Napoles
Last inspected: Dec 19, 2025
39
Score
Napoles appears in inspection records nine times, starting in 2022. The most recent report on file is from Dec 19, 2025. A high risk tier suggests the facility had a rough recent inspection, with multiple violations on record.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near eight violations each time.
Looking across the full record, “nonfood contact surfaces” is the recurring theme, flagged six times.
That's lower than the typical East Boston restaurant, which scores around 91. There are enough flags in the record to merit a second thought.
9
Inspections
2
Critical latest
4
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 19, 2025
Routine
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 11 violations
When to wash (p)
Inspector notes: Did not observe staff washing hands during prep or cooking food.Retrain staff
590.002/2-301.14-P
Packaged and unpackaged food-separation packaging and segregation (p)
Inspector notes: Noted raw eggs stored above ready to eat foods in the walkin.Discontinue and store eggs on the bottom shelf.
590.003/3-302.11-P
Segregation and location-distressed merchandise (pf)
Inspector notes: Noted several containers of prepped food expired.Retrain staff and discard all the expired product
590.006/6-404.11-PF
Hand drying provision (pf)
Inspector notes: Provide single use paper towels in all the hand sinks.
590.006/6-301.12-PF
Cleaning agents and sanitizers availability (pf)
Inspector notes: Noted low temp dish machine recorded 0PPM with the sanitizer strip.Repair Use the 3 bay sink to wash-rinse-sanitize
590.004/4-303.11-PF
Ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food date marking (pf)
Inspector notes: Noted several prepared food items without date marking.Provide
590.003/3-501.17-PF
Food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)
Inspector notes: Provide labels on all the sqezze bottles on the cookline.
590.003/3-302.12-C
Food storage-preventing contamination from the premises (c)
Inspector notes: Several boxes of food stored on the floor in the freezer.Discontinue and store all food above 6 inches from the floor
590.003/3-305.11-C
Cleaning frequency and restrictions (c)
Inspector notes: Mold like substance around the hand sink in the bakery section.Clean Mold like substance on the back wall in the dish area.Clean
590.006/6-501.12-C
Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)
Inspector notes: Repair ceiling above the ice machine in the basement
590.006/6-501.11-C
Handwashing signage (c)
Inspector notes: Provide hand washing sign at the bakery hand sink.
590.006/6-301.14-C
39
Sep 17, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Manual warewashing equipment hot water sanitization temperatures (p)
Inspector notes: Several pots and pans at the cooking line storage shelf soiled to sight and touch. Clean to remove.
590.004/4-501.111-P
Ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food date marking (pf)
Inspector notes: Several prepared food items without date marking inside walk-in refrigerating unit. Provide.
590.003/3-501.17-PF
Wiping cloths use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Wiping cloths stored soiled on the counter. Store properly in sanitizer solution.
590.003/3-304.14-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Interior shelves of the walk-in unit soiled and with some rust. Clean to remove.
590.004/4-602.13-C
(a) and (c) equipment utensils linens and single-service and single-use articles-storing (c)
Inspector notes: Several boxes with single-use articles stored on the floor at lower level. Elevate properly.
590.004/4-903.11-C
Floor and wall junctures coved and enclosed or sealed (c)
Inspector notes: Wall at the lower level damaged with a large hole. Repair.
590.006/6-201.13-C
Cleaning floors dustless methods (c)
Inspector notes: Floor under and around cooking line soiled. Clean properly.
590.006/6-501.13-C
Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)
Inspector notes: Hood Vent filters with grease build up. Clean to remove.
590.006/6-501.14-C
Food storage-preventing contamination from the premises (c)
Inspector notes: Open bag with flour at the lower level. Store properly in enclosed containers. Several food items inside walk-in freezer stored on the floor. Elevate properly.
590.003/3-305.11-C
55
Sep 26, 2024
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Controlling pests (c)
Inspector notes: A+ Pest Control treating the establishment on site. Still some flies at bar areas. Continue proper treatment with Pest Control Company
590.006/6-501.111-C
95
Sep 19, 2024
Routine
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 13 violations
Manual and mechanical warewashing equipment chemical sanitization-temperature ph concentration and hardness (p)
Inspector notes: Low temp dish machine does not register any chlorine sanitizer level. Repair to mantain 50-100ppm.
590.004/4-501.114-P
(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
590.003/3-501.16-P
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed friut-like flies in both bars warewashing area and lower level. Provide an IPM report from a licensed exterminator.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Can opener with encrusted debris. Ice machine at lower level with with soiled interior. -- Clean and sanitize properly
590.004/4-601.11-PF
Ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food date marking (pf)
Inspector notes: Several items without date marking in the walk-in unit. Provide
590.003/3-501.17-PF
Controlling pests (c)
Inspector notes: A+ Pest Control treating the establishment on site. Still some flies at bar areas. Continue proper treatment with Pest Control Company
590.006/6-501.111-C
Floors walls and ceilings utility lines (c)
Inspector notes: Floors walls and utility lines at kitchen bakery prep area and lower level soiled. Stairs going to lower level soiled. Clean all properly.
590.006/6-201.12-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Exterior and interior of several refrigerating unit soiled. Exterior of soda guns and surrounding area at the bars soiled. Several storage shelves and counters at kitchen bakery and lower level storage area soiled. ---------- Clean all properly.
590.004/4-602.13-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Several cleaned containers still soiled to sight and touch. Clean and sanitize properly.
590.004/4-602.13-C
Cutting surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Cutting board soiled and scored. Resurface and clean properly.
590.004/4-501.12-C
Food storage-preventing contamination from the premises (c)
Inspector notes: Several food items stored soiled on the floor at lower level and inside walk-in units. Elevate properly. Open bags of bulk food units observe in lower level. Store properly in enclosed containers.
590.003/3-305.11-C
Wiping cloths use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Wiping cloths stored soiled on counter. Store proeprly in sanitizer solution.
590.003/3-304.14-C
(a) certified food protection manager (c)
Inspector notes: No allergen cerificate posted. Provide.
590.002(C)/2-102.12-C
37
Sep 12, 2024
Routine
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 12 violations
(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
590.003/3-501.16-P
Manual and mechanical warewashing equipment chemical sanitization-temperature ph concentration and hardness (p)
Inspector notes: Low temp dish machine does not register any chlorine sanitizer level. Repair to mantain 50-100ppm.
590.004/4-501.114-P
Ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food date marking (pf)
Inspector notes: Several items without date marking in the walk-in unit. Provide
590.003/3-501.17-PF
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Can opener with encrusted debris. Ice machine at lower level with with soiled interior. -- Clean and sanitize properly
590.004/4-601.11-PF
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed friut-like flies in both bars warewashing area and lower level. Provide an IPM report from a licensed exterminator.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Several cleaned containers still soiled to sight and touch. Clean and sanitize properly.
590.004/4-602.13-C
Floors walls and ceilings utility lines (c)
Inspector notes: Floors walls and utility lines at kitchen bakery prep area and lower level soiled. Stairs going to lower level soiled. Clean all properly.
590.006/6-201.12-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Exterior and interior of several refrigerating unit soiled. Exterior of soda guns and surrounding area at the bars soiled. Several storage shelves and counters at kitchen bakery and lower level storage area soiled. ---------- Clean all properly.
590.004/4-602.13-C
Wiping cloths use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Wiping cloths stored soiled on counter. Store proeprly in sanitizer solution.
590.003/3-304.14-C
Cutting surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Cutting board soiled and scored. Resurface and clean properly.
590.004/4-501.12-C
(a) certified food protection manager (c)
Inspector notes: No allergen cerificate posted. Provide.
590.002(C)/2-102.12-C
Food storage-preventing contamination from the premises (c)
Inspector notes: Several food items stored soiled on the floor at lower level and inside walk-in units. Elevate properly. Open bags of bulk food units observe in lower level. Store properly in enclosed containers.
590.003/3-305.11-C
39
Dec 19, 2023
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Surface characteristics-indoor areas (c)
Inspector notes: Floor inside of walk - in coming up / Repair
590.006/6-101.11-C
95
Nov 7, 2023
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Hot water and chemical-methods (p)
Inspector notes: Sanitizer is not registering in the low temp machine / Machine was primed and run multiple times / Provide chlorine at 50-100ppm / Disposable plates cups and utensils can be used until repair is made
590.004/4-703.11-P
Surface characteristics-indoor areas (c)
Inspector notes: Floor inside of walk - in coming up / Repair
590.006/6-101.11-C
Cleaning frequency and restrictions (c)
Inspector notes: Top of stand up reach ins with visible dust build up / Clean to remove
590.006/6-501.12-C
78
Apr 25, 2023
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Out of service charcoal grill area with visible soils and debris / Provide a deep clean
590.004/4-602.13-C
Food preparation (c)
Inspector notes: Basement with exposed pipes for fire supression system and other plumbing / No food prep at time of inspection. PIC states that meat is ground in the grinder located under the exposed pipes / Re-locate equipment or provide a shield for the exposed pipes.
590.003/3-305.14-C
90
Oct 6, 2022
Routine
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Interior of ice machine with visible soils / Clean to remove
590.004/4-601.11-PF
Walls and ceilings attachments (c)
Inspector notes: Hood tag over brick cook area expired in September 2022 / Contact hood cleaning company Exterior of hood vent covers over main cookline with visible grease dust build up / Clean to remove.
590.006/6-201.17-C
Outer openings protected (c)
Inspector notes: Doors open without screens allowing for fly entry / Provide screen doors or keep main doors closed
590.006/6-202.15-C
Cleaning frequency and restrictions (c)
Inspector notes: Walls in back and going down to basement with visible soils / Clean to remove
590.006/6-501.12-C
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Napoles last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Napoles on file is from Dec 19, 2025. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Napoles?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood contact surfaces” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Napoles.
How does Napoles compare to other restaurants in East Boston?
Napoles most recently scored 39 out of 100, which is lower than the East Boston average of 91.
Has Napoles' inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Napoles have averaged around eight violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Napoles means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is Napoles inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Napoles is inspected around three times per year on average.
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