Antico Forno

April 15, 2026 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeEating & Drinking
failed findings5
critical findings0

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Failed findings

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 (4.15.26)
code 590.004/4-302.13-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Miscellaneous Sources of Contamination (C)

Inspector note: Observed barrier missing between dump sink and ice storage bin in the bar area. Install (4.15.26) • Service Sink observed without proctective barrier/ open into the warewashing area. Provide door
code 590.003/3-307.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Backflow Prevention Device Location (C)

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 Plumbers report was provided on site to inspector
code 590.005/5-204.12-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Controlling Pests (C)

Inspector note: PIC to provide detailed IPM report citing kitchen drop ceiling notation 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
flagged at inspection

Inspector note: Allergen Certificate on site observed expired. Post current Allergen Awareness Certificate . In process (4.15.26)
code L1status: Fail

Checks marked passed

(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: Pass
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: Pass
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: Pass
(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: Pass
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: Pass
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: Pass
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: Pass
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: Pass
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: Pass
(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: Pass
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: Pass
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: Pass
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: Pass
(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: Pass
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: Pass
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: Pass
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: Pass
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: Pass
Cutting Surfaces (C)

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

Inspector note: Observed preset utensils exposed. Discontinue
code 590.004/4-904.13-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
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: Pass
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: Pass
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: Pass

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Fail on April 7, 2026: 1 finding appeared for the first time. 4 findings recurred. 23 previous findings did not recur.

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