Terramia Ristorante

98 Salem St, Boston, MA 02113

Italian

Last inspected: Oct 8, 2025

Score

Medium Risk

Terramia Ristorante appears in inspection records four times, starting in 2022. The most recent visit was on Oct 8, 2025. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around six violations each.

Across the inspection history, “food-contact surfaces-cleanability” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.

The city-wide average sits at 86, which Terramia Ristorante's 67 doesn't quite reach. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Oct 8, 2025

Routine

2 major violations. 4 minor violations.

View 6 violations

Food-contact surfaces-cleanability (pf)

Inspector notes: Replace compromised cutting boards where needed in the kitchen

590.004/4-202.11-PF

(a)-(p) person-in-charge-duties (pf)

Inspector notes: Ensure a PIC is on site with proper creditials available as we discussed during hours of operation

590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF

Wood use limitation (c)

Inspector notes: Discard use of all broken / non- commercial wooden utensils on the prep tables -

590.004/4-101.17-C

Sponges use limitation (c)

Inspector notes: Discontinue use on food contact surfaces - NON FOOD CONTACT - surfaces only

590.004/4-101.16-C

Nonfood contact surfaces (c)

Inspector notes: Clean all exterior surfaces of the freezer / refrigeration units - cooking equipment where needed from visible food spills

590.004/4-602.13-C

Warewashing sinks and drain boards self-draining (c)

Inspector notes: Expand the area as to air dry all plates pots and pans

590.004/4-204.119-C

Oct 8, 2024

Routine

2 major violations. 12 minor violations.

View 14 violations

Handwashing sinks-location and placement (pf)

Inspector notes: Remove red sauce and pasta stored injside the hand sink - discontinue practices

590.005/5-204.11-PF

Food-contact surfaces-cleanability (pf)

Inspector notes: Clean to remove all soils in the lacerations made to cutting boards where needed - replace if needed

590.004/4-202.11-PF

Wiping cloths air drying location (c)

Inspector notes: Discontinue scattering in use rags all over the kitchen equipment surfaces

590.004/4-901.12-C

(a) certified food protection manager (c)

Inspector notes: Missing the allergen awareness certificate - address

590.002(C)/2-102.12-C

Wiping cloths use limitation (c)

Inspector notes: Set up properly and store rags seperately inside the proper bucket affiliated with it

590.003/3-304.14-C

Characteristics-materials for construction and repair (c)

Inspector notes: Resurface the front section of the refrigeration unit from heavy grime

590.004/4-101.11-C

Nonfood-contact surfaces (c)

Inspector notes: Resurface all rusted shelving underneath prep sinks inside the kitchen where needed

590.004/4-101.19-C

Warewashing sinks and drain boards self-draining (c)

Inspector notes: Increase the area to properly air dry pots and pans as they are stored one on top of the other currently

590.004/4-204.119-C

Nonfood contact surfaces (c)

Inspector notes: Clean inside and outside of all refrigeration / freezer units - cooking equipment - bulk food storage bins - exterior of all sinks dish machines and table tops from all visible soils

590.004/4-602.13-C

Service sink (c)

Inspector notes: Maintain clean after use - replace the missing barrier recently taken down to the front of the slop sink

590.005/5-203.13-C

Grease trap(c)

Inspector notes: Clean to remove all visible soils

590.005/5-402.12-C

Surface characteristics-indoor areas (c)

Inspector notes: Clean the floors and stairway heading to the basement from all visible soils

590.006/6-101.11-C

Handwashing signage (c)

Inspector notes: Post signage stating " hand washing only " at all designated hand sink locations

590.006/6-301.14-C

Drying mops (c)

Inspector notes: Either store inside the mop sink after use or maintain elevated at least six inches off the floors after use

590.006/6-501.16-C

Sep 27, 2023

Routine

No violations found.

100

Apr 13, 2022

Routine

No violations found.

100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Terramia Ristorante last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Terramia Ristorante on file is from Oct 8, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Terramia Ristorante?

Across the inspection record, “food-contact surfaces-cleanability” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Terramia Ristorante.

How does Terramia Ristorante compare to other restaurants in Boston?

Terramia Ristorante most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Boston average of 86.

Has Terramia Ristorante's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Terramia Ristorante have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Terramia Ristorante 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 Terramia Ristorante inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Terramia Ristorante is inspected roughly once per year on average.

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