Inspection record
Bacco Ristorante & Bar
107 Salem St · Boston, MA 02113
3inspections since May 2026
31violations recorded
HE_Passlatest result (city code)
License category: Eating & Drinking
Inspection history
Aug 21, 2026HE_Pass2 violations
*Backflow Prevention Device Location (C)
Food prep sink observed direct to waste/ missing air gap. PIC to provide plumbers report from a licensed plumber on the cost of install of a food prep sink. ***If a food prep sink is installed prior to the scheduled 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 *** Airgap was installed PIC to provide permit # and contact ISD Plumbing Division to schedule work approval
*Service Sink (C)
No service/mop sink observed on site PIC to provide plumbers report from a licensed plumber on the cost of install of a service sink. ***If a service sink is installed prior to the scheduled 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 ***Plumbers report was provided to bev reviewed by ISD Health Managment
Aug 11, 2026HE_FailExt15 violations
***Backflow Prevention (P)
Food prep sink observed direct to waste/ missing air gap. PIC to provide plumbers report from a licensed plumber on the cost of install of a food prep sink. ***If a food prep sink is installed prior to the scheduled 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
*Backflow Prevention Device Location (C)
Food prep sink observed direct to waste/ missing air gap. PIC to provide plumbers report from a licensed plumber on the cost of install of a food prep sink. ***If a food prep sink is installed prior to the scheduled 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 *** Airgap was installed PIC to provide permit # and contact ISD Plumbing Division to schedule work approval
**Shell stock Maintaining Identification (Pf)
Shellfish tags on site observed missing last sold date and not kept in chronological order. Maintain as discussed during the inspection
*Temperature Measuring Devices-Functionality (C)
Multiple cold units observed without a conspicuous thermometer. Provide & maintain visible
**Handwashing Sinks Installation (Pf)
Kitchen hanwashing sink observed not operating.Provide repair Staff using another handsink in close proximity
**Sanitizing Solutions Testing Devices (Pf)
PIC unable to provide sanitizer test strips for both sanitizer on site (chlorine/ quats) . Provide
**Temperature Measuring Devices Manual and Mechanical Warewashing (Pf)
PIC unable to provide an irreverssible thermometer for the bar high temp dishwasher. Provide & maintain accessible
*Handwashing Signage (C)
Multiple restrooms hansink observed missing employee must wash hands signage. Provide to encourage handwashing and prevent contamination by hands.
*Outer Openings Protected (C)
Back door weather strips observed not effective (gap). Install door sweep to prevent pest access.
*Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)
Kitchen floor observed in need of deep cleaning to remove visible soils build up. Clean to remove
**Assignment (Pf)
Violations noted on the inspection report. PIC to train staff on violations noted on the inspection report.
*Cutting Surfaces (C)
Several in line cutting boards observed heavily scored. Resurface/ Replace
*Service Sink (C)
No service/mop sink observed on site PIC to provide plumbers report from a licensed plumber on the cost of install of a service sink. ***If a service sink is installed prior to the scheduled 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 ***Plumbers report was provided to bev reviewed by ISD Health Managment
*Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C)
Storage bins and condiments containers observed missing labels. Provide labels when removed from original containers
*In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C)
Food dispensing utensils observed stored in room temp stagnant water. Discontinue & stored as discussed during the inspection (cos)
Jul 30, 2026HE_Fail14 violations
**Temperature Measuring Devices Manual and Mechanical Warewashing (Pf)
PIC unable to provide an irreverssible thermometer for the bar high temp dishwasher. Provide & maintain accessible
**Sanitizing Solutions Testing Devices (Pf)
PIC unable to provide sanitizer test strips for both sanitizer on site (chlorine/ quats) . Provide
*Cutting Surfaces (C)
Several in line cutting boards observed heavily scored. Resurface/ Replace
***Backflow Prevention (P)
Food prep sink observed direct to waste/ missing air gap. PIC to provide plumbers report from a licensed plumber on the cost of install of a food prep sink. ***If a food prep sink is installed prior to the scheduled 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
**Shell stock Maintaining Identification (Pf)
Shellfish tags on site observed missing last sold date and not kept in chronological order. Maintain as discussed during the inspection
*Handwashing Signage (C)
Multiple restrooms hansink observed missing employee must wash hands signage. Provide to encourage handwashing and prevent contamination by hands.
*Outer Openings Protected (C)
Back door weather strips observed not effective (gap). Install door sweep to prevent pest access.
*Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)
Kitchen floor observed in need of deep cleaning to remove visible soils build up. Clean to remove
*Service Sink (C)
No service/mop sink observed on site PIC to provide plumbers report from a licensed plumber on the cost of install of a service sink. ***If a service sink is installed prior to the scheduled 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
**Handwashing Sinks Installation (Pf)
Kitchen hanwashing sink observed not operating.Provide repair Staff using another handsink in close proximity
**Assignment (Pf)
Violations noted on the inspection report. PIC to train staff on violations noted on the inspection report.
*Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C)
Storage bins and condiments containers observed missing labels. Provide labels when removed from original containers
*In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C)
Food dispensing utensils observed stored in room temp stagnant water. Discontinue & stored as discussed during the inspection (cos)
*Temperature Measuring Devices-Functionality (C)
Multiple cold units observed without a conspicuous thermometer. Provide & maintain visible
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