Pauli's
Last inspected: Apr 6, 2026
58
Score
The health department has logged 11 inspections at Pauli's, the earliest from 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Apr 6, 2026. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around three violations each.
When inspectors have written things up, “(p) person-in-charge-duties” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.
The city-wide average sits at 86, which Pauli's 58 doesn't quite reach. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.
11
Inspections
0
Critical latest
2
Major latest
7
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 6, 2026
Routine
2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Consumption of animal foods that are raw undercooked or not otherwise processed to eliminate pathogens (pf)
Inspector notes: Asterisks observed missing from the consumer advisory pertaining to the foods items on the menu. Provide
590.003/3-603.11-PF
(a)-(p) person-in-charge-duties (pf)
Inspector notes: PIC to provide active managerial controls and train staff on violations noted on the inspection report.
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF
Ventilation hood systems filters (c)
Inspector notes: Hood sticker observed heavily soiled. Clean to remove
590.004/4-202.18-C
Cutting surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Cutting boards observed scratched and scored. Ressurface/ replace
590.004/4-501.12-C
Handwashing signage (c)
Inspector notes: Warewashing area observed without employee must wash hands signage. Provide to enforce handwashing
590.006/6-301.14-C
Controlling pests (c)
Inspector notes: Old mice dropping observed on the floor under shelvings in the lower level. Clean to remove. PIC to provide current IPM report from a licensed exterminator to:inca.prince@boston.gov
590.006/6-501.111-C
Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)
Inspector notes: Hole observed in the stairwair wall. Sealed to prevent entry way of pest/rodents.
590.006/6-501.11-C
Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)
Inspector notes: Hood sticker observed expired 3.27.26. Provide upated hood sticker from a licensed hood cleaning company
590.006/6-501.14-C
Food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)
Inspector notes: Condiment containers at the sandwich station observed without labels. Provide labels when removed from original containers.
590.003/3-302.12-C
58
Jul 15, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
(a)-(p) person-in-charge-duties (pf)
Inspector notes: Trash barrels stored in the alleyway need to be cleaned and maintained on a regular basis as stated per the contract the restaurant signed with the city of boston - Address immediately
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF
Outside receptacles (c)
Inspector notes: Overloaded barrels in the alleyway with cardboard and loose debris - address
590.005/5-501.15-C
86
Jan 8, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
Jun 10, 2024
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Storage areas redeeming machines receptacles and waste handling units location (c)
Inspector notes: The current location of the restaurants grease containers [ being stored across the street from the restaurant on the sidewalk of Morton Street ] can no longer be kept outside at ths location - moving forward from today the grease containers will need to be stored inside the restaurant - address as we discussed during the telephone interview
590.005/5-501.19-C
95
Jun 4, 2024
Routine
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Rat droppings found among trash and recycling barrels and evidence of burrow holes in the general area clean to removeand supply detailed exterminator reports with findings and recommendations
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Maintaining refuse areas and enclosures (c)
Inspector notes: Debris and cardboard and other equipment in the trash area clean to removeand maintain a sanitary condition for this area. Ensure proper labels on your barrels
590.005/5-501.115-C
86
Apr 29, 2024
Routine
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Rat droppings found among trash and recycling barrels and evidence of burrow holes in the general area clean to removeand supply detailed exterminator reports with findings and recommendations
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Maintaining refuse areas and enclosures (c)
Inspector notes: Debris and cardboard and other equipment in the trash area clean to removeand maintain a sanitary condition for this area. Ensure proper labels on your barrels
590.005/5-501.115-C
86
Jan 24, 2024
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Standards of identity (c)
Inspector notes: All foods / baked goods cooked in house - wrapper and made avaialable for retail sale needs to have some form of label to identy the product as well as the ingredients - address as discussed
590.003/3-601.11-C
Surface characteristics-indoor areas (c)
Inspector notes: Clean to remove the minor water spills that have leaked through the cement walls due to a water pipe break outside in the street from the previous night
590.006/6-101.11-C
Effectiveness-hair restraints (c)
Inspector notes: All food handlers shall wear a proper hair restraint when working preparing foods
590.002/2-402.11-C
86
Jul 24, 2023
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Floors walls and ceilings utility lines (c)
Inspector notes: Hood baffles with grease and dusts build up clean to remove
590.006/6-201.12-C
95
Mar 23, 2023
Routine
No violations found.
100
Sep 2, 2022
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Outside receptacles (c)
Inspector notes: 4 Grease Barrels in alley leaking and tops not secure ensure closure of barrels or replace all with new grease barrels
590.005/5-501.15-C
95
Jun 29, 2022
Routine
No violations found.
100
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Pauli's last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Pauli's on file is from Apr 6, 2026. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Pauli's?
Across the inspection record, “(p) person-in-charge-duties” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Pauli's.
How does Pauli's compare to other restaurants in Boston?
Pauli's most recently scored 58 out of 100, which is lower than the Boston average of 86.
Has Pauli's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Pauli's have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Pauli's 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 Pauli's inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Pauli's is inspected around three times per year on average.
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