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Maria's Kitchen

1819 Centre St

Last inspected Oct 30, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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Quick Answers

When was Maria's Kitchen last inspected?: The most recent inspection on record was on Oct 30, 2026. The result listed by Boston Inspectional Services Department was “Passed”.
Were any violations recorded at the last inspection?: Yes: 4 violations recorded, including 1 marked critical. Each one is listed below with the official wording.
How many inspections are on record?: 14 inspections on record, from Jan 3, 2024 to Oct 30, 2026.
Has Maria's Kitchen ever been closed by the health department?: No closure appears in the 14 inspection records we hold for this business. The earliest is dated Jan 3, 2024.

The Full Inspection History

14 inspections

Inspection

Oct 30, 2026

Passed

4 recorded violations

minorCode 590.003/3-302.12-COther

Official Wording

Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C)

Inspector’s Notes

Squeeze bottles filled sauces/dressings with no labels. Provide.

In Plain English

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

More about other finding

minorCode 590.003/3-304.14-CCleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C)

Inspector’s Notes

Soiled wiping cloths observed being left out on counter tops. Discontinue and provide a proper sanitizing solution.

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

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

Cooked chicken patties observed being left out at room temperature 62F. Discontinue and ensure all TCS foods are being maintained at below 135F and above. Chicken to be reheated to 165F to ensure no bacterial growth.

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 590.004/4-101.16-COther

Official Wording

Sponges Use Limitation (C)

Inspector’s Notes

Sponges beingused at the 3 bay sink. Discontinue use.

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 30, 2026 · Original Source

Inspection

Oct 22, 2026

Failed

4 recorded violations

minorCode 590.003/3-302.12-COther

Official Wording

Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C)

Inspector’s Notes

Squeeze bottles filled sauces/dressings with no labels. Provide.

In Plain English

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

More about other finding

minorCode 590.003/3-304.14-CCleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C)

Inspector’s Notes

Soiled wiping cloths observed being left out on counter tops. Discontinue and provide a proper sanitizing solution.

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

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

In Plain English

More about food kept at an unsafe temperature

minorCode 590.004/4-101.16-COther

Official Wording

Sponges Use Limitation (C)

Inspector’s Notes

Sponges beingused at the 3 bay sink. Discontinue use.

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 22, 2026 · Original Source

Inspection

Mar 12, 2026

Passed

7 recorded violations

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

Official Wording

(A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C)

Inspector’s Notes

Current Food Allergen Certification is expired asof 2/28/2026. Address and provide an up to date Allergen Certification for the re-inspection.

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 590.003/3-302.12-COther

Official Wording

Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C)

Inspector’s Notes

Grab and go deserts with no labels. Provide. Squeeze bottles filled with dressings /sauces have no labels.Provide.

In Plain English

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

More about other finding

minorCode 590.003/3-304.12-CEquipment and utensils

Official Wording

In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C)

Inspector’s Notes

Knives observed being stored in between coolers. Discontinue and store all knives in a clean and protected manner.

In Plain English

Equipment, utensils, thermometers, cutting boards, or single-use items were not in good condition, not the right type, or not stored properly.

More about equipment or utensil issues

minorCode 590.004/4-202.16-CCleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C)

Inspector’s Notes

Light out above stove top. Replace.

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 590.004/4-204.115-PFFood temperature

Official Wording

Warewashing Machines Temperature Measuring Devices (Pf)

Inspector’s Notes

No dish puck available at the time of the inspection. Provide.

In Plain English

More about food kept at an unsafe temperature

minorCode 590.006/6-501.111-CPests

Official Wording

Controlling Pests (C)

Inspector’s Notes

Evidence of what appears to be rodent droppings behind the Hobart stand mixer on the first floor. Clean to remove and provide an up to dates pest control report for the re-inspection date.

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

notedCode L1Other

Official Wording

No wording provided in the official record.

Inspector’s Notes

Remainder of the 2026 Health Permit is to be paid in full prior to the re-inspection being conducted. Management/owner should email isdhealth@boston.gov to receive a link to pay the remaining balance.

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, Mar 12, 2026 · Original Source

Inspection

Mar 2, 2026

Failed

7 recorded violations

notedCode L1Other

Official Wording

No wording provided in the official record.

Inspector’s Notes

In Plain English

A plain-English explanation is being prepared. The official wording is the authoritative record.

More about inspection finding

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

Official Wording

(A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C)

Inspector’s Notes

Current Food Allergen Certification is expired asof 2/28/2026. Address and provide an up to date Allergen Certification for the re-inspection.

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 590.003/3-302.12-COther

Official Wording

Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C)

Inspector’s Notes

Grab and go deserts with no labels. Provide. Squeeze bottles filled with dressings /sauces have no labels.Provide.

In Plain English

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

More about other finding

minorCode 590.003/3-304.12-CEquipment and utensils

Official Wording

In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C)

Inspector’s Notes

Knives observed being stored in between coolers. Discontinue and store all knives in a clean and protected manner.

In Plain English

Equipment, utensils, thermometers, cutting boards, or single-use items were not in good condition, not the right type, or not stored properly.

More about equipment or utensil issues

minorCode 590.004/4-202.16-CCleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C)

Inspector’s Notes

Light out above stove top. Replace.

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 590.004/4-204.115-PFFood temperature

Official Wording

Warewashing Machines Temperature Measuring Devices (Pf)

Inspector’s Notes

No dish puck available at the time of the inspection. Provide.

In Plain English

More about food kept at an unsafe temperature

minorCode 590.006/6-501.111-CPests

Official Wording

Controlling Pests (C)

Inspector’s Notes

Evidence of what appears to be rodent droppings behind the Hobart stand mixer on the first floor. Clean to remove and provide an up to dates pest control report for the re-inspection date.

In Plain English

More about signs of rodents or insects

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Mar 2, 2026 · Original Source

Inspection

Dec 15, 2025

Passed

3 recorded violations

minorCode 590.004/4-202.18-CFacility maintenance

Official Wording

Ventilation Hood Systems Filters (C)

Inspector’s Notes

PIC will need to have the hood cleaned and an new sticker provided.

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 590.004/4-302.13-PFFood temperature

Official Wording

Temperature Measuring Devices Manual and Mechanical Warewashing (Pf)

Inspector’s Notes

PIC will need to find the measuring disk for the high temperature dishwasher.

In Plain English

More about food kept at an unsafe temperature

minorCode 590.006/6-201.11-CCleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)

Inspector’s Notes

PIC will need to clean the wall on the cooking line.

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, Dec 15, 2025 · Original Source

Inspection

Dec 3, 2025

Failed

3 recorded violations

minorCode 590.004/4-202.18-CFacility maintenance

Official Wording

Ventilation Hood Systems Filters (C)

Inspector’s Notes

PIC will need to have the hood cleaned and an new sticker provided.

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 590.004/4-302.13-PFFood temperature

Official Wording

Temperature Measuring Devices Manual and Mechanical Warewashing (Pf)

Inspector’s Notes

PIC will need to find the measuring disk for the high temperature dishwasher.

In Plain English

More about food kept at an unsafe temperature

minorCode 590.006/6-201.11-CCleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)

Inspector’s Notes

PIC will need to clean the wall on the cooking line.

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, Dec 3, 2025 · Original Source

Inspection

May 16, 2025

Passed

4 recorded violations

minorCode 590.003/3-304.14-CCleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C)

Inspector’s Notes

Please provide a sanitizer bucket for the wiping cloths on the cooking line.

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 590.004/4-302.13-PFFood temperature

Official Wording

Temperature Measuring Devices Manual and Mechanical Warewashing (Pf)

Inspector’s Notes

PIC will need to replace the battery in the measuring device for the dishwasher.

In Plain English

More about food kept at an unsafe temperature

minorCode 590.006/6-201.11-CCleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)

Inspector’s Notes

PIC will need to clean the floor along the wall in the basement. Under and behind large mixer and dishwasher. Visibly soiled and had some reodent droppings. Also please clean the heat and vent above large mixer.

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 590.006/6-501.111-PFPests

Official Wording

Controlling Pests (Pf)

Inspector’s Notes

PIC will need to address with pest control any holes or gaps that mice can move around the resturant. Some holes on steps. Behind large mixer dishwasher and along the wall in the basement old rodent droppings found. Please clean and have pest control com back out before re-inspection.

In Plain English

More about signs of rodents or insects

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, May 16, 2025 · Original Source

Inspection

May 7, 2025

Failed

4 recorded violations

minorCode 590.003/3-304.14-CCleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C)

Inspector’s Notes

Please provide a sanitizer bucket for the wiping cloths on the cooking line.

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 590.004/4-302.13-PFFood temperature

Official Wording

Temperature Measuring Devices Manual and Mechanical Warewashing (Pf)

Inspector’s Notes

PIC will need to replace the battery in the measuring device for the dishwasher.

In Plain English

More about food kept at an unsafe temperature

minorCode 590.006/6-201.11-CCleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)

Inspector’s Notes

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 590.006/6-501.111-PFPests

Official Wording

Controlling Pests (Pf)

Inspector’s Notes

In Plain English

More about signs of rodents or insects

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, May 7, 2025 · Original Source

Inspection

Jan 9, 2025

Passed

1 recorded violation

minorCode 590.004/4-202.18-CFacility maintenance

Official Wording

Ventilation Hood Systems Filters (C)

Inspector’s Notes

PIC will need to clean the hood filters on cooking line. Hood sticker on cooking line will expire on Dec 31 2024. Please have hoods cleaned and sticker put on hood over oven. 1-2-25 Due to the holidays the hood cleaning company was not able to come out and clean the hood. the filters have been cleaned and the hood should be cleaned on the 3rd.

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, Jan 9, 2025 · Original Source

Inspection

Jan 2, 2025

Failed (extension granted)

4 recorded violations

minorCode 590.004/4-202.18-CFacility maintenance

Official Wording

Ventilation Hood Systems Filters (C)

Inspector’s Notes

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 590.006/6-201.11-CCleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)

Inspector’s Notes

Clean floor under and behind cooking equipment floor in basement as discussed and under three bay sink / mop sink

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 590.006/6-201.17-CFacility maintenance

Official Wording

Walls and Ceilings Attachments (C)

Inspector’s Notes

Please clean the A/C and heat vent in restroom ceiling.

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

As discussed the fauset in back room will need to be ajusted so not leaking. Sink can still be used to wash hands.

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, Jan 2, 2025 · Original Source

Inspection

Dec 18, 2024

Failed

4 recorded violations

minorCode 590.004/4-202.18-CFacility maintenance

Official Wording

Ventilation Hood Systems Filters (C)

Inspector’s Notes

PIC will need to clean the hood filters on cooking line. Hood sticker on cooking line will expire on Dec 31 2024. Please have hoods cleaned and sticker put on hood over oven.

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 590.006/6-201.11-CCleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)

Inspector’s Notes

Clean floor under and behind cooking equipment floor in basement as discussed and under three bay sink / mop sink

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 590.006/6-201.17-CFacility maintenance

Official Wording

Walls and Ceilings Attachments (C)

Inspector’s Notes

Please clean the A/C and heat vent in restroom ceiling.

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

As discussed the fauset in back room will need to be ajusted so not leaking. Sink can still be used to wash hands.

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, Dec 18, 2024 · Original Source

Inspection

Apr 22, 2024

Passed

5 recorded violations

minorCode 590.004/4-202.16-CCleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C)

Inspector’s Notes

General cleaning of the interior of the refrigertion equipment.

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 590.004/4-501.11-CEquipment and utensils

Official Wording

Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment (C)

Inspector’s Notes

Dishwasher was not working at this time. Someone hit a pipe under sink it was leaking. PIC is working on getting it fix. Location on use disposable plates and silverware. Three bay sink available.

In Plain English

Equipment, utensils, thermometers, cutting boards, or single-use items were not in good condition, not the right type, or not stored properly.

More about equipment or utensil issues

minorCode 590.004/4-903.11-C1Equipment and utensils

Official Wording

(A) (B) and (D) Equipment Utensils Linens and Single-Service and Single-Use Articles Storing (C)

Inspector’s Notes

Discontinue to store curting boards behind fauset at three bay sink.

In Plain English

Equipment, utensils, thermometers, cutting boards, or single-use items were not in good condition, not the right type, or not stored properly.

More about equipment or utensil issues

minorCode 590.006/6-501.114-CFacility maintenance

Official Wording

Maintaining Premises Unnecessary Items and Litter (C)

Inspector’s Notes

PIC will need to clean up basement from card board build up.

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

PIC will need to repair the leaking fauset at hand sink next to three bay sink.

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, Apr 22, 2024 · Original Source

Inspection

Apr 5, 2024

Failed

5 recorded violations

minorCode 590.004/4-202.16-CCleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C)

Inspector’s Notes

General cleaning of the interior of the refrigertion equipment.

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 590.004/4-501.11-CEquipment and utensils

Official Wording

Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment (C)

Inspector’s Notes

Dishwasher was not working at this time. Someone hit a pipe under sink it was leaking. PIC is working on getting it fix. Location on use disposable plates and silverware. Three bay sink available.

In Plain English

Equipment, utensils, thermometers, cutting boards, or single-use items were not in good condition, not the right type, or not stored properly.

More about equipment or utensil issues

minorCode 590.004/4-903.11-C1Equipment and utensils

Official Wording

(A) (B) and (D) Equipment Utensils Linens and Single-Service and Single-Use Articles Storing (C)

Inspector’s Notes

Discontinue to store curting boards behind fauset at three bay sink.

In Plain English

Equipment, utensils, thermometers, cutting boards, or single-use items were not in good condition, not the right type, or not stored properly.

More about equipment or utensil issues

minorCode 590.006/6-501.114-CFacility maintenance

Official Wording

Maintaining Premises Unnecessary Items and Litter (C)

Inspector’s Notes

PIC will need to clean up basement from card board build up.

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

PIC will need to repair the leaking fauset at hand sink next to three bay sink.

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, Apr 5, 2024 · Original Source

Inspection