Eating & Drinking w/ Take Out · Boston, MA

Sam Lagrassa's

Name: Sam Lagrassa's
Address: 44 Province St, Boston, MA

44 Province St

Last inspected May 5, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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The full inspection history

6 inspections

Inspection

May 5, 2026

Passed

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, May 5, 2026 · Original Source

Inspection

Dec 19, 2025

Passed

9 recorded violations

minorCode 590.002(C)/2-102.12-CPermits, training, and postings

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(A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C)

Inspector’s notes

Provide up to date certified food manager and allergen trained manager

In plain English

A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.

More about paperwork, training, or posting issues

minorCode 590.003/3-302.11-COther

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

Inspector’s notes

uncovered food ( Cooked mushroom cole slaw and slice tomatoes) observed inside the cold holding fridge . Cover all food items to prevent contamination( Corrected on site)

In plain English

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

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minorCode 590.003/3-305.14-COther

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Food Preparation (C)

Inspector’s notes

There is no prep sink to wash produce lettuce is being pre- washed and tomato are currently being washed in the dishwasher sink. Provide a food prep sink to protect produce during preparation

In plain English

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

More about other finding

majorCode 590.004/4-302.14-PFCleaning and sanitizing

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Sanitizing Solutions Testing Devices (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

No Sanitizer test trip observed for quat. 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

minorCode 590.004/4-602.13-CCleaning and sanitizing

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Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)

Inspector’s notes

Under counter cabinet observed with soils and dropping clean and 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

minorCode 590.005/5-501.17-COther

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Toilet Room Receptacle Covered (C)

Inspector’s notes

Women restroom trash observed without cover Provide trash receptacle with cover

In plain English

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

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minorCode 590.006/6-201.11-CCleaning and sanitizing

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Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)

Inspector’s notes

Front counter prep area kitchen floor observed with solis and debris. clean 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

minorCode 590.006/6-301.14-CHandwashing

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Handwashing Signage (C)

Inspector’s notes

Hand sink in the kitchen downstairs observed without signage. Provide

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.

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Controlling Pests (C)

Inspector’s notes

Evidence of rodent activity ( mouse droppings) was noted in multiple areas of the facitity Front counter kitchen downstairs . clean to remove./ Provide a detailed licensed exterminator’s report to keila.depina@boston.gov.

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 19, 2025 · Original Source

Inspection

Dec 12, 2025

Failed

9 recorded violations

minorCode 590.002(C)/2-102.12-CPermits, training, and postings

Official wording

(A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C)

Inspector’s notes

Provide up to date certified food manager and allergen trained manager

In plain English

A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.

More about paperwork, training, or posting issues

minorCode 590.003/3-302.11-COther

Official wording

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

Inspector’s notes

uncovered food ( Cooked mushroom cole slaw and slice tomatoes) observed inside the cold holding fridge . Cover all food items to prevent contamination( Corrected on site)

In plain English

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

More about other finding

minorCode 590.003/3-305.14-COther

Official wording

Food Preparation (C)

Inspector’s notes

There is no prep sink to wash produce lettuce is being pre- washed and tomato are currently being washed in the dishwasher sink. Provide a food prep sink to protect produce during preparation

In plain English

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

More about other finding

majorCode 590.004/4-302.14-PFCleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Sanitizing Solutions Testing Devices (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

No Sanitizer test trip observed for quat. 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

minorCode 590.004/4-602.13-CCleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)

Inspector’s notes

Under counter cabinet observed with soils and dropping clean and 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

minorCode 590.005/5-501.17-COther

Official wording

Toilet Room Receptacle Covered (C)

Inspector’s notes

Women restroom trash observed without cover Provide trash receptacle with cover

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

Front counter prep area kitchen floor observed with solis and debris. clean 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

minorCode 590.006/6-301.14-CHandwashing

Official wording

Handwashing Signage (C)

Inspector’s notes

Hand sink in the kitchen downstairs observed without signage. Provide

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

Controlling Pests (C)

Inspector’s notes

In plain English

More about signs of rodents or insects

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Dec 12, 2025 · Original Source

Inspection

Mar 25, 2025

Report filed

3 recorded violations

minorCode 590.004/4-101.11-CFacility maintenance

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Characteristics-Materials for Construction and Repair (C)

Inspector’s notes

Several plastic spatulas appear compromised and visibly melted in certain areas on the edges -remove and ensure commercial grade utensils are in place

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 590.004/4-101.17-COther

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Wood Use Limitation (C)

Inspector’s notes

Remove all wooden spatulas with burnt edges and splintered ends - wooden items used in a restaurant must be commercial grade and considt of hard wood - Address

In plain English

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

More about other finding

minorCode 590.005/5-202.12-CHandwashing

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Handwashing Sinks Installation (C)

Inspector’s notes

Several hand sinks located by shelving units used to store clean pots and pans are missing proper barriers - either provide these barriers on the appropriote side or relocate the shelving units if needed

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.