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Locontes Italian Restaurant

114 Salem St

Last inspected Nov 3, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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When was Locontes Italian Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent inspection on record was on Nov 3, 2026. The result listed by Boston Inspectional Services Department was “Failed (extension granted)”.
Were any violations recorded at the last inspection?
Yes: 15 violations recorded, including 1 marked critical. Each one is listed below with the official wording.
How many inspections are on record?
7 inspections on record, from Dec 28, 2023 to Nov 3, 2026.
Has Locontes Italian 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 28, 2023.

The Full Inspection History

7 inspections

Inspection

Nov 3, 2026

Failed (extension granted)

15 recorded violations

majorCode 590.002/2-501.11-PFCleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events (Pf)

Inspector’s Notes

PIC unable to provide procedure & kit for V&D clean up . Provide & maintain accessible Inspector will provide procedure to the operator via email.

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
majorCode 590.002(B)/2-102.11-PFOther

Official Wording

(A) (B) and (C)(1) (4)-(16) Demonstration (Pf)

Inspector’s Notes

At the time of the inspection staff on duty was unable to answer question pertaining to food safety/ risk factors.

In Plain English

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

More about other finding
majorCode 590.002(D)/2-103.11-PFOther

Official Wording

(A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)

Inspector’s Notes

Violations noted on the inspection report. PIC to review and train staff on violations noted on the inspection report.

In Plain English

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

More about other finding
majorCode 590.003/3-203.12-PFFacility maintenance

Official Wording

Shell stock Maintaining Identification (Pf)

Inspector’s Notes

Shell tags observed missing last sold date and not keep in chronological order. Discussed at the time of inspection

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 590.003/3-307.11-CContamination

Official Wording

Miscellaneous Sources of Contamination (C)

Inspector’s Notes

AC excess water observed dispensing inside kitchen main handsink. Discontinue Ice dispensing scoop observed stored inside ice for beverage. Discontinue (cos)

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 contamination
minorCode 590.003/3-501.13-CFood temperature

Official Wording

Thawing (C)

Inspector’s Notes

Observed raw calamari & raw shrimp thawing in stagnant water Discontinue & thaw as reviewed doing the inspection

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 590.003/3-501.17-PFFood temperature

Official Wording

Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Date Marking (Pf)

Inspector’s Notes

Several containers of prepped foods observed missing date marking. Provide date marking to all prior to storing

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
minorCode 590.004/4-202.18-CFacility maintenance

Official Wording

Ventilation Hood Systems Filters (C)

Inspector’s Notes

Hood vent & attachment observed dusty. Clean to remove Hood sticker expires: 12.4.26

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 590.004/4-204.112-CFood temperature

Official Wording

Temperature Measuring Devices-Functionality (C)

Inspector’s Notes

Multiple refrigeration unit observed without a 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

Official Wording

Food Temperature Measuring Devices (Pf)

Inspector’s Notes

PIC unable to provide a metal probe thermometer.

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 590.004/4-303.11-PFCleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

Cleaning Agents and Sanitizers Availability (Pf)

Inspector’s Notes

PIC unable to provide sanitizer non rinse detergent for the 2 bay sink on site. 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 590.004/4-501.12-COther

Official Wording

Cutting Surfaces (C)

Inspector’s Notes

Cutting board observed heavily scored. Replace/resurface

In Plain English

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

More about other finding
minorCode 590.005/5-204.12-CWater, plumbing, and sewage

Official Wording

Backflow Prevention Device Location (C)

Inspector’s Notes

2 bay sink ( 2 of them) on site observed direct to waste. Per staff fruits and veggies gets washed in the 2 bay sink downstairs directe to waste/ missing air gap. PIC to provide detailed plumbers report on the cost of install of air gap to: inca.prince@boston.gov Plumbers report was provided to be reviewed by ISD management

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 590.005/5-205.15-CFacility maintenance

Official Wording

System Maintained in Good Repair (C)

Inspector’s Notes

Observed PVC piping under lower level handwashing sink. Repair according to plumbing code.

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

Official Wording

Backflow Prevention (P)

Inspector’s Notes

2 bay sink ( 2 of them) on site observed direct to waste. Per staff fruits and veggies gets washed in the 2 bay sink downstairs directe to waste/ missing air gap. PIC to provide detailed plumbers report on the cost of install of air gap to: inca.prince@boston.gov

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, Nov 3, 2026 · Original Source

Inspection

Oct 16, 2026

Failed

14 recorded violations

minorCode 590.004/4-202.18-CFacility maintenance

Official Wording

Ventilation Hood Systems Filters (C)

Inspector’s Notes

Hood vent & attachment observed dusty. Clean to remove Hood sticker expires: 12.4.26

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
majorCode 590.002/2-501.11-PFCleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events (Pf)

Inspector’s Notes

PIC unable to provide procedure & kit for V&D clean up . Provide & maintain accessible Inspector will provide procedure to the operator via email.

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
majorCode 590.002(B)/2-102.11-PFOther

Official Wording

(A) (B) and (C)(1) (4)-(16) Demonstration (Pf)

Inspector’s Notes

At the time of the inspection staff on duty was unable to answer question pertaining to food safety/ risk factors.

In Plain English

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

More about other finding
majorCode 590.002(D)/2-103.11-PFOther

Official Wording

(A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)

Inspector’s Notes

Violations noted on the inspection report. PIC to review and train staff on violations noted on the inspection report.

In Plain English

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

More about other finding
majorCode 590.003/3-203.12-PFFacility maintenance

Official Wording

Shell stock Maintaining Identification (Pf)

Inspector’s Notes

Shell tags observed missing last sold date and not keep in chronological order. Discussed at the time of inspection

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 590.003/3-307.11-CContamination

Official Wording

Miscellaneous Sources of Contamination (C)

Inspector’s Notes

AC excess water observed dispensing inside kitchen main handsink. Discontinue Ice dispensing scoop observed stored inside ice for beverage. Discontinue (cos)

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 contamination
minorCode 590.003/3-501.13-CFood temperature

Official Wording

Thawing (C)

Inspector’s Notes

Observed raw calamari & raw shrimp thawing in stagnant water Discontinue & thaw as reviewed doing the inspection

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 590.003/3-501.17-PFFood temperature

Official Wording

Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Date Marking (Pf)

Inspector’s Notes

Several containers of prepped foods observed missing date marking. Provide date marking to all prior to storing

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
minorCode 590.004/4-204.112-CFood temperature

Official Wording

Temperature Measuring Devices-Functionality (C)

Inspector’s Notes

Multiple refrigeration unit observed without a 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

Official Wording

Food Temperature Measuring Devices (Pf)

Inspector’s Notes

PIC unable to provide a metal probe thermometer.

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 590.004/4-303.11-PFCleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

Cleaning Agents and Sanitizers Availability (Pf)

Inspector’s Notes

PIC unable to provide sanitizer non rinse detergent for the 2 bay sink on site. 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 590.004/4-501.12-COther

Official Wording

Cutting Surfaces (C)

Inspector’s Notes

Cutting board observed heavily scored. Replace/resurface

In Plain English

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

More about other finding
minorCode 590.005/5-205.15-CFacility maintenance

Official Wording

System Maintained in Good Repair (C)

Inspector’s Notes

Observed PVC piping under lower level handwashing sink. Repair according to plumbing code.

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

Official Wording

Backflow Prevention (P)

Inspector’s Notes

2 bay sink ( 2 of them) on site observed direct to waste. Per staff fruits and veggies gets washed in the 2 bay sink downstairs directe to waste/ missing air gap. PIC to provide detailed plumbers report on the cost of install of air gap to: inca.prince@boston.gov

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, Oct 16, 2026 · Original Source

Inspection

Jul 21, 2025

Passed

6 recorded violations

minorCode 590.003/3-303.12-COther

Official Wording

Storage or Display of Food in Contact with Water or Ice (C)

Inspector’s Notes

Change out the ice use to cool fresh mussels in the refrigertion unit - when the ice melts ensure to have a slotted container so mussels are not being stored in stagnant water

In Plain English

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

More about other finding
minorCode 590.003/3-501.13-CFood temperature

Official Wording

Thawing (C)

Inspector’s Notes

Do not thaw foods out at room temperature - thaw under refrigeration or the several other ways we discussed during the inspection

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 590.004/4-202.11-PFCleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

Food-Contact Surfaces-Cleanability (Pf)

Inspector’s Notes

Replace compromised cutting boards in the kitchen where needed

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 590.004/4-202.18-CFacility maintenance

Official Wording

Ventilation Hood Systems Filters (C)

Inspector’s Notes

Remove the heavily soiled vents in the hood to soak overnight

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 590.004/4-602.13-CCleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)

Inspector’s Notes

Clean inside of all refrigeration unikts especially around the gaskets from visible food 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 590.006/6-501.16-COther

Official Wording

Drying Mops (C)

Inspector’s Notes

Elevate all soiled mops off the floors after use - keep stored inside the mop bucket filled with bleach and water

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, Jul 21, 2025 · Original Source

Inspection

Jul 16, 2025

Failed

6 recorded violations

minorCode 590.003/3-303.12-COther

Official Wording

Storage or Display of Food in Contact with Water or Ice (C)

Inspector’s Notes

Change out the ice use to cool fresh mussels in the refrigertion unit - when the ice melts ensure to have a slotted container so mussels are not being stored in stagnant water

In Plain English

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

More about other finding
minorCode 590.003/3-501.13-CFood temperature

Official Wording

Thawing (C)

Inspector’s Notes

Do not thaw foods out at room temperature - thaw under refrigeration or the several other ways we discussed during the inspection

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 590.004/4-202.11-PFCleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

Food-Contact Surfaces-Cleanability (Pf)

Inspector’s Notes

Replace compromised cutting boards in the kitchen where needed

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 590.004/4-202.18-CFacility maintenance

Official Wording

Ventilation Hood Systems Filters (C)

Inspector’s Notes

Remove the heavily soiled vents in the hood to soak overnight

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 590.004/4-602.13-CCleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)

Inspector’s Notes

Clean inside of all refrigeration unikts especially around the gaskets from visible food 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 590.006/6-501.16-COther

Official Wording

Drying Mops (C)

Inspector’s Notes

Elevate all soiled mops off the floors after use - keep stored inside the mop bucket filled with bleach and water

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, Jul 16, 2025 · Original Source

Inspection

Jan 17, 2025

Passed

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Jan 17, 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

Dec 28, 2023

Passed

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Dec 28, 2023 · Original Source

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