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LIMONCELLO

190 NORTH ST, BOSTON, MA 02109

Last inspected Mar 13, 2026

Passed. Met health requirements at the latest inspection. Some health departments report pass/fail instead of letter grades.

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Inspection history

  1. Mar 13, 2026

    ✓
    1 violation
    • Controlling Pests (C)

  2. Mar 6, 2026

    ✕
    7 violations
    • Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events (Pf)
    • Service Sink (C)
    • System Maintained in Good Repair (C)
    • Backflow Prevention (P)
    • Outer Openings Protected (C)
    • Controlling Pests (C)
    • Controlling Pests (Pf)

  3. Feb 25, 2026

    ✕
    35 violations
    • When to Wash (P)
    • Effectiveness-Hair Restraints (C)
    • Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events (Pf)
    • (A) (B) and (C)(1) (4)-(16) Demonstration (Pf)
    • (A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C)
    • (A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)
    • Shell stock Maintaining Identification (Pf)
    • Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (C)
    • Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (P)
    • Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C)
    • In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C)
    • Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C)
    • (A) Gloves Use Limitation (P)
    • Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C)
    • Miscellaneous Sources of Contamination (C)
    • (A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)
    • Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Date Marking (Pf)
    • Temperature Measuring Devices-Functionality (Pf)
    • Food Temperature Measuring Devices (Pf)
    • Temperature Measuring Devices Manual and Mechanical Warewashing (Pf)
    • Sanitizing Solutions Testing Devices (Pf)
    • Cutting Surfaces (C)
    • (A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)
    • Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces and Utensils-Frequency (P)
    • Service Sink (C)
    • Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)
    • System Maintained in Good Repair (C)
    • Backflow Prevention (P)
    • Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)
    • Outer Openings Protected (C)
    • Handwashing Signage (C)
    • Controlling Pests (Pf)
    • Repairing-Premises Structures Attachments and Fixtures-Methods (C)
    • Separation-Storage (P)
    • Storage-Other Personal Care Items (C)

  4. Feb 18, 2026

    ✕
    34 violations
    • When to Wash (P)
    • Effectiveness-Hair Restraints (C)
    • Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events (Pf)
    • (A) (B) and (C)(1) (4)-(16) Demonstration (Pf)
    • (A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C)
    • (A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)
    • Shell stock Maintaining Identification (Pf)
    • Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (C)
    • Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (P)
    • Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C)
    • In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C)
    • Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C)
    • (A) Gloves Use Limitation (P)
    • Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C)
    • Miscellaneous Sources of Contamination (C)
    • (A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)
    • Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Date Marking (Pf)
    • Temperature Measuring Devices-Functionality (Pf)
    • Food Temperature Measuring Devices (Pf)
    • Temperature Measuring Devices Manual and Mechanical Warewashing (Pf)
    • Sanitizing Solutions Testing Devices (Pf)
    • Cutting Surfaces (C)
    • (A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)
    • Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces and Utensils-Frequency (P)
    • Service Sink (C)
    • Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)
    • Backflow Prevention (P)
    • Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)
    • Outer Openings Protected (C)
    • Handwashing Signage (C)
    • Controlling Pests (Pf)
    • Repairing-Premises Structures Attachments and Fixtures-Methods (C)
    • Separation-Storage (P)
    • Storage-Other Personal Care Items (C)

  5. Aug 15, 2025

    ✓
    11 violations
    • Food-Contact Surfaces-Cleanability (Pf)
    • Ventilation Hood Systems Filters (C)
    • Ventilation Hood Systems Drip Prevention (C)
    • Sanitizing Solutions Testing Devices (Pf)
    • Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
    • Service Sink (C)
    • Handwashing Sinks-Location and Placement (Pf)
    • Surface Characteristics-Indoor Areas (C)
    • Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)
    • Outdoor Walking and Driving Surfaces Graded to Drain (C)
    • Maintaining Premises Unnecessary Items and Litter (C)

  6. Mar 5, 2025

    ✓
    15 violations
    • Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C)
    • Washing Fruits and Vegetables (C)
    • In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C)
    • Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C)
    • Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C)
    • Wood Use Limitation (C)
    • Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C)
    • Food Temperature Measuring Devices (P)
    • Food-Contact Surfaces-Cleanability (Pf)
    • Ventilation Hood Systems Filters (C)
    • Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
    • Wiping Cloths Air Drying Location (C)
    • Outside Receptacles (C)
    • Surface Characteristics-Indoor Areas (C)
    • Controlling Pests (Pf)

  7. Feb 26, 2025

    ✕
    15 violations
    • Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C)
    • Washing Fruits and Vegetables (C)
    • In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C)
    • Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C)
    • Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C)
    • Wood Use Limitation (C)
    • Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C)
    • Food Temperature Measuring Devices (P)
    • Food-Contact Surfaces-Cleanability (Pf)
    • Ventilation Hood Systems Filters (C)
    • Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
    • Wiping Cloths Air Drying Location (C)
    • Outside Receptacles (C)
    • Surface Characteristics-Indoor Areas (C)
    • Controlling Pests (Pf)

  8. Oct 31, 2024

    –

  9. Oct 30, 2024

    ✓
    12 violations
    • (A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C)
    • Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (C)
    • Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (P)
    • (A)(1) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)
    • Compliance with Food Law (P)
    • Ventilation Hood Systems Filters (C)
    • Ventilation Hood Systems Drip Prevention (C)
    • Service Sink (C)
    • Grease Trap(C)
    • Surface Characteristics-Indoor Areas (C)
    • Maintaining Premises Unnecessary Items and Litter (C)
    • Drying Mops (C)

  10. Oct 23, 2024

    ✕
    11 violations
    • (A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C)
    • Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (P)
    • (A)(1) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)
    • Compliance with Food Law (P)
    • Ventilation Hood Systems Filters (C)
    • Ventilation Hood Systems Drip Prevention (C)
    • Service Sink (C)
    • Grease Trap(C)
    • Surface Characteristics-Indoor Areas (C)
    • Maintaining Premises Unnecessary Items and Litter (C)
    • Drying Mops (C)

  11. Feb 22, 2024

    ✓
    11 violations
    • (A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C)
    • Consumption of Animal Foods that are Raw Undercooked or Not Otherwise Processed to Eliminate Pathogens (Pf)
    • Food-Contact Surfaces-Cleanability (Pf)
    • Ventilation Hood Systems Filters (C)
    • Warewashing Sinks and Drain boards Self-Draining (C)
    • Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
    • Surface Characteristics-Indoor Areas (C)
    • Wall and Ceiling Coverings and Coatings (C)
    • Handwashing Signage (C)
    • Maintaining Premises Unnecessary Items and Litter (C)
    • Drying Mops (C)

  12. Feb 16, 2024

    ✕
    11 violations
    • (A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C)
    • Consumption of Animal Foods that are Raw Undercooked or Not Otherwise Processed to Eliminate Pathogens (Pf)
    • Food-Contact Surfaces-Cleanability (Pf)
    • Ventilation Hood Systems Filters (C)
    • Warewashing Sinks and Drain boards Self-Draining (C)
    • Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
    • Surface Characteristics-Indoor Areas (C)
    • Wall and Ceiling Coverings and Coatings (C)
    • Handwashing Signage (C)
    • Maintaining Premises Unnecessary Items and Litter (C)
    • Drying Mops (C)

  13. Jan 3, 2024

    –

  14. Aug 10, 2023

    ✓
    4 violations
    • Shell stock Maintaining Identification (Pf)
    • (A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)
    • Cooling Heating and Holding Capacities-Equipment (Pf)
    • Floors Walls and Ceilings Utility Lines (C)

  15. Jul 26, 2023

    ✕
    4 violations
    • Shell stock Maintaining Identification (Pf)
    • (A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)
    • Cooling Heating and Holding Capacities-Equipment (Pf)
    • Floors Walls and Ceilings Utility Lines (C)

  16. Jan 18, 2023

    –

  17. Jun 13, 2022

    –

  18. May 3, 2022

    ✓
    1 violation
    • Shell stock Maintaining Identification (Pf)

  19. Apr 25, 2022

    ✕
    1 violation
    • Shell stock Maintaining Identification (Pf)

  20. Mar 15, 2022

    –

  21. Nov 26, 2021

    ✓
    6 violations
    • Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C)
    • Sanitizing Solutions Testing Devices (Pf)
    • Cutting Surfaces (C)
    • (A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)
    • Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
    • Cleaning Frequency and Restrictions (C)

  22. Nov 8, 2021

    ✕
    6 violations
    • Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C)
    • Sanitizing Solutions Testing Devices (Pf)
    • Cutting Surfaces (C)
    • (A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)
    • Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
    • Cleaning Frequency and Restrictions (C)

  23. Apr 20, 2021

    ✓
    9 violations
    • Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events (Pf)
    • Shell stock Maintaining Identification (Pf)
    • Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Date Marking (Pf)
    • Food Labels (C)
    • Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C)
    • Temperature Measuring Devices-Functionality (C)
    • Ventilation Hood Systems Drip Prevention (C)
    • Temperature Measuring Devices Manual and Mechanical Warewashing (Pf)
    • Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces and Utensils-Frequency (P)

  24. Apr 12, 2021

    ✕
    9 violations
    • Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events (Pf)
    • Shell stock Maintaining Identification (Pf)
    • Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Date Marking (Pf)
    • Food Labels (C)
    • Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C)
    • Temperature Measuring Devices-Functionality (C)
    • Ventilation Hood Systems Drip Prevention (C)
    • Temperature Measuring Devices Manual and Mechanical Warewashing (Pf)
    • Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces and Utensils-Frequency (P)

  25. Sep 10, 2020

    ✓
    1 violation
    • Ventilation Hood Systems Drip Prevention (C)

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