Trattoria Il Panino
Last inspected: Jan 2, 2026
95
Score
Going back to 2022, Trattoria Il Panino has 11 inspections in the public record. On Jan 2, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near five violations per visit across recent inspections.
“Certified food protection manager” comes up most often, recorded six times in the inspection record.
The city-wide average for Boston sits at 86, putting Trattoria Il Panino on the better side of that line. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
11
Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 2, 2026
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
(a) certified food protection manager (c)
Inspector notes: Post PIC's food safety certificate on site - Ensure to have a current receipt from your pest control company for this Fridays reinspection
590.002(C)/2-102.12-C
95
Dec 30, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Rodent droppings noted in the common alleyway where trash is stored alongside the piblic library - Address
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Outside receptacles (c)
Inspector notes: Ensure lids to the trash receptacles are closed tightly after each use - clean to remove all loose trash and debris where needed
590.005/5-501.15-C
Surface characteristics-indoor areas (c)
Inspector notes: Clean floors and walls behind all cooking equipment on the line where needed from visible food spills
590.006/6-101.11-C
Wall and ceiling coverings and coatings (c)
Inspector notes: Clean the blades of all ceiling fan blades where needed
590.006/6-201.16-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Clean behind and in between all refrigeration / freezer units as well as all cooking equipment in the kitchen from grease and visible food spills
590.004/4-602.13-C
Ventilation hood systems filters (c)
Inspector notes: Clean soiled vents in the hood system
590.004/4-202.18-C
(a) certified food protection manager (c)
Inspector notes: Post PIC's food safety certificate on site - Ensure to have a current receipt from your pest control company for this Fridays reinspection
590.002(C)/2-102.12-C
67
Dec 22, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Rodent droppings noted in the common alleyway where trash is stored alongside the piblic library - Address
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Outside receptacles (c)
Inspector notes: Ensure lids to the trash receptacles are closed tightly after each use - clean to remove all loose trash and debris where needed
590.005/5-501.15-C
Ventilation hood systems filters (c)
Inspector notes: Clean soiled vents in the hood system
590.004/4-202.18-C
Surface characteristics-indoor areas (c)
Inspector notes: Clean floors and walls behind all cooking equipment on the line where needed from visible food spills
590.006/6-101.11-C
Wall and ceiling coverings and coatings (c)
Inspector notes: Clean the blades of all ceiling fan blades where needed
590.006/6-201.16-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Clean behind and in between all refrigeration / freezer units as well as all cooking equipment in the kitchen from grease and visible food spills
590.004/4-602.13-C
70
Dec 3, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Rodent activity noted in the alleywat - Address with your pest control company as discussed
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Outdoor storage surface (c)
Inspector notes: Repair visible holes and cracks in the alleyway where eneeded
590.005/5-501.11-C
Ventilation hood systems filters (c)
Inspector notes: Clean to remove grease and grime where needed
590.004/4-202.18-C
Service sink (c)
Inspector notes: Maintain clean after use
590.005/5-203.13-C
78
Apr 17, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 9 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Food-contact surfaces-cleanability (pf)
Inspector notes: Remove all compromised cutting boards that have deep lacerations making it almost impossible to properly clean - replace where needed
590.004/4-202.11-PF
Equipment and utensils-durability and strength (c)
Inspector notes: Remove all utensils compromised with burnt edges and splintered handles
590.004/4-201.11-C
Ventilation hood systems filters (c)
Inspector notes: Remove and clean the two heavily soiled vents directly above the char grill
590.004/4-202.18-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Clean iknside / outside of all freezer / refrigeration units from all visible food spills stains and soikls
590.004/4-602.13-C
Surface characteristics-indoor areas (c)
Inspector notes: Clean the floors walls and ceiling tiles as well as the blades to the ceiling fans from all visible soils in the kitchen / prep area
590.006/6-101.11-C
Wiping cloths use limitation (c)
590.003/3-304.14-C
Food storage-preventing contamination from the premises (c)
Inspector notes: Discontinue to store foods in with the soiled aprons - seperate the two clearly to reduce potential contamination
590.003/3-305.11-C
Sponges use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Do not keep sponges inside the three bay sink - do not use when cleaning pots pans and utensils
590.004/4-101.16-C
(a) certified food protection manager (c)
Inspector notes: Post both your " food safety and allergen awareness " certificates with matching names on site as discussed
590.002(C)/2-102.12-C
Wood use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Remove and / or replace the wooden pizza spatula
590.004/4-101.17-C
58
Jul 15, 2024
Routine
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Consumption of animal foods that are raw undercooked or not otherwise processed to eliminate pathogens (pf)
Inspector notes: Make all necessary changes to all menu oitems offered undercooked with the proper disclosure / reminder as discussed during the interview
590.003/3-603.11-PF
Prohibiting animals (pf)
Inspector notes: Remove cal from the basement area of the building
590.006/6-501.115-PF
Ventilation hood systems filters (c)
Inspector notes: Remove to cleran all visible grease and grime on the hood vents where needed
590.004/4-202.18-C
(a) certified food protection manager (c)
Inspector notes: Post current copy of both your food safety and allergen awareness on site
590.002(C)/2-102.12-C
74
May 9, 2024
Routine
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Consumption of animal foods that are raw undercooked or not otherwise processed to eliminate pathogens (pf)
Inspector notes: New menu is missing the proper consumer advisory on the " Specials Menu" address
590.003/3-603.11-PF
Clean condition-outer clothing (c)
Inspector notes: Exchange aprons on all prep cooks once there is a visible accumulation of visible soils
590.002/2-304.11-C
Handwashing signage (c)
Inspector notes: Post " Hand Washing On ly" Sign by all designated hand sinks
590.006/6-301.14-C
Effectiveness-hair restraints (c)
Inspector notes: All staff working / preparing food shall have on a proper hair restraint as we discussed
590.002/2-402.11-C
(a) certified food protection manager (c)
Inspector notes: Post a copy of ypour current food safety certificate on site - do not use the same certificate as your sister restaurant has on site
590.002(C)/2-102.12-C
Drain boards (c)
Inspector notes: Expand the area for air drying large pots and pans - do not stack on top of one another - allow then to be inverted and drip inside the three bay sink as we discussed
590.004/4-301.13-C
70
Mar 29, 2024
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
(a) certified food protection manager (c)
Inspector notes: Post copy of current food safety certificate on site as discussed
590.002(C)/2-102.12-C
95
Jun 29, 2023
Routine
No violations found.
100
Feb 17, 2023
Routine
No violations found.
100
Jul 26, 2022
Routine
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Fruit flies found behind bar and in men's room adjacent to the bar clean to remove and supply detailed IPM exterminator reports
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Using a handwashing sink-operation and maintenance (pf)
Inspector notes: Hand sink blocked by equipment and towels remove to allow proper hand wash
590.005/5-205.11-PF
Floors walls and ceilings utility lines (c)
Inspector notes: 1) Pooling water in basement near walk-in for beer kegs clean to remove 2) Drain in back basement hallway with standing water clear drain to allow proper drainage
590.006/6-201.12-C
78
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Trattoria Il Panino last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Trattoria Il Panino on file is from Jan 2, 2026. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Trattoria Il Panino?
Across the inspection record, “certified food protection manager” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Trattoria Il Panino.
How does Trattoria Il Panino compare to other restaurants in Boston?
Trattoria Il Panino most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Boston average of 86.
Has Trattoria Il Panino's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Trattoria Il Panino have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Trattoria Il Panino 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 Trattoria Il Panino inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Trattoria Il Panino is inspected around three times per year on average.
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