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Eating & Drinking w/ Take Out · Boston, MA

Florina Restaurant

16 Derne St

Last inspected Nov 6, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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Quick Answers

When was Florina Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent inspection on record was on Nov 6, 2026. The result listed by Boston Inspectional Services Department was “Passed”.
Were any violations recorded at the last inspection?
Yes: 1 violation recorded, none marked critical. Each one is listed below with the official wording.
How many inspections are on record?
7 inspections on record, from Dec 13, 2023 to Nov 6, 2026.
Has Florina Restaurant ever been closed by the health department?
No closure appears in the 7 inspection records we hold for this business. The earliest is dated Dec 13, 2023.

The Full Inspection History

7 inspections

Inspection

Nov 6, 2026

Passed

1 recorded violation

minorCode 590.006/6-501.14-CCleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

Cleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C)

Inspector’s Notes

Hood sticker expired 10/21/26.Service and update the hood sticker.

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, Nov 6, 2026 · Original Source

Inspection

Oct 29, 2026

Failed

1 recorded violation

minorCode 590.006/6-501.14-CCleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

Cleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C)

Inspector’s Notes

Hood sticker expired 10/21/26.Service and update the hood sticker.

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, Oct 29, 2026 · Original Source

Inspection

Mar 16, 2026

Passed

2 recorded violations

criticalCode 590.003/3-501.16-P1Food temperature

Official Wording

(A)(1) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)

Inspector’s Notes

Noted cooked chicken held at room temperature recorded 61F with thermometer.Discontinue

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

Official Wording

Backflow Prevention (P)

Inspector’s Notes

Observed no air gap in the prep sink.Provide a plumbers report from a licensed plumber

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

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Mar 16, 2026 · Original Source

Inspection

Mar 6, 2026

Failed

2 recorded violations

criticalCode 590.003/3-501.16-P1Food temperature

Official Wording

(A)(1) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)

Inspector’s Notes

Noted cooked chicken held at room temperature recorded 61F with thermometer.Discontinue

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

Official Wording

Backflow Prevention (P)

Inspector’s Notes

Observed no air gap in the prep sink.Provide a plumbers report from a licensed plumber

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

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Mar 6, 2026 · Original Source

Inspection

Oct 11, 2024

Passed

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Oct 11, 2024 · Original Source

Inspection

Dec 14, 2023

Passed

1 recorded violation

notedCode L1Other

Official Wording

No wording provided in the official record.

Inspector’s Notes

*L1- Training required. Allergen Certificate is expired. 105 CMR 590.009 (H)(C3) Please send a copy of the updated allergen certificate via email to shemica.debnam@boston.gov

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, Dec 14, 2023 · Original Source

Inspection

Dec 13, 2023

Failed

1 recorded violation

notedCode L1Other

Official Wording

No wording provided in the official record.

Inspector’s Notes

*L1- Training required. Allergen Certificate is expired. 105 CMR 590.009 (H)(C3) Please send a copy of the updated allergen certificate via email to shemica.debnam@boston.gov

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, Dec 13, 2023 · Original Source

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