Inspection record
Mamma Maria Restaurant
3 North Sq · Boston, MA 02113
3inspections since May 2026
42violations recorded
HE_Passlatest result (city code)
License category: Eating & Drinking
Inspection history
Jul 31, 2026HE_Pass1 violation
*Backflow Prevention Device Location (C)
Air gap was installed. PIC to provide plumbers permit from ISD Health Division 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 17, 2026HE_FailExt21 violations
***Cooling (P)
Observed large bucket of recent prepped bolognese sauce 198F stored in the walking unit. Discussed cooling procedures with PIC . Both buckets of prepped foods were removed and cooled the proper way.
***(A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)
Quinoa 56F Raw tuna 60F stored in open case cold unit. PIC voluntarily discard both items.
**Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Date Marking (Pf)
Multiple containers of prep foods stored in different cold units observed missing date marking. Provide made discard date beforec storing. Per PIC foods were prep earlier today
*In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C)
Observed food dispensing utensils stored on equipments and stagnant water. Discontinue. Store as discussed
*Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C)
Different condiments at the dessert station observed missing labels. Provide labels when removed from original containers
*Cutting Surfaces (C)
Cutting board observed heavily soiled and scored. Ressurface/replace
**(A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)
PIC to provide active managerial control and train staff on violations noted on the inspection report
*Miscellaneous Sources of Contamination (C)
Mop sink observed not enclosed / build next to ice machine. Provide effecive enclosure Observed package of bottle of water stored in the mop sink area. Discontinue
*Backflow Prevention Device Location (C)
Air gap was installed. PIC to provide plumbers permit from ISD Health Division 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
**(A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)
Multiple food contact surfaces and equipments observed in need of deep cleaning from visible soils accumulation and food spills. Clean & sanitize to remove
**Shell stock Maintaining Identification (Pf)
PIC unable to provide shelltags from previous month. Only current week available. Discussed at the time of inspection
**Consumption of Animal Foods that are Raw Undercooked or Not Otherwise Processed to Eliminate Pathogens (Pf)
Asterisk observed missing on the menu under consumer advisory . Provide asterisk to the pertaining foods on the menu
*Ventilation Hood Systems Filters (C)
Hood filters and attachments observed soiled. Clean to remove Hood sticker expires July 19Th
**Temperature Measuring Devices Manual and Mechanical Warewashing (Pf)
PIC unable to provide irreverssible thermometer for the high temp diswasher on site. Provide
**Sanitizing Solutions Testing Devices (Pf)
PIC unable to provide sanitizer test strips for both low temp dishwasher and bucket sanitzer (quats/chlorine) . Provide & maintain accessible
***Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment Chemical Sanitization-Temperature pH Concentration and Hardness (P)
Bar low temp dishwasher chlorine pH observed at 00ppm. Provide repair to meet minimum pH.
*Repairing-Premises Structures Attachments and Fixtures-Methods (C)
Observed ceiling tile missing above salad cold unit. Provide
*Handwashing Signage (C)
Bar handsink observed missing employee must wash hands/ handwashinng only. Provide
*Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)
Observed soiled stagnant water in the food prep area. Clean to remove
***Backflow Prevention (P)
2 foods prep sink on site observed missing air gap. PIC to provide detailed plumbers report from a licensed plumber on the cost of install of air gap. inca.prince@boston.gov 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)
Bar handsink prep area handsink and kitchen area handsink observed blocked by dishes/ trash bucket. Discontinue and maintain accessible at all time to encourage handwashing (cos)
Jul 8, 2026HE_Fail20 violations
***Cooling (P)
Observed large bucket of recent prepped bolognese sauce 198F stored in the walking unit. Discussed cooling procedures with PIC . Both buckets of prepped foods were removed and cooled the proper way.
**(A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)
PIC to provide active managerial control and train staff on violations noted on the inspection report
**Shell stock Maintaining Identification (Pf)
PIC unable to provide shelltags from previous month. Only current week available. Discussed at the time of inspection
*Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C)
Different condiments at the dessert station observed missing labels. Provide labels when removed from original containers
*In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C)
Observed food dispensing utensils stored on equipments and stagnant water. Discontinue. Store as discussed
*Miscellaneous Sources of Contamination (C)
Mop sink observed not enclosed / build next to ice machine. Provide effecive enclosure Observed package of bottle of water stored in the mop sink area. Discontinue
***(A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)
Quinoa 56F Raw tuna 60F stored in open case cold unit. PIC voluntarily discard both items.
**Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Date Marking (Pf)
Multiple containers of prep foods stored in different cold units observed missing date marking. Provide made discard date beforec storing. Per PIC foods were prep earlier today
**Consumption of Animal Foods that are Raw Undercooked or Not Otherwise Processed to Eliminate Pathogens (Pf)
Asterisk observed missing on the menu under consumer advisory . Provide asterisk to the pertaining foods on the menu
*Ventilation Hood Systems Filters (C)
Hood filters and attachments observed soiled. Clean to remove Hood sticker expires July 19Th
**Temperature Measuring Devices Manual and Mechanical Warewashing (Pf)
PIC unable to provide irreverssible thermometer for the high temp diswasher on site. Provide
**Sanitizing Solutions Testing Devices (Pf)
PIC unable to provide sanitizer test strips for both low temp dishwasher and bucket sanitzer (quats/chlorine) . Provide & maintain accessible
***Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment Chemical Sanitization-Temperature pH Concentration and Hardness (P)
Bar low temp dishwasher chlorine pH observed at 00ppm. Provide repair to meet minimum pH.
*Cutting Surfaces (C)
Cutting board observed heavily soiled and scored. Ressurface/replace
**(A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)
Multiple food contact surfaces and equipments observed in need of deep cleaning from visible soils accumulation and food spills. Clean & sanitize to remove
**Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)
Bar handsink prep area handsink and kitchen area handsink observed blocked by dishes/ trash bucket. Discontinue and maintain accessible at all time to encourage handwashing (cos)
***Backflow Prevention (P)
2 foods prep sink on site observed missing air gap. PIC to provide detailed plumbers report from a licensed plumber on the cost of install of air gap. inca.prince@boston.gov 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
*Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)
Observed soiled stagnant water in the food prep area. Clean to remove
*Handwashing Signage (C)
Bar handsink observed missing employee must wash hands/ handwashinng only. Provide
*Repairing-Premises Structures Attachments and Fixtures-Methods (C)
Observed ceiling tile missing above salad cold unit. Provide
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