Inspection record
Bricco Restaurant/bakery
239 Hanover St · Boston, MA 02113
5inspections since May 2026
36violations recorded
HE_NotReqlatest result (city code)
License category: Eating & Drinking
Inspection history
Sep 29, 2026HE_NotReq0 violations
No violations recorded on this inspection.
Sep 25, 2026HE_Pass4 violations
*Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)
Observed stagnant water in 3 different area of the kitchen downstairs. Clean to remove.
*Backflow Prevention Device Location (C)
Facility observed without a food prep sink. Per PIC produce/fruits and veggies gets washed in the 3 bay sink direct to waste. PIC to provide plumbers report on the cost of install of food prep sink. If a food prep sink 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
*System Maintained in Good Repair (C)
Observed pipe leaking in the basement storage area handsink in the kitchen upstairs observed leaking underneath. Provide repair (7.28.26) Plumber sheduled to visit the site by the end of the week
*Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment (C)
Observed ice machine leaking. Provide repair
Aug 14, 2026HE_FailExt5 violations
*Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)
Observed stagnant water in 3 different area of the kitchen downstairs. Clean to remove.
*Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment (C)
Observed ice machine leaking. Provide repair
*Repairing-Premises Structures Attachments and Fixtures-Methods (C)
Floor in the kitchen upstairs observed in need of regrounting . Provide repair to prevent pest access and debris accumulation . (7.28.26) In process to be repaired by the end of the week
*System Maintained in Good Repair (C)
Observed pipe leaking in the basement storage area handsink in the kitchen upstairs observed leaking underneath. Provide repair (7.28.26) Plumber sheduled to visit the site by the end of the week
*Backflow Prevention Device Location (C)
Facility observed without a food prep sink. Per PIC produce/fruits and veggies gets washed in the 3 bay sink direct to waste. PIC to provide plumbers report on the cost of install of food prep sink. If a food prep sink 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
Jul 28, 2026HE_FailExt14 violations
*Capacity and Drainage (C)
Facility observed without a food prep sink. Per PIC produce/fruits and veggies gets washed in the 3 bay sink direct to waste. PIC to provide plumbers report on the cost of install of food prep sink. If a food prep sink 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
**Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)
3 Bar handwashing sink observed blocked by strainer. Discontinue and keep accessible at all time for handwashing and to prevent contamination by hands
*Backflow Prevention Device Location (C)
Facility observed without a food prep sink. Per PIC produce/fruits and veggies gets washed in the 3 bay sink direct to waste. PIC to provide plumbers report on the cost of install of food prep sink. If a food prep sink 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
*Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment (C)
3 bay sink observed missing drain plugs. Provide
***Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment Chemical Sanitization-Temperature pH Concentration and Hardness (P)
3 bars low temp dishwasher observed at 00ppm. Repair to dispense accordingly. Additonal dishwasher observed in compliance.
*Repairing-Premises Structures Attachments and Fixtures-Methods (C)
Floor in the kitchen upstairs observed in need of regrounting . Provide repair to prevent pest access and debris accumulation . (7.28.26) In process to be repaired by the end of the week
*Outer Openings Protected (C)
Backdoor with access to the outside observed missing weather strip. Install to prevent pest access
*Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)
Stagnant water observed in the prep area kitchen area and bar area. Clean to remove Floor under equipment/ bar area observed in need of of deep cleaning. Provide cleaning
*System Maintained in Good Repair (C)
Observed pipe leaking in the basement storage area handsink in the kitchen upstairs observed leaking underneath. Provide repair (7.28.26) Plumber sheduled to visit the site by the end of the week
*Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C)
Bulk bins in the bakery area observed missing labels. Provide labels when removed from original containers. (cos)
*In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C)
Observed food dispensing utensils stored in stagnant water. Discontinue and always set up as discussed during the inspeciton. (cos)
*Dispensing Equipment Protection of Equipment and Food (C)
Multiple cutting boards observed heavily scored & stained . Resurface/Replace
*Maintaining Premises Unnecessary Items and Litter (C)
Storage area observed heavily clutter and unorganized. Clean to remove to prevent pest harborage
*Handwashing Signage (C)
Multiple handsinks observed missing handwashing signage. Install to encourage handwashing by food handlers.
Jul 16, 2026HE_Fail13 violations
*System Maintained in Good Repair (C)
Observed pipe leaking in the basement storage area handsink in the kitchen upstairs observed leaking underneath. Provide repair
**Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)
3 Bar handwashing sink observed blocked by strainer. Discontinue and keep accessible at all time for handwashing and to prevent contamination by hands
*Maintaining Premises Unnecessary Items and Litter (C)
Storage area observed heavily clutter and unorganized. Clean to remove to prevent pest harborage
*Handwashing Signage (C)
Multiple handsinks observed missing handwashing signage. Install to encourage handwashing by food handlers.
*Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment (C)
3 bay sink observed missing drain plugs. Provide
*Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C)
Bulk bins in the bakery area observed missing labels. Provide labels when removed from original containers. (cos)
*In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C)
Observed food dispensing utensils stored in stagnant water. Discontinue and always set up as discussed during the inspeciton. (cos)
*Outer Openings Protected (C)
Backdoor with access to the outside observed missing weather strip. Install to prevent pest access
*Dispensing Equipment Protection of Equipment and Food (C)
Multiple cutting boards observed heavily scored & stained . Resurface/Replace
***Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment Chemical Sanitization-Temperature pH Concentration and Hardness (P)
3 bars low temp dishwasher observed at 00ppm. Repair to dispense accordingly. Additonal dishwasher observed in compliance.
*Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)
Stagnant water observed in the prep area kitchen area and bar area. Clean to remove Floor under equipment/ bar area observed in need of of deep cleaning. Provide cleaning
*Capacity and Drainage (C)
Facility observed without a food prep sink. Per PIC produce/fruits and veggies gets washed in the 3 bay sink direct to waste. PIC to provide plumbers report on the cost of install of food prep sink. If a food prep sink 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
*Repairing-Premises Structures Attachments and Fixtures-Methods (C)
Hole observed in 3 areas of the storage area floor in the kitchen upstairs observed in need of regrounting . Provide repair to prevent pest access and debris accumulation
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