Inspection record
Villa Francesca
150 Richmond St · Boston, MA 02113
3inspections since May 2026
36violations recorded
HE_Passlatest result (city code)
License category: Eating & Drinking
Inspection history
Jul 14, 2026HE_Pass1 violation
*Backflow Prevention Device Location (C)
Facility observed without food prep sink. Produce /fruits and vegetable gets washed in the 2 bay sink direct to waste. PIC to provide detaled plumbers report on the cost install of a food prep sink with airgap. Plumbers report was provided for review If air gap 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 2, 2026HE_FailExt18 violations
**Handwashing Cleanser Availability (Pf)
Bar handwashing sink observed without hand soap. Bar handwashing sink observed without hand soap. Provide and maintain to encourage hanwashing (cos)
*Cutting Surfaces (C)
Multiple cutting boards observed heavily scored. Resurface/ replace
**(A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)
Ice machine observed visible soiled 2 door refrigeration unit observed soiled mixer observed with build up. Clean & sanitize to remove
*Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)
Floor under kitchen equipment observed soiled with debris accumulation stagnant water observed in the basment area. Clean to remove
*Preset Tableware (C)
Pre set table observed exposing utensils. Discontinue
***Backflow Prevention (P)
Facility observed without food prep sink. Produce /fruits and vegetable gets washed in the 2 bay sink direct to waste. PIC to provide detaled plumbers report on the cost install of a food prep sink with airgap. If air gap 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
*Handwashing Signage (C)
Bar handwashing sink observed missing employee must wash hands. Provide to encourage handwashing
*Backflow Prevention Device Location (C)
Facility observed without food prep sink. Produce /fruits and vegetable gets washed in the 2 bay sink direct to waste. PIC to provide detaled plumbers report on the cost install of a food prep sink with airgap. Plumbers report was provided for review If air gap 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
*Maintaining Premises Unnecessary Items and Litter (C)
Basement area observed heavily clutter. Clean & organize to remove & prevent pest harborage
**Controlling Pests (Pf)
Multiple mice droppings observed in the dry storage area. Clean to remove IPM report was provide on site and showed activity PIC recommended to increase visit from exterminator . Licensed exterminator visits the site biweekly per PIC
*Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment (C)
Bar low temp diswasher observed not operating (waiting on parts) multiple cold holding drawers observed not operating (85F waiting on parts). Provide repair and invoices .
**(A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)
Violations noted on the inspection report. PIC to provide active managerial control & train staff on violation noted on the inspection report.
*Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C)
Multiple containers of condiments observed missing labels . Provide when removed from original containers
***(A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)
Cooked pasta 72F raw chicken 72F stored in a non working cold unit. PIC voluntarily discard and denature all products . (cos) PIC to monitor cold holding temperature
**Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Date Marking (Pf)
Several containers of prepped foods stored in various cold holding unit observed without date marking. Provide made/discard date before storing
**Sanitizing Solutions Testing Devices (Pf)
PIC unable to provide sanitizer test strips for the 2 bay sink on site to wash pots & pans. Provide &keep accessible
**Cleaning Agents and Sanitizers Availability (Pf)
PIC unable to provide non rinse detergent for the 2 bay sink on site. Provide Discussed at the time of inspection
**Mechanical Warewashing Equipment Hot Water Sanitization Temperatures (Pf)
High temp dishwasher observed rinsing above 195F. Tech arrived on site while inspector was on site and repaired. (cos)
Jun 24, 2026HE_Fail17 violations
**Handwashing Cleanser Availability (Pf)
Bar handwashing sink observed without hand soap. Bar handwashing sink observed without hand soap. Provide and maintain to encourage hanwashing (cos)
*Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment (C)
Bar low temp diswasher observed not operating (waiting on parts) multiple cold holding drawers observed not operating (85F waiting on parts). Provide repair and invoices .
***Backflow Prevention (P)
Facility observed without food prep sink. Produce /fruits and vegetable gets washed in the 2 bay sink direct to waste. PIC to provide detaled plumbers report on the cost install of a food prep sink with airgap. If air gap 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
**Mechanical Warewashing Equipment Hot Water Sanitization Temperatures (Pf)
High temp dishwasher observed rinsing above 195F. Tech arrived on site while inspector was on site and repaired. (cos)
**(A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)
Violations noted on the inspection report. PIC to provide active managerial control & train staff on violation noted on the inspection report.
*Handwashing Signage (C)
Bar handwashing sink observed missing employee must wash hands. Provide to encourage handwashing
**Controlling Pests (Pf)
Multiple mice droppings observed in the dry storage area. Clean to remove IPM report was provide on site and showed activity PIC recommended to increase visit from exterminator . Licensed exterminator visits the site biweekly per PIC
*Maintaining Premises Unnecessary Items and Litter (C)
Basement area observed heavily clutter. Clean & organize to remove & prevent pest harborage
**Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Date Marking (Pf)
Several containers of prepped foods stored in various cold holding unit observed without date marking. Provide made/discard date before storing
**Sanitizing Solutions Testing Devices (Pf)
PIC unable to provide sanitizer test strips for the 2 bay sink on site to wash pots & pans. Provide &keep accessible
***(A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)
Cooked pasta 72F raw chicken 72F stored in a non working cold unit. PIC voluntarily discard and denature all products . (cos) PIC to monitor cold holding temperature
*Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)
Floor under kitchen equipment observed soiled with debris accumulation stagnant water observed in the basment area. Clean to remove
*Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C)
Multiple containers of condiments observed missing labels . Provide when removed from original containers
*Preset Tableware (C)
Pre set table observed exposing utensils. Discontinue
*Cutting Surfaces (C)
Multiple cutting boards observed heavily scored. Resurface/ replace
**(A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)
Ice machine observed visible soiled 2 door refrigeration unit observed soiled mixer observed with build up. Clean & sanitize to remove
**Cleaning Agents and Sanitizers Availability (Pf)
PIC unable to provide non rinse detergent for the 2 bay sink on site. Provide Discussed at the time of inspection
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