Inspection record
Casarecce Cucina Italiana
285 Hanover St · Boston, MA 02113
2inspections since May 2026
42violations recorded
HE_Passlatest result (city code)
License category: Eating & Drinking
Inspection history
Sep 22, 2026HE_Pass21 violations
*Cutting Surfaces (C)
Multiple in line cutting boards observed scored/stained. Resurface/repalce to remove
*Handwashing Signage (C)
Handwashing sink in the lower level observed missing signage. Provide
**(A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)
Interior ice machine observed soiled interior of 3 bay sink observed soiled by foods debris interior of multiple chest freezer observed soiled by ice build up whirpool freezer unit observed with dry ecrusted food spills. Clean & sanitize to remove
**Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)
Observed excess water from ice machine dispensing inside handwashing sink downstairs in the basement. Discontinue to prevent contamination Observed hansink upstairs set up as both dump sink & handsink. Discontinue Observed handsink downstairs blocked by trash can. Remove and maintain accessible at all time to encourage handwashing
*System Maintained in Good Repair (C)
Pipe under 3 bay sink observed heavily leaking. Provide repair Observed pipe leaking in the basement/ laundry room area. Repair
*Using Drain Plugs (C)
3 bay sink observed missing drain plugs. Provide
*Floors Walls and Ceilings Utility Lines (C)
Kitchen vent observed visible soiled with dust build up. Clean to remove
**Controlling Pests (Pf)
Multiple small flies observed in the kitchen area (hanwashing sink) . PIC to provide IPM report from a licensed exterminator to: inca.prince@boston.gov
*Thawing (C)
ROP calamari observed thawing in stagnant water. Discontinue and thaw as discussed during the inspection (cos)
*Closing Toilet Room Doors (C)
Kitchen handwashing sink observed visible soiled. Clean to remove
*Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C)
Bulk storage bins observed missing labels. Label when removed from original containers
**Shell stock Maintaining Identification (Pf)
Shelltags observed missing last sold date & not kept in chronological order. Stored as discussed during the inspection
***(A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)
Raw shrimp raw veal cheese - 54F-56F stored in open case cold unit. Cold unit operating at 56F. Staff advised to remove all foods from the unit and place in a working unit
**Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Date Marking (Pf)
Multiple containers of RTE foods observed stored in different cold unit missing date marking. Provide made/ discard date prior to storing
*Sponges Use Limitation (C)
Observed staff using yellow sponges to clean food contact surface. Discontinue (cos)
**Temperature Measuring Devices-Functionality (Pf)
PIC unable to locate metal probe food thermometer. Provide & maintain accessible
**Temperature Measuring Devices Manual and Mechanical Warewashing (Pf)
PIC unable to provide waterproof/ irreverssible thermometer for the high temp diswasher on site. Provide
**(A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)
P's & PF's violations noted on the inspection report. PIC to review all violations and train staff Additional training materials will be provided to the operator via email
**Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events (Pf)
PIC unable to provide kit for vomit & diarrheal clean up evens. Provide & maintain accessible
**Sanitizing Solutions Testing Devices (Pf)
PIC unable to provide sanitizer test strips for the 3 bay sink on site. Provide & maintain accessible
*Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment (C)
In line open case cold unit observed at 56F. Thermometer inside and inspector thermometer was placed in the unit to verify
Aug 27, 2026HE_Fail21 violations
**Shell stock Maintaining Identification (Pf)
Shelltags observed missing last sold date & not kept in chronological order. Stored as discussed during the inspection
***(A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)
Raw shrimp raw veal cheese - 54F-56F stored in open case cold unit. Cold unit operating at 56F. Staff advised to remove all foods from the unit and place in a working unit
*Thawing (C)
ROP calamari observed thawing in stagnant water. Discontinue and thaw as discussed during the inspection (cos)
*Handwashing Signage (C)
Handwashing sink in the lower level observed missing signage. Provide
**Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events (Pf)
PIC unable to provide kit for vomit & diarrheal clean up evens. Provide & maintain accessible
*Using Drain Plugs (C)
3 bay sink observed missing drain plugs. Provide
**Temperature Measuring Devices-Functionality (Pf)
PIC unable to locate metal probe food thermometer. Provide & maintain accessible
**Temperature Measuring Devices Manual and Mechanical Warewashing (Pf)
PIC unable to provide waterproof/ irreverssible thermometer for the high temp diswasher on site. Provide
**(A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)
P's & PF's violations noted on the inspection report. PIC to review all violations and train staff Additional training materials will be provided to the operator via email
*System Maintained in Good Repair (C)
Pipe under 3 bay sink observed heavily leaking. Provide repair Observed pipe leaking in the basement/ laundry room area. Repair
**Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)
Observed excess water from ice machine dispensing inside handwashing sink downstairs in the basement. Discontinue to prevent contamination Observed hansink upstairs set up as both dump sink & handsink. Discontinue Observed handsink downstairs blocked by trash can. Remove and maintain accessible at all time to encourage handwashing
**(A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)
Interior ice machine observed soiled interior of 3 bay sink observed soiled by foods debris interior of multiple chest freezer observed soiled by ice build up whirpool freezer unit observed with dry ecrusted food spills. Clean & sanitize to remove
*Cutting Surfaces (C)
Multiple in line cutting boards observed scored/stained. Resurface/repalce to remove
*Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment (C)
In line open case cold unit observed at 56F. Thermometer inside and inspector thermometer was placed in the unit to verify
*Floors Walls and Ceilings Utility Lines (C)
Kitchen vent observed visible soiled with dust build up. Clean to remove
**Sanitizing Solutions Testing Devices (Pf)
PIC unable to provide sanitizer test strips for the 3 bay sink on site. Provide & maintain accessible
*Sponges Use Limitation (C)
Observed staff using yellow sponges to clean food contact surface. Discontinue (cos)
**Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Date Marking (Pf)
Multiple containers of RTE foods observed stored in different cold unit missing date marking. Provide made/ discard date prior to storing
*Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C)
Bulk storage bins observed missing labels. Label when removed from original containers
*Closing Toilet Room Doors (C)
Kitchen handwashing sink observed visible soiled. Clean to remove
**Controlling Pests (Pf)
Multiple small flies observed in the kitchen area (hanwashing sink) . PIC to provide IPM report from a licensed exterminator to: inca.prince@boston.gov
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