Sam LaGrassa's
Latest: PASS W/ CONDITIONS
March 25, 2025
Address
44 PROVINCE ST
Beacon Hill, MA 02108
Inspection History
39 inspections
12 failures
License
License #19276
Last inspected: March 25, 2025
Inspection History (39 most recent)
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
March 25, 2025
at 6:02 PM
3 violations
590.004/4-101.11-C - Characteristics-Materials for Construction and Repair (C): Several plastic spatulas appear compromised and visibly melted in certain areas on the edges -remove and ensure commercial grade utensils are in place | 590.004/4-101....
PASS
August 16, 2024
at 5:20 PM
0 violations
PASS
June 16, 2023
at 5:18 PM
0 violations
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
January 18, 2023
at 3:24 PM
0 violations
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
July 22, 2022
at 3:51 PM
2 violations
590.003/3-304.14-C - Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C): Keep all wiping cloths in a sanitizing solution when not in use. | 590.006/6-501.114-C - Maintaining Premises Unnecessary Items and Litter (C): In the basement provide better storage of per...
PASS
September 1, 2021
at 3:06 PM
0 violations
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
January 19, 2021
at 4:14 PM
1 violation
L1 - : 8-304.11 (A) Post the current permit in a location in the food establishment that is conspicuous to consumers.
PASS
July 23, 2020
at 3:30 PM
0 violations
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
September 17, 2019
at 2:54 PM
1 violation
590.006/6-201.11-C - Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C): Clean wall behind equipment shelving oppostie of the dish machine. Remove buildup of soils. Clean floor uner cooking line in the basement. Remove grease buildup and buildup of soils.
PASS
December 20, 2018
at 4:00 PM
4 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Remove all non ice related materials stored on top of the ice machine. Keep only ice related materials stored on top of the ice machine. | 14-4-202.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Design: Cutting boards on multiple co...
FAIL
December 13, 2018
at 4:28 PM
4 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Remove all non ice related materials stored on top of the ice machine. Keep only ice related materials stored on top of the ice machine. | 14-4-202.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Design: Cutting boards on multiple co...
PASS
August 31, 2018
at 3:34 PM
4 violations
14-4-202.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Design: resurface or replace all cutting boards that are scoured and stained on the cold units in both the upstairs and downstairs kitchens. | 21-3-304.14 - Wiping Cloths Clean Sanitize: Keep all in use wiping...
FAIL
August 20, 2018
at 2:50 PM
4 violations
14-4-202.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Design: resurface or replace all cutting boards that are scoured and stained on the cold units in both the upstairs and downstairs kitchens. | 21-3-304.14 - Wiping Cloths Clean Sanitize: Keep all in use wiping...
PASS
July 28, 2017
at 2:30 PM
3 violations
15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Digital temperature read out on high temperature dish machine in the first floor dish machine not operating properly. Address and make any necessary repairs. Light inside of the upright refrigeration unit n...
FAIL
July 17, 2017
at 2:24 PM
3 violations
15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Digital temperature read out on high temperature dish machine in the first floor dish machine not operating properly. Address and make any necessary repairs. Light inside of the upright refrigeration unit n...
PASS
June 6, 2016
at 5:50 PM
6 violations
04-3-501.15/4-301.11 - Inadequate Facilities/Cooling Methods: Sliced tomatoes inside of the deli cooler with an elevated temperature. Management stated that the tomatoes were sliced from earlier in the morning (approximately an 1.5 earlier). Disco...
FAIL
May 26, 2016
at 2:19 PM
6 violations
04-3-501.15/4-301.11 - Inadequate Facilities/Cooling Methods: Sliced tomatoes inside of the deli cooler with an elevated temperature. Management stated that the tomatoes were sliced from earlier in the morning (approximately an 1.5 earlier). Disco...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
January 15, 2015
at 4:17 PM
3 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Several dented cans noted on can rack / Remove | 37-6-501.11-.12 - Improper Maintenance of Walls/Ceilings: Light fixtures with visible dust build up / Clean to remove. | 37-6-501.11-.12 - Improper Maintenance of ...
PASS
February 6, 2014
at 6:29 PM
0 violations
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
December 30, 2013
at 5:00 AM
0 violations
PASS
July 24, 2013
at 6:23 PM
0 violations
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
December 30, 2012
at 5:00 AM
0 violations
PASS
November 6, 2012
at 4:25 PM
2 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: There are waste lines from the upstairs sinks that run over the prep areas. Provide separation to prevent possible contamination. | 32-6-301.11-02.11 - Hand Cleaner Drying Tissue Signage: The paper towel dispe...
FAIL
October 23, 2012
at 3:03 PM
2 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: There are waste lines from the upstairs sinks that run over the prep areas. Provide separation to prevent possible contamination. | 32-6-301.11-02.11 - Hand Cleaner Drying Tissue Signage: The paper towel dispe...
PASS
January 31, 2012
at 5:13 PM
5 violations
14-4-202.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Design: The cutting boards are heavily scored in areas. Resurface or replace boards as needed. | 19-4-501.18-.110 - Wash Rinse Water Clean Proper Temperature.: | 29-5-201/02.11 - Installed and Maintained: The ...
FAIL
January 24, 2012
at 4:21 PM
5 violations
14-4-202.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Design: The cutting boards are heavily scored in areas. Resurface or replace boards as needed. | 19-4-501.18-.110 - Wash Rinse Water Clean Proper Temperature.: | 29-5-201/02.11 - Installed and Maintained: The ...
PASS
July 5, 2011
at 2:35 PM
2 violations
24-4-903.11 - Clean Equipment & Utensils Storage: Clean and dirty pots/pans stored in same place at dishwash area.Bottom area pans got dirty from storage practice.Please provide seperate and distinct areas for both clean/dirty to avoid any pot...
FAIL
June 20, 2011
at 3:08 PM
2 violations
24-4-903.11 - Clean Equipment & Utensils Storage: Clean and dirty pots/pans stored in same place at dishwash area.Bottom area pans got dirty from storage practice.Please provide seperate and distinct areas for both clean/dirty to avoid any pot...
PASS
December 13, 2010
at 2:57 PM
2 violations
03-3-501.16 - Hot Holding: Grilled paninis melts out for delivery's at 72F.Products need to either be held at 41F or below or hot at 140F and above.Please provide proper procedures. | 03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: Excessive amounts of sandwi...
FAIL
November 19, 2010
at 5:01 PM
2 violations
03-3-501.16 - Hot Holding: Grilled paninis melts out for delivery's at 72F.Products need to either be held at 41F or below or hot at 140F and above.Please provide proper procedures. | 03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: Excessive amounts of sandwi...
FAIL
October 7, 2010
at 2:59 PM
12 violations
03-3-501.16 - Hot Holding: Grilled paninis melts out for delivery's at 72F.Products need to either be held at 41F or below or hot at 140F and above.Please provide proper procedures. | 03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: Excessive amounts of sandwi...
PASS
February 4, 2010
at 4:13 PM
6 violations
01-3-203.12 - Tags & Records: Tags not available from PIC for review. | 03-3-501.16 - Hot Holding: Cooked poultry(Turkey Breast) holding at 132F.Provide proper temperatures for all foods. | 03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: Deli cheese holding at...
FAIL
January 27, 2010
at 4:47 PM
6 violations
01-3-203.12 - Tags & Records: Tags not available from PIC for review. | 03-3-501.16 - Hot Holding: Cooked poultry(Turkey Breast) holding at 132F.Provide proper temperatures for all foods. | 03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: Deli cheese holding at...
PASS
January 19, 2010
at 7:51 PM
0 violations
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
January 17, 2010
at 7:11 PM
0 violations
PASS
April 8, 2009
at 2:40 PM
0 violations
FAIL
March 25, 2009
at 2:39 PM
10 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Keep all boxes 6" off floor Do not store anything on top of ice machine | 14-4-202.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Design: do not use cans to Store food products | 15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Provide...
PASS
January 2, 2008
at 3:37 PM
6 violations
14-4-202.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Design: remove paper towels from below cutting boards | 23-4-602.13 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean: clean all shelves to remove all food spills and soil and crumbs | 36-6-501.11-.12 - Improper Maintenance of ...
FAIL
December 20, 2007
at 4:11 PM
6 violations
14-4-202.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Design: remove paper towels from below cutting boards | 23-4-602.13 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean: clean all shelves to remove all food spills and soil and crumbs | 36-6-501.11-.12 - Improper Maintenance of ...