Sam Lagrassa's

44 Province St, Boston, MA 02108

American

Last inspected: May 5, 2026

100

Score

Low Risk

Across the available record, Sam Lagrassa's has six inspections on file, the first dated 2022. Sam Lagrassa's was last inspected on May 5, 2026. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

Things have been moving the wrong way, with the rolling count rising from around one violation to closer to four violations per visit.

Restaurants in Boston average 86, so Sam Lagrassa's is doing better than most peers. The record is unremarkable in either direction.

Inspections

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Inspection History

May 5, 2026

Routine

No violations found.

100

Dec 12, 2025

Routine

1 major violation. 8 minor violations.

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Sanitizing solutions testing devices (pf)

Inspector notes: No Sanitizer test trip observed for quat. provide

590.004/4-302.14-PF

Toilet room receptacle covered (c)

Inspector notes: Women restroom trash observed without cover Provide trash receptacle with cover

590.005/5-501.17-C

Nonfood contact surfaces (c)

Inspector notes: Under counter cabinet observed with soils and dropping clean and sanitize to remove

590.004/4-602.13-C

(a) certified food protection manager (c)

Inspector notes: Provide up to date certified food manager and allergen trained manager

590.002(C)/2-102.12-C

Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)

Inspector notes: Front counter prep area kitchen floor observed with solis and debris. clean to remove

590.006/6-201.11-C

Controlling pests (c)

Inspector notes: Evidence of rodent activity ( mouse droppings) was noted in multiple areas of the facitity Front counter kitchen downstairs . clean to remove./ Provide a detailed licensed exterminator’s report to keila.depina@boston.gov.

590.006/6-501.111-C

Handwashing signage (c)

Inspector notes: Hand sink in the kitchen downstairs observed without signage. Provide

590.006/6-301.14-C

Food preparation (c)

Inspector notes: There is no prep sink to wash produce lettuce is being pre- washed and tomato are currently being washed in the dishwasher sink. Provide a food prep sink to protect produce during preparation

590.003/3-305.14-C

Packaged and unpackaged food-separation packaging and segregation (c)

Inspector notes: uncovered food ( Cooked mushroom cole slaw and slice tomatoes) observed inside the cold holding fridge . Cover all food items to prevent contamination( Corrected on site)

590.003/3-302.11-C

Mar 25, 2025

Routine

3 minor violations.

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Characteristics-materials for construction and repair (c)

Inspector notes: Several plastic spatulas appear compromised and visibly melted in certain areas on the edges -remove and ensure commercial grade utensils are in place

590.004/4-101.11-C

Wood use limitation (c)

Inspector notes: Remove all wooden spatulas with burnt edges and splintered ends - wooden items used in a restaurant must be commercial grade and considt of hard wood - Address

590.004/4-101.17-C

Handwashing sinks installation (c)

Inspector notes: Several hand sinks located by shelving units used to store clean pots and pans are missing proper barriers - either provide these barriers on the appropriote side or relocate the shelving units if needed

590.005/5-202.12-C

Aug 16, 2024

Routine

No violations found.

100

Jun 16, 2023

Routine

No violations found.

100

Jul 22, 2022

Routine

2 minor violations.

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Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)

Inspector notes: In the basement provide better storage of personal belongings.

590.006/6-501.114-C

Wiping cloths use limitation (c)

Inspector notes: Keep all wiping cloths in a sanitizing solution when not in use.

590.003/3-304.14-C

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Sam Lagrassa's last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Sam Lagrassa's on file is from May 5, 2026. The public record contains six inspections in total.

How does Sam Lagrassa's compare to other restaurants in Boston?

Sam Lagrassa's most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Boston average of 86.

Has Sam Lagrassa's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Sam Lagrassa's have averaged around four violations per visit, up from roughly one earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Sam Lagrassa's means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is Sam Lagrassa's inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Sam Lagrassa's is inspected around two times per year on average.

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