Eating & Drinking w/ Take Out · Boston, MA

Pasta Tana's - Upper Level

Name: Pasta Tana's - Upper Level
Address: 32 Cambridge St, Boston, MA

32 Cambridge St

Last inspected Mar 12, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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8 inspections

Inspection

Mar 12, 2026

Passed

4 recorded violations

minorCode 590.004/4-204.112-CFood temperature

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Temperature Measuring Devices-Functionality (C)

Inspector’s notes

Multiple refrigeration unit observed without a conspicious thermometer. Provide & keep visible

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 590.004/4-302.12-PFFood temperature

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Food Temperature Measuring Devices (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

PIC unable to provide a metal probe food thermometer. Provide & keep accessible

In plain English

More about food kept at an unsafe temperature

minorCode 590.004/4-501.12-COther

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Cutting Surfaces (C)

Inspector’s notes

In line cutting boards observed scored. Resurface/replace

In plain English

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

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minorCode 590.004/4-601.11-CCleaning and sanitizing

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(B) and (C) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (C)

Inspector’s notes

Exterior and interior of refrigeration unit observed soiled from visible food spills and dry food encrusted. Clean & sanitize to remove.

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, Mar 12, 2026 · Original Source

Inspection

Mar 5, 2026

Failed

4 recorded violations

minorCode 590.004/4-204.112-CFood temperature

Official wording

Temperature Measuring Devices-Functionality (C)

Inspector’s notes

Multiple refrigeration unit observed without a conspicious thermometer. Provide & keep visible

In plain English

More about food kept at an unsafe temperature

majorCode 590.004/4-302.12-PFFood temperature

Official wording

Food Temperature Measuring Devices (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

PIC unable to provide a metal probe food thermometer. Provide & keep accessible

In plain English

More about food kept at an unsafe temperature

minorCode 590.004/4-501.12-COther

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Cutting Surfaces (C)

Inspector’s notes

In line cutting boards observed scored. Resurface/replace

In plain English

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

More about other finding

minorCode 590.004/4-601.11-CCleaning and sanitizing

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(B) and (C) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (C)

Inspector’s notes

Exterior and interior of refrigeration unit observed soiled from visible food spills and dry food encrusted. Clean & sanitize to remove.

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, Mar 5, 2026 · Original Source

Inspection

Sep 16, 2025

Passed

3 recorded violations

minorCode 590.003/3-302.11-COther

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

Inspector’s notes

Ensure all exposed or open foods inside the cold holding units are covered properly during extended periods of storage to reduce potential contamination

In plain English

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

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minorCode 590.004/4-201.11-CEquipment and utensils

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Equipment and Utensils-Durability and Strength (C)

Inspector’s notes

Replace all compromised gaskets inside the refrigeration / freezer unitrs where needed

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

minorCode 590.006/6-101.11-COther

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Surface Characteristics-Indoor Areas (C)

Inspector’s notes

Clean the floors and walls especially behind all equipment from visible food spills

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, Sep 16, 2025 · Original Source

Inspection

Jun 23, 2025

Failed (extension granted)

7 recorded violations

minorCode 590.003/3-302.11-COther

Official wording

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

Inspector’s notes

Ensure all exposed or open foods inside the cold holding units are covered properly during extended periods of storage to reduce potential contamination

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(A)/3-201.11-POther

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Compliance with Food Law (P)

Inspector’s notes

I observed several items of foods being purchased from " retail outlets " All foods being used on site need to be purchased from commercially licensed wholesalers only -

In plain English

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

More about other finding

minorCode 590.004/4-201.11-CEquipment and utensils

Official wording

Equipment and Utensils-Durability and Strength (C)

Inspector’s notes

Replace all compromised gaskets inside the refrigeration / freezer unitrs where needed

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 590.004/4-202.11-PFCleaning and sanitizing

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Food-Contact Surfaces-Cleanability (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

Cutting boards are being left out overnight with visible foods soils - all food contact surfaces need to be pre-soaked - washed - rinsed - sanitized then placed in a clean and dry area to air dry Follow these steps daily after use to reduce potential contamination

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 590.004/4-602.13-CCleaning and sanitizing

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Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)

Inspector’s notes

Cleann all counter tops - inside all refrigeration / freezer units especially the gaskets inside the perimeter of the doors from all visible food spills stains and 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 problems

minorCode 590.004/4-901.12-CCleaning and sanitizing

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Wiping Cloths Air Drying Location (C)

Inspector’s notes

Air dry all wiping cloths after rinsing in a clean and non food contact area of the dedicated space you have in the upper level of F K

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 590.006/6-101.11-COther

Official wording

Surface Characteristics-Indoor Areas (C)

Inspector’s notes

Clean the floors and walls especially behind all equipment from visible food spills

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 23, 2025 · Original Source

Inspection

Jun 16, 2025

Failed

7 recorded violations

minorCode 590.003/3-302.11-COther

Official wording

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

Inspector’s notes

Ensure all exposed or open foods inside the cold holding units are covered properly during extended periods of storage to reduce potential contamination

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(A)/3-201.11-POther

Official wording

Compliance with Food Law (P)

Inspector’s notes

I observed several items of foods being purchased from " retail outlets " All foods being used on site need to be purchased from commercially licensed wholesalers only -

In plain English

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

More about other finding

minorCode 590.004/4-201.11-CEquipment and utensils

Official wording

Equipment and Utensils-Durability and Strength (C)

Inspector’s notes

Replace all compromised gaskets inside the refrigeration / freezer unitrs where needed

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 590.004/4-202.11-PFCleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Food-Contact Surfaces-Cleanability (Pf)

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

minorCode 590.004/4-602.13-CCleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)

Inspector’s notes

Cleann all counter tops - inside all refrigeration / freezer units especially the gaskets inside the perimeter of the doors from all visible food spills stains and 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 problems

minorCode 590.004/4-901.12-CCleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Wiping Cloths Air Drying Location (C)

Inspector’s notes

Air dry all wiping cloths after rinsing in a clean and non food contact area of the dedicated space you have in the upper level of F K

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 590.006/6-101.11-COther