O'saraceno

284 Hanover St, Boston, MA 02113

Italian

Last inspected: Dec 3, 2025

100

Score

Low Risk

Across the available record, O'saraceno has 10 inspections on file, the first dated 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Dec 3, 2025. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around five violations to closer to zero violations per visit.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “removing dead or trapped birds insects rodents and other pest”, showing up two times.

O'saraceno's latest score of 100 sits above the Boston average of 86. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Dec 3, 2025

Routine

No violations found.

100

Apr 9, 2025

Routine

No violations found.

100

Oct 2, 2024

Routine

1 minor violation.

View 1 violation

Removing dead or trapped birds insects rodents and other pest (c)

Inspector notes: Ask pest control company for more details [ in writing with the IPM report ] on the corrective action plan moving forward

590.006/6-501.112-C

Sep 25, 2024

Routine

2 major violations. 5 minor violations.

View 7 violations

Controlling pests (pf)

Inspector notes: Rodent droppings noted in the "shared" alleyway behind the restaurant - address with pest control company -recommending to contact neighboring businesses so everyone is on the same page

590.006/6-501.111-PF

Food-contact surfaces-cleanability (pf)

Inspector notes: Replace all compromised cutting boards on the prep tables and the counter top refrigeration units as there are deep lacerations that appear uncleanable

590.004/4-202.11-PF

Surface characteristics-indoor areas (c)

Inspector notes: Clean the kitchen floors especially underneath all the equipment under the cooking line as well as by the rear entrance to the alleyway from all visible food spills stains and soils

590.006/6-101.11-C

Removing dead or trapped birds insects rodents and other pest (c)

Inspector notes: Ask pest control company for more details [ in writing with the IPM report ] on the corrective action plan moving forward

590.006/6-501.112-C

Service sink (c)

Inspector notes: Replace the missing barrier that used to be covering the slop sink location -clean to remove all obnoxious odors

590.005/5-203.13-C

Outside receptacles (c)

Inspector notes: Keep the lids tightly closed on all trash receptacles in the alley - clean to remove all visible loose trash and debris

590.005/5-501.15-C

Ventilation hood systems filters (c)

Inspector notes: Clean vents in the hood system from all visible excess grease and grime

590.004/4-202.18-C

Sep 17, 2024

Routine

2 major violations. 4 minor violations.

View 6 violations

Food-contact surfaces-cleanability (pf)

Inspector notes: Replace all compromised cutting boards on the prep tables and the counter top refrigeration units as there are deep lacerations that appear uncleanable

590.004/4-202.11-PF

Controlling pests (pf)

590.006/6-501.111-PF

Service sink (c)

Inspector notes: Replace the missing barrier that used to be covering the slop sink location -clean to remove all obnoxious odors

590.005/5-203.13-C

Ventilation hood systems filters (c)

Inspector notes: Clean vents in the hood system from all visible excess grease and grime

590.004/4-202.18-C

Surface characteristics-indoor areas (c)

Inspector notes: Clean the kitchen floors especially underneath all the equipment under the cooking line as well as by the rear entrance to the alleyway from all visible food spills stains and soils

590.006/6-101.11-C

Outside receptacles (c)

Inspector notes: Keep the lids tightly closed on all trash receptacles in the alley - clean to remove all visible loose trash and debris

590.005/5-501.15-C

Apr 2, 2024

Routine

3 minor violations.

View 3 violations

In-use utensils between-use storage (c)

Inspector notes: Ensure all utensils being used to dispense condiments have a proper shandle on the ends to minimize potential bare hand contact

590.003/3-304.12-C

(a) certified food protection manager (c)

Inspector notes: Post copies of both your 2024 Health permit along with the current food safety and allergen awareness certificates on site as we discussed during inspection

590.002(C)/2-102.12-C

Effectiveness-hair restraints (c)

Inspector notes: Ensure all food handlers are wearing proper hair restraints while working with foods

590.002/2-402.11-C

Jul 20, 2023

Routine

No violations found.

100

Feb 1, 2023

Routine

No violations found.

100

Oct 17, 2022

Routine

No violations found.

100

Sep 21, 2022

Routine

No violations found.

100

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was O'saraceno last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at O'saraceno on file is from Dec 3, 2025. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at O'saraceno?

Across the inspection record, “removing dead or trapped birds insects rodents and other pest” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at O'saraceno.

How does O'saraceno compare to other restaurants in Boston?

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

Has O'saraceno's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at O'saraceno have averaged around zero violations per visit, down from roughly five earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

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

How often is O'saraceno inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, O'saraceno is inspected around three times per year on average.

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