South End Formaggio

268 Shawmut Av, Boston, MA 02118

Grocery / Market

Last inspected: Dec 2, 2022

Score

Low Risk

South End Formaggio has a thin inspection record, with only two visits on file so far. Inspectors last stopped by on Dec 2, 2022. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings. The most recent inspection at South End Formaggio is from Dec 2, 2022, and nothing newer appears in the public record.

Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around six violations to closer to four violations per visit.

The city-wide average sits at 86, which South End Formaggio's 78 doesn't quite reach. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Dec 2, 2022

Routine

1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

View 4 violations

Common name-working containers (pf)

Inspector notes: Observed unlabed chemical bottle in ware wash area. Provide label.

590.007/7-102.11-PF

Handwashing signage (c)

Inspector notes: No handwash signage on production line hand sink. Provide.

590.006/6-301.14-C

Ventilation hood systems filters (c)

Inspector notes: Hood sticker on production line is expired. Provide new sticker.

590.004/4-202.18-C

(a) certified food protection manager (c)

Inspector notes: Cerrtified food manager certificate is expired. Provide updated certificate.

590.002(C)/2-102.12-C

Jun 27, 2022

Routine

2 major violations. 4 minor violations.

View 6 violations

Ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food date marking (pf)

Inspector notes: Prepped items in walk-in out of date: cooked quinoa 6/17 kimchi 5/2. Do not hold prepped items longer than 7 days.

590.003/3-501.17-PF

Food labels (pf)

Inspector notes: SPices and prepared foods for retail sale without complete labels. Ingredients allergens and handling insrtuctions must be present.

590.003/3-602.11-PF

Storage or display of food in contact with water or ice (c)

Inspector notes: Hard cooked eggs stored in water. Discard water and discontinue storing eggs in water to avoid increased bacterial activity.

590.003/3-303.12-C

Nonfood-contact surfaces (c)

Inspector notes: Plastic film used as barrier on shelf. Foil used to cover bottom of shelves under tables in basement. Discontinue using plastic and foil for covering surfeaces. Use materials that are durable cleanable and non-absorbent.

590.004/4-101.19-C

Nonfood contact surfaces (c)

Inspector notes: Debris in bottom of reach-in cooler at cheese station. Debris under cookline equipment. Clean and maintain to avoid attracting pests

590.004/4-602.13-C

When a haccp plan is required (c)

Inspector notes: raw sauasages and cook duck legs in reduced oxygen packaging; packaged in-house. Provide HACCP plan before using reduced oxygen packaging.

590.008/8-201.13-C

Frequently Asked Questions

When was South End Formaggio last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at South End Formaggio on file is from Dec 2, 2022. The public record contains two inspections in total.

How does South End Formaggio compare to other restaurants in Boston?

South End Formaggio most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is lower than the Boston average of 86.

Has South End Formaggio's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at South End Formaggio have averaged around four violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at South End Formaggio means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

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