Nostalgia Gastrobar
Last inspected: Feb 19, 2026
43
Score
Public records show nine inspections at Nostalgia Gastrobar stretching back to 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Feb 19, 2026. Diners may want to take note: high risk reflects issues that a health inspector considered important.
The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around seven violations, down from roughly 10 violations earlier in the record.
Looking across the full record, “dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.
That's lower than the typical Longwood restaurant, which scores around 87. This restaurant has more on its record than most do.
9
Inspections
4
Critical latest
0
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 19, 2026
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
43
Sep 17, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
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Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
52
Apr 1, 2025
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. - acoustical ceiling tiles in back storage room - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-01: **Time Extended**
36-37-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. - gasket warped at cookline cooler - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-01: **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-01: **Time Extended**
14-42-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. **Corrected On-Site** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-01: **Time Extended**
10-08-5
82
Mar 31, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 12 minor violations.
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High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. - Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm) Chemical bucket empty. Person in charge changed. Final reading 100ppm **Corrected On-Site**
22-41-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. - raw squid over empanadas at reach in freezer **Corrected On-Site**
08A-02-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. COOKLINE: - pork belly (45F - Cold Holding); - chorizo (45F - Cold Holding); - cooked beef (47F - Cold Holding) AVANTCO: - pico (45F - Cold Holding); - tomato sauce (46F - Cold Holding); - cut lettuce (46F - Cold Holding) **Warning**
03A-02-5
Basic - Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured.
51-11-4
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. - acoustical ceiling tiles in back storage room
36-37-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. - uncovered cup of soda and plate of food on expo counter
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. - cellphones on prep counter
40-06-5
Basic - Exhaust/ventilation hood system not designed to prevent grease or condensation from dripping onto food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. - exhaust opening above steam table dripping grease
36-63-4
Basic - Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system.
14-42-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. **Corrected On-Site**
10-08-5
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. - tongs on oven door handle **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. - rice scoop
10-07-4
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. - unwashed avocado at cookline **Corrected On-Site**
08B-17-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. - gasket warped at cookline cooler
14-11-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
35
Nov 8, 2024
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
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Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
86
Nov 6, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. COUNTERTOP COOLER: - Tcs guacamole (52F - Cold Holding); - tomato (52F - Cold Holding); - cut lettuce (52F - Cold Holding) Operator states less than an hour. Manager added ice to unit MAIN COOKLINE COOLER: - cooked chicken (46F - Cold Holding); - tomato (45F - Cold Holding); - rice (46F - Cold Holding) **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. - water filter has change date 3/22
29-28-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. - hand wash sink in prep area blocked with boxes and used to store utensils
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. - storing a pail of water
31A-11-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. - plastic bowl used to scoop rice
14-01-5
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. - ceiling tiles in food prep room
36-37-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. - back doors
35B-01-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice.
10-08-5
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. - tongs on oven door handles **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. - back door in prep room
35B-03-4
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. - unwashed avocado over milk in walk in cooler
08B-17-4
43
Mar 11, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cheesecake not dated
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.
41-17-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In the rice
14-01-5
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
51-11-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -hood filters soiled
23-03-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Mop stored in bucket
42-01-4
67
Nov 9, 2023
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. In prep **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-03: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-09: **Time Extended**
36-37-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-03: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-09: **Time Extended**
35B-01-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-03: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-09: **Time Extended**
35B-03-4
86
Nov 17, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. 0 ppm sanitizer is empty, operator will use the 3 compartment sink
22-41-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Flan not dated in the coke cooler
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Line sink
27-16-4
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. In the kitchen one tile is open
36-36-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -fryer handles food debris -stove top grease build up -hood filters -side of the fryer
23-03-4
Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Hand sink in prep is damaged
29-08-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Spoons on the counter top shelf
25-06-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Nostalgia Gastrobar last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Nostalgia Gastrobar on file is from Feb 19, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Nostalgia Gastrobar?
Across the inspection record, “dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Nostalgia Gastrobar.
How does Nostalgia Gastrobar compare to other restaurants in Longwood?
Nostalgia Gastrobar most recently scored 43 out of 100, which is lower than the Longwood average of 87.
Has Nostalgia Gastrobar's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Nostalgia Gastrobar have averaged around seven violations per visit, down from roughly 10 earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Nostalgia Gastrobar means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is Nostalgia Gastrobar inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Nostalgia Gastrobar is inspected around three times per year on average.
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