Eating & Drinking · Boston, MA

Maggiano's

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

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Quick Answers

When was Maggiano's last inspected?: The most recent inspection on record was on Nov 3, 2026. The result listed by Boston Inspectional Services Department was “Passed”.
Were any violations recorded at the last inspection?: Yes: 3 violations recorded, none marked critical. Each one is listed below with the official wording.
How many inspections are on record?: 8 inspections on record, from Jan 3, 2024 to Nov 3, 2026.
Has Maggiano's ever been closed by the health department?: No closure appears in the 8 inspection records we hold for this business. The earliest is dated Jan 3, 2024.

The Full Inspection History

8 inspections

Inspection

Nov 3, 2026

Passed

3 recorded violations

minorCode 590.005/5-205.15-CFacility maintenance

Official Wording

System Maintained in Good Repair (C)

Inspector’s Notes

Observed water on the floor from the air gap under the prep sink. Repair to ensure no water is leaking onto the floor.

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 590.006/6-501.11-CFacility maintenance

Official Wording

Repairing-Premises Structures Attachments and Fixtures-Methods (C)

Inspector’s Notes

Observed worn grout lines around the warewash area. Regrout to prevent water/food debris from accumulating and stagnating.

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

notedCode L1Other

Official Wording

No wording provided in the official record.

Inspector’s Notes

Please post Chokesafe

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, Nov 3, 2026 · Original Source

Inspection

Oct 26, 2026

Failed

3 recorded violations

minorCode 590.005/5-205.15-CFacility maintenance

Official Wording

System Maintained in Good Repair (C)

Inspector’s Notes

Observed water on the floor from the air gap under the prep sink. Repair to ensure no water is leaking onto the floor.

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 590.006/6-501.11-CFacility maintenance

Official Wording

Repairing-Premises Structures Attachments and Fixtures-Methods (C)

Inspector’s Notes

Observed worn grout lines around the warewash area. Regrout to prevent water/food debris from accumulating and stagnating.

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

notedCode L1Other

Official Wording

No wording provided in the official record.

Inspector’s Notes

Please post Chokesafe

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, Oct 26, 2026 · Original Source

Inspection

Apr 22, 2025

Passed

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Apr 22, 2025 · Original Source

Inspection

Mar 4, 2025

Passed

2 recorded violations

minorCode 590.003/3-307.11-CContamination

Official Wording

Miscellaneous Sources of Contamination (C)

Inspector’s Notes

Ice bin @ bar with no lid exposed ice on service side. Install cover

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 590.006/6-501.114-CFacility maintenance

Official Wording

Maintaining Premises Unnecessary Items and Litter (C)

Inspector’s Notes

Remove rolling racks in trash area not in use.

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

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Mar 4, 2025 · Original Source

Inspection

Feb 25, 2025

Failed

2 recorded violations

minorCode 590.003/3-307.11-CContamination

Official Wording

Miscellaneous Sources of Contamination (C)

Inspector’s Notes

Ice bin @ bar with no lid exposed ice on service side. Install cover

In Plain English

More about food not protected from contamination

minorCode 590.006/6-501.114-CFacility maintenance

Official Wording

Maintaining Premises Unnecessary Items and Litter (C)

Inspector’s Notes

Remove rolling racks in trash area not in use.

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

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Feb 25, 2025 · Original Source

Inspection

Aug 14, 2024

Report filed

4 recorded violations

majorCode 590.004/4-501.112-PFFood temperature

Official Wording

Mechanical Warewashing Equipment Hot Water Sanitization Temperatures (Pf)

Inspector’s Notes

High temp dish machine 161F. Repair. Alternative means to sanitize equipment in additional HIGH temp unit operating at 183F final rinse.

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 590.005/5-203.14-PWater, plumbing, and sewage

Official Wording

Backflow Prevention Device When Required (P)

Inspector’s Notes

Prep sink drain pipe appears to not have indirect waste drain/air gap. Repair.

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 590.005/5-501.115-CFacility maintenance

Official Wording

Maintaining Refuse Areas and Enclosures (C)

Inspector’s Notes

Wall to garage bay appears damaged with loose granite tile. Repair.

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 590.006/6-304.11-CFacility maintenance

Official Wording

Mechanical-Ventilation (C)

Inspector’s Notes

Table top fryer in prep area not under hood. Relocate under hood with ansul. Corrected on site.

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

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Aug 14, 2024 · Original Source

Inspection

Aug 6, 2024

Failed

4 recorded violations

majorCode 590.004/4-501.112-PFFood temperature

Official Wording

Mechanical Warewashing Equipment Hot Water Sanitization Temperatures (Pf)

Inspector’s Notes

High temp dish machine 161F. Repair. Alternative means to sanitize equipment in additional HIGH temp unit operating at 183F final rinse.

In Plain English

More about food kept at an unsafe temperature

criticalCode 590.005/5-203.14-PWater, plumbing, and sewage

Official Wording

Backflow Prevention Device When Required (P)

Inspector’s Notes

Prep sink drain pipe appears to not have indirect waste drain/air gap. Repair.

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 590.005/5-501.115-CFacility maintenance

Official Wording

Maintaining Refuse Areas and Enclosures (C)

Inspector’s Notes

Soils under trash compactor. Clean to remove. Broken wheel on dumpster. Repair. Wall to garage bay appears damaged with loose granite tile. Repair.

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 590.006/6-304.11-CFacility maintenance

Official Wording

Mechanical-Ventilation (C)

Inspector’s Notes

Table top fryer in prep area not under hood. Relocate under hood with ansul. Corrected on site.

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

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Aug 6, 2024 · Original Source

Inspection