Table/Table Mercato
Last inspected: May 4, 2026
95
Score
Going back to 2022, Table/Table Mercato has 14 inspections in the public record. On May 4, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.
Things have been moving the wrong way, with the rolling count rising from around 12 violations to closer to 15 violations per visit.
When inspectors have written things up, “certified food protection manager” has been the most frequent reason, cited six times.
Restaurants in Boston average 86, so Table/Table Mercato is doing better than most peers. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
14
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
May 4, 2026
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Backflow prevention device location (c)
Inspector notes: Air gap was installed waiting on approval from ISD Plumbing divison after the plumber pull out the permit for the wrok order. PIC to email plumbers permit to : inca.prince@boston.gov
590.005/5-204.12-C
95
Mar 17, 2026
Routine
2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Small flies observed upstairs in the sandwich station area and downstairs in the prep sink area. PIC to provide IPM report from a license exterminator report to: inca.prince@boston.gov
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Assignment (pf)
Inspector notes: Establishment must designate another CFPM staff to be on site for all hours of operation to overseas safe operation of the establishment. (3.10.26)
590.002(A)/2-101.11-PF
Backflow prevention device location (c)
Inspector notes: Air gap was installed waiting on approval from ISD Plumbing divison after the plumber pull out the permit for the wrok order. PIC to email plumbers permit to : inca.prince@boston.gov
590.005/5-204.12-C
Walls and ceilings attachments (c)
Inspector notes: Ceiling downstairs in storage area observed severely damage and some part not enclosed and exposed pipes. Provide Repair (3.10.26)
590.006/6-201.17-C
Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)
Inspector notes: Multiple hole observed on the floor upstairs in the sandwich station area walls in different area of the establishment (downstairs stairways behind prep sink near 3 bay sink ) ceiling (lower level multiple holes). Provide repair (3.10.26)
590.006/6-501.11-C
Good repair and proper adjustment-equipment (c)
Inspector notes: Front of the house display cold unit observed at 51F. All foods were move to a working unit 41F thermometer located inside
590.004/4-501.11-C
(a) certified food protection manager (c)
Inspector notes: PIC unable to provide a CFPM certificate. Post current CFPM certificate (3.10.26) Per PIC she started the training online (3.10.26)
590.002(C)/2-102.12-C
64
Mar 10, 2026
Routine
5 critical violations. 13 major violations. 18 minor violations.
View 36 violations
Safe unadulterated and honestly presented (p)
Inspector notes: Observed dented can of cannellini white beans on kitchen storage shelvings.
590.003/3-101.11-P
Backflow prevention (p)
Inspector notes: Food prep sink observed without an air gap. PIC to provide detailed plumbers report on the install of an air gap to: inca.prince@boston.gov
590.005/5-402.11-P
Sanitizers criteria-chemicals (p)
Inspector notes: Facility uses method all purpose cleaner/ pink grape fruit on food contact surfaces to clean and sanitize
590.007/7-204.11-P
Before use after cleaning (p)
Inspector notes: Observed staff washing dishes and air drying without prior sanitizing. Discontinue. PIC to train staff on warewashing
590.004/4-702.11-P
(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Multiple cases of raw shelled eggs observed stored at room temperature Large quantinty of prepped food (orzo salad tortellini salad multiple tray of lasagna) stored in the display cold unit (51F) overnight temperature 49F-52F. PIC voluntarily discard all products that was stored overnight in the non working unit.
590.003/3-501.16-P
Using a handwashing sink-operation and maintenance (pf)
Inspector notes: Sandwich station handsink observed blocked by trash bin slicer and with tomato residue inside. Discontinue and use for handwashing only to prevent contamination by hands. (cos)
590.005/5-205.11-PF
Clean-up of vomiting and diarrheal events (pf)
Inspector notes: PIC unable to provide procedure and kit for V&D clean up events. Provide & maintaib accessible Inspector will provide procedure to the operator
590.002/2-501.11-PF
Assignment (pf)
Inspector notes: Establishment must designate another CFPM staff to be on site for all hours of operation to overseas safe operation of the establishment. (3.10.26)
590.002(A)/2-101.11-PF
(a) (b) and (c)(1) (4)-(16) demonstration (pf)
Inspector notes: At the time of inspection the staff on site were unable to answer question pertaining to temperature control or any managerial controls. . Reviewed at the time of inspection. CFPM to train staff on procedures.
590.002(B)/2-102.11-PF
Sanitizing solutions testing devices (pf)
Inspector notes: PIC unable to provide sanitzer test strips for the low temp diswasher (chlorine) and 3 bay sink (quats) . Provide
590.004/4-302.14-PF
(a)-(p) person-in-charge-duties (pf)
Inspector notes: PIC to provide active managerial control and train staff on risk factors noted on the inspection report.
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF
Food labels (pf)
Inspector notes: Grab & Go packages of Pizzelle and other grab & go cookies observed missing lables (allergen/ingredients). Provide Grab and go sauces observed missing lables/ use by date. Provide
590.003/3-602.11-PF
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Multiple food contact surfaces and equipments observed in need of deep cleaning. Clean and sanitize
590.004/4-601.11-PF
Handwashing cleanser availability (pf)
Inspector notes: Sandwich station main handsink observed without hand soap. Provide. PIC to monitor handwashing (cos)
590.006/6-301.11-PF
Ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food date marking (pf)
Inspector notes: Several containers of prepped foods sliced cheese stored in various cold unit observed without date marking. Provide made/discard date before storing Per PIC foods were prepped the night before and earlier today
590.003/3-501.17-PF
Hand drying provision (pf)
Inspector notes: Both handsink at the sandwich station observed without paper towels. Provide means to wash hands (cos)
590.006/6-301.12-PF
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Small flies observed upstairs in the sandwich station area and downstairs in the prep sink area. PIC to provide IPM report from a license exterminator report to: inca.prince@boston.gov
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Temperature measuring devices manual and mechanical warewashing (pf)
Inspector notes: PIC unable to provide an irreverssible thermometer for the high temp dishwasher. Provide (3.10.26) Irreverssible thermometer was order and is due to arrive 3.18.26
590.004/4-302.13-PF
Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)
Inspector notes: Downstairs storage area observed heavily clutter with unused equipments and in need of organization. Organize/ declutter to prevent pest harborage
590.006/6-501.114-C
Temperature measuring devices-functionality (c)
Inspector notes: Multiple cold unit/ refrigeration observed without a conspiciuous thermometer. Provide and keep visible
590.004/4-204.112-C
Good repair and proper adjustment-equipment (c)
Inspector notes: Front of the house display cold unit observed at 51F. All foods were move to a working unit 41F thermometer located inside
590.004/4-501.11-C
Cutting surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Multiple cutting boards observed heavily scored. Resurface/replace
590.004/4-501.12-C
Backflow prevention device location (c)
Inspector notes: Food prep sink observed without an air gap. PIC to provide detailed plumbers report on the install of an air gap to: inca.prince@boston.gov Per PIC plumbers report is in process.
590.005/5-204.12-C
System maintained in good repair (c)
Inspector notes: Sandwich sink handsink observed missing faucet head. Repair
590.005/5-205.15-C
Floor covering mats and duckboards (c)
Inspector notes: Wall around warewashing/ prep sink area observed stained by black substances. Clean to remove
590.006/6-201.15-C
Walls and ceilings attachments (c)
Inspector notes: Ceiling downstairs in storage area observed severely damage and some part not enclosed and exposed pipes. Provide Repair (3.10.26)
590.006/6-201.17-C
Outer openings protected (c)
Inspector notes: Back door observed without and effective doorsweep. Install
590.006/6-202.15-C
Handwashing signage (c)
Inspector notes: Bathroom hansink observed without handwashing signage (PIC to replace the other hanwashing sign). Provide
590.006/6-301.14-C
Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)
Inspector notes: Multiple hole observed on the floor upstairs in the sandwich station area walls in different area of the establishment (downstairs stairways behind prep sink near 3 bay sink ) ceiling (lower level multiple holes). Provide repair (3.10.26)
590.006/6-501.11-C
Effectiveness-hair restraints (c)
Inspector notes: Multiple staff observed working with RTE foods (assembling sandwich) without hair restraint. Provide
590.002/2-402.11-C
(a) certified food protection manager (c)
Inspector notes: PIC unable to provide a CFPM certificate. Post current CFPM certificate (3.10.26) Per PIC she started the training online (3.10.26)
590.002(C)/2-102.12-C
Food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)
Inspector notes: Multiple containers with different powders and substances observed without labels. Provide labels when removed from original containers
590.003/3-302.12-C
In-use utensils between-use storage (c)
Inspector notes: Portion cup observed stored inside powdered sugar bulk bin. Discontinue to prevent contamination by hands.
590.003/3-304.12-C
Food storage-preventing contamination from the premises (c)
Inspector notes: Multiple boxes of foods and food items food storage containers eggs observed stored on the ground. Discontinue/ elevate
590.003/3-305.11-C
Food storage prohibited areas (c)
Inspector notes: Multiple cases of food items observed stored inside mopsink closet under unmarked pipe. Discontinue
590.003/3-305.12-C
Miscellaneous sources of contamination (c)
Inspector notes: Observed raw onion stored inside handwashing sink. Discontinue Observed soiled dishes stored inside middle compartment of 3 bay sink. Discontinue Observed multiple package of cookies stored on the office chair .Discontinue Observed can of sparkling water stored inside ice machine. Discontinue
590.003/3-307.11-C
5
Mar 4, 2026
Routine
5 critical violations. 13 major violations. 17 minor violations.
View 35 violations
(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Multiple cases of raw shelled eggs observed stored at room temperature Large quantinty of prepped food (orzo salad tortellini salad multiple tray of lasagna) stored in the display cold unit (51F) overnight temperature 49F-52F. PIC voluntarily discard all products that was stored overnight in the non working unit.
590.003/3-501.16-P
Sanitizers criteria-chemicals (p)
Inspector notes: Facility uses method all purpose cleaner/ pink grape fruit on food contact surfaces to clean and sanitize
590.007/7-204.11-P
Backflow prevention (p)
Inspector notes: Food prep sink observed without an air gap. PIC to provide detailed plumbers report on the install of an air gap to: inca.prince@boston.gov
590.005/5-402.11-P
Before use after cleaning (p)
Inspector notes: Observed staff washing dishes and air drying without prior sanitizing. Discontinue. PIC to train staff on warewashing
590.004/4-702.11-P
Safe unadulterated and honestly presented (p)
Inspector notes: Observed dented can of cannellini white beans on kitchen storage shelvings.
590.003/3-101.11-P
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Rat activity observed on the ground under shelvings in the storage area Small flies observed upstairs in the sandwich station area and downstairs in the prep sink area. PIC to provide IPM report from a license exterminator report to: inca.prince@boston.gov
590.006/6-501.111-PF
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Multiple food contact surfaces and equipments observed in need of deep cleaning. Clean and sanitize
590.004/4-601.11-PF
Using a handwashing sink-operation and maintenance (pf)
Inspector notes: Sandwich station handsink observed blocked by trash bin slicer and with tomato residue inside. Discontinue and use for handwashing only to prevent contamination by hands. (cos)
590.005/5-205.11-PF
(a) (b) and (c)(1) (4)-(16) demonstration (pf)
Inspector notes: At the time of inspection the staff on site were unable to answer question pertaining to temperature control or any managerial controls. . Reviewed at the time of inspection. CFPM to train staff on procedures.
590.002(B)/2-102.11-PF
Assignment (pf)
Inspector notes: Establishment must designate another CFPM staff to be on site for all hours of operation to overseas safe operation of the establishment.
590.002(A)/2-101.11-PF
Sanitizing solutions testing devices (pf)
Inspector notes: PIC unable to provide sanitzer test strips for the low temp diswasher (chlorine) and 3 bay sink (quats) . Provide
590.004/4-302.14-PF
Temperature measuring devices manual and mechanical warewashing (pf)
Inspector notes: PIC unable to provide an irreverssible thermometer for the high temp dishwasher. Provide
590.004/4-302.13-PF
Food labels (pf)
Inspector notes: Grab & Go packages of Pizzelle and other grab & go cookies observed missing lables (allergen/ingredients). Provide Grab and go sauces observed missing lables/ use by date. Provide
590.003/3-602.11-PF
Ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food date marking (pf)
Inspector notes: Several containers of prepped foods sliced cheese stored in various cold unit observed without date marking. Provide made/discard date before storing Per PIC foods were prepped the night before and earlier today
590.003/3-501.17-PF
Clean-up of vomiting and diarrheal events (pf)
Inspector notes: PIC unable to provide procedure and kit for V&D clean up events. Provide & maintaib accessible Inspector will provide procedure to the operator
590.002/2-501.11-PF
(a)-(p) person-in-charge-duties (pf)
Inspector notes: PIC to provide active managerial control and train staff on risk factors noted on the inspection report.
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF
Handwashing cleanser availability (pf)
Inspector notes: Sandwich station main handsink observed without hand soap. Provide. PIC to monitor handwashing (cos)
590.006/6-301.11-PF
Hand drying provision (pf)
Inspector notes: Both handsink at the sandwich station observed without paper towels. Provide means to wash hands (cos)
590.006/6-301.12-PF
Floor covering mats and duckboards (c)
Inspector notes: Wall around warewashing/ prep sink area observed stained by black substances. Clean to remove
590.006/6-201.15-C
Walls and ceilings attachments (c)
Inspector notes: Ceiling downstairs in storage area observed severely damage and some part not enclosed and exposed pipes. Provide Repair
590.006/6-201.17-C
Outer openings protected (c)
Inspector notes: Back door observed without and effective doorsweep. Install
590.006/6-202.15-C
Handwashing signage (c)
Inspector notes: Bathroom hansink observed without handwashing signage (PIC to replace the other hanwashing sign). Provide
590.006/6-301.14-C
Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)
Inspector notes: Multiple hole observed on the floor upstairs in the sandwich station area walls in different area of the establishment (downstairs stairways behind prep sink near 3 bay sink ) ceiling (lower level multiple holes). Provide repair
590.006/6-501.11-C
Cutting surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Multiple cutting boards observed heavily scored. Resurface/replace
590.004/4-501.12-C
Good repair and proper adjustment-equipment (c)
Inspector notes: Front of the house display cold unit observed at 54F. All foods were move to a working unit 41F thermometer located inside
590.004/4-501.11-C
Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)
Inspector notes: Downstairs storage area observed heavily clutter with unused equipments and in need of organization. Organize/ declutter to prevent pest harborage
590.006/6-501.114-C
System maintained in good repair (c)
Inspector notes: Sandwich sink handsink observed missing faucet head. Repair
590.005/5-205.15-C
Food storage prohibited areas (c)
Inspector notes: Multiple cases of food items observed stored inside mopsink closet under unmarked pipe. Discontinue
590.003/3-305.12-C
Temperature measuring devices-functionality (c)
Inspector notes: Multiple cold unit/ refrigeration observed without a conspiciuous thermometer. Provide and keep visible
590.004/4-204.112-C
Miscellaneous sources of contamination (c)
Inspector notes: Observed raw onion stored inside handwashing sink. Discontinue Observed soiled dishes stored inside middle compartment of 3 bay sink. Discontinue Observed multiple package of cookies stored on the office chair .Discontinue Observed can of sparkling water stored inside ice machine. Discontinue
590.003/3-307.11-C
Effectiveness-hair restraints (c)
Inspector notes: Multiple staff observed working with RTE foods (assembling sandwich) without hair restraint. Provide
590.002/2-402.11-C
Food storage-preventing contamination from the premises (c)
Inspector notes: Multiple boxes of foods and food items food storage containers eggs observed stored on the ground. Discontinue/ elevate
590.003/3-305.11-C
In-use utensils between-use storage (c)
Inspector notes: Portion cup observed stored inside powdered sugar bulk bin. Discontinue to prevent contamination by hands.
590.003/3-304.12-C
Food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)
Inspector notes: Multiple containers with different powders and substances observed without labels. Provide labels when removed from original containers
590.003/3-302.12-C
(a) certified food protection manager (c)
Inspector notes: PIC unable to provide a CFPM certificate. Post current CFPM certificate
590.002(C)/2-102.12-C
6
Dec 4, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
Jun 27, 2025
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Standards of identity (c)
Inspector notes: Ensure all packaged foods available for retail sale have a proper label containing a list of ingredients [ list by largest volume ]
590.003/3-601.11-C
95
Mar 24, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Consumption of animal foods that are raw undercooked or not otherwise processed to eliminate pathogens (pf)
Inspector notes: Post signage on all menus - menu boards - On-line - and / or at the place of order - post allerygen awareness verbiage as well
590.003/3-603.11-PF
Honestly presented (c)
Inspector notes: Signage inside the deli case posted in front of each item are not aligned properly - reorganize all signs so they are properly posted in front of the correct item
590.003/3-601.12-C
Packaged and unpackaged food-separation packaging and segregation (c)
Inspector notes: Ensure exposed foods stored in all refrigerated units are covered during extended lengths of time to ensure quality and potential contamination
590.003/3-302.11-C
(a) certified food protection manager (c)
Inspector notes: Post allergen awareness certificate alongside your food safety certificate
590.002(C)/2-102.12-C
Effectiveness-hair restraints (c)
Inspector notes: All food handlers shall wear proper hair restraints while working with foods
590.002/2-402.11-C
Dispensing equipment protection of equipment and food (c)
Inspector notes: Ensure all individual spoons used to dispense salads from the deli case are not being kept directly on the front counter after use - store inside the actual item or covered properly to reduce potential contamination
590.004/4-204.13-C
Handwashing signage (c)
Inspector notes: Post " Hand washing only " signage at all designated hand sinks where needed
590.006/6-301.14-C
67
Jun 21, 2024
Routine
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Wall and ceiling coverings and coatings (c)
Inspector notes: Several bricks missing in the walls and baseboard areas leading towards the basement - work with professionally licensed pest control company and plug problamatic areas where needed
590.006/6-201.16-C
Wall and ceiling coverings and coatings (c)
Inspector notes: No door sweep on the front door - light from the outside is visibly shining through the bottom and into the restaurant - provide door sweep to reduce potential rodent activity - also missing the door sweep for the side door that is coming into the store / market section of the business - address as well
590.006/6-201.16-C
Storage areas rooms and receptacles capacity and availability (c)
Inspector notes: No commercial trash receptacles on site - trash should be placed in commercial grade receptacles with tight fitting lids - they should be durable and built to reduce potential rodent activity -Provide as discussed
590.005/5-501.16-C
Outside storage prohibitions (c)
Inspector notes: The restaurant is discarding their trash in garbage bags and leaving them directly on the sidewalk no visible signs of commercial trash receptacles with tight fitting lids or commercial dumpster on site - Provide as we discussed - visible food debris is out on the sidewalk directly in front of the entrance to the restaurant - this isdue to not having proper trash receptacles - clean to remove all visible loose trash and debris where needed
590.005/5-501.112-C
(a) certified food protection manager (c)
Inspector notes: No visible food safety or allergen awareness certificates on site noted during inspection - address
590.002(C)/2-102.12-C
Using dressing rooms and lockers (c)
Inspector notes: Relocsate the small shelving unit located in the hallway of the Mercato Store containing work shoes for employees - some shoes are being stored directly on the floor - bottom of theses shoes will have older food soils stuck in the grooves which can attract potential rodent activity - this will aslo give a little more room for a trash receptacle - Address
590.006/6-501.110-C
Closing toilet room doors (c)
Inspector notes: Restroom door in the rear of the market is not self closing - provide a device that will assist in allowing the door to self close
590.006/6-501.19-C
70
May 24, 2024
Routine
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Outside storage prohibitions (c)
Inspector notes: The restaurant is discarding their trash in garbage bags and leaving them directly on the sidewalk no visible signs of commercial trash receptacles with tight fitting lids or commercial dumpster on site - Provide as we discussed - visible food debris is out on the sidewalk directly in front of the entrance to the restaurant - this isdue to not having proper trash receptacles - clean to remove all visible loose trash and debris where needed
590.005/5-501.112-C
(a) certified food protection manager (c)
Inspector notes: No visible food safety or allergen awareness certificates on site noted during inspection - address
590.002(C)/2-102.12-C
Storage areas rooms and receptacles capacity and availability (c)
Inspector notes: No commercial trash receptacles on site - trash should be placed in commercial grade receptacles with tight fitting lids - they should be durable and built to reduce potential rodent activity -Provide as discussed
590.005/5-501.16-C
Using dressing rooms and lockers (c)
Inspector notes: Relocsate the small shelving unit located in the hallway of the Mercato Store containing work shoes for employees - some shoes are being stored directly on the floor - bottom of theses shoes will have older food soils stuck in the grooves which can attract potential rodent activity - this will aslo give a little more room for a trash receptacle - Address
590.006/6-501.110-C
Wall and ceiling coverings and coatings (c)
Inspector notes: Several bricks missing in the walls and baseboard areas leading towards the basement - work with professionally licensed pest control company and plug problamatic areas where needed
590.006/6-201.16-C
Wall and ceiling coverings and coatings (c)
Inspector notes: No door sweep on the front door - light from the outside is visibly shining through the bottom and into the restaurant - provide door sweep to reduce potential rodent activity - also missing the door sweep for the side door that is coming into the store / market section of the business - address as well
590.006/6-201.16-C
Closing toilet room doors (c)
Inspector notes: Restroom door in the rear of the market is not self closing - provide a device that will assist in allowing the door to self close
590.006/6-501.19-C
70
Oct 5, 2023
Routine
No violations found.
100
May 17, 2023
Routine
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Food labels (pf)
Inspector notes: Gelato and Canolis cream without ingredient labels supply on all products
590.003/3-602.11-PF
90
Dec 8, 2022
Routine
No violations found.
100
Aug 19, 2022
Routine
No violations found.
100
May 19, 2022
Routine
No violations found.
100
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Table/Table Mercato last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Table/Table Mercato on file is from May 4, 2026. The public record contains 14 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Table/Table Mercato?
Across the inspection record, “certified food protection manager” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Table/Table Mercato.
How does Table/Table Mercato compare to other restaurants in Boston?
Table/Table Mercato most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Boston average of 86.
Has Table/Table Mercato's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Table/Table Mercato have averaged around 15 violations per visit, up from roughly 12 earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Table/Table Mercato 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 Table/Table Mercato inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Table/Table Mercato is inspected around four times per year on average.
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