Sorelle

100 Northern Av, Boston, MA 02210
Italian
Last inspected: Oct 5, 2023
64
Score
Medium Risk

Going back to 2022, Sorelle has four inspections in the public record. On Oct 5, 2023, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent. The most recent inspection at Sorelle is from Oct 5, 2023, and nothing newer appears in the public record.

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

“Heating ventilation air conditioning system vents” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.

Restaurants in Boston average 86, so Sorelle trails the local norm. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.

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Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 5, 2023
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Cooked chicken 47F. Product made one hour prior placed on indirect contact with ice to cool. COS.
590.003/3-501.16-P
Food labels (pf)
Inspector notes: Cookies not labeled and salad. Provide proper labels.
590.003/3-602.11-PF
Cooking and baking equipment (c)
Inspector notes: Clean inside oven
590.004/4-602.12-C
Insect control devices design and installation (c)
Inspector notes: Bug zapper in back room. Provide unit that keeps the insects contained. Consult pest control provider.
590.006/6-202.13-C
Heating ventilation air conditioning system vents (c)
Inspector notes: Clean HVAC wall vents above front service line of visible soils.
590.006/6-202.12-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Dust on lamp shades and ceiling above service line. Clean to remove.
590.004/4-602.13-C
64
Apr 26, 2023
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Surface characteristics-indoor areas (c)
Inspector notes: Seal exposed wood on wall behind flip top reach in cooler at service line.
590.006/6-101.11-C
Toilet room receptacle covered (c)
Inspector notes: Provide covered receptacle in restroom.
590.005/5-501.17-C
90
Oct 14, 2022
Routine
4 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
Handwashing cleanser availability (pf)
Inspector notes: No handsoap at handsink in back room. Provide. Handsoap present at service line handsink. Handwashing practices satisfactory.
590.006/6-301.11-PF
Temperature measuring devices manual and mechanical warewashing (pf)
Inspector notes: Provide irreversible indicator for high temperature dish machine.
590.004/4-302.13-PF
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Clean inside ice machine of visible soils.
590.004/4-601.11-PF
Using a handwashing sink-operation and maintenance (pf)
Inspector notes: Soiled utensils in service line hand sink. COS.
590.005/5-205.11-PF
Effectiveness-hair restraints (c)
Inspector notes: Food employees without hair restraints. Provide.
590.002/2-402.11-C
64
May 25, 2022
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Packaged and unpackaged food-separation packaging and segregation (p)
Inspector notes: Observed raw shell eggs stored on shelf above ready to eat food items. COS.
590.003/3-302.11-P
Handwashing sinks installation (pf)
Inspector notes: Hot water at front handsink is 74F. Repair to maintain 100F.
590.005/5-202.12-PF
System maintained in good repair (c)
Inspector notes: Handsink at front service drain pipe is leaking. Repair.
590.005/5-205.15-C
Heating ventilation air conditioning system vents (c)
Inspector notes: HVAC vent in ceiling above rear prep area with visible dust. Clean to remove.
590.006/6-202.12-C
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Sorelle last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Sorelle on file is from Oct 5, 2023. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Sorelle?

Across the inspection record, “heating ventilation air conditioning system vents” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Sorelle.

How does Sorelle compare to other restaurants in Boston?

Sorelle most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the Boston average of 86.

Has Sorelle's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Sorelle have averaged around six violations per visit, up from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Sorelle means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.