Quattro Ristorante Grill & Pizzeria
Last inspected: Oct 29, 2025
50
Score
Inspectors have visited Quattro Ristorante Grill & Pizzeria eight times, with records going back to 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Oct 29, 2025. High risk indicates the latest inspection turned up problems worth knowing about.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around eight violations each.
Looking across the full record, “wood use limitation” is the recurring theme, flagged five times.
That's lower than the typical Boston restaurant, which scores around 86. Diners may want to weigh the inspection history when deciding to visit.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
3
Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 29, 2025
Routine
3 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Food-contact surfaces-cleanability (pf)
Inspector notes: Clean around the lid of the ice machine especially around the gaskets and white plastic flap that cathes the ice after being made from a collection of visible soils
590.004/4-202.11-PF
Consumption of animal foods that are raw undercooked or not otherwise processed to eliminate pathogens (pf)
Inspector notes: Address the the meniu changes accordingly as we discussed for under cooked foods being offered
590.003/3-603.11-PF
Sanitizing solutions testing devices (pf)
Inspector notes: No chlorine test strips on site - replace
590.004/4-302.14-PF
Storage of soiled linens (c)
Inspector notes: Keep all soiled linen elevated off the floors directly as discussed to reduce potential rodent activity
590.004/4-803.11-C
Handwashing signage (c)
Inspector notes: Hand washing only signs shall be placed at all designated hand washing stations in the kitchen - signage stating " employees must wash hands before returning to work" belongs in the restrooms
590.006/6-301.14-C
(a) certified food protection manager (c)
Inspector notes: Post a different certificate of the PIC on site as the current food safety certificate is posted in another sister restaurant
590.002(C)/2-102.12-C
In-use utensils between-use storage (c)
Inspector notes: Remove all the plastic cups being used to dispense flour and use a commercial grade utensil with a handle as discussed
590.003/3-304.12-C
Drain boards (c)
Inspector notes: Expand the area where large pans are being air dried - do not stack on top of one another
590.004/4-301.13-C
Clean linens (c)
Inspector notes: Store in a clean and dry area of the kitchen and not under the waste pipes
590.004/4-801.11-C
Wood use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Remove the splintered wooden pizza board
590.004/4-101.17-C
Wiping cloths use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Set up accordingly
590.003/3-304.14-C
50
Mar 18, 2025
Routine
2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Food-contact surfaces-cleanability (pf)
Inspector notes: Replace all compromised cutting boards where needed [ deep lacerations visible ]
590.004/4-202.11-PF
(a)-(p) person-in-charge-duties (pf)
Inspector notes: Remove the food safety certificate currently posted as the individual no longer is employeed with the restaurant - address accordingly
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF
Wood use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Replace the visibly compromised wooden pizza spatulas as the ends are charred and splintered
590.004/4-101.17-C
Equipment and utensils-durability and strength (c)
Inspector notes: Wooden spatulas and the metal pizza boards are visible altered due to high heat - ensure commercial grade utensils are being used on site
590.004/4-201.11-C
Ventilation hood systems filters (c)
Inspector notes: Clean all areas with heavy grease and grime
590.004/4-202.18-C
Outer openings protected (c)
Inspector notes: No screens in the open windows of the kitchen - address
590.006/6-202.15-C
Wiping cloths use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Set up accordingly
590.003/3-304.14-C
Miscellaneous sources of contamination (c)
Inspector notes: If the side window to the kitchen is wide open it will have to have a screen in it to protect from flying bugs / insects and wind blowing around loose debris - address when needed
590.003/3-307.11-C
61
Mar 11, 2025
Routine
2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Food-contact surfaces-cleanability (pf)
Inspector notes: Replace all compromised cutting boards where needed [ deep lacerations visible ]
590.004/4-202.11-PF
(a)-(p) person-in-charge-duties (pf)
Inspector notes: Remove the food safety certificate currently posted as the individual no longer is employeed with the restaurant - address accordingly
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF
Equipment and utensils-durability and strength (c)
Inspector notes: Wooden spatulas and the metal pizza boards are visible altered due to high heat - ensure commercial grade utensils are being used on site
590.004/4-201.11-C
Wiping cloths use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Set up accordingly
590.003/3-304.14-C
Ventilation hood systems filters (c)
Inspector notes: Clean all areas with heavy grease and grime
590.004/4-202.18-C
Outer openings protected (c)
Inspector notes: No screens in the open windows of the kitchen - address
590.006/6-202.15-C
Wood use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Replace the visibly compromised wooden pizza spatulas as the ends are charred and splintered
590.004/4-101.17-C
64
May 3, 2024
Routine
2 major violations. 13 minor violations.
View 15 violations
Consumption of animal foods that are raw undercooked or not otherwise processed to eliminate pathogens (pf)
Inspector notes: A couple of menu items that are offered under cooked are missing the consumer advisory - correct as we discussed
590.003/3-603.11-PF
Sanitizing solutions testing devices (pf)
Inspector notes: Replace the compromised test strips for the ware washing machine [ QA ]
590.004/4-302.14-PF
In-use utensils between-use storage (c)
Inspector notes: Remove the plastic cups being used to dispense ingredients from the bulk food storage bins and use commercial grade scoops with handles as discussed
590.003/3-304.12-C
Drying mops (c)
Inspector notes: Keep all in use mops inside the enclosed mop sink to reduce potential rodent issues
590.006/6-501.16-C
Handwashing signage (c)
Inspector notes: Post signage at all designated hand sinks stating " Hand Washing Only "
590.006/6-301.14-C
Surface characteristics-indoor areas (c)
Inspector notes: Clean the floors and sections of the lower parts of the walls underneath all in line cooking equipment from visible grease spills
590.006/6-101.11-C
Service sink (c)
Inspector notes: Maintain the basin clean after use to reduce obnoxious odors - clean after each use as discussed
590.005/5-203.13-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Clean inside of all refrigeration / freezer units especially the gaskets on the doors from visible food spills
590.004/4-602.13-C
Ventilation hood systems drip prevention (c)
Inspector notes: The end caps on the hood made to catch excessive grease are both full - empty on a more frequent basis
590.004/4-204.11-C
Ventilation hood systems filters (c)
Inspector notes: Clean to remove all heavy grease and grime on the vents of the hood
590.004/4-202.18-C
Wood use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Remove the two compromised wooden cutting boards with deep lacerations - replace if needed - boards cannot be used again unless they are sanded down to a smooth surface
590.004/4-101.17-C
Thawing (c)
Inspector notes: Frozen calamari is thawing in stagnant water - discontinue and ensure water is running over the frozen item water cannot be stagnant inside a container
590.003/3-501.13-C
Food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)
Inspector notes: Label to properly identify all bulk food storage bins accordingly [ flour - masa - sugar ]
590.003/3-302.12-C
(a) certified food protection manager (c)
Inspector notes: Post copy of the current food safety certificate in a conspicuous location of the restaurant - a picture on your phone where no one can see it is not an approved display - print it out and post as discussed
590.002(C)/2-102.12-C
Effectiveness-hair restraints (c)
Inspector notes: Ensure all food handlers are wearing proper hair restraints when working with foods - several staff are miisng one
590.002/2-402.11-C
43
Mar 20, 2024
Routine
1 major violation. 9 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Consumption of animal foods that are raw undercooked or not otherwise processed to eliminate pathogens (pf)
Inspector notes: Some men u items do not have a proper disclosur e/ reminder on them - address as discussed
590.003/3-603.11-PF
Wood use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Remove splintered wooden cutting boards where needed
590.004/4-101.17-C
Cleaning of plumbing fixtures (c)
Inspector notes: Clean all visible grease and grime on the pipes underneath the sinks
590.006/6-501.18-C
Surface characteristics-indoor areas (c)
Inspector notes: Clean the kitchen floors underneath as well as behind all cooking equipoment from visible food spills
590.006/6-101.11-C
Grease trap(c)
Inspector notes: Clean to remove grease and heavy grime around the lid
590.005/5-402.12-C
Service sink (c)
Inspector notes: Replace missing barrier located at the front of the slop sink
590.005/5-203.13-C
Clean linens (c)
Inspector notes: Seperate the storage of clean linens during storage with the soiled linen / aprons
590.004/4-801.11-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Clean inside all under counter refrigeration units especially around the gaskets from visible food spills
590.004/4-602.13-C
Ventilation hood systems filters (c)
Inspector notes: Remove heavily soiled hood vents above the char grill and soak overnight to remove soils
590.004/4-202.18-C
(a) certified food protection manager (c)
Inspector notes: No curren t food safety certificate on site - provide
590.002(C)/2-102.12-C
58
Jul 6, 2023
Routine
No violations found.
100
Oct 13, 2022
Routine
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Shell stock maintaining identification (pf)
Inspector notes: Tags Not being dates properly with last sold ensure on all tags the date the last shellstock was sold
590.003/3-203.12-PF
90
Jun 3, 2022
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Floors walls and ceilings utility lines (c)
Inspector notes: Hood vents on lower kitchen cooking line with carbon and grease build up clean to remove
590.006/6-201.12-C
95
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Quattro Ristorante Grill & Pizzeria last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Quattro Ristorante Grill & Pizzeria on file is from Oct 29, 2025. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Quattro Ristorante Grill & Pizzeria?
Across the inspection record, “wood use limitation” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Quattro Ristorante Grill & Pizzeria.
How does Quattro Ristorante Grill & Pizzeria compare to other restaurants in Boston?
Quattro Ristorante Grill & Pizzeria most recently scored 50 out of 100, which is lower than the Boston average of 86.
Has Quattro Ristorante Grill & Pizzeria's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Quattro Ristorante Grill & Pizzeria have averaged around eight violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Quattro Ristorante Grill & Pizzeria 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 Quattro Ristorante Grill & Pizzeria inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Quattro Ristorante Grill & Pizzeria is inspected around two times per year on average.
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