Parm
Last inspected: Nov 21, 2025
90
Score
Across the available record, Parm has 12 inspections on file, the first dated 2022. On Nov 21, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near two violations per visit.
Across the inspection history, “food storage containers identified with common name of food” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded four times.
Parm's latest score of 90 sits above the Boston average of 86. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
12
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 21, 2025
Routine
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Live roach along with dead insects observed in mens rest room & adjoining hall way.Provide a full pest report upon re-inspection. PIC calling pest company PIC also stating pest control was on site on 11.6.25 for service Clean/sanitize affected locations and monitor
590.006/6-501.111-PF
90
Nov 10, 2025
Routine
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Live roach along with dead insects observed in mens rest room & adjoining hall way.Provide a full pest report upon re-inspection. PIC calling pest company PIC also stating pest control was on site on 11.6.25 for service Clean/sanitize affected locations and monitor
590.006/6-501.111-PF
90
Oct 27, 2025
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
System maintained in good repair (c)
Inspector notes: The cook line handsink was observed leaking from the drainpipe.Repair
590.005/5-205.15-C
95
Jun 4, 2025
Routine
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Common name-working containers (pf)
Inspector notes: Provide labels on all chemical spray bottles
590.007/7-102.11-PF
Sanitizing solutions testing devices (pf)
Inspector notes: Provide a chlorine test kit (test done using inspectors test kit)
590.004/4-302.14-PF
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Clean the interior of the bar keg unit to remove spills.
590.004/4-602.13-C
Food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)
Inspector notes: Provide labels on all bulk storage containers.
590.003/3-302.12-C
74
Nov 25, 2024
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Good repair and proper adjustment-equipment (c)
Inspector notes: There is no prep sink on site.Provide (PIC stating they use the 3 bay sink) Upon re-inspection SOP's have been submitted for washing fruits/vegetables Procedures will be reviewed at the ISD Health office
590.004/4-501.11-C
95
Oct 4, 2024
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Good repair and proper adjustment-equipment (c)
Inspector notes: There is no prep sink on site.Provide (PIC stating they use the 3 bay sink) Upon re-inspection SOP's have been submitted for washing fruits/vegetables Procedures will be reviewed at the ISD Health office
590.004/4-501.11-C
95
Sep 11, 2024
Routine
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
(a)-(p) person-in-charge-duties (pf)
Inspector notes: There is no prep sink.PIC stating they use the 3 bay sink. PIC instructed to submit SOP's(standard operating procedures) for washing fruits/vegetables to the Health Division for review.
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF
Good repair and proper adjustment-equipment (c)
Inspector notes: There is no prep sink on site.Provide (PIC stating they use the 3 bay sink)
590.004/4-501.11-C
Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)
Inspector notes: The handsink is hanging from the wall.Repair recaulk as needed.
590.006/6-501.11-C
82
Apr 10, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Several items(tomato onions cheese) in the reachin unit reading 50-55F for approx 60-90 min per PIC Repair unit to maintain holding temp 41F or below. PIC removing items to alternate unit to cool/hold 41F or below.
590.003/3-501.16-P
Temperature measuring devices-functionality (pf)
Inspector notes: Provide an irreversible temperature indicator for the high temp dish machines.
590.004/4-204.112-PF
Hand drying provision (pf)
Inspector notes: Provide paper towels at the cook line & bar handwash stations. (PIC ) correcting
590.006/6-301.12-PF
Handwashing cleanser availability (pf)
Inspector notes: Provide handsoap at the handwash stations. PIC correcting
590.006/6-301.11-PF
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Clean the interior of the ice cream freezer & cook line drawer units to remove built up ice/soils Cook line: Clean the dust from the exterior of the compressor unit--fry station reach in
590.004/4-602.13-C
Food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)
Inspector notes: Provide a label on the bulk flour bin.
590.003/3-302.12-C
Handwashing signage (c)
Inspector notes: Provide "hand wash only "signage at the bar handwash sink.
590.006/6-301.14-C
Good repair and proper adjustment-equipment (c)
Inspector notes: Reach in unit not holding temperature 41F or below.Repair
590.004/4-501.11-C
52
Aug 22, 2023
Routine
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Handwashing cleanser availability (pf)
Inspector notes: No soap available at bar hand sink. Person in charge corrected.
590.006/6-301.11-PF
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Ice machine interior observed soiled. Clean to remove.
590.004/4-601.11-PF
Effectiveness-hair restraints (c)
Inspector notes: Employee prepping salads without hair restaint. Person in charge corrected.
590.002/2-402.11-C
Handwashing signage (c)
Inspector notes: Provide Hand wash only sign at production line hand sink.
590.006/6-301.14-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Walls around 3 bay sink and warewash area are soiled. Clean to remove.
590.004/4-602.13-C
70
Feb 24, 2023
Routine
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Cooling (p)
Inspector notes: Observed spicy vodka sauce stored on production line cold line at 121F. Sauce had been made one hour prior per PIC. Sauce was removed and placed in walk in cooler to properly cool.
590.003/3-501.14-P
Packaged and unpackaged food-separation packaging and segregation (p)
Inspector notes: Observed raw shell eggs stored above ready to eat products. Person in charge moved to bottom shelf.
590.003/3-302.11-P
Handwashing cleanser availability (pf)
Inspector notes: Bar hand sink does not have soap. Soap was placed in front of dump sink. Person in charge corrected.
590.006/6-301.11-PF
Using a handwashing sink-operation and maintenance (pf)
Inspector notes: Multiple hand sinks are blocked by various items including trash cans carts and containers. Person in charge removed all items. Ensure hand sinks are not blocked and are available to wash hands.
590.005/5-205.11-PF
Food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)
Inspector notes: Observed bottles of cooking oil on production line without labels. Provide.
590.003/3-302.12-C
Frequency-removal (c)
Inspector notes: Observed grease container full and excess grease being stored in buckets in back of house. Schedule grease pickup for excess grease.
590.005/5-502.11-C
Food storage-preventing contamination from the premises (c)
Inspector notes: Observed items stored on walk in floor. Elevate to prevent potential contamination.
590.003/3-305.11-C
Wiping cloths use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Multiple damp cloths on production line. Discontinue.
590.003/3-304.14-C
50
Dec 7, 2022
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Multiple items out of temperature on production line unit. Sliced cheese 51F cream sauce 55F. Person in charge indicated the line had been set up one hour prior. Person in charge moved product to walk in and additional working unit.
590.003/3-501.16-P
Using a handwashing sink-operation and maintenance (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed back of house and sink filled with utensils. Person in charge corrected.
590.005/5-205.11-PF
Cooling heating and holding capacities-equipment (pf)
Inspector notes: Large production line refrigeration unit not holding proper temperature. Stand up freezer at end of cookline reading 42F. Service call has been placed by PIC. PIC has removed and discarded effected products.
590.004/4-301.11-PF
Storage-other personal care items (c)
Inspector notes: Observed personal items stored in front service counter area. Person in charge corrected.
590.007/7-209.11-C
Frozen food (c)
Inspector notes: Frozen turkeys in stand up freezer are not fully frozen. Person in charge moved items to diffrent freezer unit.
590.003/3-501.11-C
Food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)
Inspector notes: Labels of oil observed unlabled. Person in charge corrected on site.
590.003/3-302.12-C
Ventilation hood systems filters (c)
Inspector notes: Hood on cookline is soiled with grease and dust. Clean to remove.
590.004/4-202.18-C
Nonfood-contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Shelfing in walk in cooler has cardboard lining shelves. Person in charge corrected on site.
590.004/4-101.19-C
55
Oct 25, 2022
Routine
No violations found.
100
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Parm last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Parm on file is from Nov 21, 2025. The public record contains 12 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Parm?
Across the inspection record, “food storage containers identified with common name of food” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Parm.
How does Parm compare to other restaurants in Boston?
Parm most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Boston average of 86.
Has Parm's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Parm have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Parm 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 Parm inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Parm is inspected around four times per year on average.
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