Topasio Restaurant

120 Meridian St, East Boston, MA 02128
Italian
Last inspected: Apr 12, 2023
70
Score
Medium Risk

The inspection history at Topasio Restaurant is still short, with only two visits logged. Inspectors last stopped by on Apr 12, 2023. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result. The file hasn't been updated since Apr 12, 2023, so take the current picture with that in mind.

There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near three violations per visit across recent inspections.

When inspectors have written things up, “surface characteristics-indoor areas” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

Topasio Restaurant's latest score of 70 falls below the East Boston average of 91. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.

2
Inspections
2
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 12, 2023
Routine
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Cut tomatoes 50F / In top reach in. Tomatoes cut at 11:15am. Transferred to bottom reach in to cool down. Discussed keeping the top lid down when it isn't busy as it is across from the grill and hot in the area / Provide 41F or below
590.003/3-501.16-P
Cooling (p)
Inspector notes: Pork cooked the previous night in the stand up reach in at 50F in a deep food grade bucket / Discussed using a sheet pan to spread product out to cool evenly and properly / Voluntarily disposed of due to being out of temperature for an udetermined amount of time.
590.003/3-501.14-P
Surface characteristics-indoor areas (c)
Inspector notes: Floors under fryer missing tiles allowing for grease build up / Clean grease and repair floors
590.006/6-101.11-C
70
Sep 21, 2022
Routine
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Cooling (p)
Inspector notes: Rice cooked 2.5 hours prior 86F / Rice returned to stove to reheat to 165F for 15 seconds and start the cooling process again. As discussed ensure cooling parameters are met as described below.
590.003/3-501.14-P
(a)(1) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Steak sitting out cooked an hour prior 91F / Returned to stove to reheat / Provide 135F or above
590.003/3-501.16-P1
Surface characteristics-indoor areas (c)
Inspector notes: Remove cardboard from floors
590.006/6-101.11-C
70

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Topasio Restaurant last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Topasio Restaurant on file is from Apr 12, 2023. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Topasio Restaurant?

Across the inspection record, “surface characteristics-indoor areas” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Topasio Restaurant.

How does Topasio Restaurant compare to other restaurants in East Boston?

Topasio Restaurant most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the East Boston average of 91.

Has Topasio Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Topasio Restaurant have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Topasio Restaurant means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.