Primo's Restaurant
Last inspected: Nov 12, 2025
39
Score
Primo's Restaurant appears in inspection records nine times, starting in 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Nov 12, 2025. High risk indicates the latest inspection turned up problems worth knowing about.
Violation counts have ticked up lately, averaging around five violations per visit versus roughly one violation earlier in the record.
Across the inspection history, “controlling pests” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded three times.
By comparison, the average Boston facility scores 86, putting Primo's Restaurant on the weaker side. This restaurant has more on its record than most do.
9
Inspections
2
Critical latest
5
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 12, 2025
Routine
2 critical violations. 5 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Cleaning procedure (p)
Inspector notes: No evidence of employee handwashing. Retrain staff. COS.
590.002/2-301.12-P
Approved system and cleanable fixtures (p)
Inspector notes: There is no food preparation/ culinary sink. Install food prep sink with proper seperation gap in drain. Establishment is currently using two bay sink with salad spinner to wash produce. Grease trap is leaking in basement. Repair/replace. Restaurant has seats and no accessible restroom. Consult ISD plumbing division.
590.005/5-202.11-P
Ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food date marking (pf)
Inspector notes: Containers of prepared chicken in cooler not date marked. Corrected on site.
590.003/3-501.17-PF
Temperature measuring devices manual and mechanical warewashing (pf)
Inspector notes: irreversible indicator battery is dead. Replace.
590.004/4-302.13-PF
Handwashing cleanser availability (pf)
Inspector notes: No soap in basement restroom. Provide.
590.006/6-301.11-PF
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Mice activity with mice droppings on floor under and around shelving. Clean and sanitize all affected areas. Provide updated IPM pest control report upon re inspection.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
(a) (b) and (c)(1) (4)-(16) demonstration (pf)
Inspector notes: Priority violations cited. Provide active managerial control.
590.002(B)/2-102.11-PF
Cleaning of plumbing fixtures (c)
Inspector notes: Clean and disinfect basement restroom.
590.006/6-501.18-C
Outer openings protected (c)
Inspector notes: What appears to be mouse hole in basement floor near wall next to canned good storage shelving. Treat and seal with pest proof materials.
590.006/6-202.15-C
Manual warewashing sink compartment requirements (c)
Inspector notes: Provide detergent no rinse sanitizer for two bay sink.
590.004/4-301.12-C
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Jul 11, 2025
Routine
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: What appears to be mice droppings on shelf under slicer. Clean and sanitize all affected areas. Provide updated IPM pest control report upon reinspection.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
90
Jun 26, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Cut tomatoes 45F. Product removed from service.
590.003/3-501.16-P
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: What appears to be mice droppings on shelf under slicer. Clean and sanitize all affected areas. Provide updated IPM pest control report upon reinspection.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food date marking (pf)
Inspector notes: Date and lable prepared foods in walkin cooler.
590.003/3-501.17-PF
Heating ventilation air conditioning system vents (c)
Inspector notes: Built in wall fan in kitchen does not have a protective cover screen or grate. Provide.
590.006/6-202.12-C
Maintaining refuse areas and enclosures (c)
Inspector notes: Remove cans and debris from outside rear.
590.005/5-501.115-C
64
Nov 19, 2024
Routine
No violations found.
100
May 29, 2024
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Toilet room receptacle covered (c)
Inspector notes: No cover for employee bathroom trash. Provide covered receptacle.
590.005/5-501.17-C
95
Oct 13, 2023
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Characteristics-materials for construction and repair (c)
Inspector notes: Cardboard box being used for pizza pans- Use a NSF container that is smooth durable nonpourous and cleanable
590.004/4-101.11-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Area below fryolator with heavy built up grease and soils- Clean with proper frequency Ice buildup in multiple freezer units- Clean
590.004/4-602.13-C
90
Apr 3, 2023
Routine
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
(a)(1) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Foods in hot holding at 122F Removed and reheated to 168F
590.003/3-501.16-P1
Packaged and unpackaged food-separation packaging and segregation (p)
Inspector notes: Packaged raw hamburger stored directly on top of packaged RTE foods- Corrected
590.003/3-302.11-P
Wiping cloths use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Chlorine sanitizer in wiping cloth bucket at 10ppm- Maintain at 50-100ppm- Corrected
590.003/3-304.14-C
70
Feb 7, 2023
Routine
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
(a) gloves use limitation (p)
Inspector notes: Observed employees wearing gloves and performing multiple tasks including touching items at the register and leaving the work areas- Review glove use procedures with staff Corrected on site
590.003/3-304.15-P
(a)(1) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Products in hot holding at 85F- Per PIC products were removed from cold holding less than 1 hour prior to the inspection. Products reheated to 170F on the stovetop and placed back in the hot hold at 135F or above
590.003/3-501.16-P1
Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)
Inspector notes: Hood sticker over the pizza oven expired December 2022- Provide updated hood sticker
590.006/6-501.14-C
70
Aug 29, 2022
Routine
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Recently prepared items in lift top refrigeration at 48F. Unit has an internal temperature of 51F. All foods were removed and placed in refrigeration at 39F
590.003/3-501.16-P
When to wash (p)
Inspector notes: No evidence of handwashing at the establishment- Handwashing sinks visibly dry at the time of the inspection- Review with employees
590.002/2-301.14-P
(a)-(p) person-in-charge-duties (pf)
Inspector notes: Priority violations noted on inspection report. Pic must properly monitor procedures at establishment
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF
Cooling heating and holding capacities-equipment (pf)
Inspector notes: Lift top refrigeration unit used at the cookline with and internal temperature of 51F. All foods were removed at the time of the inspection and a service call was made for repairs. Additional refrigeration units available for use until repairs area made
590.004/4-301.11-PF
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Walls in back kitchen area with dried on food soils- Clean with proper frequency
590.004/4-602.13-C
Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)
Inspector notes: Hood stickers expired June 2022- Schedule hood scleanings and inspection
590.006/6-501.14-C
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Primo's Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Primo's Restaurant on file is from Nov 12, 2025. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Primo's Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “controlling pests” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Primo's Restaurant.
How does Primo's Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Boston?
Primo's Restaurant most recently scored 39 out of 100, which is lower than the Boston average of 86.
Has Primo's Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Primo's Restaurant have averaged around five violations per visit, up from roughly one earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Primo's Restaurant means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is Primo's Restaurant inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Primo's Restaurant is inspected around three times per year on average.
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