Pasta Tana's - Upper Level

32 Cambridge St, Charlestown, MA 02129

Italian

Last inspected: Mar 5, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Across the available record, Pasta Tana's - Upper Level has five inspections on file, the first dated 2024. Pasta Tana's - Upper Level was last inspected on Mar 5, 2026. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around four violations each.

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

The city-wide average sits at 93, which Pasta Tana's - Upper Level's 78 doesn't quite reach. The record reflects steady performance over time.

Inspections

Critical latest

Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Mar 5, 2026

Routine

1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

View 4 violations

Food temperature measuring devices (pf)

Inspector notes: PIC unable to provide a metal probe food thermometer. Provide & keep accessible

590.004/4-302.12-PF

Temperature measuring devices-functionality (c)

Inspector notes: Multiple refrigeration unit observed without a conspicious thermometer. Provide & keep visible

590.004/4-204.112-C

(b) and (c) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (c)

Inspector notes: Exterior and interior of refrigeration unit observed soiled from visible food spills and dry food encrusted. Clean & sanitize to remove.

590.004/4-601.11-C

Cutting surfaces (c)

Inspector notes: In line cutting boards observed scored. Resurface/replace

590.004/4-501.12-C

Sep 16, 2025

Routine

3 minor violations.

View 3 violations

Surface characteristics-indoor areas (c)

Inspector notes: Clean the floors and walls especially behind all equipment from visible food spills

590.006/6-101.11-C

Equipment and utensils-durability and strength (c)

Inspector notes: Replace all compromised gaskets inside the refrigeration / freezer unitrs where needed

590.004/4-201.11-C

Packaged and unpackaged food-separation packaging and segregation (c)

Inspector notes: Ensure all exposed or open foods inside the cold holding units are covered properly during extended periods of storage to reduce potential contamination

590.003/3-302.11-C

Jun 16, 2025

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.

View 7 violations

Compliance with food law (p)

Inspector notes: I observed several items of foods being purchased from " retail outlets " All foods being used on site need to be purchased from commercially licensed wholesalers only -

590.003(A)/3-201.11-P

Food-contact surfaces-cleanability (pf)

Inspector notes: Cutting boards are being left out overnight with visible foods soils - all food contact surfaces need to be pre-soaked - washed - rinsed - sanitized then placed in a clean and dry area to air dry Follow these steps daily after use to reduce potential contamination

590.004/4-202.11-PF

Equipment and utensils-durability and strength (c)

Inspector notes: Replace all compromised gaskets inside the refrigeration / freezer unitrs where needed

590.004/4-201.11-C

Packaged and unpackaged food-separation packaging and segregation (c)

Inspector notes: Ensure all exposed or open foods inside the cold holding units are covered properly during extended periods of storage to reduce potential contamination

590.003/3-302.11-C

Wiping cloths air drying location (c)

Inspector notes: Air dry all wiping cloths after rinsing in a clean and non food contact area of the dedicated space you have in the upper level of F K

590.004/4-901.12-C

Surface characteristics-indoor areas (c)

Inspector notes: Clean the floors and walls especially behind all equipment from visible food spills

590.006/6-101.11-C

Nonfood contact surfaces (c)

Inspector notes: Cleann all counter tops - inside all refrigeration / freezer units especially the gaskets inside the perimeter of the doors from all visible food spills stains and soils

590.004/4-602.13-C

Nov 21, 2024

Routine

No violations found.

100

Sep 12, 2024

Routine

No violations found.

100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Pasta Tana's - Upper Level last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Pasta Tana's - Upper Level on file is from Mar 5, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Pasta Tana's - Upper Level?

Across the inspection record, “surface characteristics-indoor areas” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Pasta Tana's - Upper Level.

How does Pasta Tana's - Upper Level compare to other restaurants in Charlestown?

Pasta Tana's - Upper Level most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is lower than the Charlestown average of 93.

Has Pasta Tana's - Upper Level's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Pasta Tana's - Upper Level have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Pasta Tana's - Upper Level means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

Nearby Restaurants

Clay's - Lower Level

32 Cambridge St

Score: 100 — Low Risk

Caffe Alanno - Lower Level

32 Cambridge St

Score: 100 — Low Risk

Athan's Bakery-Upper Level

32 Cambridge St

Score: 100 — Low Risk

Explore More

→ All locations in Charlestown → Italian restaurants in Boston → Italian restaurants in Charlestown