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Limani Grille

Name: Limani Grille
Address: 100 Northern Av, Boston, MA

100 Northern Av

Last inspected May 26, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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SteadyThe last two inspections recorded a similar number of violations. Review the dated records below.

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14 inspections

Inspection

May 26, 2026

Passed

5 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 for all bulk containers and squeeze bottles with the common name of food item stored inside

In plain English

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

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minorCode 590.003/3-304.12-CEquipment and utensils

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In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C)

Inspector’s notes

Observed metal bowl being used for bulk dispensing. Remove and provide handled scoopers for bulk dispensing Observed scoopers stored in stagnant water @ salad station. Remove and maintain utensils clean and sanitized on food contact surface

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

majorCode 590.006/6-301.11-PFHandwashing

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Handwashing Cleanser Availability (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

Observed no handsoap at handsink in main kitchen and bar. Discussed with PIC to maintain handsoap at handsinks at all times for proper handwashing. COS

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

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Hand Drying Provision (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

Observed no paper towels at handsink at the bar. Discussed with PIC to maintain paper towels at handsinks at all times for proper handwashing. COS

In plain English

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

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minorCode 590.006/6-301.14-CHandwashing

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Handwashing Signage (C)

Inspector’s notes

Provide handwashing signage for handsink @ the bar

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

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, May 26, 2026 · Original Source

Inspection

May 18, 2026

Failed

5 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 for all bulk containers and squeeze bottles with the common name of food item stored inside

In plain English

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

More about other finding

minorCode 590.003/3-304.12-CEquipment and utensils

Official wording

In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C)

Inspector’s notes

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

majorCode 590.006/6-301.11-PFHandwashing

Official wording

Handwashing Cleanser Availability (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

Observed no handsoap at handsink in main kitchen and bar. Discussed with PIC to maintain handsoap at handsinks at all times for proper handwashing. COS

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

Observed no paper towels at handsink at the bar. Discussed with PIC to maintain paper towels at handsinks at all times for proper handwashing. COS

In plain English

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

More about other finding

minorCode 590.006/6-301.14-CHandwashing

Official wording

Handwashing Signage (C)

Inspector’s notes

Provide handwashing signage for handsink @ the bar

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

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, May 18, 2026 · Original Source

Inspection

Jan 16, 2026

Passed

1 recorded violation

minorCode 590.006/6-501.11-CFacility maintenance

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

Inspector’s notes

Observed multiple light covers missing from the ceiling with exposed wiring. PIC states the repairs will be completed within a few days. Repair

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, Jan 16, 2026 · Original Source

Inspection

Jul 23, 2025

Passed

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

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

Inspection

Feb 5, 2025

Failed

1 recorded violation

minorCode 590.006/6-501.11-CFacility maintenance

Official wording

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

Inspector’s notes

Observed multiple light covers missing from the ceiling with exposed wiring. PIC states the repairs will be completed within a few days. Repair

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, Feb 5, 2025 · Original Source

Inspection

Nov 5, 2024

Passed

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Nov 5, 2024 · Original Source

Inspection

Jun 8, 2024

Passed

2 recorded violations

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

Clean and sanitize all cookline equiptment.

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 590.008/8-404.11-PFOther

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(A) Ceasing Operations and Reporting (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

Fire in establishment on cookline. Ansul system discharged. Recharge ansul system and reset fire panel prior to requesting to re open. Building department approval needed prior to being able to reopen.

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 8, 2024 · Original Source

Inspection

Jun 8, 2024

Voluntarily closed

2 recorded violations

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

Clean and sanitize all cookline equiptment.

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 590.008/8-404.11-PFOther

Official wording

(A) Ceasing Operations and Reporting (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

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 8, 2024 · Original Source

Inspection

Jun 7, 2024

Voluntarily closed

2 recorded violations

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

Clean and sanitize all cookline equiptment.

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 590.008/8-404.11-PFOther

Official wording

(A) Ceasing Operations and Reporting (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

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 7, 2024 · Original Source

Inspection

May 1, 2024

Passed

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, May 1, 2024 · Original Source

Inspection

Jan 3, 2024

Not required

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Jan 3, 2024 · Original Source

Inspection

Nov 30, 2023

Passed

2 recorded violations

minorCode 590.006/6-202.15-COther

Official wording

Outer Openings Protected (C)

Inspector’s notes

Install pest proof door sweeps on front double doors.

In plain English

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

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majorCode 590.006/6-501.111-PFPests

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Controlling Pests (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

What appears to be mice droppings on floor under planters in dining room. Clean and sanitize all affected areas. Provide updated pest report upon reinspection.

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 insects

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Nov 30, 2023 · Original Source

Inspection

Nov 22, 2023

Failed

2 recorded violations

minorCode 590.006/6-202.15-COther

Official wording

Outer Openings Protected (C)

Inspector’s notes

Install pest proof door sweeps on front double doors.

In plain English

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

More about other finding

majorCode 590.006/6-501.111-PFPests

Official wording

Controlling Pests (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

What appears to be mice droppings on floor under planters in dining room. Clean and sanitize all affected areas. Provide updated pest report upon reinspection.

In plain English

More about signs of rodents or insects

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Nov 22, 2023 · Original Source

Inspection

Sep 29, 2023

Passed

7 recorded violations

minorCode 590.003/3-501.13-CFood temperature

Official wording

Thawing (C)

Inspector’s notes

Squid thawing in standing water. COS.

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 590.002/2-402.11-CEmployee health and hygiene

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Effectiveness-Hair Restraints (C)

Inspector’s notes

Food employees observed without hair restraints. Provide.

In plain English

This covers things like hair restraints, jewelry, clean clothing, eating or drinking in food prep areas, touching ready-to-eat food with bare hands, or not having a sick-employee policy.

More about employee hygiene or health policy issues

majorCode 590.002(D)/2-103.11-PFOther

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(A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

Priority violations cited. Provide active managerial control. No door between raw bar area and bar/dining room. Provide signage or Install door. "PERSONS unnecessary to the FOOD ESTABLISHMENT operation are not allowed in the FOOD preparation FOOD storage or WAREWASHING areas except that brief visits and tours may be authorized by the PERSON IN CHARGE if steps are taken to ensure that exposed FOOD; clean EQUIPMENT UTENSILS and LINENS; and unwrapped SINGLE-SERVICE and SINGLE-USE ARTICLES are protected from contamination; Pf

In plain English

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

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majorCode 590.003/3-203.12-PFFacility maintenance

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Shell stock Maintaining Identification (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

No shellstock tags with mussells & oysters in walkin cooler shellstock tags maintained in a disorganized way in file. Tags located and affixed to containers in walkin food employees organized filed tags. COS.

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 590.003/3-502.12-PFOther

Official wording

Reduced Oxygen Packaging Criteria (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

Establishment is ROP packaging meat and fish without a variance. Discontinue and apply for variance and submit HACCP plan to isdhealth@boston.gov. ROP packaged food removed from service.

In plain English

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

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majorCode 590.005/5-205.11-PFHandwashing

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Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

Prep kitchen handsink obstructed with laundry bag one of two cookline handsinks obstructed with a breading station. COS. Handwashing practices are satisfactory.

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

minorCode 590.008/8-201.13-COther

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When a HACCP Plan is Required (C)

Inspector’s notes

Provide detailed HACCP plan and email to isdhealth@boston.gov for ROP packaging. Discontinue processes until HACCP plan submitted and variance approved.