Pasta Beach

30 Rowes Wh, Boston, MA 02110

Italian

Last inspected: Jul 11, 2024

Score

Low Risk

Across the available record, Pasta Beach has five inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The most recent report on file is from Jul 11, 2024. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near three violations per visit.

Across the inspection history, “(p) person-in-charge-duties” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded three times.

By comparison, the average Boston facility scores 86, putting Pasta Beach on the weaker side. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jul 11, 2024

Routine

2 major violations. 1 minor violation.

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Warewashing machines temperature measuring devices (pf)

Inspector notes: no dish plate simulator for high temperature machine supply

590.004/4-204.115-PF

Shell stock maintaining identification (pf)

Inspector notes: Muscle tags not dated with last sold ensure proper dating of last sold

590.003/3-203.12-PF

Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)

Inspector notes: Hood stickers on both hoods in pizza station and main kitchen expired in April of 2024 have cleaned by licensed hood cleaning company with BFD

590.006/6-501.14-C

Apr 7, 2023

Routine

2 major violations.

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(a)-(p) person-in-charge-duties (pf)

Inspector notes: sous vide and vacuum packaging being done without approval submit paper work and specs for approval

590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF

Conformance with approved procedures (pf)

Inspector notes: Sous vide cooking and vacuuming sealing being done without approval ffrom health division supply proper documentation for approval

590.008/8-103.12-PF

Mar 9, 2023

Routine

1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.

View 4 violations

(a)(1) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)

Inspector notes: Cold hold of Cooked Lobster @ 55f ensure proper cold hold of 41f or below

590.003/3-501.16-P1

Conformance with approved procedures (pf)

Inspector notes: Sous vide cooking and vacuuming sealing being done without approval ffrom health division supply proper documentation for approval

590.008/8-103.12-PF

(a)-(p) person-in-charge-duties (pf)

Inspector notes: sous vide and vacuum packaging being done without approval submit paper work and specs for approval

590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF

(b) cooling methods (c)

Inspector notes: 2 door flip unit running @ 50f ensure proper cold hold of 41f or below repair

590.003/3-501.15-C

Jun 17, 2022

Routine

No violations found.

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Jun 14, 2022

Routine

1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

View 4 violations

(a)-(p) person-in-charge-duties (pf)

Inspector notes: establishment to remain closed until all repairs/cleaning complete and approved by all departments

590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF

Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)

Inspector notes: repair damaged duct work/ceiling and walls from fire and water damage provide electricity to building to provide power to all reach in units/walk ins and dishmachines

590.006/6-501.11-C

Nonfood contact surfaces (c)

Inspector notes: clean all cooking equipment/shelving/tables/counters of water and debris

590.004/4-602.13-C

Surface characteristics-indoor areas (c)

Inspector notes: clean floors to remove debris and water damage

590.006/6-101.11-C

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Pasta Beach last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Pasta Beach on file is from Jul 11, 2024. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Pasta Beach?

Across the inspection record, “(p) person-in-charge-duties” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Pasta Beach.

How does Pasta Beach compare to other restaurants in Boston?

Pasta Beach most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is lower than the Boston average of 86.

Has Pasta Beach's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Pasta Beach have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Pasta Beach 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 Pasta Beach inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Pasta Beach is inspected around two times per year on average.

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