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Mario's

8 Perkins St

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

The full inspection history

13 inspections

Inspection

Jul 10, 2026

Report filed

1 recorded violation

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

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

Inspection

Dec 12, 2025

Passed

1 recorded violation

majorCode 590.006/6-501.111-PFPests

Official wording

Controlling Pests (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

At this time found droppings along the wall under sinks and the leadge along the basement stairs. Please clean to remove. Have pest control come out and address the areas listed and provide you with recommendations to rodent proof the walls and any other areas that need attention. Please fill holes and cracks to block them from getting in. 12-5-25 No droppings found at this time but no pest control report. PIC has called and no show. Please call another company to do the inspection. This needs to be done before re-inspection date.

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, Dec 12, 2025 · Original Source

Inspection

Dec 5, 2025

Hearing scheduled

3 recorded violations

minorCode 590.004/4-904.11-C1Contamination

Official wording

Kitchenware and Tableware-Preventing Contamination (C)

Inspector’s notes

As discussed please store the unmade pizza boxes out back off the ground.

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
minorCode 590.005/5-501.11-COther

Official wording

Outdoor Storage Surface (C)

Inspector’s notes

PIC will need to work on keeping the back area clean and fee of any trash and debris.

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

At this time found droppings along the wall under sinks and the leadge along the basement stairs. Please clean to remove. Have pest control come out and address the areas listed and provide you with recommendations to rodent proof the walls and any other areas that need attention. Please fill holes and cracks to block them from getting in. 12-5-25 No droppings found at this time but no pest control report. PIC has called and no show. Please call another company to do the inspection. This needs to be done before re-inspection date.

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, Dec 5, 2025 · Original Source

Inspection

Nov 21, 2025

Failed

3 recorded violations

minorCode 590.004/4-904.11-C1Contamination

Official wording

Kitchenware and Tableware-Preventing Contamination (C)

Inspector’s notes

As discussed please store the unmade pizza boxes out back off the ground.

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
minorCode 590.005/5-501.11-COther

Official wording

Outdoor Storage Surface (C)

Inspector’s notes

PIC will need to work on keeping the back area clean and fee of any trash and debris.

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

At this time found droppings along the wall under sinks and the leadge along the basement stairs. Please clean to remove. Have pest control come out and address the areas listed and provide you with recommendations to rodent proof the walls and any other areas that need attention. Please fill holes and cracks to block them from getting in.

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 21, 2025 · Original Source

Inspection

Jul 25, 2025

Passed

1 recorded violation

minorCode 590.006/6-501.114-CFacility maintenance

Official wording

Maintaining Premises Unnecessary Items and Litter (C)

Inspector’s notes

As discussed please clean up the back yard of all debris funiture and weeds. Have pest control inspect. 5-30-25 At this time found the back yard cleaned up of debris but owner of the building will need to address the weeds and and rodent activity. 6-13-25 PIC will have pest control come back out before re-inspection date. PIC is working withthe owner of the building. Was told the 16th they will be out to address the back yard. PIC stated that it will get done if he has to do it.

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 25, 2025 · Original Source

Inspection

Jun 13, 2025

Failed (extension granted)

1 recorded violation

minorCode 590.006/6-501.114-CFacility maintenance

Official wording

Maintaining Premises Unnecessary Items and Litter (C)

Inspector’s notes

As discussed please clean up the back yard of all debris funiture and weeds. Have pest control inspect. 5-30-25 At this time found the back yard cleaned up of debris but owner of the building will need to address the weeds and and rodent activity. 6-13-25 PIC will have pest control come back out before re-inspection date. PIC is working withthe owner of the building. Was told the 16th they will be out to address the back yard. PIC stated that it will get done if he has to do it.

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, Jun 13, 2025 · Original Source

Inspection

May 30, 2025

Failed (extension granted)

7 recorded violations

minorCode 590.004/4-202.16-CCleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C)

Inspector’s notes

As discussed please put door sweeps on the door going into the water heater room in basement.

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 590.004/4-202.18-CFacility maintenance

Official wording

Ventilation Hood Systems Filters (C)

Inspector’s notes

Hood filters will need to be cleaned. The hood sticker is expired and PIC is having a bigger hood installed. Please provide paperwork when it will be done. Until that time please clean the filters.

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 590.005/5-501.12-COther

Official wording

Outdoor Enclosure (C)

Inspector’s notes

PIC will need to provide a barrel that can hold the card board until picked up.

In plain English

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

More about other finding
minorCode 590.006/6-201.11-CCleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)

Inspector’s notes

PIC will need to clean the floor under prep sink of debris along the ledge going to the basement of droppings along the wall in the basement. Please check each day and report findings to pest control .

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 590.006/6-501.111-PFPests

Official wording

Controlling Pests (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

PIC will need to do a deep cleaning of the location inside and out. Then have pest control come back out do do a mass strapping. It is recommended that you have pest control come out a few times a weeks to address this issue. Please have all reports to review on re-inspection date.

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
minorCode 590.006/6-501.112-CPests

Official wording

Removing Dead or Trapped Birds Insects Rodents and other Pest (C)

Inspector’s notes

On glue board in basement found a mouse please remove and replace glue board.

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
minorCode 590.006/6-501.114-CFacility maintenance

Official wording

Maintaining Premises Unnecessary Items and Litter (C)

Inspector’s notes

As discussed please clean up the back yard of all debris funiture and weeds. Have pest control inspect. 5-30-25 At this time found the back yard cleaned up of debris but owner of the building will need to address the weeds and and rodent activity.

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, May 30, 2025 · Original Source

Inspection

May 16, 2025

Failed

7 recorded violations

minorCode 590.004/4-202.16-CCleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C)

Inspector’s notes

As discussed please put door sweeps on the door going into the water heater room in basement.

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 590.004/4-202.18-CFacility maintenance

Official wording

Ventilation Hood Systems Filters (C)

Inspector’s notes

Hood filters will need to be cleaned. The hood sticker is expired and PIC is having a bigger hood installed. Please provide paperwork when it will be done. Until that time please clean the filters.

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 590.005/5-501.12-COther

Official wording

Outdoor Enclosure (C)

Inspector’s notes

PIC will need to provide a barrel that can hold the card board until picked up.

In plain English

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

More about other finding
minorCode 590.006/6-201.11-CCleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)

Inspector’s notes

PIC will need to clean the floor under prep sink of debris along the ledge going to the basement of droppings along the wall in the basement. Please check each day and report findings to pest control .

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 590.006/6-501.111-PFPests

Official wording

Controlling Pests (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

PIC will need to do a deep cleaning of the location inside and out. Then have pest control come back out do do a mass strapping. It is recommended that you have pest control come out a few times a weeks to address this issue. Please have all reports to review on re-inspection date.

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
minorCode 590.006/6-501.112-CPests

Official wording

Removing Dead or Trapped Birds Insects Rodents and other Pest (C)

Inspector’s notes

On glue board in basement found a mouse please remove and replace glue board.

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
minorCode 590.006/6-501.114-CFacility maintenance

Official wording

Maintaining Premises Unnecessary Items and Litter (C)

Inspector’s notes

As discussed please clean up the back yard of all debris funiture and weeds. Have pest control inspect.

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, May 16, 2025 · Original Source

Inspection

Nov 22, 2024

Passed

5 recorded violations

minorCode 590.003/3-305.11-CContamination

Official wording

Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C)

Inspector’s notes

At this time found dough containers covers but out side. Please store properly ar discussed.

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
minorCode 590.005/5-501.115-CFacility maintenance

Official wording

Maintaining Refuse Areas and Enclosures (C)

Inspector’s notes

PIC will need to clean up the small back yard. Also have pest control put some traps outside if needed.

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 590.006/6-101.11-COther

Official wording

Surface Characteristics-Indoor Areas (C)

Inspector’s notes

As discussed please install door sweeps on door in basement and back / front door.

In plain English

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

More about other finding
minorCode 590.006/6-201.11-CCleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)

Inspector’s notes

Clean the floor behind equipment in basement and kitchen. Clean the floor in the walk in.

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 590.006/6-501.111-PFPests

Official wording

Controlling Pests (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

Evidence of rodent droppings on ledge going down the basement steps and behind equipment in the basement. Please email me the last few pest control reports and do a deep clean and have them come back out. Please address anything they have on the report to be repaired.

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 22, 2024 · Original Source

Inspection

Nov 15, 2024

Failed

5 recorded violations

minorCode 590.003/3-305.11-CContamination

Official wording

Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C)

Inspector’s notes

At this time found dough containers covers but out side. Please store properly ar discussed.

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
minorCode 590.005/5-501.115-CFacility maintenance

Official wording

Maintaining Refuse Areas and Enclosures (C)

Inspector’s notes

PIC will need to clean up the small back yard. Also have pest control put some traps outside if needed.

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 590.006/6-101.11-COther

Official wording

Surface Characteristics-Indoor Areas (C)

Inspector’s notes

As discussed please install door sweeps on door in basement and back / front door.

In plain English

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

More about other finding
minorCode 590.006/6-201.11-CCleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)

Inspector’s notes

Clean the floor behind equipment in basement and kitchen. Clean the floor in the walk in.

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 590.006/6-501.111-PFPests

Official wording

Controlling Pests (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

Evidence of rodent droppings on ledge going down the basement steps and behind equipment in the basement. Please email me the last few pest control reports and do a deep clean and have them come back out. Please address anything they have on the report to be repaired.

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 15, 2024 · Original Source

Inspection

Jun 7, 2024

Report filed

2 recorded violations

minorCode 590.005/5-501.15-COther

Official wording

Outside Receptacles (C)

Inspector’s notes

As discussed PIC will need to clean up the small back yard by the outside walk in of any loose trash and debris.

In plain English

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

More about other finding
minorCode 590.006/6-201.11-CCleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)

Inspector’s notes

PIC will need to clean the floor in the basement

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, Jun 7, 2024 · Original Source

Inspection

Jan 2, 2024

Passed

1 recorded violation

minorCode 590.005/5-203.13-COther

Official wording

Service Sink (C)

Inspector’s notes

Location did not have a mop sink. He has a restroom in the basement with a sink and a toilet. Building did say he could use ths sink to dumo mop water. I explained to him that he will need to get a varianceto use the toilet to dump mop water.

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, Jan 2, 2024 · Original Source

Inspection

Dec 11, 2023

Failed

1 recorded violation

minorCode 590.005/5-203.13-COther

Official wording

Service Sink (C)

Inspector’s notes

Location did not have a mop sink. He has a restroom in the basement with a sink and a toilet. Building did say he could use ths sink to dumo mop water. I explained to him that he will need to get a varianceto use the toilet to dump mop water.

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, Dec 11, 2023 · Original Source

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