Parla

230 Hanover St, Boston, MA 02113
Italian
Last inspected: Oct 9, 2025
70
Score
Medium Risk

Inspectors have visited Parla four times, with records going back to 2022. Parla was last inspected on Oct 9, 2025. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.

Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around five violations lately and about eight violations before that.

Looking across the full record, “surface characteristics-indoor areas” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.

The city-wide average sits at 86, which Parla's 70 doesn't quite reach. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.

4
Inspections
0
Critical latest
2
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 9, 2025
Routine
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Handwashing cleanser availability (pf)
Inspector notes: No hand soap at designated hand sink in kitchen / prep area - provide as discussed
590.006/6-301.11-PF
(a)-(p) person-in-charge-duties (pf)
Inspector notes: Ensure there is a PIC in charge has current food safety credentials on site as discussed
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF
Surface characteristics-indoor areas (c)
Inspector notes: Clean floors walls and ceiling tiles where needed from all visible food spills stains amd soils
590.006/6-101.11-C
Ventilation hood systems filters (c)
Inspector notes: Remove and soak hood vents containing heavy grease and grime
590.004/4-202.18-C
Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)
Inspector notes: Remove all articles inside the kitchen not affiliated wit the food service [ tools - loose debris ]
590.006/6-501.114-C
70
Oct 10, 2024
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Walls and ceilings attachments (c)
Inspector notes: Resurface the rear exit door in the kitchen as we discussed during inspection - several areas are visibly compromised - Address as needed
590.006/6-201.17-C
Floor and wall junctures coved and enclosed or sealed (c)
Inspector notes: Several areas of the floors inside the restaurant starting at the [ beginning of the bar and leading into the kitchen ] are visinly compromised with missing broken and loose flooring - make thenecessary adjustments needed [ all non - food contact surfaces shall be / Clean - Smooth - Durable and non Absorbant ]
590.006/6-201.13-C
(a) certified food protection manager (c)
Inspector notes: Post your current food safety certificate so the experation date is showing to the public in a conspicuous location - all letter grades for each restaurant shall be posted within five [ 5ft.] of the entrance - make thre necessary adjustments as discussed
590.002(C)/2-102.12-C
86
Dec 6, 2023
Routine
3 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Consumption of animal foods that are raw undercooked or not otherwise processed to eliminate pathogens (pf)
Inspector notes: Clearly identify with the proper dislosure / reminder all menu items offered under cooked - -[ steak - seafood ]
590.003/3-603.11-PF
Sanitizing solutions testing devices (pf)
Inspector notes: Replace missing test strips
590.004/4-302.14-PF
Using a handwashing sink-operation and maintenance (pf)
Inspector notes: Remove soiled utensils discarded inside the designated hand sink as discussed and maintain clear and clean during hours of operation
590.005/5-205.11-PF
Nonfood-contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Clean interior / exterior of all refrigeration / freezer equipment - all cooking equipment on the line - exterior of all bulk food storage bins from visible food spills stains and soils
590.004/4-202.16-C
(a) certified food protection manager (c)
Inspector notes: Posr current copy of PIC food safety certificate on site as discussed
590.002(C)/2-102.12-C
Food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)
Inspector notes: Label to properly identify the contents [ rice - flour - sugar - salt ]
590.003/3-302.12-C
Ventilation hood systems filters (c)
Inspector notes: Remove the two heavily soiled vents in the hood to deep clean overnight
590.004/4-202.18-C
Service sink (c)
Inspector notes: Maintain clean and clutter free during hours of operation
590.005/5-203.13-C
Grease trap(c)
Inspector notes: Clean to remove greas eand grime build up
590.005/5-402.12-C
Surface characteristics-indoor areas (c)
Inspector notes: Clean floors throughout the entire kitchen and basement stairway and floor from all visible soils
590.006/6-101.11-C
Wall and ceiling coverings and coatings (c)
Inspector notes: Resurface all wooden shelves and walls with peeling paint where needed
590.006/6-201.16-C
Handwashing signage (c)
Inspector notes: Label to properly identify [ hand washing only ]
590.006/6-301.14-C
47
Oct 24, 2022
Routine
No violations found.
100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Parla last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Parla on file is from Oct 9, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Parla?

Across the inspection record, “surface characteristics-indoor areas” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Parla.

How does Parla compare to other restaurants in Boston?

Parla most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Boston average of 86.

Has Parla's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Parla have averaged around five violations per visit, down from roughly eight earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

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

How often is Parla inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Parla is inspected roughly once per year on average.