Pagliuca's Restaurant

May 5, 2026 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeEating & Drinking
failed findings32
critical findings3

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Failed findings

Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (P)critical

Inspector note: Raw chicken observed stored above cooked pasta. Discontinue and store separate
code 590.003/3-302.11-P*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment Chemical Sanitization-Temperature pH Concentration and Hardness (P)critical

Inspector note: Low temp diswasher observed not dispensing sanitizer 0ppm (bottle was empty). PIC to monitor warewashing (cos)
code 590.004/4-501.114-P*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
Backflow Prevention (P)critical

Inspector note: Per Chef fruit/produce/vegetables gets washed in the 2 bay sink since theres no food prepsink on site. PIC to provide detailed plumbers report from a licensed plumber on the cost of install of a 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: PIC unable to provide procedure & kit for the vomit & diarrheal clean up. Provide & maintain accessible Inspector will provide procedure to the establishment via email
code 590.002/2-501.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
(A) (B) and (C)(1) (4)-(16) Demonstration (Pf)

Inspector note: At the time of the inspection staff were unable to answer questions pertaining to food safety due to lack of staffing Establishment must designate an additional CFPM to be on site.
code 590.002(B)/2-102.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
(A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)

Inspector note: Violations noted on the inspection report. 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: Fail
Shell stock Maintaining Identification (Pf)

Inspector note: PIC unable to provide past shell stock tags . Only current week available. Discussed with Chef about 90 days retention
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 containers of prep foods in various cold unit observed missing date marking. Provide made/discard date before storing
code 590.003/3-501.17-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Consumption of Animal Foods that are Raw Undercooked or Not Otherwise Processed to Eliminate Pathogens (Pf)

Inspector note: Asteriks noted missing from the consumer advisory notation on the paper menu on the foods offered undercooked. Provide to the pertaining foods.
code 590.003/3-603.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Sanitizing Solutions Testing Devices (Pf)

Inspector note: PIC unable to provide sanitzer test strips for quartenary and chlorine sanitzer. Provide
code 590.004/4-302.14-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Cleaning Agents and Sanitizers Availability (Pf)

Inspector note: PIC unable to provide sanitizer non rinse detergent for the 2 bay sink for pots/pans. Provide
code 590.004/4-303.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
(A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)

Inspector note: Interior of low temp dishwasher observed soiled with visible black/ while slime substance dishwasher loading tray observed with visible soils accumulation interior of multiple cold units observed soiled from visible debris and soils accumulation ice build up observed inside walk in freezer. Clean & sanitize to remove
code 590.004/4-601.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Handwashing Sinks Installation (Pf)

Inspector note: Kitchen only handwashing sink observed dispensing only cold water @ 54F . Repair to dispense minimum 100F .
code 590.005/5-202.12-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)

Inspector note: Cooking faucet observed running from the same faucet as handwashing sink faucet. Discontinue to prevent contaminations
code 590.005/5-205.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Handwashing Cleanser Availability (Pf)

Inspector note: Kitchen main hansink observed without hand soap. Provide to encourage hand washing (cos)
code 590.006/6-301.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Controlling Pests (Pf)

Inspector note: Old rat droppping observed on the floor in the ice machine room. Clean to remove PIC to provide detailed IPM report from a licensed exterminator to: inca.prince@boston.gov
code 590.006/6-501.111-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C)

Inspector note: Condiments containers observed missing labels. Provide labels when removed from original containers
code 590.003/3-302.12-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C)

Inspector note: Can of tomato sauce / bucket of foods observed stored on the floor in the kitchen are and inside walkin freezer. Discontinue/elevate
code 590.003/3-305.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Miscellaneous Sources of Contamination (C)

Inspector note: Observed barrier missing betwenn handwashing sink and cook line. Install
code 590.003/3-307.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Ventilation Hood Systems Filters (C)

Inspector note: Hood filters/attachement observed heavily soiled . Clean to remove
code 590.004/4-202.18-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Temperature Measuring Devices-Functionality (C)

Inspector note: Multiple cold units observed missing a conspicuous thermometer. Provide & maintain visible
code 590.004/4-204.112-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Ventilation Hood Systems Drip Prevention (C)

Inspector note: Observed grease leaking/drip on the back wall of the cookline into the stairway . Clean to remove/Repair
code 590.004/4-204.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Cutting Surfaces (C)

Inspector note: Multiple cutting board observed heavily scored/stained. Replace/resurface
code 590.004/4-501.12-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Preset Tableware (C)

Inspector note: Preset utensils observed exposed on multiple tables. Discontinue (wrap)
code 590.004/4-904.13-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Service Sink (C)

Inspector note: Facility observed without a service sink. Per staff soiled water disposal in the floor drain. Discontinue PIC to provide detailed plumbers report on the cost of install of service/mop sink to: inca.prince@boston.gov
code 590.005/5-203.13-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)

Inspector note: Floor under equipment observed with soils build up ice machine room observed oderous. Clean to remove
code 590.006/6-201.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Outer Openings Protected (C)

Inspector note: Multiple doors observed missing door sweep. Instal to prevent entryway for pests/rodents
code 590.006/6-202.15-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Handwashing Signage (C)

Inspector note: Men restroom observed missing employee must wash hands signage. Provide
code 590.006/6-301.14-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Maintaining Premises Unnecessary Items and Litter (C)

Inspector note: Storage room (wine/ice machine room) observed in need of deep cleaning and organizing due to visible clutter. Clean & organzie
code 590.006/6-501.114-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Cleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C)

Inspector note: Hood sticker observed expired 2.26.26. Provide updated hood sticker from a licensed hood cleaning company
code 590.006/6-501.14-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Drying Mops (C)

Inspector note: Observed soiled mop hang to dry on pipe. Discontinue
code 590.006/6-501.16-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
flagged at inspection

Inspector note: Post current Health Permit 2026 Post current Site Cleanliness Certificate Post current Allergen Certificate Post Current Cerfiticate of Inspection
code L1status: Fail

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