Eating & Drinking · Boston, MA

Ciao

Name: Ciao
Address: 2 Seaport La, Boston, MA

2 Seaport La

Last inspected Oct 20, 2025 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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Repeat problemsSerious findings or closures appear in two or more of the last three inspections. Review the dated records below.

The full inspection history

9 inspections

Inspection

Oct 20, 2025

Passed

3 recorded violations

criticalCode 590.003/3-501.16-P1Food temperature

Official wording

(A)(1) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)

Inspector’s notes

Noted salmon on the serving line recorded 115F stored an hour ago.Monitor the hot holding temperature to 135F or above. COS by the PIC to reheat.

In plain English

Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.

More about food kept at an unsafe temperature

majorCode 590.004/4-302.14-PFCleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Sanitizing Solutions Testing Devices (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

Noted 3 bay sink not provided with sanitizer strips.Provide

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

majorCode 590.004/4-601.11-PFCleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

(A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

Ice machine dispensing chute has pink mold. Clean with frequency

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Oct 20, 2025 · Original Source

Inspection

Oct 1, 2025

Failed

3 recorded violations

criticalCode 590.003/3-501.16-P1Food temperature

Official wording

(A)(1) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)

Inspector’s notes

Noted salmon on the serving line recorded 115F stored an hour ago.Monitor the hot holding temperature to 135F or above. COS by the PIC to reheat.

In plain English

More about food kept at an unsafe temperature

majorCode 590.004/4-302.14-PFCleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Sanitizing Solutions Testing Devices (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

Noted 3 bay sink not provided with sanitizer strips.Provide

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

majorCode 590.004/4-601.11-PFCleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

(A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

Ice machine dispensing chute has pink mold. Clean with frequency

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Oct 1, 2025 · Original Source

Inspection

Mar 7, 2025

Passed

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Mar 7, 2025 · Original Source

Inspection

Jan 7, 2025

Passed

1 recorded violation

majorCode 590.003/3-602.11-PFFood source and labeling

Official wording

Food Labels (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

Grab and go food items in the refrigertaor in the dining room requires proper labelling. Provide All the product was removed by the Person In Charge during the inspection.

In plain English

Food came from an unapproved source, was missing required date marks or labels, or was past its use-by date. Knowing where food came from and how old it is helps prevent illness.

More about food source, dating, or labeling problems

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Jan 7, 2025 · Original Source

Inspection

Jan 3, 2025

Hearing scheduled

1 recorded violation

majorCode 590.003/3-602.11-PFFood source and labeling

Official wording

Food Labels (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

Grab and go food items in the refrigertaor in the dining room requires proper labelling. Provide All the product was removed by the Person In Charge during the inspection.

In plain English

Food came from an unapproved source, was missing required date marks or labels, or was past its use-by date. Knowing where food came from and how old it is helps prevent illness.

More about food source, dating, or labeling problems

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Jan 3, 2025 · Original Source

Inspection

Dec 20, 2024

Failed

1 recorded violation

majorCode 590.003/3-602.11-PFFood source and labeling

Official wording

Food Labels (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

Grab and go food items in the refrigertaor in the dining room requires proper labelling. Provide

In plain English

Food came from an unapproved source, was missing required date marks or labels, or was past its use-by date. Knowing where food came from and how old it is helps prevent illness.

More about food source, dating, or labeling problems

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Dec 20, 2024 · Original Source

Inspection

May 23, 2024

Passed

2 recorded violations

majorCode 590.003/3-602.11-PFFood source and labeling

Official wording

Food Labels (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

Multiple rte packaged sandwichs salads and fruit cups in the grab an go case without proper labels. Provide at all times.

In plain English

Food came from an unapproved source, was missing required date marks or labels, or was past its use-by date. Knowing where food came from and how old it is helps prevent illness.

More about food source, dating, or labeling problems

notedCode L1Other

Official wording

No wording provided in the official record.

Inspector’s notes

Expired Allergen Certificate posted. Provide an updated certificate and post.

In plain English

A plain-English explanation is being prepared. The official wording is the authoritative record.

More about inspection finding

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, May 23, 2024 · Original Source

Inspection

May 17, 2024

Failed

2 recorded violations

majorCode 590.003/3-602.11-PFFood source and labeling

Official wording

Food Labels (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

Multiple rte packaged sandwichs salads and fruit cups in the grab an go case without proper labels. Provide at all times.

In plain English

Food came from an unapproved source, was missing required date marks or labels, or was past its use-by date. Knowing where food came from and how old it is helps prevent illness.

More about food source, dating, or labeling problems

notedCode L1Other