Sarva
Last inspected: Oct 23, 2025
58
Score
The health department has logged four inspections at Sarva, the earliest from 2024. The most recent visit was on Oct 23, 2025. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around six violations each.
The pattern that stands out is “in-use utensils between-use storage”, which has been cited three times.
Compared to other Boston restaurants (averaging 86), there's room to close the gap. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
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Inspections
2
Critical latest
2
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 23, 2025
Routine
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
System maintained in good repair (p)
Inspector notes: Hand wash sink at warewashing station inoperable- both faucets do not work. Repair immediately for hand washing at warewashing. Staff using cookline hand sink.
590.005/5-205.15-P
Hot water and chemical-methods (p)
Inspector notes: No hot water at 3 compartment sink. 65F
590.004/4-703.11-P
Handwashing sinks installation (pf)
Inspector notes: No hot water at hand sinks: 65F.
590.005/5-202.12-PF
(a) ceasing operations and reporting (pf)
Inspector notes: No hot water for warewashing or hand sinks. Only 65F Provide plumber's report
590.008/8-404.11-PF
Sponges use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Sponges observed at warewashing station. Discard sponges.
590.004/4-101.16-C
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May 1, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Common name-working containers (pf)
Inspector notes: Chemical spray bottle without label. Label all chemical spray bottles to prevent contamination.
590.007/7-102.11-PF
In-use utensils between-use storage (c)
Inspector notes: Ice scoop stored in ice bin. Cups used for scooping sauces in refrigerator. Store scoops outside of food containers. Provide scoops with habdles for sauces.
590.003/3-304.12-C
System maintained in good repair (c)
Inspector notes: Hot water faucet handle loose at warewashing hand sink. Repair to ensure hot water for hand wahing.
590.005/5-205.15-C
Nonfood-contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Aluminum foil covering shelf in kitchen. Discard foil and discontinue using to cover shelves. Use materials that are durable and cleanable.
590.004/4-101.19-C
Miscellaneous sources of contamination (c)
Inspector notes: Ice bin at bar exposed to potential contamination. Provide cover to protect beverage ice.
590.003/3-307.11-C
Wiping cloths use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Soiled wiping cloths at bar. Provide sanitizer buckets to store wiping cloths to prevent contamination.
590.003/3-304.14-C
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Nov 13, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Cooling (p)
Inspector notes: 2 containers of chicken curry in walk-in refrigerator at 66F. Cooked previous day. Discarded by PIC. Reviewed cooling procedures provided cooling log.
590.003/3-501.14-P
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Top of kitchen dish machine with detergent build-up from leaking soap line. Repair line and clean top of dish machine to prevent soap from contaminating clean dishes.
590.004/4-601.11-PF
Sanitizing solutions testing devices (pf)
Inspector notes: No chlorine test strips on site. Chlorine mixed according to bottle directions. Provide chlorine test strips.
590.004/4-302.14-PF
Nonfood-contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Shelf at cookline covered with soiled cardboard. Discard cardboard and discontinue covering shelves. Stove back covered in aluminum foil. Discard foil. Use materials that are cleanable durable and non-absorbent.
590.004/4-101.19-C
In-use utensils between-use storage (c)
Inspector notes: Spoon for rice stored in rice cooker. Store spoon clean and dry next to rice cooker not inside. Or store spoon in hot water over 135F.
590.003/3-304.12-C
System maintained in good repair (c)
Inspector notes: Hot water faucet at warewashing hand sink is loose. Repair as needed to ensure hot water is readily available for hand washing.
590.005/5-205.15-C
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Sep 12, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Backflow prevention device when required (p)
Inspector notes: Food preparation sink without air gap. Provide air gap for food prep sink.
590.005/5-203.14-P
Temperature measuring devices manual and mechanical warewashing (pf)
Inspector notes: No irreversible thermometer or thermal strips for testing final rinse temperature of high temp dish washers. Provide either thermometer or strips.
590.004/4-302.13-PF
Characteristics-materials for construction and repair (c)
Inspector notes: Home Depot bucket used for storing garlic paste. Use containers that are NSF approved for food contact.
590.004/4-101.11-C
In-use utensils between-use storage (c)
Inspector notes: Plastic cup stored in garlic paste for scooping. Provide utensil with a handle to prevent contamination from the hands.
590.003/3-304.12-C
Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)
Inspector notes: Hood sticker expired June 2024. Provide invoice from licensed cleaning company for hood cleaning.
590.006/6-501.14-C
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Sarva last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Sarva on file is from Oct 23, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Sarva?
Across the inspection record, “in-use utensils between-use storage” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Sarva.
How does Sarva compare to other restaurants in Boston?
Sarva most recently scored 58 out of 100, which is lower than the Boston average of 86.
Has Sarva's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Sarva have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Sarva means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
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