Mamma Maria Restaurant

July 17, 2026 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeEating & Drinking
failed findings1
critical findings0

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Failed findings

Backflow Prevention Device Location (C)

Inspector note: Air gap was installed. PIC to provide plumbers permit from ISD Health Division If a food prep sink is installed prior to compliance inspection: 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

Cooling (P)critical

Inspector note: Observed large bucket of recent prepped bolognese sauce 198F stored in the walking unit. Discussed cooling procedures with PIC . Both buckets of prepped foods were removed and cooled the proper way.
code 590.003/3-501.14-P*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Pass
(A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)critical

Inspector note: Quinoa 56F Raw tuna 60F stored in open case cold unit. PIC voluntarily discard both items.
code 590.003/3-501.16-P*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Pass
Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment Chemical Sanitization-Temperature pH Concentration and Hardness (P)critical

Inspector note: Bar low temp dishwasher chlorine pH observed at 00ppm. Provide repair to meet minimum pH.
code 590.004/4-501.114-P*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Pass
Backflow Prevention (P)critical

Inspector note: 2 foods prep sink on site observed missing air gap. PIC to provide detailed plumbers report from a licensed plumber on the cost of install of air gap. inca.prince@boston.gov If a food prep sink is installed prior to compliance inspection: 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
(A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)

Inspector note: PIC to provide active managerial control and train staff on violations noted on the inspection report
code 590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Pass
Shell stock Maintaining Identification (Pf)

Inspector note: PIC unable to provide shelltags from previous month. Only current week available. Discussed at the time of inspection
code 590.003/3-203.12-PF** · serious findingstatus: Pass
Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Date Marking (Pf)

Inspector note: Multiple containers of prep foods stored in different cold units observed missing date marking. Provide made discard date beforec storing. Per PIC foods were prep earlier today
code 590.003/3-501.17-PF** · serious findingstatus: Pass
Consumption of Animal Foods that are Raw Undercooked or Not Otherwise Processed to Eliminate Pathogens (Pf)

Inspector note: Asterisk observed missing on the menu under consumer advisory . Provide asterisk to the pertaining foods on the menu
code 590.003/3-603.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Pass
Temperature Measuring Devices Manual and Mechanical Warewashing (Pf)

Inspector note: PIC unable to provide irreverssible thermometer for the high temp diswasher on site. Provide
code 590.004/4-302.13-PF** · serious findingstatus: Pass
Sanitizing Solutions Testing Devices (Pf)

Inspector note: PIC unable to provide sanitizer test strips for both low temp dishwasher and bucket sanitzer (quats/chlorine) . Provide & maintain accessible
code 590.004/4-302.14-PF** · serious findingstatus: Pass
(A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)

Inspector note: Multiple food contact surfaces and equipments observed in need of deep cleaning from visible soils accumulation and food spills. Clean & sanitize to remove
code 590.004/4-601.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Pass
Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)

Inspector note: Bar handsink prep area handsink and kitchen area handsink observed blocked by dishes/ trash bucket. Discontinue and maintain accessible at all time to encourage handwashing (cos)
code 590.005/5-205.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Pass
Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C)

Inspector note: Different condiments at the dessert station observed missing labels. Provide labels when removed from original containers
code 590.003/3-302.12-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C)

Inspector note: Observed food dispensing utensils stored on equipments and stagnant water. Discontinue. Store as discussed
code 590.003/3-304.12-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
Miscellaneous Sources of Contamination (C)

Inspector note: Mop sink observed not enclosed / build next to ice machine. Provide effecive enclosure Observed package of bottle of water stored in the mop sink area. Discontinue
code 590.003/3-307.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
Ventilation Hood Systems Filters (C)

Inspector note: Hood filters and attachments observed soiled. Clean to remove Hood sticker expires July 19Th
code 590.004/4-202.18-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
Cutting Surfaces (C)

Inspector note: Cutting board observed heavily soiled and scored. Ressurface/replace
code 590.004/4-501.12-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)

Inspector note: Observed soiled stagnant water in the food prep area. Clean to remove
code 590.006/6-201.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
Handwashing Signage (C)

Inspector note: Bar handsink observed missing employee must wash hands/ handwashinng only. Provide
code 590.006/6-301.14-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
Repairing-Premises Structures Attachments and Fixtures-Methods (C)

Inspector note: Observed ceiling tile missing above salad cold unit. Provide
code 590.006/6-501.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Fail on July 8, 2026: 1 finding appeared for the first time. 20 previous findings did not recur.

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