Tresca

233 Hanover, Boston, MA 02113
Italian
Last inspected: Oct 21, 2025
67
Score
Medium Risk

Public records show four inspections at Tresca stretching back to 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Oct 21, 2025. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.

Things have been moving the wrong way, with the rolling count rising from around two violations to closer to five violations per visit.

The pattern that stands out is “using a handwashing sink-operation and maintenance”, which has been cited two times.

Restaurants in Boston average 86, so Tresca trails the local norm. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.

4
Inspections
0
Critical latest
3
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 21, 2025
Routine
3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Hand drying provision (pf)
Inspector notes: Provide single use paper towel at the bar hand sink
590.006/6-301.12-PF
Using a handwashing sink-operation and maintenance (pf)
Inspector notes: Discontinue using the hand sink at the abr as a dump sink
590.005/5-205.11-PF
Warewashing machines temperature measuring devices (pf)
Inspector notes: Repair the gauges at the high temp dish machine
590.004/4-204.115-PF
Food storage-preventing contamination from the premises (c)
Inspector notes: Store all products in the dry storage 6 inches from the floor
590.003/3-305.11-C
Handwashing signage (c)
Inspector notes: Provide hand washing at the bar hand sink
590.006/6-301.14-C
67
Apr 1, 2024
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Wood use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Discard splintered wooden utensils being used in the kitchen - hard wood cutting surfaces only allowed in the commercial kitchen
590.004/4-101.17-C
Wall and ceiling coverings and coatings (c)
Inspector notes: Replace compromised ceiling tiles above the cooking line where needed - replace where missing
590.006/6-201.16-C
(a) certified food protection manager (c)
Inspector notes: Post current copy of the PIC's current food safety certificate on site
590.002(C)/2-102.12-C
86
Nov 14, 2023
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Ventilation hood systems filters (c)
Inspector notes: Remove filters and drip pans at the edges from the hood - clean to remove all stubborn soils and grease deposits where needed -professional hood cleaning has been schedued for Wednesday Novenber 15th 2023
590.004/4-202.18-C
95
Oct 28, 2022
Routine
3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Using a handwashing sink-operation and maintenance (pf)
Inspector notes: Prep area hand sink blocked by cart. Person in charge corrected.
590.005/5-205.11-PF
Warewashing equipment determining chemical sanitizer concentration (pf)
Inspector notes: No chlorine test strips for chemical dishwasher. Tested with inspector kit. Provide proper test kit.
590.004/4-501.116-PF
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Interior of back of house bar ice machine is heavily soiled. Clean to remove.
590.004/4-601.11-PF
Food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)
Inspector notes: Multiple squeeze bottles on production line unlabled. Provide.
590.003/3-302.12-C
Covering receptacles (c)
Inspector notes: Multiple trash containers outside observed left open. Close to prevent potential pest activity.
590.005/5-501.113-C
Handwashing signage (c)
Inspector notes: Production line hand sink does not have hand wash only sign. Provide.
590.006/6-301.14-C
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Tresca last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Tresca on file is from Oct 21, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Tresca?

Across the inspection record, “using a handwashing sink-operation and maintenance” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Tresca.

How does Tresca compare to other restaurants in Boston?

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

Has Tresca's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Tresca have averaged around five violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Tresca 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 Tresca inspected?

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