Inspection record
Ben Cotto
357 Hanover St · Boston, MA 02113
3inspections since May 2026
36violations recorded
HE_Passlatest result (city code)
License category: Eating & Drinking
Inspection history
Aug 11, 2026HE_Pass1 violation
*Backflow Prevention Device Location (C)
Air gap was installed plumbers permit was pulled and PL# was provided Waiting on approval from ISD plumbing division.
Aug 3, 2026HE_FailExt18 violations
*Mechanical-Ventilation (C)
Small fryolator observed not under a hood. Install hood/ discontinue . Fire department was on site
*Handwashing Signage (C)
Multiple handwashing sink observed missing signage (hand washing only/ employee must wash hands). Provide to encourage handwashing at the designated handsink.
**Handwashing Cleanser Availability (Pf)
Kitchen main handsink/ prep area handsink observed without hand cleanser. Provide & maintain. PIC to monitor handwashing
*Cutting Surfaces (C)
Kitchen main cutting boards observed heavily scored. Resurface/replace to remove
*Effectiveness-Hair Restraints (C)
Observed staff working in the kitchen (with foods) missing hair restraint. Provide to prevent contaminations
**(A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)
P's & PF's violation noted on the report. PIC to provide active managerial controls and train staff on violations noted on the inspection report
***Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (P)
Raw shelled eggs observed stored above RTE tiramisu dessert. Discontinue . Store as discussed
*Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C)
Bulk bins storage containers condiments containers observed without labels. Provide labels when removed from original containers
*Miscellaneous Sources of Contamination (C)
Barrier observed missing between handwashing sink & hot holding unit. Provide Frying basket/ knife holder observed stored inside the mop sink area. Discontinue/Remove Mop sink observed missing enclosure. Install
**Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)
Food prep/warewashing handsink observed blocked by multiple articles. Remove. Maintain accessible at all time to encourage handwashing by food handlers . Excess water from ice machine observed dispensing non stop inside the warewashing/food prep area handsink. Discontinue
***Reheating for Hot Holding (P)
Cooked meatball 68F-70F observed stored in the hot holding unit. Food was removed and reheated to 198F prior to placing in the hot holding unit.
**Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Date Marking (Pf)
Multiple containers of prepped foods observed stored in the walking and reach in cold unit without date marking. Provide made discard date prior to storing.
**Sanitizing Solutions Testing Devices (Pf)
PIC unable to provide sanitizer test strips to measure the sanitizer pH in the 3 bay sink. Provide Inspectors test strips was used to record the pH.
**(A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)
Interior of ice machine observed soiled with brown substances interior of middle bay of the food prep sink observed soiled with food debris. Clean & sanitize to remove
*Controlling Pests (C)
Old mice dropping observed downstairs in the storage room. Clean to remove
*Backflow Prevention Device Location (C)
Air gap was installed plumbers permit was pulled and PL# was provided Waiting on approval from ISD plumbing division.
*Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)
Ceiling in the kitchen area leading into the dinning area observed with heavy grease build up. Clean to remove
***Backflow Prevention (P)
Food prep sink observed missing air gap/ direct to waste PIC to provide detailed plumbers report on the cost of install of an air gap in the food prep sink to: inca.prince@boston.gov *** If the air gap is installed prior to the 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
Jul 23, 2026HE_Fail17 violations
*Miscellaneous Sources of Contamination (C)
Barrier observed missing between handwashing sink & hot holding unit. Provide Frying basket/ knife holder observed stored inside the mop sink area. Discontinue/Remove Mop sink observed missing enclosure. Install
***Backflow Prevention (P)
Food prep sink observed missing air gap/ direct to waste PIC to provide detailed plumbers report on the cost of install of an air gap in the food prep sink to: inca.prince@boston.gov *** If the air gap is installed prior to the 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
**Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)
Food prep/warewashing handsink observed blocked by multiple articles. Remove. Maintain accessible at all time to encourage handwashing by food handlers . Excess water from ice machine observed dispensing non stop inside the warewashing/food prep area handsink. Discontinue
**(A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)
Interior of ice machine observed soiled with brown substances interior of middle bay of the food prep sink observed soiled with food debris. Clean & sanitize to remove
**Handwashing Cleanser Availability (Pf)
Kitchen main handsink/ prep area handsink observed without hand cleanser. Provide & maintain. PIC to monitor handwashing
*Handwashing Signage (C)
Multiple handwashing sink observed missing signage (hand washing only/ employee must wash hands). Provide to encourage handwashing at the designated handsink.
*Cutting Surfaces (C)
Kitchen main cutting boards observed heavily scored. Resurface/replace to remove
**Sanitizing Solutions Testing Devices (Pf)
PIC unable to provide sanitizer test strips to measure the sanitizer pH in the 3 bay sink. Provide Inspectors test strips was used to record the pH.
**Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Date Marking (Pf)
Multiple containers of prepped foods observed stored in the walking and reach in cold unit without date marking. Provide made discard date prior to storing.
***Reheating for Hot Holding (P)
Cooked meatball 68F-70F observed stored in the hot holding unit. Food was removed and reheated to 198F prior to placing in the hot holding unit.
*Mechanical-Ventilation (C)
Small fryolator observed not under a hood. Install hood/ discontinue . Fire department was on site
*Controlling Pests (C)
Old mice dropping observed downstairs in the storage room. Clean to remove
*Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)
Ceiling in the kitchen area leading into the dinning area observed with heavy grease build up. Clean to remove
*Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C)
Bulk bins storage containers condiments containers observed without labels. Provide labels when removed from original containers
***Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (P)
Raw shelled eggs observed stored above RTE tiramisu dessert. Discontinue . Store as discussed
**(A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)
P's & PF's violation noted on the report. PIC to provide active managerial controls and train staff on violations noted on the inspection report
*Effectiveness-Hair Restraints (C)
Observed staff working in the kitchen (with foods) missing hair restraint. Provide to prevent contaminations
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