Giacomo's Ristorante

• official resultFail
• resultFail
• inspection typeEating & Drinking
• failed findings3
• critical findings0

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Failed findings

• ⚠️Service Sink (C)
  Inspector note: Facility observed without a service sink. PIC to provide plumbers report on the cost of install of a service sink to : inca.prince@boston.gov
  code 590.005/5-203.13-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Backflow Prevention Device Location (C)
  Inspector note: Air gap was installed. PIC to provide permit from ISD plumbing divison to : inc.prince@boston.gov
  code 590.005/5-204.12-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Cleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C)
  Inspector note: Hood sticker observed expired 10.22.25. Provide updated hood sticker from a licensed hood cleaning company Per PIC hood cleaning is scheduled for 3.24.26
  code 590.006/6-501.14-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail

Checks marked passed

• ✓Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events (Pf)
  Inspector note: PIC unable to provide kit & procedure for vomit & diarrheal clean up events. Provide (will be delivered 3.11.26 from amazon) Inspector will provide procedure to the operator.
  code 590.002/2-501.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Pass
• ✓Temperature Measuring Devices-Functionality (Pf)
  Inspector note: PIC unable to provide metal probe food thermometer. Provide maintain accessible (will be delivered 3.11.26 from amazon)
  code 590.004/4-204.112-PF** · serious findingstatus: Pass
• ✓Handwashing Sinks-Numbers and Capacities (Pf)
  Inspector note: Facility observed with only 1 handsink on site (in process per PIC working with a plumber) No handsink observed in the warewashing and food prep area downstairs. Install PIC to monitor handwashing
  code 590.005/5-203.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Pass
• ✓Controlling Pests (Pf)
  Inspector note: Multiple rat droppings observed downstairs in the basement on the floor under the electrical panel and on the floor near and around the water heater. PIC recommended to increase visit from a licensed exterminator until rodent population is remediated and provide after visit report to: inca.prince@boston.gov (3.12.26)
  code 590.006/6-501.111-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
• ✓Temperature Measuring Devices-Functionality (C)
  Inspector note: Multiple refrigeration units observed without a conspicious thermometer. Install maintain visible(will be delivered 3.11.26 from amazon)
  code 590.004/4-204.112-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
• ✓Outer Openings Protected (C)
  Inspector note: Multiple entrance/ backdoor observed without an effective weather strip/ door sweep. Install (handyman will be on site 3.11.26 per PIC) Smoke found in foundation wall in 2 different access point (brick wall and behing electrical panel) *** Wall to be sealed and concreted in both access point. (3.12.26)
  code 590.006/6-202.15-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
• ✓Handwashing Signage (C)
  Inspector note: Multiple handsink on site observed without handwashing sign. Provide to all handsink missing signage (will be delivered 3.11.26 from amazon)
  code 590.006/6-301.14-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
• ✓Repairing-Premises Structures Attachments and Fixtures-Methods (C)
  Inspector note: Smoke found in foundation wall in 2 different access point (brick wall and behing electrical panel) *** Wall to be sealed and concreted in both access point.(3.12.26)
  code 590.006/6-501.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Fail on March 12, 2026: 3 findings recurred. 9 previous findings did not recur.

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