Eating & Drinking w/ Take Out · Boston, MA

Mana Grill

Name: Mana Grill
Address: 220 Columbia Rd, Boston, MA

220 Columbia Rd

Last inspected Jun 2, 2026 · 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

11 inspections

Inspection

Jun 2, 2026

Passed

5 recorded violations

criticalCode 590.003/3-302.11-POther

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

Inspector’s notes

Raw sausage and beef stored in refrigerator above cooked chicken and cheese. Store raw animal products below ready to eat foods.

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

Ham stored on counter at 65F. Returned to refrigerator. Store cold foods under refrigeration.

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.

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minorCode 590.004/4-101.16-COther

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Sponges Use Limitation (C)

Inspector’s notes

Sponges observed at warewashing sink. Discard sponges.

In plain English

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

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majorCode 590.004/4-302.14-PFCleaning and sanitizing

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Sanitizing Solutions Testing Devices (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

Quats sanitizer test strips degraded. Provide clean dry test strips for testing.

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 590.006/6-202.15-COther

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Outer Openings Protected (C)

Inspector’s notes

Back window open without screen. Provide screen to prevent pests from entering kitchen.

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 2, 2026 · Original Source

Inspection

May 26, 2026

Failed

5 recorded violations

criticalCode 590.003/3-302.11-POther

Official wording

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

Inspector’s notes

Raw sausage and beef stored in refrigerator above cooked chicken and cheese. Store raw animal products below ready to eat foods.

In plain English

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

More about other finding

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

Ham stored on counter at 65F. Returned to refrigerator. Store cold foods under refrigeration.

In plain English

More about food kept at an unsafe temperature

minorCode 590.004/4-101.16-COther

Official wording

Sponges Use Limitation (C)

Inspector’s notes

Sponges observed at warewashing sink. Discard sponges.

In plain English

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

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majorCode 590.004/4-302.14-PFCleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Sanitizing Solutions Testing Devices (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

Quats sanitizer test strips degraded. Provide clean dry test strips for testing.

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 590.006/6-202.15-COther

Official wording

Outer Openings Protected (C)

Inspector’s notes

Back window open without screen. Provide screen to prevent pests from entering kitchen.

In plain English

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

More about other finding

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

Inspection

Feb 19, 2026

Passed

5 recorded violations

majorCode 590.002/2-501.11-PFCleaning and sanitizing

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Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

There is no V&D cleanup procedures or kit on site they do have a CPR kit; provide vomit and diarrhea cleanup procedures or kit.

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

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

The cold holding unit with a sneeze guard has TCS foods with elevated temperatures: romaine lettuce 60F shredded cheese 62F. The internal thermometer reads 65F. The person in charge voluntarily discarded all the foods in the cold holding unit and adjusted the dial of the unit to lower the temperature. Hold cold TCS foods at 41F or below.

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minorCode 590.006/6-501.11-CFacility maintenance

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

Inspector’s notes

The floor tiles near the register are damaged and loose as well as grout lines are low; repair or replace the floor tiles and regrout low grout lines.

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

minorCode 590.006/6-501.14-CCleaning and sanitizing

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Cleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C)

Inspector’s notes

The white hood inspection sticker expired 2/4/2026; have your approved hood cleaner perform a service on the hood and provide the updated hood inspection sticker.

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

notedCode L1Other

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No wording provided in the official record.

Inspector’s notes

Provide signage stating "A copy of the most recent health inspection is available upon request" visible to customers Post your most recent Letter Grade from the City of Boston Health Division visible to customers and within 5 feet of the front entrance

In plain English

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

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Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Feb 19, 2026 · Original Source

Inspection

Feb 12, 2026

Failed

5 recorded violations

majorCode 590.002/2-501.11-PFCleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

There is no V&D cleanup procedures or kit on site they do have a CPR kit; provide vomit and diarrhea cleanup procedures or kit.

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

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

In plain English

More about food kept at an unsafe temperature

minorCode 590.006/6-501.11-CFacility maintenance

Official wording

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

Inspector’s notes

The floor tiles near the register are damaged and loose as well as grout lines are low; repair or replace the floor tiles and regrout low grout lines.

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

minorCode 590.006/6-501.14-CCleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Cleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C)

Inspector’s notes

The white hood inspection sticker expired 2/4/2026; have your approved hood cleaner perform a service on the hood and provide the updated hood inspection sticker.

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

notedCode L1Other

Official wording

No wording provided in the official record.

Inspector’s notes

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, Feb 12, 2026 · Original Source

Inspection

Aug 20, 2025

Passed

1 recorded violation

majorCode 590.004/4-302.14-PFCleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Sanitizing Solutions Testing Devices (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

No test strips available for the 3 bay sink. 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

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

Inspection

Aug 8, 2025

Failed (extension granted)

7 recorded violations

minorCode 590.003/3-304.14-CCleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C)

Inspector’s notes

Soiled wiping cloths observed being left out on counter tops. Discontinue and provide a proper sanitizing solution.

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

criticalCode 590.003/3-501.16-P1Food temperature

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

Inspector’s notes

Cooked chicken and beef pastelitos inside of the front service warmer at 110F. Discontinue and ensure all TCS foods are being maintained at 135F and above. Pastelitos to be reheated to 165F to ensure no bacterial growth.

In plain English

More about food kept at an unsafe temperature

minorCode 590.004/4-202.16-CCleaning and sanitizing

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Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C)

Inspector’s notes

Small single door cooler running with an elevated temperature of 52F. Discontinue use unles the unit is able to maintain a temperature of below 41F. Elevated temperature possibly due to the power strip being tripped.

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 590.004/4-302.14-PFCleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Sanitizing Solutions Testing Devices (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

No test stripa available for the 3 bay sink. 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 590.005/5-203.11-PFHandwashing

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Handwashing Sinks-Numbers and Capacities (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

No hand sink located in the basement are where minimal preparation is being conducted. Discontinue preparation unless there is a hand sink accessible and authorization has been given by the City of Boston Health Department.

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.

Official wording

System Maintained in Good Repair (C)

Inspector’s notes

Hood and Ventilation tags with a past expiration date from April 2025. Address and provide up to date tags for the re-inspection.

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

minorCode 590.006/6-202.11-CFacility maintenance

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Light Bulbs Protective Shielding (C)

Inspector’s notes

No protective shield observed on light inside of the Nantucket cooler. Provide.

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 8, 2025 · Original Source

Inspection

Jul 29, 2025

Failed

7 recorded violations

minorCode 590.003/3-304.14-CCleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C)

Inspector’s notes

Soiled wiping cloths observed being left out on counter tops. Discontinue and provide a proper sanitizing solution.

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

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

In plain English

More about food kept at an unsafe temperature

minorCode 590.004/4-202.16-CCleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C)

Inspector’s notes

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 590.004/4-302.14-PFCleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Sanitizing Solutions Testing Devices (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

No test stripa available for the 3 bay sink. 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 590.005/5-203.11-PFHandwashing

Official wording

Handwashing Sinks-Numbers and Capacities (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

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.

Official wording

System Maintained in Good Repair (C)

Inspector’s notes

Hood and Ventilation tags with a past expiration date from April 2025. Address and provide up to date tags for the re-inspection.

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

minorCode 590.006/6-202.11-CFacility maintenance

Official wording

Light Bulbs Protective Shielding (C)

Inspector’s notes

No protective shield observed on light inside of the Nantucket cooler. Provide.

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, Jul 29, 2025 · Original Source

Inspection

Feb 7, 2025

Passed

4 recorded violations

minorCode 590.003/3-302.12-COther

Official wording

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

Inspector’s notes

Squeeze bottles filled with dressings and sauces have no labels. Provide.

In plain English

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

More about other finding

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

Sliced ham and cheese observed being left out at room temperature. Discontinue and esnure all TCS foods are being maintained at below 41F. Ham and cheese to be placed back under refrigeration.

In plain English

More about food kept at an unsafe temperature

minorCode 590.006/6-201.11-CCleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)

Inspector’s notes

Hood and Ventilation tags witha past expiration date from 12/2024. Address and provide up to date tags for the re-inspection.

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

notedCode L1Other

Official wording

No wording provided in the official record.

Inspector’s notes

Violation being issed for the non-payment of the 2025 Health Permit. Address and esnure all necessary fees have been paid no later than th end of the day on 1/29/2025.

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, Feb 7, 2025 · Original Source

Inspection

Jan 28, 2025

Failed

4 recorded violations

notedCode L1Other

Official wording

No wording provided in the official record.

Inspector’s notes

Violation being issed for the non-payment of the 2025 Health Permit. Address and esnure all necessary fees have been paid no later than th end of the day on 1/29/2025.

In plain English

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

More about inspection finding

minorCode 590.003/3-302.12-COther

Official wording

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

Inspector’s notes

Squeeze bottles filled with dressings and sauces have no labels. Provide.

In plain English

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

More about other finding

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

Sliced ham and cheese observed being left out at room temperature. Discontinue and esnure all TCS foods are being maintained at below 41F. Ham and cheese to be placed back under refrigeration.

In plain English

More about food kept at an unsafe temperature

minorCode 590.006/6-201.11-CCleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)

Inspector’s notes

Hood and Ventilation tags witha past expiration date from 12/2024. Address and provide up to date tags for the re-inspection.

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, Jan 28, 2025 · Original Source

Inspection