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Al Dente Ristorante

September 2, 2026 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeEating & Drinking
failed findings2
critical findings0

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Failed findings

Service Sink (C)

Inspector note: Facility observed without a service/ mop sink . PIC to provide detailed plumbers report on the cost install of a service/mop sink to: inca.prince@boston.gov *** If a service/mop sink is installed prior to the compliance inspection scheduled date: A Permit must be secured from Inspectional Services Plumbing Division prior to Commencement of any Plumbing work. Additionally a final approval from the plumbing inspector is required before a reinspection may be scheduled
code 590.005/5-203.13-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Backflow Prevention Device Location (C)

Inspector note: Facility observed without a food prep sink. Produce gets washed in the 2 bay sink direct to waste with the use of a colander. PIC to provide detailed plumbers report on the cost install of a food prep sink to: inca.prince@boston.gov *** If an air gap is installed prior to the compliance inspection scheduled date: A Permit must be secured from Inspectional Services Plumbing Division prior to Commencement of any Plumbing work. Additionally a final approval from the plumbing inspector is required before a reinspection may be scheduled
code 590.005/5-204.12-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail

Checks marked passed

Backflow Prevention (P)critical

Inspector note: Facility observed without a food prep sink. Produce gets washed in the 2 bay sink direct to waste with the use of a colander. PIC to provide detailed plumbers report on the cost install of a food prep sink to: inca.prince@boston.gov *** If an air gap is installed prior to the compliance inspection scheduled date: A Permit must be secured from Inspectional Services Plumbing Division prior to Commencement of any Plumbing work. Additionally a final approval from the plumbing inspector is required before a reinspection may be scheduled
code 590.005/5-402.11-P*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Pass
Thawing (C)

Inspector note: Observed ROP fish thawing still in ROP pacakging. Discontinue and thaw as discussed during the inspection (cos)
code 590.003/3-501.13-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
(B) and (C) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (C)

Inspector note: Multiple freezer observed with ice build up interior of cold holding unit in the kitchen area observed soiled by visible food spills 2 bay sink backsplash observed visible soiled by soils build up. Clean & Sanitize to remove
code 590.004/4-601.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
Outer Openings Protected (C)

Inspector note: Front door and back door observed missing effective door sweep (gap) . Install to prevent pest access
code 590.006/6-202.15-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
Handwashing Signage (C)

Inspector note: Men's restroom observed missing handwashing signage. Provide to encourage handwashing by food handlers
code 590.006/6-301.14-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Fail on August 25, 2026: 1 finding appeared for the first time. 1 finding recurred. 5 previous findings did not recur.

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About this record

This record comes from Boston Inspectional Services, Health Division. Cooked keeps the official result and wording separate from its plain-English explanation so you can verify what the inspector actually published.

Source: Analyze Boston.