Contessa
15 Arlington St, 02116
Eating & Drinking
F
Last inspected: May 1, 2026
Inspection History
May 1, 2026
Fail
F
590.004/4-501.112-PFMechanical Warewashing Equipment Hot Water Sanitization Temperatures (Pf)
May 1, 2026
Fail
F
590.004/4-501.112-PFMechanical Warewashing Equipment Hot Water Sanitization Temperatures (Pf)
April 16, 2025
Pass
P
590.003/3-501.16-P(A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)
590.006/6-101.11-CSurface Characteristics-Indoor Areas (C)
April 16, 2025
Pass
P
590.003/3-501.16-P(A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)
590.006/6-101.11-CSurface Characteristics-Indoor Areas (C)
April 9, 2025
Fail
F
590.003/3-501.16-P(A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)
590.006/6-101.11-CSurface Characteristics-Indoor Areas (C)
April 9, 2025
Fail
F
590.003/3-501.16-P(A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)
590.006/6-101.11-CSurface Characteristics-Indoor Areas (C)
August 23, 2024
Pass
P
590.002/2-303.11-CProhibition-Jewelry (C)
590.002/2-402.11-CEffectiveness-Hair Restraints (C)
590.003/3-603.11-PFConsumption of Animal Foods that are Raw Undercooked or Not Otherwise Processed to Eliminate Pathogens (Pf)
L1
August 23, 2024
Pass
P
590.002/2-303.11-CProhibition-Jewelry (C)
590.002/2-402.11-CEffectiveness-Hair Restraints (C)
590.003/3-603.11-PFConsumption of Animal Foods that are Raw Undercooked or Not Otherwise Processed to Eliminate Pathogens (Pf)
L1
August 15, 2024
Filed
F
590.006/6-501.11-CRepairing-Premises Structures Attachments and Fixtures-Methods (C)
August 15, 2024
Filed
F
590.006/6-501.11-CRepairing-Premises Structures Attachments and Fixtures-Methods (C)
August 15, 2024
Fail
F
590.002/2-303.11-CProhibition-Jewelry (C)
590.002/2-402.11-CEffectiveness-Hair Restraints (C)
590.003/3-603.11-PFConsumption of Animal Foods that are Raw Undercooked or Not Otherwise Processed to Eliminate Pathogens (Pf)
L1
August 15, 2024
Fail
F
590.002/2-303.11-CProhibition-Jewelry (C)
590.002/2-402.11-CEffectiveness-Hair Restraints (C)
590.003/3-603.11-PFConsumption of Animal Foods that are Raw Undercooked or Not Otherwise Processed to Eliminate Pathogens (Pf)
L1
April 11, 2024
Fail — Re-inspection Required
F
590.006/6-501.11-CRepairing-Premises Structures Attachments and Fixtures-Methods (C)
April 11, 2024
Fail — Re-inspection Required
F
590.006/6-501.11-CRepairing-Premises Structures Attachments and Fixtures-Methods (C)
February 16, 2024
Fail — Re-inspection Required
F
590.003(C)/3-301.11-PFPreventing Contamination from Hands (Pf)
590.006/6-101.11-CSurface Characteristics-Indoor Areas (C)
590.006/6-501.11-CRepairing-Premises Structures Attachments and Fixtures-Methods (C)
L1
February 16, 2024
Fail — Re-inspection Required
F
590.003(C)/3-301.11-PFPreventing Contamination from Hands (Pf)
590.006/6-101.11-CSurface Characteristics-Indoor Areas (C)
590.006/6-501.11-CRepairing-Premises Structures Attachments and Fixtures-Methods (C)
L1
February 8, 2024
Fail
F
590.003(C)/3-301.11-PFPreventing Contamination from Hands (Pf)
590.006/6-101.11-CSurface Characteristics-Indoor Areas (C)
590.006/6-501.11-CRepairing-Premises Structures Attachments and Fixtures-Methods (C)
L1
February 8, 2024
Fail
F
590.003(C)/3-301.11-PFPreventing Contamination from Hands (Pf)
590.006/6-101.11-CSurface Characteristics-Indoor Areas (C)
590.006/6-501.11-CRepairing-Premises Structures Attachments and Fixtures-Methods (C)
L1
October 18, 2023
Pass
P
590.004/4-601.11-PF(A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)
590.004/4-602.13-CNonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
590.006/6-201.11-CFloors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)
590.008/8-404.11-PF(A) Ceasing Operations and Reporting (Pf)
October 18, 2023
Pass
P
590.004/4-601.11-PF(A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)
590.004/4-602.13-CNonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
590.006/6-201.11-CFloors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)
590.008/8-404.11-PF(A) Ceasing Operations and Reporting (Pf)
October 6, 2023
Voluntary Closure
F
590.004/4-601.11-PF(A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)
590.004/4-602.13-CNonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
590.006/6-201.11-CFloors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)
590.008/8-404.11-PF(A) Ceasing Operations and Reporting (Pf)
October 6, 2023
Voluntary Closure
F
590.004/4-601.11-PF(A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)
590.004/4-602.13-CNonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
590.006/6-201.11-CFloors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)
590.008/8-404.11-PF(A) Ceasing Operations and Reporting (Pf)
May 17, 2023
Pass
P
590.002/2-301.14-PWhen to Wash (P)
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF(A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)
590.004/4-601.11-PF(A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)
590.005/5-203.11-PFHandwashing Sinks-Numbers and Capacities (Pf)
590.005/5-205.15-CSystem Maintained in Good Repair (C)
590.006/6-501.14-CCleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C)
May 17, 2023
Pass
P
590.002/2-301.14-PWhen to Wash (P)
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF(A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)
590.004/4-601.11-PF(A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)
590.005/5-203.11-PFHandwashing Sinks-Numbers and Capacities (Pf)
590.005/5-205.15-CSystem Maintained in Good Repair (C)
590.006/6-501.14-CCleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C)
May 9, 2023
Fail
F
590.002/2-301.14-PWhen to Wash (P)
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF(A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)
590.004/4-601.11-PF(A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)
590.005/5-203.11-PFHandwashing Sinks-Numbers and Capacities (Pf)
590.005/5-205.15-CSystem Maintained in Good Repair (C)
590.006/6-501.14-CCleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C)
May 9, 2023
Fail
F
590.002/2-301.14-PWhen to Wash (P)
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF(A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)
590.004/4-601.11-PF(A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)
590.005/5-203.11-PFHandwashing Sinks-Numbers and Capacities (Pf)
590.005/5-205.15-CSystem Maintained in Good Repair (C)
590.006/6-501.14-CCleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C)
February 13, 2023
Pass
P
590.003/3-501.16-P(A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)
590.003(C)/3-301.11-PPreventing Contamination from Hands (P)
590.002/2-401.11-CEating Drinking or Using Tobacco (C)
590.002(B)/2-102.11-PF(A) (B) and (C)(1) (4)-(16) Demonstration (Pf)
590.003/3-304.12-CIn-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C)
February 13, 2023
Pass
P
590.003/3-501.16-P(A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)
590.003(C)/3-301.11-PPreventing Contamination from Hands (P)
590.002/2-401.11-CEating Drinking or Using Tobacco (C)
590.002(B)/2-102.11-PF(A) (B) and (C)(1) (4)-(16) Demonstration (Pf)
590.003/3-304.12-CIn-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C)
February 6, 2023
Fail
F
590.003/3-501.16-P(A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)
590.003(C)/3-301.11-PPreventing Contamination from Hands (P)
590.002/2-401.11-CEating Drinking or Using Tobacco (C)
590.002(B)/2-102.11-PF(A) (B) and (C)(1) (4)-(16) Demonstration (Pf)
590.003/3-304.12-CIn-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C)
February 6, 2023
Fail
F
590.003/3-501.16-P(A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)
590.003(C)/3-301.11-PPreventing Contamination from Hands (P)
590.002/2-401.11-CEating Drinking or Using Tobacco (C)
590.002(B)/2-102.11-PF(A) (B) and (C)(1) (4)-(16) Demonstration (Pf)
590.003/3-304.12-CIn-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C)
January 18, 2023
Inspection Not Required
N
January 18, 2023
Inspection Not Required
N
November 17, 2022
Pass
P
590.002/2-301.14-PWhen to Wash (P)
590.003/3-304.15-P(A) Gloves Use Limitation (P)
590.002/2-402.11-CEffectiveness-Hair Restraints (C)
590.003/3-302.12-CFood Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C)
590.003/3-304.14-CWiping Cloths Use Limitation (C)
590.003/3-306.12-CCondiments Protection (C)
590.004/4-602.11-CEquipment Food-Contact Surfaces and Utensils-Frequency (C)
590.004/4-901.11-CEquipment and Utensils Air-Drying Required (C)
590.004/4-904.11-CKitchenware and Tableware-Preventing Contamination (C)
590.004/4-904.13-CPreset Tableware (C)
590.005/5-205.11-PFUsing a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)
L1
November 17, 2022
Pass
P
590.002/2-301.14-PWhen to Wash (P)
590.003/3-304.15-P(A) Gloves Use Limitation (P)
590.002/2-402.11-CEffectiveness-Hair Restraints (C)
590.003/3-302.12-CFood Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C)
590.003/3-304.14-CWiping Cloths Use Limitation (C)
590.003/3-306.12-CCondiments Protection (C)
590.004/4-602.11-CEquipment Food-Contact Surfaces and Utensils-Frequency (C)
590.004/4-901.11-CEquipment and Utensils Air-Drying Required (C)
590.004/4-904.11-CKitchenware and Tableware-Preventing Contamination (C)
590.004/4-904.13-CPreset Tableware (C)
590.005/5-205.11-PFUsing a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)
L1
November 2, 2022
Fail
F
590.002/2-301.14-PWhen to Wash (P)
590.003/3-304.15-P(A) Gloves Use Limitation (P)
590.002/2-402.11-CEffectiveness-Hair Restraints (C)
590.003/3-302.12-CFood Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C)
590.003/3-304.14-CWiping Cloths Use Limitation (C)
590.003/3-306.12-CCondiments Protection (C)
590.004/4-602.11-CEquipment Food-Contact Surfaces and Utensils-Frequency (C)
590.004/4-901.11-CEquipment and Utensils Air-Drying Required (C)
590.004/4-904.11-CKitchenware and Tableware-Preventing Contamination (C)
590.004/4-904.13-CPreset Tableware (C)
590.005/5-205.11-PFUsing a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)
L1
November 2, 2022
Fail
F
590.002/2-301.14-PWhen to Wash (P)
590.003/3-304.15-P(A) Gloves Use Limitation (P)
590.002/2-402.11-CEffectiveness-Hair Restraints (C)
590.003/3-302.12-CFood Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C)
590.003/3-304.14-CWiping Cloths Use Limitation (C)
590.003/3-306.12-CCondiments Protection (C)
590.004/4-602.11-CEquipment Food-Contact Surfaces and Utensils-Frequency (C)
590.004/4-901.11-CEquipment and Utensils Air-Drying Required (C)
590.004/4-904.11-CKitchenware and Tableware-Preventing Contamination (C)
590.004/4-904.13-CPreset Tableware (C)
590.005/5-205.11-PFUsing a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)
L1
June 27, 2022
Pass
P
590.004/4-301.13-CDrain boards (C)
590.004/4-901.11-CEquipment and Utensils Air-Drying Required (C)
June 27, 2022
Pass
P
590.004/4-301.13-CDrain boards (C)
590.004/4-901.11-CEquipment and Utensils Air-Drying Required (C)
May 16, 2022
Pending Hearing
N
590.004/4-301.13-CDrain boards (C)
590.004/4-901.11-CEquipment and Utensils Air-Drying Required (C)
May 16, 2022
Pending Hearing
N
590.004/4-301.13-CDrain boards (C)
590.004/4-901.11-CEquipment and Utensils Air-Drying Required (C)
April 26, 2022
Fail — Re-inspection Required
F
590.003/3-501.14-PCooling (P)
590.005/5-203.14-PBackflow Prevention Device When Required (P)
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF(A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)
590.003/3-304.12-CIn-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C)
590.004/4-501.12-CCutting Surfaces (C)
590.004/4-901.11-CEquipment and Utensils Air-Drying Required (C)
590.005/5-205.15-CSystem Maintained in Good Repair (C)
590.006/6-501.11-CRepairing-Premises Structures Attachments and Fixtures-Methods (C)
590.006/6-501.14-CCleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C)
April 26, 2022
Fail — Re-inspection Required
F
590.003/3-501.14-PCooling (P)
590.005/5-203.14-PBackflow Prevention Device When Required (P)
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF(A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)
590.003/3-304.12-CIn-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C)
590.004/4-501.12-CCutting Surfaces (C)
590.004/4-901.11-CEquipment and Utensils Air-Drying Required (C)
590.005/5-205.15-CSystem Maintained in Good Repair (C)
590.006/6-501.11-CRepairing-Premises Structures Attachments and Fixtures-Methods (C)
590.006/6-501.14-CCleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C)
April 13, 2022
Fail
F
590.003/3-501.14-PCooling (P)
590.005/5-203.14-PBackflow Prevention Device When Required (P)
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF(A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)
590.003/3-304.12-CIn-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C)
590.004/4-501.12-CCutting Surfaces (C)
590.004/4-901.11-CEquipment and Utensils Air-Drying Required (C)
590.005/5-205.15-CSystem Maintained in Good Repair (C)
590.006/6-501.11-CRepairing-Premises Structures Attachments and Fixtures-Methods (C)
590.006/6-501.14-CCleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C)
April 13, 2022
Fail
F
590.003/3-501.14-PCooling (P)
590.005/5-203.14-PBackflow Prevention Device When Required (P)
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF(A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)
590.003/3-304.12-CIn-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C)
590.004/4-501.12-CCutting Surfaces (C)
590.004/4-901.11-CEquipment and Utensils Air-Drying Required (C)
590.005/5-205.15-CSystem Maintained in Good Repair (C)
590.006/6-501.11-CRepairing-Premises Structures Attachments and Fixtures-Methods (C)
590.006/6-501.14-CCleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C)