Lucia Ristorante

February 25, 2026 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeEating & Drinking
failed findings18
critical findings2

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Failed findings

(A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)critical

Inspector note: Multiple cold holding foods (cooked pasta cut cucumber cut tomato cooked lentils raw shrimp ) at 47F-52F degrees. PIC voluntarily discard all products since they were in the cold unit from previous night. PIC to monitor cold holding temperature
code 590.003/3-501.16-P*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
Backflow Prevention (P)critical

Inspector note: Food prep sink observed without an airgap. PIC to provide detailed plumbers report on the cost of install of an airgap on the food prep sink 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: Vomit & Diarrheal clean up kit observed expired. Provide updated kit. Inspector 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 in the inspection report. PIC to train staff on violations noted on the inspection report.
code 590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Sanitizing Solutions Testing Devices (Pf)

Inspector note: PIC unable to provide sanitzer test kit/ strips for 3 bay sink solution and commercially mix spray bottles (quats/ lactic acid). Provide
code 590.004/4-302.14-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
(A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)

Inspector note: Interior of ice machine observed soiled by brown substances inside 2 door refrigeration unit observed soiled with soils build up exterior of multiple food bulk containers observed visible soiled. Clean & sanitize to remove
code 590.004/4-601.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Hand Drying Provision (Pf)

Inspector note: Kitchen & staff restroom observed without paper towels. Provide means to hand drying. (cos)
code 590.006/6-301.12-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C)

Inspector note: Several containers at cookline observed without labels. Provide labels when removed from original containers
code 590.003/3-302.12-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Miscellaneous Sources of Contamination (C)

Inspector note: Food prep sink and grille at the cookline/ hansink and ice holder bar downstairs observed without a barrier in between . Provide
code 590.003/3-307.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Ventilation Hood Systems Filters (C)

Inspector note: Hood vent filters observed soiled with dust and grease build up. Clean to remove Hood sticker expired. 3.8.26
code 590.004/4-202.18-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Temperature Measuring Devices-Functionality (C)

Inspector note: Multiple refrigeration unit including walk in observed without a conspicious thermometer. Provide and maintain visible
code 590.004/4-204.112-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment (C)

Inspector note: 2 door salad unit observed at 57F . Repair All foods stored in the unit was discard since it was stored overnight
code 590.004/4-501.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Cutting Surfaces (C)

Inspector note: 2 cutting boards observed heavily scored . Resurface/replace
code 590.004/4-501.12-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Preset Tableware (C)

Inspector note: Preset tableware observed exposed / not wrapped. Discontiue
code 590.004/4-904.13-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
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 safely disposed soiled water
code 590.005/5-203.13-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)

Inspector note: Old mice droppings observed on the floor before employee restroom. Clean to remove
code 590.006/6-201.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Handwashing Aids and Devices Use Restrictions (C)

Inspector note: Warewashing sink observed supplied with handwashing soap. Discontinue
code 590.006/6-301.13-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Handwashing Signage (C)

Inspector note: Multiple handsinks observed without an employee must wash hands sign. Provide
code 590.006/6-301.14-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail

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