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Bono Restaurant and Catering
271 MERIDIAN ST, EAST BOSTON, MA 02128
Last inspected Jun 22, 2026
Official source: Boston Public Health Commission (boston.gov) · All data sources
Passed. Met health requirements at the latest inspection. Some health departments report pass/fail instead of letter grades.
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The record, in plain English
CleanPlate holds 23 inspections on record for Bono Restaurant and Catering, spanning March 2019 to June 2026 — every one straight from Boston Public Health Commission.
The trend is positive: it improved from failed at the previous visit to passed now.
The most recent inspection noted 7 violations, none of them critical.
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Inspection history
Jun 22, 2026
✓7 violations
- Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (P)
- In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C)
- Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C)
- Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Date Marking (Pf)
- (A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)
- Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)
- Controlling Pests (C)
Jun 12, 2026
✕7 violations
- Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (P)
- In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C)
- Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C)
- Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Date Marking (Pf)
- (A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)
- Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)
- Controlling Pests (C)
Aug 7, 2025
✓1 violation
- Toilet Rooms Enclosed (C)
Oct 15, 2024
✓5 violations
- Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C)
- Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Date Marking (Pf)
- (A) and (C) Equipment Utensils Linens and Single-Service and Single-Use Articles-Storing (C)
- Cleaning Frequency and Restrictions (C)
- Cleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C)
Oct 7, 2024
✕5 violations
- Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C)
- Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Date Marking (Pf)
- (A) and (C) Equipment Utensils Linens and Single-Service and Single-Use Articles-Storing (C)
- Cleaning Frequency and Restrictions (C)
- Cleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C)
Jan 3, 2024
–Aug 8, 2023
✓1 violation
- Surface Characteristics-Indoor Areas (C)
Jun 26, 2023
✕5 violations
- Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C)
- Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
- Hot Water and Chemical-Methods (P)
- Surface Characteristics-Indoor Areas (C)
- Walls and Ceilings Attachments (C)
Jun 14, 2023
✕5 violations
- Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C)
- Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
- Hot Water and Chemical-Methods (P)
- Surface Characteristics-Indoor Areas (C)
- Walls and Ceilings Attachments (C)
Nov 22, 2022
✓Jul 26, 2022
✓1 violation
- Maintaining Premises Unnecessary Items and Litter (C)
Mar 15, 2022
–Jan 24, 2022
✓5 violations
- In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C)
- Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C)
- Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
- Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)
- Walls and Ceilings Attachments (C)
Jan 3, 2022
✕5 violations
- In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C)
- Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C)
- Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
- Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)
- Walls and Ceilings Attachments (C)
Jul 21, 2021
✓12 violations
- (A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)
- Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C)
- Reheating for Hot Holding (P)
- Temperature Measuring Devices-Functionality (C)
- Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
- (A) and (C) Equipment Utensils Linens and Single-Service and Single-Use Articles-Storing (C)
- Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)
- Hand Drying Provision (Pf)
- Handwashing Signage (C)
- Controlling Pests (Pf)
- Maintaining Premises Unnecessary Items and Litter (C)
- Cleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C)
Jul 14, 2021
✕12 violations
- (A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)
- Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C)
- Reheating for Hot Holding (P)
- Temperature Measuring Devices-Functionality (C)
- Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
- (A) and (C) Equipment Utensils Linens and Single-Service and Single-Use Articles-Storing (C)
- Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)
- Hand Drying Provision (Pf)
- Handwashing Signage (C)
- Controlling Pests (Pf)
- Maintaining Premises Unnecessary Items and Litter (C)
- Cleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C)
Feb 11, 2021
✓12 violations
- Clean condition-Hands and Arms (P)
- (A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)
- Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C)
- Food Labels (Pf)
- Sanitizing Solutions Testing Devices (Pf)
- Mechanical Warewashing Equipment Sanitization Pressure (C)
- Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
- Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)
- System Maintained in Good Repair (C)
- Handwashing Cleanser Availability (Pf)
- Hand Drying Provision (Pf)
- Cleaning Floors Dustless Methods (C)
Feb 4, 2021
✕12 violations
- Clean condition-Hands and Arms (P)
- (A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)
- Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C)
- Food Labels (Pf)
- Sanitizing Solutions Testing Devices (Pf)
- Mechanical Warewashing Equipment Sanitization Pressure (C)
- Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
- Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)
- System Maintained in Good Repair (C)
- Handwashing Cleanser Availability (Pf)
- Hand Drying Provision (Pf)
- Cleaning Floors Dustless Methods (C)
Aug 17, 2020
✓14 violations
- Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events (Pf)
- (A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)
- Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C)
- Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C)
- Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C)
- Ventilation Hood Systems Adequacy (C)
- Sanitizing Solutions Testing Devices (Pf)
- Mechanical Warewashing Equipment Sanitization Pressure (C)
- Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces and Utensils-Frequency (P)
- Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
- (A) and (C) Equipment Utensils Linens and Single-Service and Single-Use Articles-Storing (C)
- Handwashing Cleanser Availability (Pf)
- Hand Drying Provision (Pf)
- Cleaning Frequency and Restrictions (C)
Jul 29, 2020
✕14 violations
- Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events (Pf)
- (A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)
- Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C)
- Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C)
- Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C)
- Ventilation Hood Systems Adequacy (C)
- Sanitizing Solutions Testing Devices (Pf)
- Mechanical Warewashing Equipment Sanitization Pressure (C)
- Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces and Utensils-Frequency (P)
- Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
- (A) and (C) Equipment Utensils Linens and Single-Service and Single-Use Articles-Storing (C)
- Handwashing Cleanser Availability (Pf)
- Hand Drying Provision (Pf)
- Cleaning Frequency and Restrictions (C)
Dec 5, 2019
✓Mar 19, 2019
✓7 violations
- Dishwashng Facilities
- Test Kit Provided
- Number Convenient
- Hand Cleaner Drying Tissue Signage
- Toilet Enclosed Clean
- Walls/Ceilings Designed Constructed Installed
- Premises Maintained
Mar 5, 2019
✕7 violations
- Dishwashng Facilities
- Test Kit Provided
- Number Convenient
- Hand Cleaner Drying Tissue Signage
- Toilet Enclosed Clean
- Walls/Ceilings Designed Constructed Installed
- Premises Maintained
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