Umbria

250 Hanover St, Boston, MA 02113

Italian

Last inspected: Dec 4, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Umbria has been inspected six times since 2023. The newest entry in the record is dated Dec 4, 2025. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

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

“Consumption of animal foods that are raw undercooked” comes up most often, recorded five times in the inspection record.

The city-wide average for Boston sits at 86, putting Umbria on the better side of that line. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Dec 4, 2025

Routine

1 major violation.

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Consumption of animal foods that are raw undercooked or not otherwise processed to eliminate pathogens (pf)

Inspector notes: Several menu items added to the menu are missing the proper disclosure / reminder - ADDRESS

590.003/3-603.11-PF

May 7, 2025

Routine

4 major violations. 5 minor violations.

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Sanitizing solutions testing devices (pf)

Inspector notes: Test strips are all compromised due to water damage - replace

590.004/4-302.14-PF

Food-contact surfaces-cleanability (pf)

Inspector notes: Remove the two visibly compromised cutting boards on the cooking line - discard any food contact boards once they are compromised with deep lacerations that cannot be cleaned properly

590.004/4-202.11-PF

Consumption of animal foods that are raw undercooked or not otherwise processed to eliminate pathogens (pf)

Inspector notes: New reprinted menus are still missing the proper consumer advisory for certain menu items - clearly make the proper corrections as discussed

590.003/3-603.11-PF

Using a handwashing sink-operation and maintenance (pf)

Inspector notes: Clearly identify all designated hand sinks and " dump " sinks behind every bar - there is discarded fruit in each one and none oif them are identified

590.005/5-205.11-PF

(a) certified food protection manager (c)

Inspector notes: Ensure the food safety certificate is different from sister restaurants in the same area - match the allergen awareness certificates with the same name on the food safety certificates

590.002(C)/2-102.12-C

Ventilation hood systems filters (c)

Inspector notes: Remove the heavily soiled vents in the hood and soak them overnight to assist in removing the tarnished areas on the vents

590.004/4-202.18-C

Using dressing rooms and lockers (c)

Inspector notes: Keep all soiled uniforms and shoes off the floors - keep them in the " soiled " section of the room in the corner

590.006/6-501.110-C

Handwashing signage (c)

Inspector notes: Identify every designated hand sink as such " Hand Washing Only " - recommending to identify the " Dump Sinks " as well

590.006/6-301.14-C

Surface characteristics-outdoor areas (c)

Inspector notes: Clean floors throughout the kitchen especially under all cooking equipment from visible food spills stins and soils

590.006/6-102.11-C

Dec 4, 2024

Routine

1 major violation.

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Consumption of animal foods that are raw undercooked or not otherwise processed to eliminate pathogens (pf)

Inspector notes: Several menu items added to the menu are missing the proper disclosure / reminder - ADDRESS

590.003/3-603.11-PF

Jun 17, 2024

Routine

1 minor violation.

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(a) certified food protection manager (c)

Inspector notes: Post both current copies of your food safety and allergen awareness certificates in a conspicuous location of the restaurant as discussed

590.002(C)/2-102.12-C

Jun 5, 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: Several foods offered under cooked on the meniu are not clearly identied as being offered under cooked - go thru all menus and ensure each food item is displayed with the proper dislocure and reminder we discussed during inspection

590.003/3-603.11-PF

Shucked shellfish packaging and identification (pf)

Inspector notes: During display of raw oysters ensure each species is cleary identied with the original i.d. tag it was delivered in - store with plenty of crushed ice - do not mix species if one container has a few left and add to another - each species needs to be identied from where the oysters have been harvested from

590.003/3-202.17-PF

Wood use limitation (c)

Inspector notes: If wooden cutting boards are going to be used as a direct food contact - ensure all surfaces are made from a maple [ or other hard wood ] if they are not a parchmant paper will be needed

590.004/4-101.17-C

(a) certified food protection manager (c)

Inspector notes: Post both current copies of your food safety and allergen awareness certificates in a conspicuous location of the restaurant as discussed

590.002(C)/2-102.12-C

Jul 14, 2023

Routine

2 major violations.

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Consumption of animal foods that are raw undercooked or not otherwise processed to eliminate pathogens (pf)

Inspector notes: Menus missing pieces *Maybe Raw or Cooked to Order and add asterisks on all Oyster dishes in the raw bar section of the menu

590.003/3-603.11-PF

Cooling heating and holding capacities-equipment (pf)

Inspector notes: 1 door flip top low boy not operating in kitchen near fry station repair to run 41f or below.

590.004/4-301.11-PF

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Umbria last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Umbria on file is from Dec 4, 2025. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Umbria?

Across the inspection record, “consumption of animal foods that are raw undercooked” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Umbria.

How does Umbria compare to other restaurants in Boston?

Umbria most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Boston average of 86.

Has Umbria's inspection record improved over time?

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

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Umbria 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 Umbria inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Umbria is inspected around three times per year on average.

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