Inspection record
Lucca North End
226 Hanover St · Boston, MA 02113
4inspections since May 2026
50violations recorded
HE_Passlatest result (city code)
License category: Eating & Drinking
Inspection history
Sep 24, 2026HE_Pass0 violations
No violations recorded on this inspection.
Aug 21, 2026HE_FailExt4 violations
*(A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C)
PIC unable to provide ServeSafe Certificate. Post current ServSafe Certificate Scheduled to be taken by the end of the week (7.28.26) PIC showed emai to inspector
*Backflow Prevention Device Location (C)
Facility observed without a food prep sink.. PIC to provide detailed plumbers report on the cost of install of a food prep sink to: inca.prince@boston.gov *** If food prep sink 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 Plumbers report was provided on site to be reviewed by ISD upper management. (7.28.26)
*Service Sink (C)
Facility observed without a service sink. PIC to provide detailed plumbers report on the cost of install of a service sink to: inca.prince@boston.gov Variance provided on site
**Handwashing Sinks-Numbers and Capacities (Pf)
Kitchen area observed with only one handsink . Provide adequate numbers of handsink convenient to each area of food production and warewashing. In process (7.28.26)
Jul 28, 2026HE_FailExt24 violations
*Characteristics-Materials for Construction and Repair (C)
Observed kitchen shelvings line up with aluminum foils. Discontinue
*Ventilation Hood Systems Filters (C)
Hood filters and attachment observed soiled. Clean to remove. Hood sticker expires: 10.20.26
*Temperature Measuring Devices-Functionality (C)
Numerous cold holding/refrigeration unit observed without a conspicuous thermometer. Provide & maintain visible
**Sanitizing Solutions Testing Devices (Pf)
PIC unable to provide sanitizer test strips for both low temp dishwasher/ 3 bay sink . Provide & maintain accessible at all time . Inspector test strips was used the record both sanitzier pH
**Handwashing Sinks-Numbers and Capacities (Pf)
Kitchen area observed with only one handsink . Provide adequate numbers of handsink convenient to each area of food production and warewashing. In process (7.28.26)
*Service Sink (C)
Facility observed without a service sink. PIC to provide detailed plumbers report on the cost of install of a service sink to: inca.prince@boston.gov In process (7.28.26)
***Backflow Prevention Device When Required (P)
Facility observed without a food prep sink.. PIC to provide detailed plumbers report on the cost of install of a food prep sink to: inca.prince@boston.gov *** If food prep sink 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 Plumbers report was provided on site to be reviewed by ISD upper management.
*Backflow Prevention Device Location (C)
Facility observed without a food prep sink.. PIC to provide detailed plumbers report on the cost of install of a food prep sink to: inca.prince@boston.gov *** If food prep sink 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 Plumbers report was provided on site to be reviewed by ISD upper management. (7.28.26)
**Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)
Bar handsink observed being used as both handwashink sink and dump sink. Discontinue and use for handsink only
***Backflow Prevention (P)
Facility observed without a food prep sink.. PIC to provide detailed plumbers report on the cost of install of a food prep sink to: inca.prince@boston.gov *** If food prep sink 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
*Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)
Floor under equipments in the kitchen/ storage/bar area observed soiled from visible debris accumulation. Clean to remove
*Handwashing Signage (C)
Employee must wash hands/ hand washing only signage observed missing in various handsink. Install
*Storing Maintenance Tools (C)
Cleaning tools (broom/deck brush/dust pan) observed stored in the kitchen floor. Discontinue & store as discussed.
*Maintaining Premises Unnecessary Items and Litter (C)
Storage area observed in need of declutter and organinzing. Clean & organize to prevent pest/rodent harborage .
*Repairing-Premises Structures Attachments and Fixtures-Methods (C)
Various ceiling tiles observed missing in the kitchen/ storage area. Provide repair
*Drying Mops (C)
Observed soiled mop stored in stagnant soiled water. Discontinue
*Can Openers (C)
Can opener observed heavily soiled . Clean & sanitize to remove
*Miscellaneous Sources of Contamination (C)
Observed staff dumping soiled mop water and washing mop bucket in the 3 bay sink. Discontinue Discussed at the time of inspection
*In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C)
Ice cream scoop observed stored in room temperature stagnant water. Discontinue & stored as discussed during the inspection
*Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C)
Bulk bins/ squeeze bottles/ condiment containers observed missing labels. Provide labels when removed from orignial containers
**Shell stock Maintaining Identification (Pf)
Shelltags observed missing last sold date. Discussed at the time of inspection
**(A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)
P's & PF's violations 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 ServeSafe Certificate. Post current ServSafe Certificate Scheduled to be taken by the end of the week (7.28.26) PIC showed emai to inspector
**Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events (Pf)
PIC unable to provide Vomit & Diarrheal clean up kit. Provide & maintain accessible
Jul 22, 2026HE_Fail22 violations
**Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events (Pf)
PIC unable to provide Vomit & Diarrheal clean up kit. Provide & maintain accessible
*Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)
Floor under equipments in the kitchen/ storage/bar area observed soiled from visible debris accumulation. Clean to remove
***Backflow Prevention (P)
Facility observed without a food prep sink.. PIC to provide detailed plumbers report on the cost of install of a food prep sink to: inca.prince@boston.gov *** If food prep sink 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)
Bar handsink observed being used as both handwashink sink and dump sink. Discontinue and use for handsink only
*Service Sink (C)
Facility observed without a service sink. PIC to provide detailed plumbers report on the cost of install of a service sink to: inca.prince@boston.gov
*Storing Maintenance Tools (C)
Cleaning tools (broom/deck brush/dust pan) observed stored in the kitchen floor. Discontinue & store as discussed.
*Maintaining Premises Unnecessary Items and Litter (C)
Storage area observed in need of declutter and organinzing. Clean & organize to prevent pest/rodent harborage .
**Shell stock Maintaining Identification (Pf)
Shelltags observed missing last sold date. Discussed at the time of inspection
**(A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)
P's & PF's violations 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 ServeSafe Certificate. Post current ServSafe Certificate
*Handwashing Signage (C)
Employee must wash hands/ hand washing only signage observed missing in various handsink. Install
*Repairing-Premises Structures Attachments and Fixtures-Methods (C)
Various ceiling tiles observed missing in the kitchen/ storage area. Provide repair
*Drying Mops (C)
Observed soiled mop stored in stagnant soiled water. Discontinue
**Handwashing Sinks-Numbers and Capacities (Pf)
Kitchen area observed with only one handsink . Provide adequate numbers of handsink convenient to each area of food production and warewashing.
**Sanitizing Solutions Testing Devices (Pf)
PIC unable to provide sanitizer test strips for both low temp dishwasher/ 3 bay sink . Provide & maintain accessible at all time . Inspector test strips was used the record both sanitzier pH
*Temperature Measuring Devices-Functionality (C)
Numerous cold holding/refrigeration unit observed without a conspicuous thermometer. Provide & maintain visible
*Ventilation Hood Systems Filters (C)
Hood filters and attachment observed soiled. Clean to remove. Hood sticker expires: 10.20.26
*Can Openers (C)
Can opener observed heavily soiled . Clean & sanitize to remove
*Characteristics-Materials for Construction and Repair (C)
Observed kitchen shelvings line up with aluminum foils. Discontinue
*Miscellaneous Sources of Contamination (C)
Observed staff dumping soiled mop water and washing mop bucket in the 3 bay sink. Discontinue Discussed at the time of inspection
*In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C)
Ice cream scoop observed stored in room temperature stagnant water. Discontinue & stored as discussed during the inspection
*Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C)
Bulk bins/ squeeze bottles/ condiment containers observed missing labels. Provide labels when removed from orignial containers
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