Anna's Taqueria
Latest: PASS
November 4, 2025
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