Paramount
Last inspected: Mar 10, 2026
50
Score
Paramount has been inspected 22 times since 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Mar 10, 2026. Diners may want to take note: high risk reflects issues that a health inspector considered important.
Violation counts have ticked up lately, averaging around six violations per visit versus roughly one violation earlier in the record.
“Nonfood contact surfaces” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing eight times across the record.
That's lower than the typical Boston restaurant, which scores around 86. Diners may want to weigh the inspection history when deciding to visit.
22
Inspections
1
Critical latest
3
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 10, 2026
Routine
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Backflow prevention (p)
Inspector notes: No air gap located under the prep sink located in the basement. Provide air gap. Contact licensed plumber pull proper permit at 1010 Mass Ave. Plumbing inspector must sign off before health can approve.
590.005/5-402.11-P
Hand drying provision (pf)
Inspector notes: No means to dry hands at the handsink located in the basement. Provide means to dry hands.
590.006/6-301.12-PF
Handwashing cleanser availability (pf)
Inspector notes: No soap at the hand soap next to the dishmachine. Provide soap.
590.006/6-301.11-PF
Mechanical warewashing equipment hot water sanitization temperatures (pf)
Inspector notes: High temp dishmachine - irreversible thermometer 144F 146F 153F. Contact licensed professional to repair dishmachine. Both gauges on the machine are not working. Repair. Discontinue using the dishmachine until it has been repaired.
590.004/4-501.112-PF
Handwashing signage (c)
Inspector notes: No employee must wash hands signage posted in the bathrooms. Provide signage.
590.006/6-301.14-C
Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)
Inspector notes: Detergent and sanitizer dispenser are not working over the 3 bay sink. Recommend repairing or replacing dispensers.
590.006/6-501.11-C
Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)
Inspector notes: Hood sticker expired in Feb. Contact licensed hood company to service hood and update sticker.
590.006/6-501.14-C
Using drain plugs (c)
Inspector notes: No drain plugs for the 3 bay sink. Provide drain plugs or repair the plugs. PIC is using plugs with seran wrap around them. It is holding the water.
590.005/5-501.114-C
Cutting surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Observed worn cutting boards on the cooking line. Replace cutting boards.
590.004/4-501.12-C
50
Jul 7, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
May 30, 2025
Routine
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
(a)(1) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Cooked sausage 109F made within the hour.Removed from service. reheated to above 165F
590.003/3-501.16-P1
When to wash (p)
Inspector notes: Food employees leaving and entering work areas without first washing hands. Retrain staff.
590.002/2-301.14-P
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Slicer with caked on soils on blade. Clean and sanitize
590.004/4-601.11-PF
(a)-(p) person-in-charge-duties (pf)
Inspector notes: Priority violations cited. Provide active managerial control.
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF
Food preparation (c)
Inspector notes: Raw chicken being prepared in basement on prep table directly next to meat slicer. Clean and sanitize the entire area to avoid cross contact with ready to eat foods.
590.003/3-305.14-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Clean floors in basement under shelving of visible soils.
590.004/4-602.13-C
Wiping cloths use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Soiled towels in use to wipe surfaces. Store in approved sanitizer.
590.003/3-304.14-C
In-use utensils between-use storage (c)
Inspector notes: Tongs stored in water 125F at cookline. COS. Knife stored soiled slid under cutting board. Store properly.
590.003/3-304.12-C
50
Mar 5, 2025
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Hole in wall in basement stairwell. Seal.
590.006/6-201.11-C
95
Oct 4, 2024
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Outer openings protected (c)
Inspector notes: Back door does not close with a seal. Repair to render door pest proof. Entry points evident in rock foundation wall next to walkin. Observed live rat catch on snap trap during inspection. Continue to work with pest control to identify and seal any and all potential entry points in the basement with pest proof materials. Provide update on scope of work and timeframe of completion to isdhealth@boston.gov
590.006/6-202.15-C
95
Sep 3, 2024
Routine
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Live rat catch on snap trap in basement at the time of inspection. Provide weekly pest reports to isdhealth@boston.gov until further notice
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Outer openings protected (c)
Inspector notes: Back door does not close with a seal. Repair to render door pest proof. Entry points evident in rock foundation wall next to walkin. Observed live rat catch on snap trap during inspection. Continue to work with pest control to identify and seal any and all potential entry points in the basement with pest proof materials. Provide update on scope of work and timeframe of completion to isdhealth@boston.gov
590.006/6-202.15-C
86
Aug 20, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Safe unadulterated and honestly presented (p)
Inspector notes: Bag of potatoes with flies voluntarily discarded.
590.003/3-101.11-P
(a) (b) and (c)(1) (4)-(16) demonstration (pf)
Inspector notes: Priority violations cited. Provide active managerial control.
590.002(B)/2-102.11-PF
Variance requirement (pf)
Inspector notes: Establishment ferementing citrus rinds at room temperature and then dehydrating. Discontinue. All foods voluntarily discarded.
590.003/3-502.11-PF
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Plates on shelving in basement with droppings and soils. Wash/rinse/sanitize.
590.004/4-601.11-PF
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Live rat catch on snap trap in basement at the time of inspection. Provide weekly pest reports to isdhealth@boston.gov until further notice
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Controlling pests (c)
Inspector notes: Small flies present in basement. Provide treatments and copy of updated IPM pest control report upon inspection.
590.006/6-501.111-C
Food storage prohibited areas (c)
Inspector notes: Fermenting citrus rinds Potatoes stored in midst of pest infestation in basement. Store all foods protected. Citrus rinds discarded.
590.003/3-305.12-C
Outer openings protected (c)
Inspector notes: Back door does not close with a seal. Repair to render door pest proof. Entry points evident in rock foundation wall next to walkin. Observed live rat catch on snap trap during inspection. Continue to work with pest control to identify and seal any and all potential entry points in the basement with pest proof materials.
590.006/6-202.15-C
Prohibitions (c)
Inspector notes: Plates stored in basement in conditions of filth. Clean and sanitize elevate off the floor by 6".
590.004/4-903.12-C1
Prohibitions (c)
Inspector notes: Single use items to go containers stored together with dirty shoes. Containers discarded. Store properly.
590.004/4-903.12-C
Storage of soiled linens (c)
Inspector notes: Soiled rags in floor in basement. Store properly. COS.
590.004/4-803.11-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Basement floors shelving and surfaces with buildup of soils including rodent droppings. The entire basement needs to be pulled apart with wall floor and ceiling surfaces cleaned and sanitized. All storage shelving shall have a 6" clearance.
590.004/4-602.13-C
41
Aug 19, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 14 violations
Safe unadulterated and honestly presented (p)
Inspector notes: Bag of potatoes with flies voluntarily discarded.
590.003/3-101.11-P
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Plates on shelving in basement with droppings and soils. Wash/rinse/sanitize.
590.004/4-601.11-PF
(a) (b) and (c)(1) (4)-(16) demonstration (pf)
Inspector notes: Priority violations cited. Provide active managerial control.
590.002(B)/2-102.11-PF
Variance requirement (pf)
Inspector notes: Establishment ferementing citrus rinds at room temperature and then dehydrating. Discontinue. All foods voluntarily discarded.
590.003/3-502.11-PF
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Rat droppings in basement in numerous areas on plates shelving in corner of basment in dry storage area on bagged mop heads floors under stairwell. Live sighting photographic evidence of rat in front window provided by COB Code Enfrorcement this day. Provide updated IPM pest control report. Clean and sanitize all affected areas.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Controlling pests (c)
Inspector notes: Small flies present in basement. Provide treatments and copy of updated IPM pest control report upon inspection.
590.006/6-501.111-C
Outer openings protected (c)
Inspector notes: Back door does not close with a seal. Repair to render door pest proof.
590.006/6-202.15-C
System maintained in good repair (c)
Inspector notes: Warewashing area handsink loose from wall. Repair. CFPM on site states plumber called to address.
590.005/5-205.15-C
Prohibitions (c)
Inspector notes: Plates stored in basement in conditions of filth. Clean and sanitize elevate off the floor by 6".
590.004/4-903.12-C1
Prohibitions (c)
Inspector notes: Single use items to go containers stored together with dirty shoes. Containers discarded. Store properly.
590.004/4-903.12-C
Storage of soiled linens (c)
Inspector notes: Soiled rags in floor in basement. Store properly. COS.
590.004/4-803.11-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Ceiling above warewashing area with dust. Clean to remove.
590.004/4-602.13-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Basement floors shelving and surfaces with buildup of soils including rodent droppings. The entire basement needs to be pulled apart with wall floor and ceiling surfaces cleaned and sanitized. All storage shelving shall have a 6" clearance.
590.004/4-602.13-C
Food storage prohibited areas (c)
Inspector notes: Fermenting citrus rinds Potatoes stored in midst of pest infestation in basement. Store all foods protected. Citrus rinds discarded.
590.003/3-305.12-C
37
Aug 14, 2024
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
System maintained in good repair (c)
Inspector notes: Warewashing area handsink loose from wall. Repair. CFPM on site states plumber called to address.
590.005/5-205.15-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Ceiling above warewashing area with dust. Clean to remove.
590.004/4-602.13-C
Controlling pests (c)
Inspector notes: Small flies present in basement. Provide treatments and copy of updated IPM pest control report upon inspection.
590.006/6-501.111-C
86
Jul 12, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
Backflow prevention device when required (p)
Inspector notes: Food prep/ culinary sink in basement does not have an indirect waste drain. Install.
590.005/5-203.14-P
86
Jun 7, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
Backflow prevention device when required (p)
Inspector notes: Food prep/ culinary sink in basement does not have an indirect waste drain. Install.
590.005/5-203.14-P
86
Apr 30, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Backflow prevention device when required (p)
Inspector notes: Food prep/ culinary sink in basement does not have an indirect waste drain. Install.
590.005/5-203.14-P
Eating drinking or using tobacco (c)
Inspector notes: Food employees eating in food prep areas. Discontinue.
590.002/2-401.11-C
Miscellaneous sources of contamination (c)
Inspector notes: Place "employees only" signage at pass through to kitchen opposite restrooms to prevent unauthorized persons from entering food preparation areas.
590.003/3-307.11-C
Effectiveness-hair restraints (c)
Inspector notes: Food workers in basement prep without hair restraint. Provide.
590.002/2-402.11-C
74
Jan 12, 2024
Routine
No violations found.
100
Jan 4, 2024
Routine
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
(a)-(p) person-in-charge-duties (pf)
Inspector notes: PIC Alberto on site of the time of inspection not knowlegle on cooking temperature parameters. Review and retrain staff.
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF
Food storage-preventing contamination from the premises (c)
Inspector notes: Box of raw chicken observed stored on the floor. Maintain all foods of the ground and keep elevated 6' off the ground.
590.003/3-305.11-C
Washing fruits and vegetables (c)
Inspector notes: Produce and vegetable are cut into for prepping before wash. Reviewed with CFPM Diogo about the importance of washing fruits and vegetables prior to cut into.
590.003/3-302.15-C
82
Dec 28, 2023
Routine
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
(a)-(p) person-in-charge-duties (pf)
Inspector notes: PIC Alberto on site of the time of inspection not knowlegle on cooking temperature parameters. Review and retrain staff.
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF
Food storage-preventing contamination from the premises (c)
Inspector notes: Box of raw chicken observed stored on the floor. Maintain all foods of the ground and keep elevated 6' off the ground.
590.003/3-305.11-C
Washing fruits and vegetables (c)
Inspector notes: Produce and vegetable are cut into for prepping before wash. Reviewed with CFPM Diogo about the importance of washing fruits and vegetables prior to cut into.
590.003/3-302.15-C
82
Nov 30, 2023
Routine
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Separation-storage (p)
Inspector notes: Hand soaps stored above food and food contact - Basement (corrected on site)
590.007/7-201.11-P
Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils-frequency (p)
Inspector notes: Food storage container soiled on interior and exterior - Basement
590.004/4-602.11-P
Consumption of animal foods that are raw undercooked or not otherwise processed to eliminate pathogens (pf)
Inspector notes: Consumer advisory reminder missing complete statement
590.003/3-603.11-PF
Good repair and proper adjustment-equipment (c)
Inspector notes: Door gasket on one door refrigeration unit torn and worn - Cooking line Hose for sanitizer at three bay does not reach sanitizing bay Rust on shelving under prep table - basement prep
590.004/4-501.11-C
(a) (b) and (d) equipment utensils linens and single-service and single-use articles storing (c)
Inspector notes: Ice buckets food containers next to ice machine in basement not inverted Food contacts in basement stored in bus buckets on floor in basement
590.004/4-903.11-C1
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Shelving in basement soiled - throughout prep and storage Soils on top of dishmachine - ware washing Door gaskets soiled in one door refrigeration on cookling line Portable fans (all) are dusty
590.004/4-602.13-C
Single-service and single-use articles-use limitations (c)
Inspector notes: Reusing single use food containers that are not NSF approved PIC can submit paper work from vender if these are NSF for reuse
590.004/4-502.13-C
Equipment and utensils-durability and strength (c)
Inspector notes: Food containers bus buckets are broken and melted - Basement
590.004/4-201.11-C
Food storage-preventing contamination from the premises (c)
Inspector notes: Food in boxes inside all walk in units on floor - Basement
590.003/3-305.11-C
Wiping cloths use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Wiping clothes not stored in sanitizing per code - Kitchen/prep/ware washing areas
590.003/3-304.14-C
Food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)
Inspector notes: Some bulk food containers not labeled - Upstairs and basement
590.003/3-302.12-C
45
Jul 13, 2023
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
(a) and (c) good repair and calibration-utensils and temperature and pressure measuring devices (c)
Inspector notes: High temp dish machine wash guage not operating.Repair Rinse reading 190F
590.004/4-502.11-C
Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)
Inspector notes: Hood sticker observed expired on 4.24.23.Provide a proper hood cleaning from a licensed company.Post new sticker. PIC stating appt is on 7.16.23
590.006/6-501.14-C
90
Mar 13, 2023
Routine
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 10 minor violations.
View 13 violations
Separation-storage (p)
Inspector notes: Dispensing units for chemicals on wall next to prep sink and above prep unit and attached to food prep faucett - Basement prep
590.007/7-201.11-P
Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils-frequency (p)
Inspector notes: Dust on exterior tops of bulk food containers - Basement
590.004/4-602.11-P
Using a handwashing sink-operation and maintenance (pf)
Inspector notes: Table with large mixer partically blocking hand sink in basement prep
590.005/5-205.11-PF
Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)
Inspector notes: Remove all unused and unnecessary articles paints etc from basement and organize
590.006/6-501.11-C
Food storage-preventing contamination from the premises (c)
Inspector notes: Cracked plexiglass on unit at cold foods on cooking/prep area Large bin with onions storage not cover - Basement prep
590.003/3-305.11-C
Wiping cloths use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: In use wiping cloths are not stored in sanitizing solution in prep/cooking areas
590.003/3-304.14-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Soils on shelving throughout basement storage
590.004/4-602.13-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Worn and deep cuts on exterior of ice buckets - Basement
590.004/4-602.13-C
Receptacles (c)
Inspector notes: No covered waste receptacles for waste receptacles in food prep/cooking line and any that food waste is discarded into Heavy built up soils on interior and exterior of waste receptacles including large bins in basement
590.005/5-501.13-C
Storing maintenance tools (c)
Inspector notes: Raise all mops brooms etc 6" above the floor and not in food prep areas
590.006/6-501.113-C
Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)
Inspector notes: Peice of wood under legs of small prep table holding large mixer - Basement prep
590.006/6-501.11-C
Food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)
Inspector notes: Some bulk food containers are not labeled - Basement
590.003/3-302.12-C
In-use utensils between-use storage (c)
Inspector notes: Tongs stored on oven door hands - cooking line
590.003/3-304.12-C
41
Dec 28, 2022
Routine
3 critical violations. 5 major violations. 12 minor violations.
View 20 violations
(a) gloves use limitation (p)
Inspector notes: Observed multiple employees going from using raw eggs and pancake mix that has raw eggs as an ingredient employees leaving and returning to work stations and not changing gloves
590.003/3-304.15-P
When to wash (p)
Inspector notes: Observed no hand washing being performed until instructed
590.002/2-301.14-P
Cleaning procedure (p)
Inspector notes: Observed employees not turning off water with a barrier between hands and knobs multiple time
590.002/2-301.12-P
Assignment (pf)
Inspector notes: No PIC at my arrival. I emailed the CFPM and owner once I was informed there was not a PIC. CFPM arrived during inspection.
590.002(A)/2-101.11-PF
Handwashing sinks-location and placement (pf)
Inspector notes: Install a seperate sink for hand washing only in the beverage area - See violation 10:Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)
590.005/5-204.11-PF
Using a handwashing sink-operation and maintenance (pf)
Inspector notes: Hand sink in beverage area is being used for other purposes - Obseved ice and beverage container in hand sink basin Food container cover in hand sink basin and items in front of hand sink on cooking line Cleaning instrament in hand sink basin in basement prep area These are voilations that has been cited multiple times
590.005/5-205.11-PF
Hand drying provision (pf)
Inspector notes: No drying device at hand sink in beverage area - Repeat violation
590.006/6-301.12-PF
(a)-(p) person-in-charge-duties (pf)
Inspector notes: Multiple repeat Priority Priority foundation and Core violations noted on inspection Provided written proof that all employees are properly trained in food safety and sanitation as it relates the their assigned duties per code (see full inspection for repeat violations)
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Built up soils on floor under and behind all equipment in food prep/ware washing/basement prep/storage areas 3 fans in basement are heavily covered with dust
590.006/6-201.11-C
Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)
Inspector notes: Remove all unused unnecessary equipment and clutter from basement
590.006/6-501.114-C
Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)
Inspector notes: Floor in basement storage in disrepair - Repeat violation Walls at 3 bay sink in disrepair - Repeat violation
590.006/6-501.11-C
Storage areas rooms and receptacles capacity and availability (c)
Inspector notes: Boxes in trash area are not broken down and neatly stored - Basement
590.005/5-501.16-C
Food storage-preventing contamination from the premises (c)
Inspector notes: No divider between hand sink and ice storage - Beverage area - Repeat violation Food items in walk in units not elevated 6" above the floor and basement storage
590.003/3-305.11-C
Condiments protection (c)
Inspector notes: Provide scoop with handles for food condiments - Using To Go containers to scoop condiments Ice scoop chipped
590.003/3-306.12-C
Miscellaneous sources of contamination (c)
Inspector notes: Cracked food container and lids being used for food storage
590.003/3-307.11-C
Nonfood-contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Can opener stem and bracket rusted
590.004/4-101.19-C
Cutting surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Worn cutting boards - Food prep
590.004/4-501.12-C
(a) (b) and (d) equipment utensils linens and single-service and single-use articles storing (c)
Inspector notes: Pots pans etc not inverted in basement
590.004/4-903.11-C1
Wiping cloths use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Wiping cloths not stored in a sanitizing solution - Beverage area and basement prep
590.003/3-304.14-C
Effectiveness-hair restraints (c)
Inspector notes: Food handler not wearing hair restraints - Corrected on site
590.002/2-402.11-C
21
Oct 25, 2022
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Drain boards (c)
Inspector notes: Stacking clean and sanitzed equipment on shelving
590.004/4-301.13-C
Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)
Inspector notes: Floor in food storage (basement) is in disrepair Chipped paint on wall next to 3 bay sink
590.006/6-501.11-C
Equipment and utensils air-drying required (c)
Inspector notes: Stacking clean and sanitzed equipment on shelving
590.004/4-901.11-C
86
Aug 30, 2022
Routine
5 critical violations. 5 major violations. 11 minor violations.
View 21 violations
(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Refrigerated (salad/sandwich unit on cooking line) 50 and 55 F Tomatoes 47 F Cut melon 46 F Cheese 55 F and 57 F Ham 57 F Shredded lettace 62 F Pancake mix with egg in the ingredients 49 F All foods were removed by PIC - Placed in walk in unit and refrigeration compancy called
590.003/3-501.16-P
Clean condition-hands and arms (p)
Inspector notes: Employees not turning off knobs with a barrier between hands and knobs - Kitchen/prep/ware washing Observed food handlers and ware washing staff not lathering for 20 second - Some did not use soap
590.002/2-301.11-P
When to wash (p)
Inspector notes: Observed food handlers and ware washing staff not washing hands prior to donning on clean gloves and leaving and returning to work stations
590.002/2-301.14-P
Packaged and unpackaged food-separation packaging and segregation (p)
Inspector notes: Raw beef stored next to onions blueberries and other ready to eat foods in refrigeration Raw eggs stored above onions blueberries and other ready to eat foods in refrigation PIC took corrective action during inspection
590.003/3-302.11-P
(a) gloves use limitation (p)
Inspector notes: Observed food handlers and ware washing staff multitasking leaving and returning to work stations wearing disposable gloves
590.003/3-304.15-P
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Encrusted and built up soils on door handles door gaskets draws etc of all refrigeration units on cooking/prep line Visable soils on dishes in clean storage in ware washing area
590.004/4-601.11-PF
Preventing contamination from hands (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed employee in beverage area handling fruit for drinks with bare hands - PIC took corrective action during inspection
590.003(C)/3-301.11-PF
Mechanical warewashing equipment wash solution temperature (pf)
Inspector notes: Wash temperature on high temp dish machine 130 F
590.004/4-501.110-PF
Using a handwashing sink-operation and maintenance (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed open container of potatoes stored in front of hand washing sink on cooking/prep line - Corrected on site by PIC Observed water pitcher in hand sink and food container in beverage area - Corrected on site by PIC Observed wiping cloth bucking in hand sink basin in ware washing and on serving line - Corrected on site by PIC Blocking hand sinks is a repeat violation
590.005/5-205.11-PF
(a)-(p) person-in-charge-duties (pf)
Inspector notes: Multiple repeat Priority Priority Foundation and Core violations noted on inspection providing proof that the employees have not been properly trained in food safety and sanitations as it relates to their assigned duties and the PIC is not overseeing day to day operations per code
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF
Drain boards (c)
Inspector notes: Stacking clean and sanitzed equipment on shelving
590.004/4-301.13-C
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Built up soils on floors walls ceiling and attachments in cooking ware washing areas
590.006/6-201.11-C
Good repair and proper adjustment-equipment (c)
Inspector notes: Rust on interior of salad/sandwich unit Metal divider on interior of salda/sandwich unit in disrepair - Cooking line
590.004/4-501.11-C
Packaged and unpackaged food-separation packaging and segregation (c)
Inspector notes: Open foods not stored in food grade covered/sealed containers - Basement prep/food storage Lid to large flour container cracked - Basement No divider between hand sink and customer ice - Beverage area
590.003/3-302.11-C
Food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)
Inspector notes: In use working food container not label - Kitchen/prep areas Some bulk food containers not labeled - Storage areas
590.003/3-302.12-C
In-use utensils between-use storage (c)
Inspector notes: Tongs stored on handle of equipment - Cooking line Ice scoop stored on top of ice machine - Basement
590.003/3-304.12-C
Wiping cloths use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: In use wiping cloths not stored in a sanitizing solution (cloths stored on food contacts) - Kitchen/prep/ware washing areas
590.003/3-304.14-C
Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)
Inspector notes: Floor in food storage (basement) is in disrepair Wall next to customer ice is in disrepair - Beverage area Chipped and peeling paint on ceiling above ware washing Chipped paint on wall next to 3 bay sink
590.006/6-501.11-C
Equipment and utensils air-drying required (c)
Inspector notes: Stacking clean and sanitzed equipment on shelving
590.004/4-901.11-C
Cooking and baking equipment (c)
Inspector notes: Encrusted soils on all cooking equipment include panni presses etc
590.004/4-602.12-C
Food storage-preventing contamination from the premises (c)
Inspector notes: Food containers on floor in walk in freezer Scoop condiments with disposable food containers without handles
590.003/3-305.11-C
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Apr 28, 2022
Routine
2 critical violations. 5 major violations. 18 minor violations.
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When to wash (p)
Inspector notes: Observed food handling not washing hand and multitasking wearing gloves - Observed food handler cracking raw shelled eggs and resuming duties PIC took corrective action during inspection
590.002/2-301.14-P
(a) gloves use limitation (p)
Inspector notes: Observed food handlers multitasking wearing disposable gloves food handler cracking raw shalled egg and resuming duties with remove contaminated gloves (PIC took corrective action during inspection)
590.003/3-304.15-P
(a)-(p) person-in-charge-duties (pf)
Inspector notes: PIC must oversee day to day operations to ensure establishment is operating in a safe and sanitary manner per code All employees must be trained in food safety and sanitation as it relates to their assigned duties
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF
Using a handwashing sink-operation and maintenance (pf)
Inspector notes: Access to hand sink blocked with potatoes and brush for equipment - Cooking line (Corrected on site by PIC)
590.005/5-205.11-PF
Consumption of animal foods that are raw undercooked or not otherwise processed to eliminate pathogens (pf)
Inspector notes: Consumer advisory on menu missing disclosure
590.003/3-603.11-PF
Handwashing cleanser availability (pf)
Inspector notes: No hand cleanser at hand sink in beverage area - Corrected on site by PIC
590.006/6-301.11-PF
Hand drying provision (pf)
Inspector notes: Two paper towel dispensers without paper towel Hand sink in beverage area no drying device Corrected on site by PIC
590.006/6-301.12-PF
Cooking and baking equipment (c)
Inspector notes: Built up soils food particles and grease on all cooking equipment
590.004/4-602.12-C
Equipment and utensils air-drying required (c)
Inspector notes: Stacking wet clean and sanitized equipment - Ware washing
590.004/4-901.11-C
(a) and (c) equipment utensils linens and single-service and single-use articles-storing (c)
Inspector notes: Pots pans etc not inverted - Ware washing/basement storage area
590.004/4-903.11-C
Kitchenware and tableware-preventing contamination (c)
Inspector notes: Plates silverware and to go containers on shelving above prep unit not protected - Patrons walk past the area to use bathrooms
590.004/4-904.11-C
Drain boards (c)
Inspector notes: Stacking wet equipment - Install proper drain board to accommodate all airdrying - Ware washing
590.004/4-301.13-C
In-use utensils between-use storage (c)
Inspector notes: Tongs stored on handled at grill - Cooking line (PIC took corrective action during inspection
590.003/3-304.12-C
Food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)
Inspector notes: Bulk food containers not labeled - Kitchen/prep/storage
590.003/3-302.12-C
Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils-frequency (c)
Inspector notes: Built up soils on interior of bulk food containers - Prep/storage
590.004/4-602.11-C
Covering receptacles (c)
Inspector notes: No covers for waste receptacles in kitchen/prep/ware washing
590.005/5-501.113-C
Cleaning receptacles (c)
Inspector notes: Built up soils on interior and exterior of waste receptacles - Kitchen/prep/ware washing
590.005/5-501.116-C
Toilet room receptacle covered (c)
Inspector notes: No cover for waste receptacle in unisex bathroom
590.005/5-501.17-C
Storing maintenance tools (c)
Inspector notes: Vaccum mops and broom stored in basement prep areas
590.006/6-501.113-C
Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)
Inspector notes: Remove all clutter unused and unnecessary articles from basement storage areas
590.006/6-501.114-C
Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)
Inspector notes: Rusted door on interior and exterior of walk in unit at bottom of stairs Ceiling in disrepair in ware washing area above hand sink 3 bay sink and storage of clean equipment
590.006/6-501.11-C
Wiping cloths use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Wiping cloths not stored in a sanitizing solution - Kitchen/prep/ware washing areas
590.003/3-304.14-C
Characteristics-materials for construction and repair (c)
Inspector notes: Ice buckets in direpair with deep scratches
590.004/4-101.11-C
Nonfood-contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Built up soils on interior and exterior of all refrigation units Bullt up soils on shelving throughout including walk in refrigeration Built up soils on exterior of bulk food containers
590.004/4-101.19-C
Temperature measuring devices-functionality (c)
Inspector notes: Multiple refrigeration units without thermometers
590.004/4-204.112-C
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Paramount last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Paramount on file is from Mar 10, 2026. The public record contains 22 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Paramount?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood contact surfaces” has been cited eight times, more than any other issue at Paramount.
How does Paramount compare to other restaurants in Boston?
Paramount most recently scored 50 out of 100, which is lower than the Boston average of 86.
Has Paramount's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Paramount have averaged around six violations per visit, up from roughly one earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Paramount 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 Paramount inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Paramount is inspected around six times per year on average.
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