Nova Restaurant

131 Tremont St, Boston, MA 02111
American
Last inspected: Feb 25, 2026
74
Score
Medium Risk

Going back to 2026, Nova Restaurant has three inspections in the public record. The most recent report on file is from Feb 25, 2026. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.

The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around three violations, down from roughly six violations earlier in the record.

The pattern that stands out is “handwashing sinks-numbers and capacities”, which has been cited three times.

Compared to other Boston restaurants (averaging 86), there's room to close the gap. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.

3
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 25, 2026
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Backflow prevention (p)
Inspector notes: Provide an air gap at the 2 bay prep sink
590.005/5-402.11-P
Handwashing sinks-numbers and capacities (pf)
Inspector notes: There is no handwash sink in the basement prep location.Provide a proper handsink. (Not approved for basement prep 2.19.26) (install and pull plumbers permit)
590.005/5-203.11-PF
Surface characteristics-indoor areas (c)
Inspector notes: Provide a ceiling in the basement prep location.
590.006/6-101.11-C
74
Feb 19, 2026
Routine
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Backflow prevention (p)
Inspector notes: Provide an air gap at the 2 bay prep sink
590.005/5-402.11-P
Consumption of animal foods that are raw undercooked or not otherwise processed to eliminate pathogens (pf)
Inspector notes: The menu is missing the consumer advisory disclosure. Provide the disclosure stating"these items are served raw/undercooked or cooked to order" (*) asterisk all required items
590.003/3-603.11-PF
Handwashing sinks-numbers and capacities (pf)
Inspector notes: There is no handwash sink in the basement prep location.Provide a proper handsink. (Not approved for basement prep 2.19.26) (install and pull plumbers permit)
590.005/5-203.11-PF
Clean-up of vomiting and diarrheal events (pf)
Inspector notes: Provide a vomit/diarrhea clean up kit on site (procedures to be emailed to the PIC)
590.002/2-501.11-PF
Service sink (c)
Inspector notes: Enclose the existing mop sink located next to the 3 bay sink.
590.005/5-203.13-C
Food storage prohibited areas (c)
Inspector notes: Electrical boxes on the wall located in basement prep along with food storage & prep.Discontinue Prep location to be reviewed at the ISD Health Office Provide an environmental engineers report regarding the basement prep
590.003/3-305.12-C
Surface characteristics-indoor areas (c)
Inspector notes: Provide a ceiling in the basement prep location.
590.006/6-101.11-C
55
Feb 17, 2026
Routine
3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Handwashing sinks-numbers and capacities (pf)
Inspector notes: There is no handwash sink in the basement prep location.Provide a proper handsink. Provide a handwash sink in the dishroom-upper kitchen
590.005/5-203.11-PF
Clean-up of vomiting and diarrheal events (pf)
Inspector notes: Provide a vomit/diarrhea clean up kit on site (procedures to be emailed to the PIC)
590.002/2-501.11-PF
Consumption of animal foods that are raw undercooked or not otherwise processed to eliminate pathogens (pf)
Inspector notes: The menu is missing the consumer advisory disclosure. Provide the disclosure stating"these items are served raw/undercooked or cooked to order" (*) asterisk all required items
590.003/3-603.11-PF
Surface characteristics-indoor areas (c)
Inspector notes: Provide a ceiling in the basement prep location.
590.006/6-101.11-C
Service sink (c)
Inspector notes: Enclose the existing mop sink located next to the 3 bay sink.
590.005/5-203.13-C
Food storage prohibited areas (c)
Inspector notes: Electrical boxes on the wall located in basement prep along with food storage & prep.Discontinue Prep location to be reviewed at the ISD Health Office Provide an environmental engineers report regarding the basement prep
590.003/3-305.12-C
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Nova Restaurant last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Nova Restaurant on file is from Feb 25, 2026. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Nova Restaurant?

Across the inspection record, “handwashing sinks-numbers and capacities” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Nova Restaurant.

How does Nova Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Boston?

Nova Restaurant most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the Boston average of 86.

Has Nova Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Nova Restaurant have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

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