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Davio's

75 Arlington St

Last inspected Sep 10, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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13 inspections

Inspection

Sep 10, 2026

Passed

1 recorded violation

minorCode 590.005/5-205.15-CFacility maintenance

Official wording

System Maintained in Good Repair (C)

Inspector’s notes

Observed a leak and a bucket of stagnant water underneath the 3 bay sink. Repair leak and remove bucket of stagnant water. Observed the high temp dishmachine at the bar not closing properly and water on the floor. Remove stagnant water and repair to ensure door closes properly. Observed the high temp dishmachine in the warewash area. Temp was 149/199. Repair to ensure 160 wash/ 180 Rinse. Observed the booster at the high temp dishmachine not working. The temperature is good. Repair the gauge.

In plain English

Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.

More about building upkeep issues

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Sep 10, 2026 · Original Source

Inspection

Sep 8, 2026

Failed (extension granted)

3 recorded violations

minorCode 590.005/5-205.15-CFacility maintenance

Official wording

System Maintained in Good Repair (C)

Inspector’s notes

Observed a leak and a bucket of stagnant water underneath the 3 bay sink. Repair leak and remove bucket of stagnant water. Observed the high temp dishmachine at the bar not closing properly and water on the floor. Remove stagnant water and repair to ensure door closes properly. Observed the high temp dishmachine in the warewash area. Temp was 149/199. Repair to ensure 160 wash/ 180 Rinse. Observed the booster at the high temp dishmachine not working. The temperature is good. Repair the gauge.

In plain English

Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.

More about building upkeep issues
majorCode 590.006/6-301.11-PFHandwashing

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Handwashing Cleanser Availability (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

No soap at the hand sink behind the bar. Provide soap.

In plain English

Staff were not washing their hands when required, or a handwashing sink was blocked, missing soap or paper towels, or used for something else. Hands are one of the most common ways germs reach food.

More about handwashing problems
majorCode 590.006/6-301.12-PFOther

Official wording

Hand Drying Provision (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

No means to dry hands at both hand sinks behind the bar. Provide means to dry hands.

In plain English

An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

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Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Sep 8, 2026 · Original Source

Inspection

Aug 31, 2026

Failed

3 recorded violations

minorCode 590.005/5-205.15-CFacility maintenance

Official wording

System Maintained in Good Repair (C)

Inspector’s notes

Observed a leak and a bucket of stagnant water underneath the 3 bay sink. Repair leak and remove bucket of stagnant water. Observed the high temp dishmachine at the bar not closing properly and water on the floor. Remove stagnant water and repair to ensure door closes properly. Observed the high temp dishmachine in the warewash area. Temp was 149/199. Repair to ensure 160 wash/ 180 Rinse. Observed the booster at the high temp dishmachine not working. The temperature is good. Repair the gauge.

In plain English

Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.

More about building upkeep issues
majorCode 590.006/6-301.11-PFHandwashing

Official wording

Handwashing Cleanser Availability (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

No soap at the hand sink behind the bar. Provide soap.

In plain English

Staff were not washing their hands when required, or a handwashing sink was blocked, missing soap or paper towels, or used for something else. Hands are one of the most common ways germs reach food.

More about handwashing problems
majorCode 590.006/6-301.12-PFOther

Official wording

Hand Drying Provision (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

No means to dry hands at both hand sinks behind the bar. Provide means to dry hands.

In plain English

An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

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Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Aug 31, 2026 · Original Source

Inspection

Jun 27, 2025

Report filed

1 recorded violation

minorCode 590.006/6-101.11-COther

Official wording

Surface Characteristics-Indoor Areas (C)

Inspector’s notes

Cookline floor with broken & missing tiles near floor drain. Repair.

In plain English

An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

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Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Jun 27, 2025 · Original Source

Inspection

Jan 23, 2025

Passed

4 recorded violations

criticalCode 590.003/3-302.11-POther

Official wording

Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (P)

Inspector’s notes

Raw pork above ready to eat products. Corrected on site.

In plain English

An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

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criticalCode 590.003/3-501.16-PFood temperature

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(A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)

Inspector’s notes

Carmelized onions 50F. Unit holding at 60F. Voluntarily discarded. Make all necessary repairs to unit.

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 590.004/4-601.11-PFCleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

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

Inspector’s notes

Soils standing water in drip tray for ice cream machine. Wash/rinse/sanitize air dry.

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
minorCode 590.004/4-904.13-COther

Official wording

Preset Tableware (C)

Inspector’s notes

Store pre set glasses upside down. COS

In plain English

An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

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Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Jan 23, 2025 · Original Source

Inspection

Jan 16, 2025

Failed

4 recorded violations

criticalCode 590.003/3-302.11-POther

Official wording

Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (P)

Inspector’s notes

Raw pork above ready to eat products. Corrected on site.

In plain English

An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

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criticalCode 590.003/3-501.16-PFood temperature

Official wording

(A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)

Inspector’s notes

Carmelized onions 50F. Unit holding at 60F. Voluntarily discarded. Make all necessary repairs to unit.

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 590.004/4-601.11-PFCleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

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

Inspector’s notes

Soils standing water in drip tray for ice cream machine. Wash/rinse/sanitize air dry.

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
minorCode 590.004/4-904.13-COther

Official wording

Preset Tableware (C)

Inspector’s notes

Store pre set glasses upside down. COS

In plain English

An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

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Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Jan 16, 2025 · Original Source

Inspection

Sep 26, 2024

Report filed

2 recorded violations

minorCode 590.004/4-204.113-CCleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Warewashing Machine Data Plate Operation Specifications (C)

Inspector’s notes

No labels on rinse and wash gauges. 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
minorCode 590.008/8-201.13-COther

Official wording

When a HACCP Plan is Required (C)

Inspector’s notes

Submit a detailed HACCP plan for ice cream making.

In plain English

An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

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Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Sep 26, 2024 · Original Source

Inspection

Aug 28, 2024

Passed

5 recorded violations

majorCode 590.003/3-501.15-PFFood temperature

Official wording

(A )Cooling Methods (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

Hot smoked cooked chicken staged out to cool at 101F. Implement cooling process when product reaches 135F. Product made within the hour places into walk in cooler to cool by increasing the surface area at below 41F. Corrected on site.

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
minorCode 590.004/4-502.13-CEquipment and utensils

Official wording

Single-Service and Single-Use Articles-Use Limitations (C)

Inspector’s notes

Plastic tubs for ice cream storage being re used for other purposes discontinue or provide further information that the containers are NSF grade reusable suitable for warewashing.

In plain English

Equipment, utensils, thermometers, cutting boards, or single-use items were not in good condition, not the right type, or not stored properly.

More about equipment or utensil issues
minorCode 590.004/4-602.13-CCleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)

Inspector’s notes

Dust on ceiling in pastry shop/ice cream making area standing water on floor in corner under where ice cream machine is stored. Clean to remove.

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
minorCode 590.004/4-903.11-C1Equipment and utensils

Official wording

(A) (B) and (D) Equipment Utensils Linens and Single-Service and Single-Use Articles Storing (C)

Inspector’s notes

Plastic tub stored as clean that is used to store ice cream not stored inverted with standing moisture. Corrected on site.

In plain English

Equipment, utensils, thermometers, cutting boards, or single-use items were not in good condition, not the right type, or not stored properly.

More about equipment or utensil issues
minorCode 590.006/6-501.114-CFacility maintenance

Official wording

Maintaining Premises Unnecessary Items and Litter (C)

Inspector’s notes

Old shleving chocolate mixer out of use equipment stored in corner around ice cream machine. Remove items not in use.

In plain English

Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.

More about building upkeep issues

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Aug 28, 2024 · Original Source

Inspection

Aug 21, 2024

Failed

5 recorded violations

majorCode 590.003/3-501.15-PFFood temperature

Official wording

(A )Cooling Methods (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

Hot smoked cooked chicken staged out to cool at 101F. Implement cooling process when product reaches 135F. Product made within the hour places into walk in cooler to cool by increasing the surface area at below 41F. Corrected on site.

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
minorCode 590.004/4-502.13-CEquipment and utensils

Official wording

Single-Service and Single-Use Articles-Use Limitations (C)

Inspector’s notes

Plastic tubs for ice cream storage being re used for other purposes discontinue or provide further information that the containers are NSF grade reusable suitable for warewashing.

In plain English

Equipment, utensils, thermometers, cutting boards, or single-use items were not in good condition, not the right type, or not stored properly.

More about equipment or utensil issues
minorCode 590.004/4-602.13-CCleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)

Inspector’s notes

Dust on ceiling in pastry shop/ice cream making area standing water on floor in corner under where ice cream machine is stored. Clean to remove.

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
minorCode 590.004/4-903.11-C1Equipment and utensils

Official wording

(A) (B) and (D) Equipment Utensils Linens and Single-Service and Single-Use Articles Storing (C)

Inspector’s notes

Plastic tub stored as clean that is used to store ice cream not stored inverted with standing moisture. Corrected on site.

In plain English

Equipment, utensils, thermometers, cutting boards, or single-use items were not in good condition, not the right type, or not stored properly.

More about equipment or utensil issues
minorCode 590.006/6-501.114-CFacility maintenance

Official wording

Maintaining Premises Unnecessary Items and Litter (C)

Inspector’s notes

Old shleving chocolate mixer out of use equipment stored in corner around ice cream machine. Remove items not in use.

In plain English

Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.

More about building upkeep issues

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Aug 21, 2024 · Original Source

Inspection

Jun 27, 2024

Passed

1 recorded violation

minorCode 590.004/4-501.11-CEquipment and utensils

Official wording

Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment (C)

Inspector’s notes

Pizza station with exposed areas where food is prepared. Provide food guards. Repair extension. Parts on order.

In plain English

Equipment, utensils, thermometers, cutting boards, or single-use items were not in good condition, not the right type, or not stored properly.

More about equipment or utensil issues

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Jun 27, 2024 · Original Source

Inspection

Apr 17, 2024

Failed (extension granted)

5 recorded violations

majorCode 590.003/3-401.14-PFFood temperature

Official wording

Non-Continuous Cooking of Raw Animal Foods (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

Provide written procedures for par cooked statler chicken in walkin cooler.

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
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

Roasted vegetables 74F. Product made one hour prior placed into refrigerator to cool. Togo salad chicken 54F. Product made one hour prior removed from service to cool to below 41F.

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 590.003(D)/3-501.19-PFOther

Official wording

Time as a Public Health Control ( Pf)

Inspector’s notes

Pizza held for lunch out of temperature for lunch counter using TPHC. Submit procedures for review.

In plain English

An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

More about other finding
minorCode 590.004/4-501.11-CEquipment and utensils

Official wording

Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment (C)

Inspector’s notes

Pizza station with exposed areas where food is prepared. Provide food guards. Repair extension. Parts on order.

In plain English

Equipment, utensils, thermometers, cutting boards, or single-use items were not in good condition, not the right type, or not stored properly.

More about equipment or utensil issues
criticalCode 590.005/5-203.14-PWater, plumbing, and sewage

Official wording

Backflow Prevention Device When Required (P)

Inspector’s notes

Culinary food prep sink does not have an indirect waste drain. Install.

In plain English

The business had issues with hot or cold running water, plumbing, drains, backflow prevention, or sewage disposal. Some of these, like no hot water, can force a temporary closure until fixed.

More about water, plumbing, or sewage problems

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Apr 17, 2024 · Original Source

Inspection

Apr 10, 2024

Failed

6 recorded violations

majorCode 590.003/3-401.14-PFFood temperature

Official wording

Non-Continuous Cooking of Raw Animal Foods (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

Provide written procedures for par cooked statler chicken in walkin cooler.

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
criticalCode 590.003/3-306.11-PContamination

Official wording

Food Display-Preventing Contamination by Consumers (P)

Inspector’s notes

Pizza station with exposed areas where food is prepared. Provide food guards.

In plain English

Food was stored or handled in a way that could let germs or other material get into it, such as raw meat stored above ready-to-eat food or uncovered food. Cross-contamination is a common cause of foodborne illness.

More about food not protected from contamination
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

Roasted vegetables 74F. Product made one hour prior placed into refrigerator to cool. Togo salad chicken 54F. Product made one hour prior removed from service to cool to below 41F.

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 590.003(D)/3-501.19-PFOther

Official wording

Time as a Public Health Control ( Pf)

Inspector’s notes

Pizza held for lunch out of temperature for lunch counter using TPHC. Submit procedures for review.

In plain English

An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

More about other finding
minorCode 590.004/4-501.11-CEquipment and utensils

Official wording

Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment (C)

Inspector’s notes

Ice cream machine missing gasket around feeding device. Replace. Multiple reach in refrigerated units at cookine with broken gaskets and compromised surfaces inside units patched with metal tape. Replace.

In plain English

Equipment, utensils, thermometers, cutting boards, or single-use items were not in good condition, not the right type, or not stored properly.

More about equipment or utensil issues
criticalCode 590.005/5-203.14-PWater, plumbing, and sewage

Official wording

Backflow Prevention Device When Required (P)

Inspector’s notes

Culinary food prep sink does not have an indirect waste drain. Install.

In plain English

The business had issues with hot or cold running water, plumbing, drains, backflow prevention, or sewage disposal. Some of these, like no hot water, can force a temporary closure until fixed.

More about water, plumbing, or sewage problems

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Apr 10, 2024 · Original Source

Inspection

Oct 26, 2023

Report filed

2 recorded violations

minorCode 590.003/3-302.12-COther

Official wording

Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C)

Inspector’s notes

Provide a label on the bulk corn meal container.

In plain English

An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

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minorCode 590.006/6-501.11-CFacility maintenance

Official wording

Repairing-Premises Structures Attachments and Fixtures-Methods (C)

Inspector’s notes

Repair/replace the damaged floor drain cover in front of the fryers. Bar-Repair/Replace the missing paper towel dispenser at the handwash station.

In plain English

Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.

More about building upkeep issues

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Oct 26, 2023 · Original Source

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