Inspection record
Al Dente Ristorante
109 Salem St · Boston, MA 02113
3inspections since May 2026
15violations recorded
HE_Passlatest result (city code)
License category: Eating & Drinking
Inspection history
Sep 25, 2026HE_Pass2 violations
*Backflow Prevention Device Location (C)
Facility observed without a food prep sink. Produce gets washed in the 2 bay sink direct to waste with the use of a colander. PIC to provide detailed plumbers report on the cost install of a food prep sink to: inca.prince@boston.gov *** If an air gap is installed prior to the compliance inspection scheduled date: 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
*Service Sink (C)
Facility observed without a service/ mop sink . PIC to provide detailed plumbers report on the cost install of a service/mop sink to: inca.prince@boston.gov *** If a service/mop sink is installed prior to the compliance inspection scheduled date: 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
Sep 2, 2026HE_FailExt7 violations
***Backflow Prevention (P)
Facility observed without a food prep sink. Produce gets washed in the 2 bay sink direct to waste with the use of a colander. PIC to provide detailed plumbers report on the cost install of a food prep sink to: inca.prince@boston.gov *** If an air gap is installed prior to the compliance inspection scheduled date: 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
*Thawing (C)
Observed ROP fish thawing still in ROP pacakging. Discontinue and thaw as discussed during the inspection (cos)
*(B) and (C) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (C)
Multiple freezer observed with ice build up interior of cold holding unit in the kitchen area observed soiled by visible food spills 2 bay sink backsplash observed visible soiled by soils build up. Clean & Sanitize to remove
*Service Sink (C)
Facility observed without a service/ mop sink . PIC to provide detailed plumbers report on the cost install of a service/mop sink to: inca.prince@boston.gov *** If a service/mop sink is installed prior to the compliance inspection scheduled date: 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
*Outer Openings Protected (C)
Front door and back door observed missing effective door sweep (gap) . Install to prevent pest access
*Handwashing Signage (C)
Men's restroom observed missing handwashing signage. Provide to encourage handwashing by food handlers
*Backflow Prevention Device Location (C)
Facility observed without a food prep sink. Produce gets washed in the 2 bay sink direct to waste with the use of a colander. PIC to provide detailed plumbers report on the cost install of a food prep sink to: inca.prince@boston.gov *** If an air gap is installed prior to the compliance inspection scheduled date: 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
Aug 25, 2026HE_Fail6 violations
*Handwashing Signage (C)
Men's restroom observed missing handwashing signage. Provide to encourage handwashing by food handlers
*Service Sink (C)
Facility observed without a service/ mop sink . PIC to provide detailed plumbers report on the cost install of a service/mop sink to: inca.prince@boston.gov *** If a service/mop sink is installed prior to the compliance inspection scheduled date: 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
*Outer Openings Protected (C)
Front door and back door observed missing effective door sweep (gap) . Install to prevent pest access
*Thawing (C)
Observed ROP fish thawing still in ROP pacakging. Discontinue and thaw as discussed during the inspection (cos)
***Backflow Prevention (P)
Facility observed without a food prep sink. Produce gets washed in the 2 bay sink direct to waste with the use of a colander. PIC to provide detailed plumbers report on the cost install of a food prep sink to: inca.prince@boston.gov *** If an air gap is installed prior to the compliance inspection scheduled date: 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
*(B) and (C) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (C)
Multiple freezer observed with ice build up interior of cold holding unit in the kitchen area observed soiled by visible food spills 2 bay sink backsplash observed visible soiled by soils build up. Clean & Sanitize to remove
Violation severity marks (*, **, ***) are the city's published violation levels. Result codes are Boston ISD's own codes, shown verbatim - we found no public legend. Methodology