Saloniki Greek
Last inspected: Apr 6, 2026
58
Score
The health department has logged nine inspections at Saloniki Greek, the earliest from 2022. The most recent visit was on Apr 6, 2026. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around four violations each.
“Packaged and unpackaged food-separation packaging” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.
The city-wide average sits at 86, which Saloniki Greek's 58 doesn't quite reach. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.
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Inspections
2
Critical latest
2
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 6, 2026
Routine
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
Packaged and unpackaged food-separation packaging and segregation (p)
Inspector notes: In the standing refrigerator opposite the warewashing machine observed raw shell eggs stored directly above read-to-eat foods; store raw proteins below ready-to-eat foods and by their proper hierarchy.
590.003/3-302.11-P
When to wash (p)
Inspector notes: Observed an employee leave the bathroom enter the food prep area don disposable gloves and begin preparing foods; retrain employees to wash hands after entering the food prep area and especially after using the restroom.
590.002/2-301.14-P
(a) (b) and (c)(1) (4)-(16) demonstration (pf)
Inspector notes: There is no posted certifcations for a certified food protection manager and allergy awareness training; provide. The person in charge who is a certified food protection manager was not able to give the correct minimum temperature for hot holding was not able to name any of the reportable symptoms or reportable foodborne illnesses; provide a person in charge who is knowlegable about food safety illness policy and sanitization.
590.002(B)/2-102.11-PF
Temperature measuring devices manual and mechanical warewashing (pf)
Inspector notes: The establishment uses a high temperature warewashing machine but was not able to provide an irreversible thermometer during the inspection; provide an irreversible for the high temperature warewashing machine.
590.004/4-302.13-PF
In-use utensils between-use storage (c)
Inspector notes: In the main kitchen observed a portion spoon stored in 75F water and in the basement food prep area observed bulk food containers with deli containers stored inside touching bulk foods; utensils shall be stored on a clean and sanitized surface in water 135F and above or in cool running water and utensils shall have handles to prevent contamination by hands.
590.003/3-304.12-C
58
Dec 5, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: What appears to be mice droppings on floor in kitchen. Clean and sanitize all affected areas. Provide updated IPM pest control report upon re inspection post dated after today's inspection. Several open conditions on pest report on site from EcoLab dated 11/3/25. RESOLVE.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Outer openings protected (c)
Inspector notes: Basement exterior door with numerous gaps duct tape of visible openings on top door is warped does not close tightly with daylight emitting. Replace door with pest proof tightly closing door. Side door to restaurant under construction with broken voids in brick work around threshold. Repair. Ensure proper permits pulled with ISD building division.
590.006/6-202.15-C
Cleaning receptacles (c)
Inspector notes: Waste oil container with visible soils. Clean to remove or contact company for replacement container. Clean areas around.
590.005/5-501.116-C
Maintaining refuse areas and enclosures (c)
Inspector notes: Alleyway and bottom stair landing with buildup of soils on surfaces. Clean area and dispose of mop water into mop sink.
590.005/5-501.115-C
Food preparation (c)
Inspector notes: Food employees observed preparing foods in basement vault under open ceiling with what appears to be exposed waste pipes. Discontinue using basement level for food preparation. Food workers observed peeling vegetables (cucumbers) right out of the box without first washing. Corrected on site.
590.003/3-305.14-C
74
Jun 27, 2025
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Miscellaneous sources of contamination (c)
Inspector notes: Soiled food containers stored in back alley/ trash area. Discontinue storing soiled food containers in alley. Clean containers regularly or store inside to avoid attracting pests.
590.003/3-307.11-C
95
Jan 8, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Sanitizing solutions testing devices (pf)
Inspector notes: No test strips for testing quats sanitizer. Provide test strips. Dispensed pre-mixed.
590.004/4-302.14-PF
Nonfood-contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Unsealed wood on floor in prep area. Remove wood- use materials that are cleanable durable and non-absorbent.
590.004/4-101.19-C
In-use utensils between-use storage (c)
Inspector notes: Paper cup used for ice scoop. Provide scoop with handle.
590.003/3-304.12-C
82
Jul 30, 2024
Routine
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
(a )cooling methods (pf)
Inspector notes: Hummus in plastic container with lid at 95F. Potatoes in plastic container with lid at 70F. Both items cooked in less than 2 hours. Lids removed hummus spread out nin metal pan. Retrain staff to completely cool cooked foods to 41F before covering
590.003/3-501.15-PF
Removing dead or trapped birds insects rodents and other pest (c)
Inspector notes: Dead mouse under refrigerator in kitchen. Clean to prevent contamination
590.006/6-501.112-C
Controlling pests (c)
Inspector notes: Reviewed pest reports. Mouse droppings under cutlery cabinet. Clean and monitor
590.006/6-501.111-C
Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)
Inspector notes: Toilet seat loose. Tighten as needed.
590.006/6-501.11-C
Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)
Inspector notes: Hood sticker expires in 2 days. Provide cleaning date.
590.006/6-501.14-C
74
Feb 20, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Packaged and unpackaged food-separation packaging and segregation (p)
Inspector notes: Raw shell eggs stored over juice and ready to eat foods. Store raw animal products below ready to eat foods.
590.003/3-302.11-P
Ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food date marking (pf)
Inspector notes: Cooked potatoes pickled onions and yogurt base stored overnight in walk-in refrigerator without date marking. PIC stated all foods prepped in the past two days. Ensure date marking for all prepped foods held over 24 hours.
590.003/3-501.17-PF
(a )cooling methods (pf)
Inspector notes: Cooked pork cooling in plastic container with lid on in refrigerator at 85F. Removed from oven less than 2 hours prior. Pork cooled to 65F in 10 minutes with lid off. Review cooling procedures with staff. Cool cooked foods uncovered.
590.003/3-501.15-PF
Sanitizing solutions testing devices (pf)
Inspector notes: No test strips for quats sanitizer. Provide test strips for sanitizer.
590.004/4-302.14-PF
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Mouse droppings under utensil table and behind trash bins in dining room. Droppings under and behind ice machine in basement. Reviewed pest reports. Clean all areas and monitor for activity
590.004/4-602.13-C
Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)
Inspector notes: Ceiling panel in kitchen missing. Replace as needed
590.006/6-501.11-C
Wiping cloths use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Soiled wiping cloths stored on counter. Store wiping cloths in sanitizing solution to prevent contamination.
590.003/3-304.14-C
55
Apr 13, 2023
Routine
4 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Using a handwashing sink-operation and maintenance (pf)
Inspector notes: Handsinks observed blocked with equipment.Discontinue. Maintain handwash sinks accessible for proper handwashing. PIC corrected Discussed handwashing with the PIC
590.005/5-205.11-PF
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Evidence of mouse activity(droppings) observed in the room in front of the walk in unit.Provide a full pest report upon re-inspection.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
(a)-(p) person-in-charge-duties (pf)
Inspector notes: Soft served frozen yogurt machine observed in use at the front counter. Discussed with the PIC to Apply/provide payment to the Health Division for a frozen desserts & manufacturing license. PIC states that they do monthly lab tests PIC instructed to forward most recent test to the Health Division. Provide soft serve machine specifications and recipes
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF
Cleaning agents and sanitizers availability (pf)
Inspector notes: Upon inspection there was no sanitizer observed set up.Provide proper sanitizer solution in all work/prep locations. PIC corrected Quats--200PPM
590.004/4-303.11-PF
System maintained in good repair (c)
Inspector notes: Hot water fixture at the handwash sink not operating.Repair Alternate handwash sinks available
590.005/5-205.15-C
Cleaning floors dustless methods (c)
Inspector notes: Clean the grease spill from under the double deck rational oven. Basement-Clean the floor under the table & beside the ice machine to remove evidence of mouse droppings
590.006/6-501.13-C
61
Nov 28, 2022
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
(a)(1) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Chicken skewer at 96F on steam table. Person in charge indicated it has been cooked one hour prior. Person in charge moved to oven to bring to proper temperature.
590.003/3-501.16-P1
Using a handwashing sink-operation and maintenance (pf)
Inspector notes: Hand sink at end of cookline is blocked. Person in charge corrected.
590.005/5-205.11-PF
Common name-working containers (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed chemical spray bottle unlabled. Person in charge corrected on site.
590.007/7-102.11-PF
Food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)
Inspector notes: Observed multiple bottles of oil unlabled. Provide labels.
590.003/3-302.12-C
67
Sep 30, 2022
Routine
No violations found.
100
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Saloniki Greek last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Saloniki Greek on file is from Apr 6, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Saloniki Greek?
Across the inspection record, “packaged and unpackaged food-separation packaging” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Saloniki Greek.
How does Saloniki Greek compare to other restaurants in Boston?
Saloniki Greek most recently scored 58 out of 100, which is lower than the Boston average of 86.
Has Saloniki Greek's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Saloniki Greek have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Saloniki Greek 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 Greek inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Saloniki Greek is inspected around three times per year on average.
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