Inspection record
Assaggio
29 Prince St · Boston, MA 02113
2inspections since May 2026
18violations recorded
HE_Passlatest result (city code)
License category: Eating & Drinking
Inspection history
Jul 29, 2026HE_Pass9 violations
***(A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)
Multiple containers of prepped foods and RTE foods observed at 53F-80F stored in a non working cold unit at 80F (thermometer inside). PIC advised to remove all the foods since it was placed in the unit less than 1 hour and place in a working cold unit (cos)
*Thawing (C)
Raw fish & raw shrimp observed thawing in stagnant water at 58F in the food prep sink. Discontinue and thaw as discussed during the inspection (cos)
*In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C)
Observed utensil stored in stagnant water 78F-105F and in between equipments. Discontinue to prevent contamination (cos)
**(A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)
P's & PF's violations noted on the inspection report. PIC to train staff on violations noted on the inspection report
*Handwashing Signage (C)
Bar handsink observed missing employee must wash hands/hand washing only signage. Provide
**Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)
Bar handwashing sink observed being used as dump sink and vice versa/ observed blocked by strainer and mixing cup. Discontinue Kitchen main handsink observed bloked by hotel pan and utility cart. Discontinue & maintain accessible at all time to encorurage handwashing. PIC to monitor handwashing
**(A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)
Interior of bar dishwasher observed heavily soiled by black substance build up and brown slime build up. Clean and sanitize to remove
*Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment (C)
2 cold holding unit observed at 80F. Provide repair.
***Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment Chemical Sanitization-Temperature pH Concentration and Hardness (P)
Bar low temp dishwasher observed at 00ppm. Staff advised to stop using until repair is provided. Additional low temp dishwasher on site operating properly
Jul 15, 2026HE_Fail9 violations
*In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C)
Observed utensil stored in stagnant water 78F-105F and in between equipments. Discontinue to prevent contamination (cos)
*Handwashing Signage (C)
Bar handsink observed missing employee must wash hands/hand washing only signage. Provide
**Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)
Bar handwashing sink observed being used as dump sink and vice versa/ observed blocked by strainer and mixing cup. Discontinue Kitchen main handsink observed bloked by hotel pan and utility cart. Discontinue & maintain accessible at all time to encorurage handwashing. PIC to monitor handwashing
**(A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)
Interior of bar dishwasher observed heavily soiled by black substance build up and brown slime build up. Clean and sanitize to remove
*Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment (C)
2 cold holding unit observed at 80F. Provide repair.
***Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment Chemical Sanitization-Temperature pH Concentration and Hardness (P)
Bar low temp dishwasher observed at 00ppm. Staff advised to stop using until repair is provided. Additional low temp dishwasher on site operating properly
***(A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)
Multiple containers of prepped foods and RTE foods observed at 53F-80F stored in a non working cold unit at 80F (thermometer inside). PIC advised to remove all the foods since it was placed in the unit less than 1 hour and place in a working cold unit (cos)
*Thawing (C)
Raw fish & raw shrimp observed thawing in stagnant water at 58F in the food prep sink. Discontinue and thaw as discussed during the inspection (cos)
**(A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)
P's & PF's violations noted on the inspection report. PIC to train staff on violations noted on the inspection report
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