Inspection record
Bella Vista
288 Hanover St · Boston, MA 02113
7inspections since May 2026
44violations recorded
HE_Passlatest result (city code)
License category: Eating & Drinking
Inspection history
Oct 26, 2026HE_Pass1 violation
*Backflow Prevention Device Location (C)
Food prep sink on site observed without an air gap/ direct to waste: PIC to provide detailed plumbers report from a licensed plumber on the cost install of air gap. Plumbers report was provide (7.10.26) If air gap 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 Plumbers report in process (6.26.26)
Oct 13, 2026HE_Hearing1 violation
*Backflow Prevention Device Location (C)
Food prep sink on site observed without an air gap/ direct to waste: PIC to provide detailed plumbers report from a licensed plumber on the cost install of air gap. Plumbers report was provide (7.10.26) If air gap 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 Plumbers report in process (6.26.26)
Oct 2, 2026HE_Hearing1 violation
*Backflow Prevention Device Location (C)
Food prep sink on site observed without an air gap/ direct to waste: PIC to provide detailed plumbers report from a licensed plumber on the cost install of air gap. Plumbers report was provide (7.10.26) If air gap 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 Plumbers report in process (6.26.26)
Aug 18, 2026HE_FailExt2 violations
*Service Sink (C)
Facility observed without a service/ mop sink. PIC to provide detailed plumbers report from a licensed plumber on the cost of install of an airgap to: inca.prince@boston.gov Plumbers report was provide to be reviewed (7.10.26)
*Backflow Prevention Device Location (C)
Food prep sink on site observed without an air gap/ direct to waste: PIC to provide detailed plumbers report from a licensed plumber on the cost install of air gap. Plumbers report was provide (7.10.26) If air gap 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 Plumbers report in process (6.26.26)
Jul 10, 2026HE_FailExt4 violations
*Repairing-Premises Structures Attachments and Fixtures-Methods (C)
Multiple structure voids (hole) observed in various area of the storage room. Repair to prevent pest access. In process (6.26.26)
*Backflow Prevention Device Location (C)
Food prep sink on site observed without an air gap/ direct to waste: PIC to provide detailed plumbers report from a licensed plumber on the cost install of air gap. Plumbers report was provide (7.10.26) If air gap 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 Plumbers report in process (6.26.26)
*(A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C)
PIC unable to provide Servsafe Certificate. Post current CFPM certificate In process (6.26.26)
*Service Sink (C)
Facility observed without a service/ mop sink. PIC to provide detailed plumbers report from a licensed plumber on the cost of install of an airgap to: inca.prince@boston.gov Plumbers report was provide to be reviewed (7.10.26)
Jun 26, 2026HE_FailExt18 violations
*Service Sink (C)
Facility observed without a service/ mop sink. PIC to provide detailed plumbers report from a licensed plumber on the cost of install of an airgap to: inca.prince@boston.gov Plumbers report in process (6.26.26)
**Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events (Pf)
PIC unable to provide kit & procedure for vomit & diarrheal clean up. Provide Inspector will provide procedure to the operator via email
*(A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C)
PIC unable to provide Servsafe Certificate. Post current CFPM certificate In process (6.26.26)
**Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Date Marking (Pf)
Several containers of prepped foods stored in various cold holding unit observed without date marking. Provide made/discard date before storing
*Repairing-Premises Structures Attachments and Fixtures-Methods (C)
Multiple structure voids (hole) observed in various area of the storage room. Repair to prevent pest access. In process (6.26.26)
*Backflow Prevention Device Location (C)
Food prep sink on site observed without an air gap/ direct to waste: PIC to provide detailed plumbers report from a licensed plumber on the cost install of air gap. If air gap 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 Plumbers report in process (6.26.26)
**Handwashing Cleanser Availability (Pf)
Kitchen handwashing sink observed without hand soap. Provide & maintain to encourage handwashing
**Consumption of Animal Foods that are Raw Undercooked or Not Otherwise Processed to Eliminate Pathogens (Pf)
Consumer advisory asterisks & allergen awareness observed missing from the menu. Provide
*Controlling Pests (C)
Old rat droppings observed on the floor in the dry storage room. Clean to remove PIC to provide detailed IPM report from a licensed exterminator report citing drop ceiling notation to: inca.prince@boston.gov
**Hand Drying Provision (Pf)
Kitchen handwashing sink observecd without paper towel. Provide & maintain. PIC to monitor handwashing
**Food Temperature Measuring Devices (Pf)
PIC unable to provide a metal probe food thermometer. Provide and keep accessible
*Handwashing Signage (C)
Multiple handwashing sinks observed missing employees must wash hands signage. Provide 3 bay sink & food prep sink observed missing signage. Provide
**Temperature Measuring Devices Manual and Mechanical Warewashing (Pf)
PIC unable to provide irreverssible (water proof) thermometer for the high temp dishwasher (kitchen/bar). Provide & maintain accessible
**Sanitizing Solutions Testing Devices (Pf)
PIC unable to provide sanitizer test strips for the 3 bay sink chlorin sanitizer. Provide Inspector test strips was used to measure sanitizer concentration
**(A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)
Priority & priority foundation violation noted on the inspection report. PIC to train staff on violations noted on the inspection report
*Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)
Storage room and walkin located on the exterior of the building observed in need of sweeping due to loose debris. Clean to remove
**Shell stock Maintaining Identification (Pf)
PIC unable to provide shell stock tags record. Provide & retain for 90 days with last sold date and in chronological order.
***Backflow Prevention (P)
Food prep sink on site observed without an air gap/ direct to waste: PIC to provide detailed plumbers report from a licensed plumber on the cost install of air gap. If air gap 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
Jun 16, 2026HE_Fail17 violations
*Controlling Pests (C)
Old rat droppings observed on the floor in the dry storage room. Clean to remove PIC to provide detailed IPM report from a licensed exterminator report citing drop ceiling notation to: inca.prince@boston.gov
*Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)
Storage room and walkin located on the exterior of the building observed in need of sweeping due to loose debris. Clean to remove
***Backflow Prevention (P)
Food prep sink on site observed without an air gap/ direct to waste: PIC to provide detailed plumbers report from a licensed plumber on the cost install of air gap. If air gap 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
**Handwashing Cleanser Availability (Pf)
Kitchen handwashing sink observed without hand soap. Provide & maintain to encourage handwashing
**Hand Drying Provision (Pf)
Kitchen handwashing sink observecd without paper towel. Provide & maintain. PIC to monitor handwashing
*Service Sink (C)
Facility observed without a service/ mop sink. PIC to provide detailed plumbers report from a licensed plumber on the cost of install of an airgap to: inca.prince@boston.gov
**Sanitizing Solutions Testing Devices (Pf)
PIC unable to provide sanitizer test strips for the 3 bay sink chlorin sanitizer. Provide Inspector test strips was used to measure sanitizer concentration
**Temperature Measuring Devices Manual and Mechanical Warewashing (Pf)
PIC unable to provide irreverssible (water proof) thermometer for the high temp dishwasher (kitchen/bar). Provide & maintain accessible
*Handwashing Signage (C)
Multiple handwashing sinks observed missing employees must wash hands signage. Provide 3 bay sink & food prep sink observed missing signage. Provide
**Food Temperature Measuring Devices (Pf)
PIC unable to provide a metal probe food thermometer. Provide and keep accessible
**Consumption of Animal Foods that are Raw Undercooked or Not Otherwise Processed to Eliminate Pathogens (Pf)
Consumer advisory asterisks & allergen awareness observed missing from the menu. Provide
**Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Date Marking (Pf)
Several containers of prepped foods stored in various cold holding unit observed without date marking. Provide made/discard date before storing
*Repairing-Premises Structures Attachments and Fixtures-Methods (C)
Multiple ceiling tiles observed missing in the dry storage & beverage room. Repair Multiple structure voids (hole) observed in various area of the storage room. Repair to prevent pest access.
**Shell stock Maintaining Identification (Pf)
PIC unable to provide shell stock tags record. Provide & retain for 90 days with last sold date and in chronological order.
**(A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)
Priority & priority foundation violation noted on the inspection report. PIC to train staff on violations noted on the inspection report
*(A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C)
PIC unable to provide Servsafe Certificate. Post current CFPM certificate
**Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events (Pf)
PIC unable to provide kit & procedure for vomit & diarrheal clean up. Provide Inspector will provide procedure to the operator via email
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