Terra Restaurant
Last inspected: Feb 2, 2026
95
Score
Going back to 2022, Terra Restaurant has nine inspections in the public record. Inspectors last stopped by on Feb 2, 2026. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near two violations each time.
Looking across the full record, “nonfood contact surfaces” is the recurring theme, flagged three times.
Restaurants in Boston average 86, so Terra Restaurant is doing better than most peers. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 2, 2026
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Surface characteristics-indoor areas (c)
Inspector notes: Missing tiles behind cookline. Replace.
590.006/6-101.11-C
95
Jun 6, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Pest reports were reviewed with the PIC Minor activity stated. Provide additional pest reports for review (No evidence or activity observed during the inspection.) PIC stating pest control is on site daily
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)
Inspector notes: Repair the hole in the tile at the kitchen entrance.
590.006/6-501.11-C
86
May 14, 2025
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Clean the interior of the 3 door refrigeration unit to remove soils.(next to dish machine)
590.004/4-602.13-C
System maintained in good repair (c)
Inspector notes: 3 bay sink observed leaking from the drainpipe.Repair
590.005/5-205.15-C
90
Mar 13, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Consumption of animal foods that are raw undercooked or not otherwise processed to eliminate pathogens (pf)
Inspector notes: Menu missing the consumer advisory discloser. Provide disclosure reading"these items are served raw/undercooked or cooked to order" (*) asterisk all affected items
590.003/3-603.11-PF
System maintained in good repair (c)
Inspector notes: There is a leaking drainpipe under the sanitizer bay of the 3 bay sink.Repair
590.005/5-205.15-C
86
Dec 4, 2024
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Intensity-lighting (c)
Inspector notes: There are several light bulbs not operating above the wood fired grill.Repair/replace bulbs
590.006/6-303.11-C
95
May 17, 2024
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
(a) and (c) good repair and calibration-utensils and temperature and pressure measuring devices (c)
Inspector notes: High temp dish machine digital rinse gauge not showing the temp reading.Repair Temp disk reading in compliance Wash temp 156F
590.004/4-502.11-C
Cleaning floors dustless methods (c)
Inspector notes: Clean the floors under the handsinks to remove soils & excess water.
590.006/6-501.13-C
90
Oct 16, 2023
Routine
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Lamb skewer on production line at 48F. Person in charge indicated it had been brough to line at the opening of restaurant which was one hour prior. Person in charge removed and placed back in refrigerator. Lamb skewers that were currently in refrigerator in acceptable range at 38F.
590.003/3-501.16-P
Consumption of animal foods that are raw undercooked or not otherwise processed to eliminate pathogens (pf)
Inspector notes: Brunch menu does not have notation for undercooked egg products. Provide.
590.003/3-603.11-PF
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Mouse dropping observed in bottom shelf of coffee station. Clean to remove. Provide updated pest reports.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Refrigerator in back prep area has visable soils on the wire shelfing. Clean to remove.
590.004/4-601.11-PF
Handwashing signage (c)
Inspector notes: No hand wash only sign in BOH hand sink. Provide.
590.006/6-301.14-C
Miscellaneous sources of contamination (c)
Inspector notes: Employee cell phone stored in close proxmity to food on production line. Person in charge removed.
590.003/3-307.11-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Gasket on freezer door in back prep area observed heavily soiled. Clean to remove.
590.004/4-602.13-C
Ventilation hood systems filters (c)
Inspector notes: Grease observed in hood vents over wood fire grill. Clean to remove.
590.004/4-202.18-C
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Jun 7, 2023
Routine
2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Using a handwashing sink-operation and maintenance (pf)
Inspector notes: Hand sink at bar observed blocked by trash can. Person in charge corrected.
590.005/5-205.11-PF
Mechanical warewashing equipment wash solution temperature (pf)
Inspector notes: High temperature dish machine at bar only reaching 115F during wash cycle. Person in charge placed service call.
590.004/4-501.110-PF
Food storage-preventing contamination from the premises (c)
Inspector notes: Food items stored on floor in back refrigeration unit. Person in charge corrected.
590.003/3-305.11-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Compressor fan in back refrigertion unit observed soiled. Clean to remove.
590.004/4-602.13-C
Miscellaneous sources of contamination (c)
Inspector notes: Observed employee on production line chewing gum preparing food. Discontinue.
590.003/3-307.11-C
Ventilation hood systems filters (c)
Inspector notes: Hood filters observed soiled. Clean to remove.
590.004/4-202.18-C
Nonfood-contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Cardboard being used on shelfing in wine room. Remove.
590.004/4-202.16-C
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Sep 13, 2022
Routine
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Heavy mold like substance in interior of ice machine. Clean to remove.
590.004/4-601.11-PF
Using a handwashing sink-operation and maintenance (pf)
Inspector notes: Pot in handsink on production line. Handsink should only be used for handwashing.
590.005/5-205.11-PF
Nonfood-contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Cardboard on ground in warewash area. Discontinue.
590.004/4-101.19-C
Handwashing signage (c)
Inspector notes: Warewash hand sink needs hand wash only signage. Provide.
590.006/6-301.14-C
In-use utensils between-use storage (c)
Inspector notes: Bar utensils stored in stagnet water. Discontinue.
590.003/3-304.12-C
Food storage-preventing contamination from the premises (c)
Inspector notes: Observed food stored on ground in back of house refrigeration unit. Person in charge corrected.
590.003/3-305.11-C
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Terra Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Terra Restaurant on file is from Feb 2, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Terra Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood contact surfaces” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Terra Restaurant.
How does Terra Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Boston?
Terra Restaurant most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Boston average of 86.
Has Terra Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Terra Restaurant have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Terra Restaurant 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 Terra Restaurant inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Terra Restaurant is inspected around three times per year on average.
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