Antico Forno

April 7, 2026 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeEating & Drinking
failed findings27
critical findings2

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Failed findings

(A) Gloves Use Limitation (P)critical

Inspector note: Raw shelled eggs observed stored above chopped romaine lettuce. Discontinue (cos)
code 590.003/3-304.15-P*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
Backflow Prevention (P)critical

Inspector note: Per staff fruits/ vegetables gets washed in the middle bay of the 3 bay sink without an air gap. No food prep sink observed on site. PIC to provide detailed plumbers report on the cost of install of a prep sink with air gap to: inca.prince@boston.gov
code 590.005/5-402.11-P*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events (Pf)

Inspector note: PIC unable to provide procedure and kit for vomit and diarrheal clean up events. Provide . Inspector to will provide procedure to the operator.
code 590.002/2-501.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
(A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)

Inspector note: P's & PF's violations noted on the inspection report. CFPM to train staff on violations noted on the inspection report.
code 590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Package Integrity (Pf)

Inspector note: Several can of roasted red peppers and black olives observed heavily dented. PIC isolated and labeled the dented cans for pick up by the vendor.
code 590.003/3-202.15-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Shell stock Maintaining Identification (Pf)

Inspector note: Shell stock tags observed without last sold. Provide last sold date before storing for 90 days
code 590.003/3-203.12-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Date Marking (Pf)

Inspector note: Several RTE & prep containers of foods observed without date marking. Provide made/discard before storing.
code 590.003/3-501.17-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Warewashing Machines Automatic Dispensing of Detergents and Sanitizers (Pf)

Inspector note: 3 bay sink observed without detergent and sanitizer. Provide . Must be available at all times. (cos)
code 590.004/4-204.117-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Temperature Measuring Devices Manual and Mechanical Warewashing (Pf)

Inspector note: PIC unable to provide irreversible thermometer for the 2 high temp dishwasher on site. Provide
code 590.004/4-302.13-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Warewashing Equipment Determining Chemical Sanitizer Concentration (Pf)

Inspector note: PIC unable to provide sanitzer test strips . Provide
code 590.004/4-501.116-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
(A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)

Inspector note: Interior/ exterior and around both ice machine on site observed soiled with black/ pink substance build up. exterior of multiple bulk bins observed soiled by visible spills and handprints walk in shelvings observed rusty. Clean/ sanitize to remove.
code 590.004/4-601.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Handwashing Sinks-Numbers and Capacities (Pf)

Inspector note: Bar area observed without a handsink. Per staff hanwashing takes place in the warewashing handsink in the kitchen behind a wall/door. Install
code 590.005/5-203.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)

Inspector note: Warewashing hansink observed blocked by multiple barrels (trash/ linen). Discontinue (cos)
code 590.005/5-205.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Hand Drying Provision (Pf)

Inspector note: Pizza station/ warewashing handsink observed without paper towel. Provide (cos)
code 590.006/6-301.12-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
(A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C)

Inspector note: Establishment must designate another CFPM staff to be on site for all hours of operation to overseas safe operation of the establishment.
code 590.002(C)/2-102.12-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C)

Inspector note: Several bulk bins/ squeeze bottles observed without labels. Provide labels when remove from original containers
code 590.003/3-302.12-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C)

Inspector note: Food dispensing utensils observed stored in stagnant water 63F.Discontinue Portion cup observed stored inside bulk storage bins as dispensing utensils. Discontinue
code 590.003/3-304.12-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C)

Inspector note: Multiple containers/bags of food items observed stored on the floor inside walkins (freezer/ cooler). Elevate
code 590.003/3-305.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Miscellaneous Sources of Contamination (C)

Inspector note: Observed barrier missing between dump sink and ice storage bin in the bar area. Install
code 590.003/3-307.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Temperature Measuring Devices-Functionality (C)

Inspector note: Multiple refrigeration units/ walkin observed without a visible thermometer. Provide & keep visible
code 590.004/4-204.112-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Cutting Surfaces (C)

Inspector note: Cutting boards on site observed heavily scratch . Replace/resurface
code 590.004/4-501.12-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Preset Tableware (C)

Inspector note: Observed preset utensils exposed. Discontinue
code 590.004/4-904.13-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Grease Trap(C)

Inspector note: Grease barrels observed soiled with grease encrusted. Clean to remove
code 590.005/5-402.12-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Handwashing Signage (C)

Inspector note: Handsink observed without employee must wash hands signage. Provide to encourage handwashing by staff.
code 590.006/6-301.14-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Controlling Pests (C)

Inspector note: Old rat droppings and mice droppings observed on under shelvings in the basement storage area. Clean to remove IPM report was provided on site and showed activity. Per PIC Atlantis Pest Managment services the site twice a week.
code 590.006/6-501.111-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Repairing-Premises Structures Attachments and Fixtures-Methods (C)

Inspector note: Hole observed on the basement foundation behind grease barrels . Seal to prevent entry way of pests/rodents
code 590.006/6-501.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
flagged at inspection

Inspector note: Allergen Certificate on site observed expired. Post current Allergen Awareness Certificate Post current Health Permit 2026
code L1status: Fail

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