Kitchen.

How does Michael Schlow Italian Kitchen compare to other restaurants in Boston?

Michael Schlow Italian Kitchen most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the Boston average of 86.

Has Michael Schlow Italian Kitchen's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Michael Schlow Italian Kitchen have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Michael Schlow Italian Kitchen means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

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