Saloniki
Last inspected: Apr 24, 2026
67
Score
The health department has logged eight inspections at Saloniki, the earliest from 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Apr 24, 2026. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near three violations each time.
The pattern that stands out is “sanitizing solutions testing devices”, which has been cited three times.
Compared to other Boston restaurants (averaging 86), there's room to close the gap. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.
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Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 24, 2026
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Raw chicken being stored under the grill was 51F. PIC removed and discarded chicken. Ensure cold holding unit is working properly. Chicken on screwers being hot held on the steam table 110F. PIC removeed and discarded chicken.
590.003/3-501.16-P
Sanitizing solutions testing devices (pf)
Inspector notes: No sanitizer at the 3 bay sink. Provide sanitizer. Discontinue using 3 bay sink and use high temp dishmachine until sanitizer is delivered.
590.004/4-302.14-PF
System maintained in good repair (c)
Inspector notes: Observed faucet at the prep sink with a leaky faucet. Repair faucet.
590.005/5-205.15-C
Miscellaneous sources of contamination (c)
Inspector notes: Observed soiled dishes pot & pans in the 3 bay sink. Ensure staff is trained on where to store soiled dishes.
590.003/3-307.11-C
Temperature measuring devices-functionality (c)
Inspector notes: No thermometer inside the cold holding drawer under the grill or inside the stand up refrigeration behind the counter. Provide thermometers
590.004/4-204.112-C
67
Dec 19, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Temperature measuring devices manual and mechanical warewashing (pf)
Inspector notes: No irreversible indicator for high temp dish machine.Provide.
590.004/4-302.13-PF
Warewashing machines manufacturers’ operating instructions (c)
Inspector notes: Pressure gauge with broken lense. Replace.
590.004/4-501.15-C
Heating ventilation air conditioning system vents (c)
Inspector notes: HVAC vent above warewashing area with rust and soils. Clean and resurface.
590.006/6-202.12-C
82
Jul 22, 2025
Routine
2 major violations.
View 2 violations
Cooling heating and holding capacities-equipment (pf)
Inspector notes: Drawer unit holidng at 50F indirect contact with ice supplementing cold holding in flip top for TCS foods. Make all necessary repairs.
590.004/4-301.11-PF
Using a handwashing sink-operation and maintenance (pf)
Inspector notes: Squeeze bottle on handsink at cookline dish gloves in handsink at warewashing area. Corrected on site. Handwashing is satisfactory.
590.005/5-205.11-PF
82
Sep 20, 2024
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)
Inspector notes: Hood tag is expired. Provide current.
590.006/6-501.14-C
95
Sep 6, 2024
Routine
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Sanitizing solutions testing devices (pf)
Inspector notes: No test kit for quats sanitizer. Provide.
590.004/4-302.14-PF
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Numerous small flies in trash room. Provide updated IPM pest control report upon reinspection.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Anti-choking
Inspector notes: No choke save certificate on site. Provide. Anti-choking Procedures in Food Service Establishments. (1) Pursuant to M.G.L. c. 94 § 305D restaurants with a certain seating capacity are required to have one or more employees trained in a manual choke-saving procedure in accordance with 105 CMR 605.000: Approved Choke-saving Procedures. (2) Each food service establishment with a seating capacity that conforms with M.G.L. c. 94 § 305D shall: (a) Have on its premises while food is being served an employee trained in manual procedures approved by the Department to remove food lodged in a person's throat; and (b) Make adequate provision for insurance to cover employees trained in rendering such assistance.
590.009(E)
Toilet room receptacle covered (c)
Inspector notes: Provide covered receptacle in employee restroom.
590.005/5-501.17-C
Outer openings protected (c)
Inspector notes: Gaps around pipe with daylight in wall door with daylight emitting at bottom. Seal with pest proof materials.
590.006/6-202.15-C
Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)
Inspector notes: Hood tag is expired. Provide current.
590.006/6-501.14-C
67
Sep 20, 2022
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Equipment and utensils air-drying required (c)
Inspector notes: Observed multiple employees grabing wet food containers that are stack to use Observed an employee towel drying food contact container to use Observed food contact container etc stacked wet after cleaning and sanitzing
590.004/4-901.11-C
Drain boards (c)
Inspector notes: Insufficent drain board to accomdate all ware washing/air-drying Ware washing staff is stacking wet equipment on shelving
590.004/4-301.13-C
90
Jul 15, 2022
Routine
3 critical violations. 5 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 15 violations
(a) gloves use limitation (p)
Inspector notes: Observed all food handlers not changing gloves and touching multiple touch points and food products
590.003/3-304.15-P
(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Refrigeration unit on cooking/serving line 58 F Cut tomatoes 50 F Cut onions 50 F Feta 56 F Food items removed unit placed out of service and refrigeration company called Refrigerated draw under cooking line Raw Chicken 50 F and 51 F
590.003/3-501.16-P
When to wash (p)
Inspector notes: Observed food handlers not washing hands when reenting the work station
590.002/2-301.14-P
Clean-up of vomiting and diarrheal events (pf)
Inspector notes: Kit is not complete and written instructions were provided to the PIC during inspection and completed
590.002/2-501.11-PF
(a)-(p) person-in-charge-duties (pf)
Inspector notes: All employees must be trained in food safety and sanitation as it relates to their assigned duties per code
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF
(a) (b) and (c)(1) (4)-(16) demonstration (pf)
Inspector notes: Provide full time on site certified food protection manager - Must work at this location full time
590.002(B)/2-102.11-PF
Warewashing machines temperature measuring devices (pf)
Inspector notes: No irreversable thermometer for high temp dish machine
590.004/4-204.115-PF
Capacity-quantity and availability (pf)
Inspector notes: Hot water at hand sinks in employee bathroom and 2 other bathrooms are at 65 F The PIC contacted the plumber All employees have been instructed to wash hands upon return to work station after using bathroom by PIC
590.005/5-103.11-PF
Storage refuse recyclables and returnable (c)
Inspector notes: Some bins are not covered in rear trash room
590.005/5-501.110-C
Equipment and utensils air-drying required (c)
Inspector notes: Observed multiple employees grabing wet food containers that are stack to use Observed an employee towel drying food contact container to use Observed food contact container etc stacked wet after cleaning and sanitzing
590.004/4-901.11-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Built up soils on wire shelving back area
590.004/4-602.13-C
Cooking and baking equipment (c)
Inspector notes: Built up soils on cooking equipment
590.004/4-602.12-C
Drain boards (c)
Inspector notes: Insufficent drain board to accomdate all ware washing/air-drying Ware washing staff is stacking wet equipment on shelving
590.004/4-301.13-C
Wiping cloths use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Wiping cloths not stored in a sanitizing solution
590.003/3-304.14-C
Temperature measuring devices-functionality (c)
Inspector notes: No thermometer in refrigerated draw under cooking equipment and Randall two draw unit
590.004/4-204.112-C
27
May 17, 2022
Routine
2 major violations.
View 2 violations
Sanitizing solutions testing devices (pf)
Inspector notes: Provide a test kit for the quats used in the 3 bay sink
590.004/4-302.14-PF
Clean-up of vomiting and diarrheal events (pf)
Inspector notes: Provide a vomit and diarrhea clean up kit
590.002/2-501.11-PF
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Saloniki last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Saloniki on file is from Apr 24, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Saloniki?
Across the inspection record, “sanitizing solutions testing devices” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Saloniki.
How does Saloniki compare to other restaurants in Boston?
Saloniki most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Boston average of 86.
Has Saloniki's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Saloniki have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Saloniki 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 Saloniki inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Saloniki is inspected around two times per year on average.
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