Riccardo's Ristorante
Last inspected: Nov 14, 2025
61
Score
Riccardo's Ristorante has been inspected 10 times since 2022. Riccardo's Ristorante was last inspected on Nov 14, 2025. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.
Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around six violations lately and about 10 violations before that.
Looking across the full record, “certified food protection manager” is the recurring theme, flagged 12 times.
By comparison, the average Boston facility scores 86, putting Riccardo's Ristorante on the weaker side. The record is unremarkable in either direction.
10
Inspections
0
Critical latest
2
Major latest
6
Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 14, 2025
Routine
2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Consumption of animal foods that are raw undercooked or not otherwise processed to eliminate pathogens (pf)
Inspector notes: Outside menu still has missing disclosure and reminder for certain menu items offered under cooked - Address
590.003/3-603.11-PF
Identifying information prominence-original containers (pf)
Inspector notes: Clearly identify all clear plastic spray bottles to properly identify the contents - clear plastic spray bottles without a label that contains and invisible / clear substance should clearly be identified - is it [ water - bleach - oil - vinegar - glass cleaner ?? ]
590.007/7-101.11-PF
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Clean inside / outside of all refrigeration / freezer units - exterior of all cooking equipent from visible food spills stains and soils
590.004/4-602.13-C
(a) certified food protection manager (c)
Inspector notes: Post new current food safety certificate on site as discussed
590.002(C)/2-102.12-C
(a) certified food protection manager (c)
Inspector notes: Post current food safety certificate on site as discussed - ensure it is not a repeat from a local sister restaurant
590.002(C)/2-102.12-C
Packaged and unpackaged food-separation packaging and segregation (c)
Inspector notes: Cover all exposed foods inside the refrigeration units during extended periods of storage to reduce potential contamination
590.003/3-302.11-C
Food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)
Inspector notes: Clearly identify all bulk food containers the properly identify the contents
590.003/3-302.12-C
Wiping cloths use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Set up accordingly - spray bottles for sanitizer are also acceptable if so desired
590.003/3-304.14-C
61
Nov 7, 2025
Routine
2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Consumption of animal foods that are raw undercooked or not otherwise processed to eliminate pathogens (pf)
Inspector notes: Outside menu still has missing disclosure and reminder for certain menu items offered under cooked - Address
590.003/3-603.11-PF
Identifying information prominence-original containers (pf)
Inspector notes: Clearly identify all clear plastic spray bottles to properly identify the contents - clear plastic spray bottles without a label that contains and invisible / clear substance should clearly be identified - is it [ water - bleach - oil - vinegar - glass cleaner ?? ]
590.007/7-101.11-PF
(a) certified food protection manager (c)
Inspector notes: Post current food safety certificate on site as discussed - ensure it is not a repeat from a local sister restaurant
590.002(C)/2-102.12-C
Food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)
Inspector notes: Clearly identify all bulk food containers the properly identify the contents
590.003/3-302.12-C
Wiping cloths use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Set up accordingly - spray bottles for sanitizer are also acceptable if so desired
590.003/3-304.14-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Clean inside / outside of all refrigeration / freezer units - exterior of all cooking equipent from visible food spills stains and soils
590.004/4-602.13-C
Packaged and unpackaged food-separation packaging and segregation (c)
Inspector notes: Cover all exposed foods inside the refrigeration units during extended periods of storage to reduce potential contamination
590.003/3-302.11-C
64
Sep 26, 2025
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
(a) certified food protection manager (c)
Inspector notes: Make sure both ypour food safety and your allergen awareness certificates are on site and have matching names as well
590.002(C)/2-102.12-C
(a) certified food protection manager (c)
Inspector notes: Post a current copy of both your Food Safety certificate as well as the Allergen Awareness Certificate on site as discussed
590.002(C)/2-102.12-C
90
Aug 14, 2025
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
(a) certified food protection manager (c)
Inspector notes: Copy of current certificates need to be on site
590.002(C)/2-102.12-C
Surface characteristics-indoor areas (c)
Inspector notes: Clean underneath all cooking requipment in the kitchen from visible food soils and spills
590.006/6-101.11-C
(a) certified food protection manager (c)
Inspector notes: Make sure both ypour food safety and your allergen awareness certificates are on site and have matching names as well
590.002(C)/2-102.12-C
Wood use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Discard all wooden utensils with burnt edges and splintered sections - commercial grade utensils only
590.004/4-101.17-C
82
Jun 20, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 11 minor violations.
View 15 violations
Compliance with food law (p)
Inspector notes: Discontinue purchasing foods from retail stores for use inside the commercial kitchen
590.003(A)/3-201.11-P
Food-contact surfaces-cleanability (pf)
Inspector notes: Replace the heavily scorned cutting board on the line
590.004/4-202.11-PF
Consumption of animal foods that are raw undercooked or not otherwise processed to eliminate pathogens (pf)
Inspector notes: Missing the consumer sdvisory mon the exterior menu - Address
590.003/3-603.11-PF
Sanitizing solutions testing devices (pf)
Inspector notes: Wrong test strips on site for chlorine sanitizer - correct [ purple shaded color ]
590.004/4-302.14-PF
Ventilation hood systems filters (c)
Inspector notes: Remiove heavily soiled vents in the hood and soak overnight to assist with stubborn soils
590.004/4-202.18-C
Wood use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Discard all wooden utensils with burnt edges and splintered sections - commercial grade utensils only
590.004/4-101.17-C
Thawing (c)
Inspector notes: Do not thaw frozen protiens in ambient room temperarture- use the refrigerator - running water- microwave as discussed
590.003/3-501.13-C
(a) certified food protection manager (c)
Inspector notes: Post food safety certificates on site with your 2025 Health Permit
590.002(C)/2-102.12-C
(a) certified food protection manager (c)
Inspector notes: Copy of current certificates need to be on site
590.002(C)/2-102.12-C
Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)
Inspector notes: Remove broken equipment and all loose cardboard milk crates and all other loose debris collecting in the side rooms
590.006/6-501.114-C
Surface characteristics-indoor areas (c)
Inspector notes: Clean the floors and the walls underneath and behind all cooking equipment in the kitchen
590.006/6-101.11-C
Surface characteristics-indoor areas (c)
Inspector notes: Clean underneath all cooking requipment in the kitchen from visible food soils and spills
590.006/6-101.11-C
Outside receptacles (c)
Inspector notes: Clean all remaining soils inside the barrels after use and keep the lids on tightly after use
590.005/5-501.15-C
Service sink (c)
Inspector notes: Clean basin from obnoxious odors - keep all wety mops inside the slop sink instead of leaving them on the floor
590.005/5-203.13-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Clean inside and ouitside of all refrigeration / freezer units - all cooking equipment - bulk food storage bins - prep tables and and all sinks where needed from visible food spills stains and soils
590.004/4-602.13-C
37
Jun 12, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Compliance with food law (p)
Inspector notes: Discontinue purchasing foods from retail stores for use inside the commercial kitchen
590.003(A)/3-201.11-P
Sanitizing solutions testing devices (pf)
Inspector notes: Wrong test strips on site for chlorine sanitizer - correct [ purple shaded color ]
590.004/4-302.14-PF
Food-contact surfaces-cleanability (pf)
Inspector notes: Replace the heavily scorned cutting board on the line
590.004/4-202.11-PF
Consumption of animal foods that are raw undercooked or not otherwise processed to eliminate pathogens (pf)
Inspector notes: Missing the consumer sdvisory mon the exterior menu - Address
590.003/3-603.11-PF
Thawing (c)
Inspector notes: Do not thaw frozen protiens in ambient room temperarture- use the refrigerator - running water- microwave as discussed
590.003/3-501.13-C
Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)
Inspector notes: Remove broken equipment and all loose cardboard milk crates and all other loose debris collecting in the side rooms
590.006/6-501.114-C
Surface characteristics-indoor areas (c)
Inspector notes: Clean the floors and the walls underneath and behind all cooking equipment in the kitchen
590.006/6-101.11-C
Outside receptacles (c)
Inspector notes: Clean all remaining soils inside the barrels after use and keep the lids on tightly after use
590.005/5-501.15-C
Service sink (c)
Inspector notes: Clean basin from obnoxious odors - keep all wety mops inside the slop sink instead of leaving them on the floor
590.005/5-203.13-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Clean inside and ouitside of all refrigeration / freezer units - all cooking equipment - bulk food storage bins - prep tables and and all sinks where needed from visible food spills stains and soils
590.004/4-602.13-C
Ventilation hood systems filters (c)
Inspector notes: Remiove heavily soiled vents in the hood and soak overnight to assist with stubborn soils
590.004/4-202.18-C
(a) certified food protection manager (c)
Inspector notes: Post food safety certificates on site with your 2025 Health Permit
590.002(C)/2-102.12-C
43
Jul 5, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 14 violations
Packaged and unpackaged food-separation packaging and segregation (p)
Inspector notes: Raw shell eggs and raw meats stored on top of one another in the refrigeration unit - remove and reorganize properly with raw poutry on the bottom and so on as we discussed during inspection
590.003/3-302.11-P
Food-contact surfaces-cleanability (pf)
Inspector notes: Several visibly compromised cutting boards in the kitchen [ several need to be discarded ] address as discussed
590.004/4-202.11-PF
Food-contact surfaces-cleanability (pf)
Inspector notes: Several visibly compromised cutting boards in the kitchen [ several need to be discarded ] address as discussed
590.004/4-202.11-PF
Handwashing sinks-location and placement (pf)
Inspector notes: Set up a basin from the small three bay sink and segragate it for the designated hand sink - replace the missing paper towels and hand soap and post a " Hand Washing Only" sign
590.005/5-204.11-PF
Nonfood-contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Resurface all rusted shelving units underneath prep tables and any other areas that need it
590.004/4-101.19-C
(a) certified food protection manager (c)
Inspector notes: No current food safety / allergen awareness certificates on site - address
590.002(C)/2-102.12-C
Food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)
Inspector notes: Label to identify all bulk food storage bins to properly identify the contents - label all clear plastic spray bottles as well [ olive oil - water - sanitizer and vegatrable oil ] as an example
590.003/3-302.12-C
Wiping cloths use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Set up properly with one being only for raw foods and the other for ready to eat foods
590.003/3-304.14-C
Wood use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Discard all wooden utensils with splintered handles or surfaces
590.004/4-101.17-C
Equipment and utensils-durability and strength (c)
Inspector notes: New cutting boards on order - replace where needed
590.004/4-201.11-C
Ventilation hood systems filters (c)
Inspector notes: Clean to remove all visible grease and grime where needed
590.004/4-202.18-C
Equipment and utensils-durability and strength (c)
Inspector notes: New cutting boards on order - replace where needed
590.004/4-201.11-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Clean interior / exterior of all refrigeration and freezer units / equipment on the cooking line - exterior of all bulk food storage bins from all visible food spills stains and soils
590.004/4-602.13-C
Ventilation hood systems filters (c)
Inspector notes: Clean to remove all visible grease and grime where needed
590.004/4-202.18-C
39
Jun 28, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 13 violations
Packaged and unpackaged food-separation packaging and segregation (p)
Inspector notes: Raw shell eggs and raw meats stored on top of one another in the refrigeration unit - remove and reorganize properly with raw poutry on the bottom and so on as we discussed during inspection
590.003/3-302.11-P
Handwashing sinks-location and placement (pf)
Inspector notes: Set up a basin from the small three bay sink and segragate it for the designated hand sink - replace the missing paper towels and hand soap and post a " Hand Washing Only" sign
590.005/5-204.11-PF
Food-contact surfaces-cleanability (pf)
Inspector notes: Several visibly compromised cutting boards in the kitchen [ several need to be discarded ] address as discussed
590.004/4-202.11-PF
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Clean interior / exterior of all refrigeration and freezer units / equipment on the cooking line - exterior of all bulk food storage bins from all visible food spills stains and soils
590.004/4-602.13-C
Nonfood-contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Resurface all rusted shelving units underneath prep tables and any other areas that need it
590.004/4-101.19-C
Wood use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Discard all wooden utensils with splintered handles or surfaces
590.004/4-101.17-C
Wiping cloths use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Set up properly with one being only for raw foods and the other for ready to eat foods
590.003/3-304.14-C
Food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)
Inspector notes: Label to identify all bulk food storage bins to properly identify the contents - label all clear plastic spray bottles as well [ olive oil - water - sanitizer and vegatrable oil ] as an example
590.003/3-302.12-C
Cleaning receptacles (c)
Inspector notes: Clean to remove all visible food spills and obnoxious odors from all trash receptacles inside the restaurant
590.005/5-501.116-C
Surface characteristics-indoor areas (c)
Inspector notes: Clean floors walls ceilings fan blades from all visible soils
590.006/6-101.11-C
Ventilation hood systems filters (c)
Inspector notes: Clean to remove all visible grease and grime where needed
590.004/4-202.18-C
(a) certified food protection manager (c)
Inspector notes: No current food safety / allergen awareness certificates on site - address
590.002(C)/2-102.12-C
Drying mops (c)
Inspector notes: Keep in use soiled mops and brooms elevated off the floors after use [ minimum of six inches ]
590.006/6-501.16-C
43
Nov 30, 2023
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)
Inspector notes: Hood Baffles with carbon build up clean to remove
590.006/6-501.14-C
95
Nov 10, 2022
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Packaged and unpackaged food-separation packaging and segregation (p)
Inspector notes: Raw chicken sitting over raedy to eat foods store raw chicken below ready to eat foods
590.003/3-302.11-P
Shell stock identification (pf)
Inspector notes: Tags not being retained for 90 days ensure all shellstock tags are held for 90 days after last on sold and tags dated with last date sold
590.003/3-202.18-PF
Floors walls and ceilings utility lines (c)
Inspector notes: Hoods with carbon and grease build up clean to remove
590.006/6-201.12-C
74
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Riccardo's Ristorante last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Riccardo's Ristorante on file is from Nov 14, 2025. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Riccardo's Ristorante?
Across the inspection record, “certified food protection manager” has been cited 12 times, more than any other issue at Riccardo's Ristorante.
How does Riccardo's Ristorante compare to other restaurants in Boston?
Riccardo's Ristorante most recently scored 61 out of 100, which is lower than the Boston average of 86.
Has Riccardo's Ristorante's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Riccardo's Ristorante have averaged around six violations per visit, down from roughly 10 earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Riccardo's Ristorante 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 Riccardo's Ristorante inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Riccardo's Ristorante is inspected around three times per year on average.
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