Spagnoulos
Last inspected: Dec 30, 2025
67
Score
Inspectors have visited Spagnoulos 16 times, with records going back to 2022. On Dec 30, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.
Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around five violations across recent inspections versus roughly eight violations before.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “certified food protection manager”, showing up 10 times.
Compared to other Boston restaurants (averaging 86), there's room to close the gap. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.
16
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
8
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 30, 2025
Routine
8 minor violations.
View 8 violations
(a) certified food protection manager (c)
Inspector notes: Expired Allergen awareness / food safety certificates on site - Address
590.002(C)/2-102.12-C
Cleaning of plumbing fixtures (c)
Inspector notes: Clean under all sinks where needed from visible soils grease and grime
590.006/6-501.18-C
Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)
Inspector notes: Ensure all loose debris concrete is removed from the entrance of the restaurant
590.006/6-501.114-C
Outdoor refuse areas curbed and graded to drain (c)
Inspector notes: Address where needed
590.006/6-202.110-C
Surface characteristics-indoor areas (c)
Inspector notes: Clean floors throughout the restaurant from mrock salts dirt and debris
590.006/6-101.11-C
Grease trap(c)
Inspector notes: Clean to remember of all grease and grime
590.005/5-402.12-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Clen exterior of all cooking equipment on the line from visible food spills stains and soils
590.004/4-602.13-C
Ventilation hood systems filters (c)
Inspector notes: Clean vents where needed
590.004/4-202.18-C
67
Dec 26, 2025
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
(a) certified food protection manager (c)
Inspector notes: Expired Allergen awareness / food safety certificates on site - Address
590.002(C)/2-102.12-C
Cleaning of plumbing fixtures (c)
Inspector notes: Clean under all sinks where needed from visible soils grease and grime
590.006/6-501.18-C
Surface characteristics-indoor areas (c)
Inspector notes: Clean floors throughout the restaurant from mrock salts dirt and debris
590.006/6-101.11-C
Grease trap(c)
Inspector notes: Clean to remember of all grease and grime
590.005/5-402.12-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Clen exterior of all cooking equipment on the line from visible food spills stains and soils
590.004/4-602.13-C
78
Oct 14, 2025
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Equipment and utensils-durability and strength (c)
Inspector notes: Replace all cuttingh boards that have deep lacerations
590.004/4-201.11-C
(a) certified food protection manager (c)
Inspector notes: Missing the allergen awareness signage - post
590.002(C)/2-102.12-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Clean exterior of all the cooking equipment from heavy grease and grime
590.004/4-602.13-C
86
Oct 7, 2025
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
(a) certified food protection manager (c)
Inspector notes: Missing the allergen awareness signage - post
590.002(C)/2-102.12-C
Equipment and utensils-durability and strength (c)
Inspector notes: Replace all cuttingh boards that have deep lacerations
590.004/4-201.11-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Clean exterior of all the cooking equipment from heavy grease and grime
590.004/4-602.13-C
86
Sep 25, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Compliance with food law (p)
Inspector notes: Discontinuie purchasing foods from " Market Basket " and other retail outlests - Wholesale food suppliers only
590.003(A)/3-201.11-P
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Rodent activity outside in the trash area by the rear door - address immediately befor eit turns into a larger issue
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Wiping cloths use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Set up as we discussed
590.003/3-304.14-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Clean inside all refrigeration / freezerunits - exterior of all cooking equipment from visible food spills stains and soils
590.004/4-602.13-C
Nonfood-contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Resurface rusted shelving units underneath all prep tables where needed in the kitchen
590.004/4-101.19-C
Food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)
Inspector notes: Label exterior to properly identify contents of all small and larger food containers where needed
590.003/3-302.12-C
Ventilation hood systems filters (c)
Inspector notes: Remove vents with stubborn grease deposits and soak overnight
590.004/4-202.18-C
(a) certified food protection manager (c)
Inspector notes: Post current copy of both the food safety / allergen awareness certificates on site
590.002(C)/2-102.12-C
58
Mar 5, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 14 violations
Compliance with food law (p)
Inspector notes: Discontinue purchasing and selling foods from " Retail stores" such as Market Basket at the restaurant - wholesale suppliers only
590.003(A)/3-201.11-P
Using a handwashing sink-operation and maintenance (pf)
Inspector notes: Repair the broken cold water faucet at the prep hand sink
590.005/5-205.11-PF
Food-contact surfaces-cleanability (pf)
Inspector notes: Remove all cutting boards with deep lacerations that cannot be cleaned properly
590.004/4-202.11-PF
Washing fruits and vegetables (pf)
Inspector notes: Bottle of bleach inside the prep sink - removed during inspection
590.003/3-302.15-PF
Ventilation hood systems filters (c)
Inspector notes: Remove all heavily soiled vents and soak in bleach overnight inside the three bay sink
590.004/4-202.18-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: clean all visible food spills stains and soils around the gaskets inside the refrigeration / freezer units where needed
590.004/4-602.13-C
Surface characteristics-indoor areas (c)
Inspector notes: Clean the floors underneath all equipment on the cooking line and the walls behind the equipment as well from remaining food spills stains and soils
590.006/6-101.11-C
Surface characteristics-indoor areas (c)
Inspector notes: Clesan all surfaces inside the kitchen with visible food spills stains and soils
590.006/6-101.11-C
Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)
Inspector notes: REmove all items not affiliated with the restaurant as discussed
590.006/6-501.114-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Clean all euipmemt [ copoking - freezers - refrigeration units - microwaves - and all sinks and ice machine ] from all visible food spills stains and soils
590.004/4-602.13-C
Clean condition-outer clothing (c)
Inspector notes: Provide clean aprons for staff when cooking in the kitchen
590.002/2-304.11-C
(a) certified food protection manager (c)
Inspector notes: Post current copy of the food safety certificate on site
590.002(C)/2-102.12-C
Wood use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Remove the rusted wooden pizza board with splintered edges
590.004/4-101.17-C
Nonstick coatings use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Resurface all rusted shelving units and prep tables where needed
590.004/4-101.18-C
39
Feb 21, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Compliance with food law (p)
Inspector notes: Discontinue purchasing and selling foods from " Retail stores" such as Market Basket at the restaurant - wholesale suppliers only
590.003(A)/3-201.11-P
Washing fruits and vegetables (pf)
Inspector notes: Bottle of bleach inside the prep sink - removed during inspection
590.003/3-302.15-PF
Using a handwashing sink-operation and maintenance (pf)
Inspector notes: Repair the broken cold water faucet at the prep hand sink
590.005/5-205.11-PF
Food-contact surfaces-cleanability (pf)
Inspector notes: Remove all cutting boards with deep lacerations that cannot be cleaned properly
590.004/4-202.11-PF
Wood use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Remove the rusted wooden pizza board with splintered edges
590.004/4-101.17-C
Nonstick coatings use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Resurface all rusted shelving units and prep tables where needed
590.004/4-101.18-C
Ventilation hood systems filters (c)
Inspector notes: Remove all heavily soiled vents and soak in bleach overnight inside the three bay sink
590.004/4-202.18-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Clean all euipmemt [ copoking - freezers - refrigeration units - microwaves - and all sinks and ice machine ] from all visible food spills stains and soils
590.004/4-602.13-C
Surface characteristics-indoor areas (c)
Inspector notes: Clesan all surfaces inside the kitchen with visible food spills stains and soils
590.006/6-101.11-C
(a) certified food protection manager (c)
Inspector notes: Post current copy of the food safety certificate on site
590.002(C)/2-102.12-C
Clean condition-outer clothing (c)
Inspector notes: Provide clean aprons for staff when cooking in the kitchen
590.002/2-304.11-C
Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)
Inspector notes: REmove all items not affiliated with the restaurant as discussed
590.006/6-501.114-C
43
Oct 8, 2024
Routine
2 critical violations. 13 minor violations.
View 15 violations
Reheating for hot holding (p)
Inspector notes: Make sure to reheat the red sauce to a minimum of 165F and then you can simmer on top of the stove -
590.003/3-403.11-P
Packaged and unpackaged food-separation packaging and segregation (p)
Inspector notes: Discontinue storing rae poutry and meats over ready to eat produce inside the refrigeration units -doesn't matter if they are wrapped or in plastic bags - accidents happen all the time -
590.003/3-302.11-P
Sponges use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Discontinue to use on cutting boards and other food contact surfaces
590.004/4-101.16-C
Food storage-preventing contamination from the premises (c)
Inspector notes: Keep foods off the floors when storing a minimum of six inches
590.003/3-305.11-C
In-use utensils between-use storage (c)
Inspector notes: Remove plastic cups and replace with scoops with handles when dispensing dry goods
590.003/3-304.12-C
(a) certified food protection manager (c)
Inspector notes: Ensure names match for the food safety and allergen awareness certificates
590.002(C)/2-102.12-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Clean inside and outside of all refrigeration / freezer units as well as all cooking equipment to remove all visible soils
590.004/4-602.13-C
Warewashing sinks and drain boards self-draining (c)
Inspector notes: Enlarge the area that you currently have to store pots and pans when air drying
590.004/4-204.119-C
Ventilation hood systems filters (c)
Inspector notes: Remove vents [ soak and clean stubborn soils ] where needed
590.004/4-202.18-C
Food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)
Inspector notes: Label to identify the contents of each storage bin [
590.003/3-302.12-C
Handwashing signage (c)
Inspector notes: Post " Hand washing only" where needed
590.006/6-301.14-C
Wiping cloths use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Set up accordingly
590.003/3-304.14-C
Controlling pests (c)
Inspector notes: Address as needed
590.006/6-501.111-C
Surface characteristics-indoor areas (c)
Inspector notes: Clean the kitchen floors of all grease grime and food soils
590.006/6-101.11-C
Grease trap(c)
Inspector notes: Flush out the system and clean as discussed
590.005/5-402.12-C
39
Jun 10, 2024
Routine
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 12 minor violations.
View 15 violations
Compliance with food law (p)
Inspector notes: Discontinue purchasing any foods from " Market Baskett " to sell in the restaurant - professionally licensed wholesalers only
590.003(A)/3-201.11-P
Restricted use pesticides criteria (p)
Inspector notes: Discontinue using cans of "Raid" to address frying insects and bugs - pest control company should address these issues - replace window / door screens with visible tears
590.007/7-206.11-P
Handwashing cleanser availability (pf)
Inspector notes: No soap at designated hand sink in the prep / kitchen area or in the restroom - replace
590.006/6-301.11-PF
Warewashing equipment clean solutions (c)
Inspector notes: Ensure the food deposits from previous use inside the individual basins of the three bay sink are cleaned properly after each use
590.004/4-501.18-C
(a) certified food protection manager (c)
Inspector notes: No all gen awareness certificate on site -address
590.002(C)/2-102.12-C
Packaged and unpackaged food-separation packaging and segregation (c)
Inspector notes: Ensure to cover all exposed foods in the refrigeration / freezer units to reduce contamination
590.003/3-302.11-C
In-use utensils between-use storage (c)
Inspector notes: Discontinue using plastic cups to dispense condiments - use a commercial grade scoop with handle
590.003/3-304.12-C
Wiping cloths use limitation (c)
590.003/3-304.14-C
Sponges use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Discontinue the use of sponges to clean food contact surfaces - the green scratch pads are o.k to use
590.004/4-101.16-C
Ventilation hood systems filters (c)
Inspector notes: Clean vents in the hood from grease and grime
590.004/4-202.18-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Clean exterior and interior of all refrigeration / freezer units from visible food spills
590.004/4-602.13-C
Surface characteristics-indoor areas (c)
Inspector notes: Clean in between and in the rear of all in place cooking equipment from visible grease and grime
590.006/6-101.11-C
Wall and ceiling coverings and coatings (c)
Inspector notes: Replace the tears in the back screen door and windowa where needed
590.006/6-201.16-C
Controlling pests (c)
Inspector notes: Remove and replace all glue boards with evidence of dead insects and food spills - have pest control company address the situation
590.006/6-501.111-C
Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)
Inspector notes: Remove all personal debris not affiliated with the restaurant scattered throughout the kitchen and front seating area
590.006/6-501.114-C
37
Feb 15, 2024
Routine
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Preventing contamination from hands (p)
Inspector notes: Do not use the hand sink in the food prep area as an area to collect soiled dished and other articles - maintain clean and clear at all times of operation
590.003(C)/3-301.11-P
Compliance with food law (p)
Inspector notes: Discontinue purchasing products from " Market Basket" or any other retail outlet - all foods need to be purchased from reputable wholesale provider
590.003(A)/3-201.11-P
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Rodent activity in rear of the kitchen - address
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Surface characteristics-indoor areas (c)
Inspector notes: Clean all areas of the floor where needed especially under al;l cooking equipment
590.006/6-101.11-C
(a) certified food protection manager (c)
Inspector notes: Post food safety / allergen certificates on site
590.002(C)/2-102.12-C
Ventilation hood systems filters (c)
Inspector notes: Clean heavily soiled vents in the hood where needed - scheduled inspection for the hood sticker
590.004/4-202.18-C
Sponges use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Discontinue using sponges to clean pots and pans - NON-food contact surfaces only
590.004/4-101.16-C
Prohibition-jewelry (c)
Inspector notes: Employee working with foods has dangling bracelets on - discontinue
590.002/2-303.11-C
52
Oct 24, 2023
Routine
No violations found.
100
Jun 15, 2023
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Food products sitting on counter @ 50f ensure proper cold hold of 41f or below. Foods put in fridge at time of inspection.
590.003/3-501.16-P
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Rat droppings found in back corners of dinning room and beside 1 door coke unit clean to remove and supply detailed exterminator reports
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Nonfood-contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Exterior of ice machine with soils clean to remove Refrigeration in kitchen with soils clean to remove
590.004/4-101.19-C
74
Mar 31, 2023
Routine
No violations found.
100
Mar 15, 2023
Routine
No violations found.
100
Oct 6, 2022
Routine
No violations found.
100
Apr 12, 2022
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
(b) and (c) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (c)
Inspector notes: Interior and exterior of of coolers with soils and spills clean to remove
590.004/4-601.11-C
95
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Spagnoulos last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Spagnoulos on file is from Dec 30, 2025. The public record contains 16 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Spagnoulos?
Across the inspection record, “certified food protection manager” has been cited 10 times, more than any other issue at Spagnoulos.
How does Spagnoulos compare to other restaurants in Boston?
Spagnoulos most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Boston average of 86.
Has Spagnoulos' inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Spagnoulos have averaged around five violations per visit, down from roughly eight earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Spagnoulos 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 Spagnoulos inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Spagnoulos is inspected around four times per year on average.
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