Inspection
Feb 27, 2026
Passed
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Feb 27, 2026 · Original Source
Eating & Drinking w/ Take Out · Boston, MA
Dolce Vita (1696 Comm. Ave.)
1696 Commonwealth Av
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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
8 inspectionsInspection
Nov 20, 2025
Passed
1 recorded violation
criticalCode 590.005/5-402.11-PWater, plumbing, and sewage
Official wording
Backflow Prevention (P)
Inspector’s notes
At the prep sink per the person in charge they do wash produce in there is a direct connection between the sewage system and the prep sink. Have a licensed plumber pull proper permits and install an air gap at the prep sink.
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 problemsOfficial record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Nov 20, 2025 · Original Source
Inspection
Oct 16, 2025
Failed (extension granted)
8 recorded violations
majorCode 590.002(D)/2-103.11-PFOther
Official wording
(A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
Person in charge could not answer questions regarding the minimum cooking temperatures of chicken or eggs cooked for immediate serving which is the only raw proteins they serve; the person in charge could not explain how to properly cool foods to safe temperatures after cooking; the person in charge could not name symptoms or illnesses that would require reporting. A person in charge must be knowlegable about food safety and employee health and be able to take active managerial control to take corrective actions.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingcriticalCode 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
In the front pastry cooler raw shell eggs were 47F-55F; the person in charge states they were put in the cooler around 11am. The health inspector had to take corrective action and instruct the employees to place the eggs in a mechanical refrigeration unit that was working. Store raw shell eggs at or below 45F.
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 temperatureminorCode 590.004/4-204.112-CFood temperature
Official wording
Temperature Measuring Devices-Functionality (C)
Inspector’s notes
In the glass pastry coolers there are no internal thermometers; in the white residential coolers on the first floor and in the basement there are no internal thermometers; provide and place in a conspicuous location.
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 temperatureminorCode 590.004/4-601.11-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
(B) and (C) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (C)
Inspector’s notes
The nozzles and the surrounding area of the espresso machine are encrusted with soils / the interior of the ice machine on the first floor has black slime; clean and sanitize of soils.
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 problemscriticalCode 590.005/5-402.11-PWater, plumbing, and sewage
Official wording
Backflow Prevention (P)
Inspector’s notes
At the prep sink per the person in charge they do wash produce in there is a direct connection between the sewage system and the prep sink. Have a licensed plumber pull proper permits and install an air gap at the prep sink.
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 problemsminorCode 590.006/6-202.14-COther
Official wording
Toilet Rooms Enclosed (C)
Inspector’s notes
The door to the toilet room is not self closing; repair to make self closing.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingmajorCode 590.006/6-501.111-PFPests
Official wording
Controlling Pests (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
Observed small dark rodent droppings on the stairs leading to the basement and around a plate on the floor of the basement that had rodent bait or food on it. Clean and sanitize the stairs and floors where droppings are present. Provide IPM pest reports to damien.yee@boston.gov
In plain English
The inspector found mice, rats, cockroaches, flies, or evidence of them (like droppings) inside the business, or conditions that could attract them. Pests can spread bacteria to food and surfaces, so this is treated as one of the more serious findings.
More about signs of rodents or insectscriticalCode 590.007/7-206.11-PPests
Official wording
Restricted Use Pesticides Criteria (P)
Inspector’s notes
Observed an opened bag of consumer rodent poison in the mop closet that the person in charge states they use in the basement as a preventative measure against rodents. Only pesticides provided by a licensed pest control operator that is applied by them may be used in a food establishment.
In plain English
The inspector found mice, rats, cockroaches, flies, or evidence of them (like droppings) inside the business, or conditions that could attract them. Pests can spread bacteria to food and surfaces, so this is treated as one of the more serious findings.
More about signs of rodents or insectsOfficial record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Oct 16, 2025 · Original Source
Inspection
Oct 9, 2025
Failed
8 recorded violations
majorCode 590.002(D)/2-103.11-PFOther
Official wording
(A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
Person in charge could not answer questions regarding the minimum cooking temperatures of chicken or eggs cooked for immediate serving which is the only raw proteins they serve; the person in charge could not explain how to properly cool foods to safe temperatures after cooking; the person in charge could not name symptoms or illnesses that would require reporting. A person in charge must be knowlegable about food safety and employee health and be able to take active managerial control to take corrective actions.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingcriticalCode 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
In the front pastry cooler raw shell eggs were 47F-55F; the person in charge states they were put in the cooler around 11am. The health inspector had to take corrective action and instruct the employees to place the eggs in a mechanical refrigeration unit that was working. Store raw shell eggs at or below 45F.
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 temperatureminorCode 590.004/4-204.112-CFood temperature
Official wording
Temperature Measuring Devices-Functionality (C)
Inspector’s notes
In the glass pastry coolers there are no internal thermometers; in the white residential coolers on the first floor and in the basement there are no internal thermometers; provide and place in a conspicuous location.
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 temperatureminorCode 590.004/4-601.11-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
(B) and (C) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (C)
Inspector’s notes
The nozzles and the surrounding area of the espresso machine are encrusted with soils / the interior of the ice machine on the first floor has black slime; clean and sanitize of soils.
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 problemscriticalCode 590.005/5-402.11-PWater, plumbing, and sewage
Official wording
Backflow Prevention (P)
Inspector’s notes
At the prep sink per the person in charge they do wash produce in there is a direct connection between the sewage system and the prep sink. Have a licensed plumber pull proper permits and install an air gap at the prep sink.
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 problemsminorCode 590.006/6-202.14-COther
Official wording
Toilet Rooms Enclosed (C)
Inspector’s notes
The door to the toilet room is not self closing; repair to make self closing.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingmajorCode 590.006/6-501.111-PFPests
Official wording
Controlling Pests (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
Observed small dark rodent droppings on the stairs leading to the basement and around a plate on the floor of the basement that had rodent bait or food on it. Clean and sanitize the stairs and floors where droppings are present. Provide IPM pest reports to damien.yee@boston.gov
In plain English
The inspector found mice, rats, cockroaches, flies, or evidence of them (like droppings) inside the business, or conditions that could attract them. Pests can spread bacteria to food and surfaces, so this is treated as one of the more serious findings.
More about signs of rodents or insectscriticalCode 590.007/7-206.11-PPests
Official wording
Restricted Use Pesticides Criteria (P)
Inspector’s notes
Observed an opened bag of consumer rodent poison in the mop closet that the person in charge states they use in the basement as a preventative measure against rodents. Only pesticides provided by a licensed pest control operator that is applied by them may be used in a food establishment.
In plain English
The inspector found mice, rats, cockroaches, flies, or evidence of them (like droppings) inside the business, or conditions that could attract them. Pests can spread bacteria to food and surfaces, so this is treated as one of the more serious findings.
More about signs of rodents or insectsOfficial record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Oct 9, 2025 · Original Source
Inspection
Apr 14, 2025
Passed
3 recorded violations
criticalCode 590.003/3-303.11-POther
Official wording
Ice Used as Exterior Coolant Prohibited as Ingredient (P)
Inspector’s notes
Milk and other dairy stored in ice machine. Discontinue storing dairy in ice machine with ice used for beverage ice. Corrected on site.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingmajorCode 590.004/4-601.11-PFCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
(A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
Interior of ice machine with black mold-like substance. Clean and sanitize.
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 problemsminorCode 590.006/6-501.14-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Cleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C)
Inspector’s notes
Hood sticker expired. Provide cleaning date.
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 problemsOfficial record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Apr 14, 2025 · Original Source
Inspection
Apr 7, 2025
Failed
3 recorded violations
criticalCode 590.003/3-303.11-POther
Official wording
Ice Used as Exterior Coolant Prohibited as Ingredient (P)
Inspector’s notes
Milk and other dairy stored in ice machine. Discontinue storing dairy in ice machine with ice used for beverage ice. Corrected on site.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingmajorCode 590.004/4-601.11-PFCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
(A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
Interior of ice machine with black mold-like substance. Clean and sanitize.
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 problemsminorCode 590.006/6-501.14-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Cleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C)
Inspector’s notes
Hood sticker expired. Provide cleaning date.
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 problemsOfficial record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Apr 7, 2025 · Original Source
Inspection
Jul 1, 2024
Passed
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Jul 1, 2024 · Original Source
Inspection
Nov 28, 2023
Passed
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Nov 28, 2023 · Original Source