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Anna's Taqueria

Latest: PASS November 4, 2025

🍽️ Cuisine: Mexican

📍 Neighborhood: West End

🚇 Nearest Transit: Charles/MGH (Red Line)

Address
242 CAMBRIDGE ST
West End, MA 02114
Inspection History
63 inspections
23 failures
License
License #30122
Last inspected: November 4, 2025

Inspection History (50 most recent)

PASS November 4, 2025 at 2:21 PM
1 violation
590.006/6-501.14-C - Cleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C): Hood sticker expired. Provide cleaning date. Scheduled for 10/22
FAIL October 14, 2025 at 2:23 PM
3 violations
590.003/3-501.16-P1 - (A)(1) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P): Vegetables for vegetable burrito holding at 115F. PIC stated cooked in less than 2 hours. Reheated to 168F. Maintain hot foods at 135F or above. | 590...
FAIL October 3, 2025 at 6:10 PM
3 violations
590.003/3-501.16-P1 - (A)(1) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P): Vegetables for vegetable burrito holding at 115F. PIC stated cooked in less than 2 hours. Reheated to 168F. Maintain hot foods at 135F or above. | 590...
PASS June 6, 2025 at 2:12 PM
0 violations
PASS W/ CONDITIONS August 20, 2024 at 4:35 PM
2 violations
590.005/5-403.12-C - Other Liquid Wastes and Rainwater (C): Condensation line from portable AC unit leading into wash compartment of three bay sink. Properly plumb into indirect waste drain. | 590.006/6-501.11-C - Repairing-Premises Structures A...
PASS January 10, 2024 at 3:18 PM
1 violation
590.003/3-401.14-P - Non-Continuous Cooking of Raw Animal Foods (P): Establishment is cooking El Pastor (pork) on a vertical broiler shaving cooked product off. Remainder of raw meat cone is removed from cooker after lunch service and placed in w...
FAIL January 3, 2024 at 6:27 PM
1 violation
590.003/3-401.14-P - Non-Continuous Cooking of Raw Animal Foods (P): Establishment is cooking El Pastor (pork) on a vertical broiler shaving cooked product off. Remainder of raw meat cone is removed from cooker after lunch service and placed in w...
PASS November 30, 2023 at 6:53 PM
2 violations
590.004/4-601.11-PF - (A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf): Soils on interior of ice machine - Basement | 590.006/6-201.11-C - Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C): Soils on floor through trash room
FAIL November 15, 2023 at 5:49 PM
2 violations
590.004/4-601.11-PF - (A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf): Soils on interior of ice machine - Basement | 590.006/6-201.11-C - Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C): Soils on floor through trash room
PASS April 19, 2023 at 3:53 PM
4 violations
590.006/6-101.11-C - Surface Characteristics-Indoor Areas (C): Floor observed damaged at the sid wall & in front of the walk in unit.RepairMaitain smooth/durable/cleanable | 590.006/6-303.11-C - Intensity-Lighting (C): Replace the burnt out li...
FAIL April 4, 2023 at 3:20 PM
4 violations
590.006/6-101.11-C - Surface Characteristics-Indoor Areas (C): Floor observed damaged at the sid wall & in front of the walk in unit.RepairMaitain smooth/durable/cleanable | 590.006/6-303.11-C - Intensity-Lighting (C): Replace the burnt out li...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS March 17, 2023 at 3:53 PM
0 violations
PASS January 25, 2023 at 1:57 PM
1 violation
L1 - : Health permit posted was 2020 post valid 2021 Health permit
PASS July 20, 2022 at 3:10 PM
5 violations
590.004/4-502.13-C - Single-Service and Single-Use Articles-Use Limitations (C): Remove soiled cardboard from dunnage rack. | 590.006/6-201.17-C - Walls and Ceilings Attachments (C): Clean the interiors of the light shield to remove evidence of i...
FAIL July 11, 2022 at 3:12 PM
5 violations
590.004/4-502.13-C - Single-Service and Single-Use Articles-Use Limitations (C): Remove soiled cardboard from dunnage rack. | 590.006/6-201.17-C - Walls and Ceilings Attachments (C): Clean the interiors of the light shield to remove evidence of i...
FAIL January 6, 2022 at 7:17 PM
5 violations
590.002(C)/2-102.12-C - (A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C): Brandon Taylor serv safe expired in March of 2021 supply certified person for establishment | 590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF - (A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf): No PIC at establishmen...
FAIL December 22, 2021 at 4:47 PM
5 violations
590.002(C)/2-102.12-C - (A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C): Brandon Taylor serv safe expired in March of 2021 supply certified person for establishment | 590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF - (A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf): No PIC at establishmen...
PASS May 13, 2021 at 3:59 PM
2 violations
590.002/2-301.14-P - When to Wash (P): The handwash sink in the prep area was blocked because it was leaking from the bottom but employees were preparing food in the area. Provide access to the sink so employees can properly wash their hands (The...
FAIL May 6, 2021 at 5:57 PM
2 violations
590.002/2-301.14-P - When to Wash (P): The handwash sink in the prep area was blocked because it was leaking from the bottom but employees were preparing food in the area. Provide access to the sink so employees can properly wash their hands (The...
PASS October 7, 2020 at 3:26 PM
0 violations
PASS W/ CONDITIONS August 28, 2019 at 2:34 PM
3 violations
590.004/4-501.11-C - Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment (C): Bulk storage container covers observed damaged & broken.Replace Upon re-inspection PIC states that only one cover has arrived the rest are on order. PIC to forward documenta...
FAIL August 19, 2019 at 5:42 PM
3 violations
590.004/4-501.11-C - Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment (C): Bulk storage container covers observed damaged & broken.Replace | 590.004/4-602.11-P - Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces and Utensils-Frequency (P): Interior panel of the ice ...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS February 19, 2019 at 4:40 PM
1 violation
15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Sneeze guard at main sevice line observed cracked.Repair
PASS W/ CONDITIONS August 21, 2018 at 3:49 PM
2 violations
23-4-602.13 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean: Clean to remove soils from floor fan. | 36-6-501.11-.12 - Improper Maintenance of Floors: Clean to remove mouse droppings in corner of storeroom. PIC states that pest control has been notified. Upper...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS January 25, 2018 at 3:52 PM
2 violations
15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Replace side cover to ice machine.Cover is missing | 38-6-202.11 - Fixture's not properly shielded: Replace missing light shield from overhead fixture. Remove paper towels from end of fixture
PASS W/ CONDITIONS September 5, 2017 at 2:54 PM
9 violations
12-2-301.12-.15 - Adequate Handwashing/Where/When/How: Observed food hoandler on prep line wiping down cutting board with dirty cloth and resumed duteies making a ready to eat food without washing hands donning on clean glove. Observed multiple f...
FAIL August 16, 2017 at 12:59 PM
9 violations
12-2-301.12-.15 - Adequate Handwashing/Where/When/How: Observed food hoandler on prep line wiping down cutting board with dirty cloth and resumed duteies making a ready to eat food without washing hands donning on clean glove. Observed multiple f...
PASS November 22, 2016 at 4:12 PM
2 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Pan of cooked brocolli being stored on drying board of three compartment sink. Store foods in a manner that prevents potential contamination. Raw beef in walkin cooler being stored in close proximity to cooked po...
FAIL November 14, 2016 at 3:24 PM
2 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Pan of cooked brocolli being stored on drying board of three compartment sink. Store foods in a manner that prevents potential contamination. Raw beef in walkin cooler being stored in close proximity to cooked po...
PASS September 15, 2016 at 3:05 PM
2 violations
37-6-201.11 - Walls/Ceilings Designed Constructed Installed: Hood sticker expired. proovide current hood sticker. | 39-6-304.11 - Rooms and Equipment Vented: Basement prep room ambient temperature of 73F . Ensure adequate ventilation and air cond...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS September 2, 2016 at 4:41 PM
4 violations
15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Handsink directly next to cold food storage ice bin at cookline without spash guard. Downstairs handsink directly next to food prep/cooling station without splash guard. Provide smooth durable non porous ...
FAIL August 23, 2016 at 2:44 PM
4 violations
15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Handsink directly next to cold food storage ice bin at cookline without spash guard. Downstairs handsink directly next to food prep/cooling station without splash guard. Provide smooth durable non porous ...
PASS June 2, 2016 at 4:15 PM
4 violations
17-4-204.112/.115 - Equipment Thermometers: Thermometer broking in 2 door refrigeration unit (#4 refrigeration) | 21-3-304.14 - Wiping Cloths Clean Sanitize: Observed employee wiping down wall shelving and food contact with same wiping cloth. P...
FAIL May 24, 2016 at 5:43 PM
4 violations
17-4-204.112/.115 - Equipment Thermometers: Thermometer broking in 2 door refrigeration unit (#4 refrigeration) | 21-3-304.14 - Wiping Cloths Clean Sanitize: Observed employee wiping down wall shelving and food contact with same wiping cloth. P...
PASS November 10, 2015 at 7:02 PM
3 violations
14-4-202.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Design: Cutting board at the serving line heavily scored. Resurface or replace. | 21-3-304.14 - Wiping Cloths Clean Sanitize: Ice machine interior soiled. Clean and sanitize properly. | 23-4-602.13 - Non-Food ...
FAIL November 3, 2015 at 4:41 PM
3 violations
14-4-202.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Design: Cutting board at the serving line heavily scored. Resurface or replace. | 21-3-304.14 - Wiping Cloths Clean Sanitize: Ice machine interior soiled. Clean and sanitize properly. | 23-4-602.13 - Non-Food ...
PASS May 28, 2015 at 4:35 PM
9 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Tomato being washed at the Sanitizing Bay at the three bay sink. Wash properly at the prep sink. | 14-4-202.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Design: Several cutting boards at the prep area heavily scored. Re-surface or...
FAIL May 21, 2015 at 3:44 PM
9 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Tomato being washed at the Sanitizing Bay at the three bay sink. Wash properly at the prep sink. | 14-4-202.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Design: Several cutting boards at the prep area heavily scored. Re-surface or...
PASS July 30, 2014 at 2:36 PM
2 violations
22-4-601/602.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Clean: cutting boards with heavy scores and soils clean to remove | 34-5-501.111/.115 - Outside Storage Improperly Maintained: street area for trash with soils clean to remove
FAIL July 23, 2014 at 6:08 PM
2 violations
22-4-601/602.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Clean: cutting boards with heavy scores and soils clean to remove | 34-5-501.111/.115 - Outside Storage Improperly Maintained: street area for trash with soils clean to remove
PASS April 23, 2014 at 5:33 PM
0 violations
PASS W/ CONDITIONS December 30, 2013 at 5:00 AM
0 violations
PASS September 16, 2013 at 4:42 PM
2 violations
03-3-501.16 - Hot Holding: Carnitas at 130F. Provide proper hot holding temperatures of at least 140F. | 29-5-201/02.11 - Installed and Maintained: Repair handsink at prep area.
FAIL September 9, 2013 at 6:04 PM
2 violations
03-3-501.16 - Hot Holding: Carnitas at 130F. Provide proper hot holding temperatures of at least 140F. | 29-5-201/02.11 - Installed and Maintained: Repair handsink at prep area.
PASS W/ CONDITIONS December 30, 2012 at 5:00 AM
0 violations
PASS July 30, 2012 at 2:46 PM
1 violation
08-3-302.15 - Washing fruits and veg's.: Provide proper and adequate food prep sink in basement kitchen food prep area.
FAIL July 19, 2012 at 2:15 PM
6 violations
03-3-501.16 - Hot Holding: Provide proper hot holding temperatures to all PHF's. (Cooked black beans were 129.8F at time of inspection). Provide proper means of maintaining all PHF's at 140F or above at all times after cooking. | 08-3-3...
FAIL July 12, 2012 at 3:21 PM
6 violations
03-3-501.16 - Hot Holding: Provide proper hot holding temperatures to all PHF's. (Cooked black beans were 129.8F at time of inspection). Provide proper means of maintaining all PHF's at 140F or above at all times after cooking. | 08-3-3...
PASS February 10, 2012 at 7:35 PM
1 violation
02-3-602.11-.12/3-302.12 - Food Container Labels: Provide labels for bulk food bins.
PASS June 21, 2011 at 6:42 PM
0 violations
Data sourced directly from Boston Inspectional Services Department