Acapulco Mexican Restaurant
Latest: PASS
October 23, 2025
Address
466 CENTRE
Jamaica Plain, MA 02130
Inspection History
36 inspections
17 failures
License
License #19029
Last inspected: October 23, 2025
Inspection History (36 most recent)
PASS
October 23, 2025
at 7:00 PM
3 violations
590.002/2-402.11-C - Effectiveness-Hair Restraints (C): Observed staff prepping RTE foods without proper hair restraint. Provide (COS) | 590.003/3-302.11-P - Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (P): Raw shelled eggs...
FAIL
October 9, 2025
at 11:04 PM
3 violations
590.002/2-402.11-C - Effectiveness-Hair Restraints (C): Observed staff prepping RTE foods without proper hair restraint. Provide (COS) | 590.003/3-302.11-P - Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (P): Raw shelled eggs...
PASS
October 18, 2024
at 5:36 PM
5 violations
590.004/4-602.13-C - Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C): Interior od walk-in unit with rusted storage shelves. Clean to remove. | 590.006/6-301.11-PF - Handwashing Cleanser Availability (Pf): Handsink at bar area without soap. Provide. | 590.006/6-301....
FAIL
October 9, 2024
at 9:42 PM
5 violations
590.004/4-602.13-C - Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C): Interior od walk-in unit with rusted storage shelves. Clean to remove. | 590.006/6-301.11-PF - Handwashing Cleanser Availability (Pf): Handsink at bar area without soap. Provide. | 590.006/6-301....
PASS
November 27, 2023
at 8:25 PM
4 violations
590.004/4-302.14-PF - Sanitizing Solutions Testing Devices (Pf): Provide Chlorine test kit on site. (test done using the inspectors test kit) | 590.004/4-601.11-PF - (A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf...
FAIL
November 15, 2023
at 10:55 PM
4 violations
590.004/4-302.14-PF - Sanitizing Solutions Testing Devices (Pf): Provide Chlorine test kit on site. (test done using the inspectors test kit) | 590.004/4-601.11-PF - (A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf...
PASS
November 14, 2022
at 8:18 PM
2 violations
590.002(C)/2-102.12-C - (A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C): Servesafe Certifiction expired 5/22. Provide proof of course enrollment or updated servesafe certification. | 590.006/6-501.14-C - Cleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discha...
FAIL
October 6, 2022
at 6:37 PM
4 violations
590.002(C)/2-102.12-C - (A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C): Servesafe Certifiction expired 5/22. Provide proof of course enrollment or updated servesafe certification. | 590.003/3-501.14-P - Cooling (P): Rice cold holding at 57F-61F. Per pi...
FAIL
September 29, 2022
at 8:53 PM
4 violations
590.002(C)/2-102.12-C - (A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C): Servesafe Certifiction expired 5/22. Provide proof of course enrollment or updated servesafe certification. | 590.003/3-501.14-P - Cooling (P): Rice cold holding at 57F-61F. Per pi...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
October 26, 2021
at 6:22 PM
2 violations
590.006/6-501.14-C - Cleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C): Observed expired hood sticker - July 2021. PIC stated hood cleaning schedule - October 25th. Instructed PIC to provide confirmation updated hood sticker to ...
FAIL
October 15, 2021
at 7:09 PM
4 violations
590.003/3-501.16-P - (A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P): Observed rice stored in reach in unit @ 50F. Discussed with PIC to maintain cold holding @ 41F or below. PIC removed and stored in walk in Cor...
FAIL
October 13, 2021
at 10:32 PM
4 violations
590.003/3-501.16-P - (A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P): Observed rice stored in reach in unit @ 50F. Discussed with PIC to maintain cold holding @ 41F or below. PIC removed and stored in walk in Cor...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
November 6, 2020
at 10:51 PM
1 violation
590.006/6-501.114-C - Maintaining Premises Unnecessary Items and Litter (C): clean and organize basement
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
November 7, 2019
at 6:51 PM
10 violations
590.002/2-501.11-PF - Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events (Pf): provide vomit clean up kit | 590.003/3-501.17-PF - Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Date Marking (Pf): properly date mark all tcs foods held over 24 hours ...
FAIL
October 23, 2019
at 10:04 PM
10 violations
590.002/2-501.11-PF - Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events (Pf): provide vomit clean up kit | 590.003/3-501.17-PF - Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Date Marking (Pf): properly date mark all tcs foods held over 24 hours ...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
October 2, 2018
at 12:12 PM
2 violations
15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Defrost walk in freezer. | 37-6-501.11-.12 - Improper Maintenance of Walls/Ceilings: Clean cooking vent hood.
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
February 28, 2017
at 8:31 PM
9 violations
02-3-602.11-.12/3-302.12 - Food Container Labels: properley label all bulk food bins | 08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: walk in freezer/ store all food products 6 inches off floor | 14-4-202.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Design: bulk food bins/prov...
FAIL
February 22, 2017
at 1:18 PM
9 violations
02-3-602.11-.12/3-302.12 - Food Container Labels: properley label all bulk food bins | 08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: walk in freezer/ store all food products 6 inches off floor | 14-4-202.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Design: bulk food bins/prov...
PASS
October 4, 2016
at 4:05 PM
6 violations
08-3-302.11/3-304.11 - Separation Segregation Cross Contamination: Remove outdated egg products. | 15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Defrost walk in freezer. | 17-4-204.112/.115 - Equipment Thermometers: Provide thermometers for refrigerat...
FAIL
September 27, 2016
at 9:03 PM
6 violations
08-3-302.11/3-304.11 - Separation Segregation Cross Contamination: Remove outdated egg products. | 15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Defrost walk in freezer. | 17-4-204.112/.115 - Equipment Thermometers: Provide thermometers for refrigerat...
PASS
October 8, 2015
at 5:19 PM
3 violations
20-4-703.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Clean: Dishwasher rinsing at 205F. Discontinue to use until repaired. Must be between 180F and 194F. PIC called to have repaired. PIC needed to order a part. He will use three bay sink set up to properly wash eq...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
October 2, 2015
at 6:29 PM
5 violations
03-3-501.16 - Hot Holding: Rice in hot holding unit between 91F and 109F. Monitor. PIC will reheat above 165F and hot hold above 140F. | 20-4-703.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Clean: Dishwasher rinsing at 205F. Discontinue to use until repaired. Must...
FAIL
September 30, 2015
at 9:38 PM
5 violations
03-3-501.16 - Hot Holding: Rice in hot holding unit between 91F and 109F. Monitor. PIC will reheat above 165F and hot hold above 140F. | 20-4-703.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Clean: Dishwasher rinsing at 205F. Discontinue to use until repaired. Must...
PASS
October 9, 2014
at 6:40 PM
2 violations
16-4-501.11/.15 - Dishwashng Facilities: Repair leak to dishwasher. Plumber could not come until 10-6 or 10-7. | 20-4-703.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Clean: Dishwasher not holding temperature due to leak. PIC called to have repaired. It will be ad...
FAIL
October 6, 2014
at 6:28 PM
6 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Organize clean and provide covers for food containers in beige refrigerator. | 15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Remove ice build up in walk in freezer in basement. Discontinue to line bottom shelf of two...
FAIL
October 2, 2014
at 9:28 PM
5 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Organize clean and provide covers for food containers in beige refrigerator. | 15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Remove ice build up in walk in freezer in basement. Discontinue to line bottom shelf of two...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
December 30, 2013
at 5:00 AM
0 violations
PASS
September 20, 2013
at 4:57 PM
10 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: kitchen/provide covers to all employee drinks | 14-4-202.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Design: basement/provide scoop with handle for all bulk food bins/remove bowl | 15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: defrost...
FAIL
September 12, 2013
at 10:06 PM
10 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: kitchen/provide covers to all employee drinks | 14-4-202.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Design: basement/provide scoop with handle for all bulk food bins/remove bowl | 15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: defrost...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
December 30, 2012
at 5:00 AM
0 violations
PASS
November 9, 2012
at 5:59 PM
0 violations
PASS
March 28, 2011
at 6:27 PM
1 violation
17-4-204.112/.115 - Equipment Thermometers: repair wash and rinse gauge to dishmachine to operate at 150 and rinse at 180 degrees
FAIL
March 25, 2011
at 7:06 PM
9 violations
03-3-501.16 - Hot Holding: refried beans 120 degrees/provide proper temperature of 140 degrees or above reheated by cook to 165 degrees | 08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: dishmachine/properly store all soiled dishes on prewash side | 10-4.302.11...
FAIL
March 13, 2011
at 12:09 AM
9 violations
03-3-501.16 - Hot Holding: refried beans 120 degrees/provide proper temperature of 140 degrees or above reheated by cook to 165 degrees | 08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: dishmachine/properly store all soiled dishes on prewash side | 10-4.302.11...
PASS
October 14, 2009
at 7:45 PM
11 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: provide tongs/scoops to dispense all tortilla chips store all opened bulk food bags in covered containers | 12-3--301.11 - Prevention of Contamination from Hands: provide gloves or other barrier when handling rea...
FAIL
October 2, 2009
at 12:03 AM
11 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: provide tongs/scoops to dispense all tortilla chips store all opened bulk food bags in covered containers | 12-3--301.11 - Prevention of Contamination from Hands: provide gloves or other barrier when handling rea...