Inspection record
O'Saraceno
284 Hanover St · Boston, MA 02113
4inspections since May 2026
24violations recorded
HE_Passlatest result (city code)
License category: Eating & Drinking
Inspection history
Oct 22, 2026HE_Pass1 violation
*Backflow Prevention Device Location (C)
Facility observed without a food prep sink. No space to install a food prep sink observed. All produce gets washed in the 2 bay sink Provided variance request form to the operator while on site ( (variance request in process)
Oct 2, 2026HE_FailExt2 violations
*Service Sink (C)
Facility observed without a service sink. No space to install a service sink observed. Provided variance request form to the operator while on site
*Backflow Prevention Device Location (C)
Facility observed without a food prep sink. No space to install a food prep sink observed. All produce gets washed in the 2 bay sink Provided variance request form to the operator while on site ( (variance request in process)
Sep 22, 2026HE_FailExt11 violations
*Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)
Floor in the basement area observed in need of cleaning due to visible loose debris. Clean to remove
***Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment Chemical Sanitization-Temperature pH Concentration and Hardness (P)
Low temp dishwasher on site observed not dispensing sanitizer 00ppm. Repair to dispense per regulation
**(A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)
Violations noted on the inspection report. PIC to review and train staff on violations noted on the inspection report.
*Miscellaneous Sources of Contamination (C)
Observed clean tray of dishes stored on stairway. Discontinue & store ad discussed.
**Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Date Marking (Pf)
Several containers of prepped foods observed missing date marking. Provide date marking to all prior to storing
*Characteristics-Materials for Construction and Repair (C)
Observed kitchen shelvings line up with alumminum foil. Discontinue.
**Cleaning Agents and Sanitizers Availability (Pf)
PIC unable to provide sanitizer non rinse detergent for the 2 bay sink on site. Provide
*Service Sink (C)
Facility observed without a service sink. No space to install a service sink observed. Provided variance request form to the operator while on site
***Backflow Prevention (P)
Facility observed without a food prep sink. No space to install a food prep sink observed. All produce gets washed in the 2 bay sink Provided variance request form to the operator while on site
*Outer Openings Protected (C)
Back door observed missing effective door sweep / large gap observed. Provide to prevent pest access.
*Backflow Prevention Device Location (C)
Facility observed without a food prep sink. No space to install a food prep sink observed. All produce gets washed in the 2 bay sink Provided variance request form to the operator while on site
Aug 26, 2026HE_Fail10 violations
**Cleaning Agents and Sanitizers Availability (Pf)
PIC unable to provide sanitizer non rinse detergent for the 2 bay sink on site. Provide
*Outer Openings Protected (C)
Back door observed missing effective door sweep / large gap observed. Provide to prevent pest access.
*Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)
Floor in the basement area observed in need of cleaning due to visible loose debris. Clean to remove
***Backflow Prevention (P)
Facility observed without a food prep sink. No space to install a food prep sink observed. All produce gets washed in the 2 bay sink Provided variance request form to the operator while on site
*Service Sink (C)
Facility observed without a service sink. No space to install a service sink observed. Provided variance request form to the operator while on site
**(A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)
Violations noted on the inspection report. PIC to review and train staff on violations noted on the inspection report.
*Miscellaneous Sources of Contamination (C)
Observed clean tray of dishes stored on stairway. Discontinue & store ad discussed.
**Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Date Marking (Pf)
Several containers of prepped foods observed missing date marking. Provide date marking to all prior to storing
*Characteristics-Materials for Construction and Repair (C)
Observed kitchen shelvings line up with alumminum foil. Discontinue.
***Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment Chemical Sanitization-Temperature pH Concentration and Hardness (P)
Low temp dishwasher on site observed not dispensing sanitizer 00ppm. Repair to dispense per regulation
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