Inspection
Nov 2, 2026
Passed
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Nov 2, 2026 · Original Source
Eating & Drinking · Boston, MA
Da Vinci Gelato & Waffle
295 Huntington Av
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Quick Answers
- When was Da Vinci Gelato & Waffle last inspected?
- The most recent inspection on record was on Nov 2, 2026. The result listed by Boston Inspectional Services Department was “Passed”.
- Were any violations recorded at the last inspection?
- No. No violations were recorded at the most recent inspection.
- How many inspections are on record?
- 8 inspections on record, from Aug 27, 2024 to Nov 2, 2026.
- Has Da Vinci Gelato & Waffle ever been closed by the health department?
- No closure appears in the 8 inspection records we hold for this business. The earliest is dated Aug 27, 2024.
The Full Inspection History
8 inspectionsInspection
Aug 31, 2026
Report filed
1 recorded violation
minorCode 590.005/5-501.13-COther
Official Wording
Receptacles (C)
Inspector’s Notes
Provide covers for all waste receptalces
In Plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingOfficial record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Aug 31, 2026 · Original Source
Inspection
Sep 11, 2025
Report filed
12 recorded violations
minorCode 590.002/2-402.11-CEmployee health and hygiene
Official Wording
Effectiveness-Hair Restraints (C)
Inspector’s Notes
Food handler not wearing hair restraint
In Plain English
This covers things like hair restraints, jewelry, clean clothing, eating or drinking in food prep areas, touching ready-to-eat food with bare hands, or not having a sick-employee policy.
More about employee hygiene or health policy issuesminorCode 590.003/3-302.12-COther
Official Wording
Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C)
Inspector’s Notes
Bulk food bins not labeled
In Plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingminorCode 590.003/3-305.11-CContamination
Official Wording
Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C)
Inspector’s Notes
Food (flour) open and is stored under hand sink (PIC took corrective action during inspection) Waffle irons stored on floor in ware washing areas Using crates to stored food products etc
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 contaminationminorCode 590.003/3-305.14-COther
Official Wording
Food Preparation (C)
Inspector’s Notes
Prep tables and Waffle irons in back room which is not approved for this establishment for food prep - Floors walls ceiling attachement are unfinished - no hand washing facilities Scrubs pads and food soiled food container stored in food prep sink
In Plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingcriticalCode 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
Sandwich/salad open top prep refrigeration 69 F (unit was not turned on prior to placing TCS food in unit) Cut tomatoes 55 F Cream cheese 56 F PIC removed food items from unit
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 temperaturemajorCode 590.004/4-601.11-PFCleaning and sanitizing
Official Wording
(A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)
Inspector’s Notes
Visible food soils on interior and exterior of flour bins
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 problemsminorCode 590.005/5-501.113-COther
Official Wording
Covering Receptacles (C)
Inspector’s Notes
Provide covers for all waste receptacles - throughout
In Plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingminorCode 590.006/6-303.11-CFacility maintenance
Official Wording
Intensity-Lighting (C)
Inspector’s Notes
No lighting in back prep/hand sink/food storage area
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 issuesmajorCode 590.006/6-501.111-PFPests
Official Wording
Controlling Pests (Pf)
Inspector’s Notes
Evidence of flies in food prep/ware washing/back storage areas Provide extermination IPM report to treat and control flies from a licensed pest control profession (IPM fact sheet provided via email) Front and back doors open - Keep closed
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 insectsminorCode 590.006/6-501.114-CFacility maintenance
Official Wording
Maintaining Premises Unnecessary Items and Litter (C)
Inspector’s Notes
Remove all unused and unnecessary articles from premises Personal items stored in ware washing/food areas
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 issuesminorCode 590.006/6-501.11-CFacility maintenance
Official Wording
Repairing-Premises Structures Attachments and Fixtures-Methods (C)
Inspector’s Notes
Back hall/storage area - Chipped paint on ceiling attachment Floor in direpair in trash area
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 issuesnotedCode L1Other
Official Wording
No wording provided in the official record.
Inspector’s Notes
Approved allergen poster not posted (I provided the updated poster and link to website) Table menus do not have allergen awareness notice on them No employee trained in anti choking
In Plain English
A plain-English explanation is being prepared. The official wording is the authoritative record.
More about inspection findingOfficial record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Sep 11, 2025 · Original Source
Inspection
Sep 4, 2025
Failed
12 recorded violations
minorCode 590.002/2-402.11-CEmployee health and hygiene
Official Wording
Effectiveness-Hair Restraints (C)
Inspector’s Notes
Food handler not wearing hair restraint
In Plain English
This covers things like hair restraints, jewelry, clean clothing, eating or drinking in food prep areas, touching ready-to-eat food with bare hands, or not having a sick-employee policy.
More about employee hygiene or health policy issuesminorCode 590.003/3-302.12-COther
Official Wording
Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C)
Inspector’s Notes
Bulk food bins not labeled
In Plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingminorCode 590.003/3-305.11-CContamination
Official Wording
Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C)
Inspector’s Notes
Food (flour) open and is stored under hand sink (PIC took corrective action during inspection) Waffle irons stored on floor in ware washing areas Using crates to stored food products etc
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 contaminationminorCode 590.003/3-305.14-COther
Official Wording
Food Preparation (C)
Inspector’s Notes
Prep tables and Waffle irons in back room which is not approved for this establishment for food prep - Floors walls ceiling attachement are unfinished - no hand washing facilities Scrubs pads and food soiled food container stored in food prep sink
In Plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingcriticalCode 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
Sandwich/salad open top prep refrigeration 69 F (unit was not turned on prior to placing TCS food in unit) Cut tomatoes 55 F Cream cheese 56 F PIC removed food items from unit
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 temperaturemajorCode 590.004/4-601.11-PFCleaning and sanitizing
Official Wording
(A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)
Inspector’s Notes
Visible food soils on interior and exterior of flour bins
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 problemsminorCode 590.005/5-501.113-COther
Official Wording
Covering Receptacles (C)
Inspector’s Notes
Provide covers for all waste receptacles - throughout
In Plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingminorCode 590.006/6-303.11-CFacility maintenance
Official Wording
Intensity-Lighting (C)
Inspector’s Notes
No lighting in back prep/hand sink/food storage area
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 issuesmajorCode 590.006/6-501.111-PFPests
Official Wording
Controlling Pests (Pf)
Inspector’s Notes
Evidence of flies in food prep/ware washing/back storage areas Provide extermination IPM report to treat and control flies from a licensed pest control profession (IPM fact sheet provided via email) Front and back doors open - Keep closed
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 insectsminorCode 590.006/6-501.114-CFacility maintenance
Official Wording
Maintaining Premises Unnecessary Items and Litter (C)
Inspector’s Notes
Remove all unused and unnecessary articles from premises Personal items stored in ware washing/food areas
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 issuesminorCode 590.006/6-501.11-CFacility maintenance
Official Wording
Repairing-Premises Structures Attachments and Fixtures-Methods (C)
Inspector’s Notes
Back room - Floors walls and ceiling unfinished Back hall/storage area - Chipped paint on ceiling attachment
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 issuesnotedCode L1Other
Official Wording
No wording provided in the official record.
Inspector’s Notes
Approved allergen poster not posted (I provided the updated poster and link to website) Table menus do not have allergen awareness notice on them No employee trained in anti choking
In Plain English
A plain-English explanation is being prepared. The official wording is the authoritative record.
More about inspection findingOfficial record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Sep 4, 2025 · Original Source
Inspection
Jan 9, 2025
Passed
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Jan 9, 2025 · Original Source
Inspection
Oct 31, 2024
Not required
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Oct 31, 2024 · Original Source
Inspection
Sep 12, 2024
Passed
1 recorded violation
minorCode 590.006/6-501.19-COther
Official Wording
Closing Toilet Room Doors (C)
Inspector’s Notes
Bathroom doors not self closing
In Plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingOfficial record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Sep 12, 2024 · Original Source
Inspection
Aug 27, 2024
Failed
1 recorded violation
minorCode 590.006/6-501.19-COther
Official Wording
Closing Toilet Room Doors (C)
Inspector’s Notes
Bathroom doors not self closing
In Plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingOfficial record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Aug 27, 2024 · Original Source