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Nova Restaurant

131 Tremont St

Last inspected Jun 12, 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

4 inspections

Inspection

Jun 12, 2026

Failed (extension granted)

2 recorded violations

criticalCode 590.005/5-402.11-PWater, plumbing, and sewage

Official wording

Backflow Prevention (P)

Inspector’s notes

Provide an air gap at the 2 bay 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 problems
minorCode 590.006/6-101.11-COther

Official wording

Surface Characteristics-Indoor Areas (C)

Inspector’s notes

Provide a ceiling in the basement prep location.

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, Jun 12, 2026 · Original Source

Inspection

Feb 25, 2026

Failed (extension granted)

3 recorded violations

majorCode 590.005/5-203.11-PFHandwashing

Official wording

Handwashing Sinks-Numbers and Capacities (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

There is no handwash sink in the basement prep location.Provide a proper handsink. (Not approved for basement prep 2.19.26) (install and pull plumbers permit)

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
criticalCode 590.005/5-402.11-PWater, plumbing, and sewage

Official wording

Backflow Prevention (P)

Inspector’s notes

Provide an air gap at the 2 bay 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 problems
minorCode 590.006/6-101.11-COther

Official wording

Surface Characteristics-Indoor Areas (C)

Inspector’s notes

Provide a ceiling in the basement prep location.

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, Feb 25, 2026 · Original Source

Inspection

Feb 19, 2026

Failed (extension granted)

8 recorded violations

majorCode 590.002/2-501.11-PFCleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

Provide a vomit/diarrhea clean up kit on site (procedures to be emailed to the PIC)

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 590.003/3-305.12-COther

Official wording

Food Storage Prohibited Areas (C)

Inspector’s notes

Electrical boxes on the wall located in basement prep along with food storage & prep.Discontinue Prep location to be reviewed at the ISD Health Office Provide an environmental engineers report regarding the basement prep

In plain English

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

More about other finding
majorCode 590.003/3-603.11-PFFood temperature

Official wording

Consumption of Animal Foods that are Raw Undercooked or Not Otherwise Processed to Eliminate Pathogens (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

The menu is missing the consumer advisory disclosure. Provide the disclosure stating"these items are served raw/undercooked or cooked to order" (*) asterisk all required items

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 590.005/5-203.11-PFHandwashing

Official wording

Handwashing Sinks-Numbers and Capacities (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

There is no handwash sink in the basement prep location.Provide a proper handsink. (Not approved for basement prep 2.19.26) (install and pull plumbers permit)

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 590.005/5-203.13-COther

Official wording

Service Sink (C)

Inspector’s notes

Enclose the existing mop sink located next to the 3 bay sink.

In plain English

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

More about other finding
criticalCode 590.005/5-402.11-PWater, plumbing, and sewage

Official wording

Backflow Prevention (P)

Inspector’s notes

Provide an air gap at the 2 bay 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 problems
minorCode 590.006/6-101.11-COther

Official wording

Surface Characteristics-Indoor Areas (C)

Inspector’s notes

Provide a ceiling in the basement prep location.

In plain English

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

More about other finding
notedCode L1Other

Official wording

No wording provided in the official record.

Inspector’s notes

Provide a choke safe employee on site. Provide/post business signage for the establishment

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 19, 2026 · Original Source

Inspection

Feb 17, 2026

Failed

7 recorded violations

majorCode 590.002/2-501.11-PFCleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

Provide a vomit/diarrhea clean up kit on site (procedures to be emailed to the PIC)

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 590.003/3-305.12-COther

Official wording

Food Storage Prohibited Areas (C)

Inspector’s notes

Electrical boxes on the wall located in basement prep along with food storage & prep.Discontinue Prep location to be reviewed at the ISD Health Office Provide an environmental engineers report regarding the basement prep

In plain English

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

More about other finding
majorCode 590.003/3-603.11-PFFood temperature

Official wording

Consumption of Animal Foods that are Raw Undercooked or Not Otherwise Processed to Eliminate Pathogens (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

The menu is missing the consumer advisory disclosure. Provide the disclosure stating"these items are served raw/undercooked or cooked to order" (*) asterisk all required items

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 590.005/5-203.11-PFHandwashing

Official wording

Handwashing Sinks-Numbers and Capacities (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

There is no handwash sink in the basement prep location.Provide a proper handsink. Provide a handwash sink in the dishroom-upper kitchen

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 590.005/5-203.13-COther

Official wording

Service Sink (C)

Inspector’s notes

Enclose the existing mop sink located next to the 3 bay sink.

In plain English

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

More about other finding
minorCode 590.006/6-101.11-COther

Official wording

Surface Characteristics-Indoor Areas (C)

Inspector’s notes

Provide a ceiling in the basement prep location.

In plain English

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

More about other finding
notedCode L1Other

Official wording

No wording provided in the official record.

Inspector’s notes

Provide a choke safe employee on site. Provide/post business signage for the establishment

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 17, 2026 · Original Source

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