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Bella Vista

⚠️ This facility has been closed 2 times by the Health Department
Latest: PASS April 9, 2025

🍽️ Cuisine: Mexican

📍 Neighborhood: North End

🚇 Nearest Transit: Haymarket (Orange Line)

Address
288 HANOVER ST
North End, MA 02113
Inspection History
61 inspections
29 failures
2 closures
License
License #25721
Last inspected: April 9, 2025

Inspection History (50 most recent)

PASS April 9, 2025 at 7:01 PM
0 violations
PASS October 10, 2024 at 12:13 PM
0 violations
PASS October 8, 2024 at 3:18 PM
1 violation
590.008/8-404.11-PF - (A) Ceasing Operations and Reporting (Pf): Voluntary closure of establishment for power outage and water damage from fire in upstairs apartment. Contact ISD Health supervisor in the morning to discuss how to proceed. Provide ...
🚫 CLOSURE May 15, 2023 at 12:42 PM
2 violations
590.008/8-404.11-PF - (A) Ceasing Operations and Reporting (Pf): Voluntary closure of establishment for power outage and water damage from fire in upstairs apartment. Contact ISD Health supervisor in the morning to discuss how to proceed. Provide ...
🚫 CLOSURE June 23, 2022 at 12:54 PM
1 violation
L1 - : Voluntary closure of establishment for power outage and water damage from fire in upstairs apartment. Contact ISD Health supervisor in the morning to discuss how to proceed. Provide reciepts from cleaning service. Wash and sanitize all expo...
PASS April 5, 2022 at 4:33 PM
0 violations
PASS W/ CONDITIONS September 29, 2021 at 5:11 PM
1 violation
590.004/4-602.13-C - Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C): food debris found in prep unit .Clean to remove
PASS April 15, 2021 at 6:56 PM
3 violations
590.003/3-203.12-PF - Shell stock Maintaining Identification (Pf): shellfish tags without last date served. Provide proper date on all shellfish. | 590.004/4-502.11-C - (A) and (C) Good Repair and Calibration-Utensils and Temperature and Pressure...
FAIL April 8, 2021 at 5:31 PM
3 violations
590.003/3-203.12-PF - Shell stock Maintaining Identification (Pf): shellfish tags without last date served. Provide proper date on all shellfish. | 590.004/4-502.11-C - (A) and (C) Good Repair and Calibration-Utensils and Temperature and Pressure...
PASS December 2, 2020 at 5:45 PM
8 violations
590.002/2-501.11-PF - Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events (Pf): No clean-up kit for noro/virus. Provide | 590.002(C)/2-102.12-C - (A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C): No Cerfified food protection manager no certification on site. Prov...
FAIL November 23, 2020 at 8:01 PM
8 violations
590.002/2-501.11-PF - Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events (Pf): No clean-up kit for noro/virus. Provide | 590.002(C)/2-102.12-C - (A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C): No Cerfified food protection manager no certification on site. Prov...
PASS October 23, 2019 at 2:53 PM
4 violations
590.002/2-301.14-P - When to Wash (P): The handsink is blocked during service. Remove items to provide access and train employees to wash their hands properly. | 590.002/2-501.11-PF - Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events (Pf): There is no ac...
FAIL October 11, 2019 at 5:06 PM
4 violations
590.002/2-301.14-P - When to Wash (P): The handsink is blocked during service. Remove items to provide access and train employees to wash their hands properly. | 590.002/2-501.11-PF - Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events (Pf): There is no ac...
PASS January 15, 2019 at 6:07 PM
4 violations
03-3-501.14 - Cooling: The sauce was just made and they're cooling it in a deep container at room temperature 122F and there was no change after 15 minutes. | 12-2-301.12-.15 - Adequate Handwashing/Where/When/How: The handwash sinks are block...
FAIL January 2, 2019 at 6:58 PM
4 violations
03-3-501.14 - Cooling: The sauce was just made and they're cooling it in a deep container at room temperature 122F and there was no change after 15 minutes. | 12-2-301.12-.15 - Adequate Handwashing/Where/When/How: The handwash sinks are block...
PASS September 24, 2018 at 5:17 PM
0 violations
PASS April 11, 2018 at 5:40 PM
2 violations
17-4-204.112/.115 - Equipment Thermometers: The dishwasher gauges are not working on the dishwasher. Repair. | 32-6-301.11-02.11 - Hand Cleaner Drying Tissue Signage: The paper towel dispenser is broken. Repair or replace.
FAIL March 28, 2018 at 4:49 PM
2 violations
17-4-204.112/.115 - Equipment Thermometers: The dishwasher gauges are not working on the dishwasher. Repair. | 32-6-301.11-02.11 - Hand Cleaner Drying Tissue Signage: The paper towel dispenser is broken. Repair or replace.
PASS November 15, 2017 at 6:25 PM
0 violations
PASS March 7, 2017 at 3:10 PM
3 violations
12-2-301.12-.15 - Adequate Handwashing/Where/When/How: Food handlers on line unable to properly wash hands due to handsink being broken | 27-5-103.11-.12 - Hot and Cold Water: Hot water faucet broken not providing hot water to sink / Establishmen...
FAIL February 27, 2017 at 3:59 PM
3 violations
12-2-301.12-.15 - Adequate Handwashing/Where/When/How: Food handlers on line unable to properly wash hands due to handsink being broken | 27-5-103.11-.12 - Hot and Cold Water: Hot water faucet broken not providing hot water to sink / Establishmen...
PASS July 1, 2016 at 12:27 PM
2 violations
27-5-103.11-.12 - Hot and Cold Water: Hand sink broken / Repair. | 37-6-501.11-.12 - Improper Maintenance of Walls/Ceilings: Hood tag expired in April 2016 / Contact hood cleaning company immediately.
PASS W/ CONDITIONS June 21, 2016 at 3:48 PM
5 violations
03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: Cooked pasta sitting out at 76F / Provide proper cold holding temperatures. | 03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: Garlic in oil mixture sitting out at 68F / Provide proper cold holding temperatures. | 12-2-301.12-.15 - Ad...
FAIL June 14, 2016 at 5:34 PM
5 violations
03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: Cooked pasta sitting out at 76F / Provide proper cold holding temperatures. | 03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: Garlic in oil mixture sitting out at 68F / Provide proper cold holding temperatures. | 12-2-301.12-.15 - Ad...
PASS June 17, 2015 at 6:11 PM
2 violations
14-4-202.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Design: Replace heavilty soiled cutting boards where needed | 37-6-201.11 - Walls/Ceilings Designed Constructed Installed: Replace ceiling tiles where needed
FAIL June 10, 2015 at 4:32 PM
10 violations
14-4-202.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Design: Replace heavilty soiled cutting boards where needed | 15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Remove all cardboard being used to line shelving | 17-4-204.112/.115 - Equipment Thermometers: No test strip...
FAIL June 3, 2015 at 5:09 PM
10 violations
14-4-202.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Design: Replace heavilty soiled cutting boards where needed | 15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Remove all cardboard being used to line shelving | 17-4-204.112/.115 - Equipment Thermometers: No test strip...
PASS November 26, 2014 at 12:59 PM
1 violation
M-3-603.11 - Consumer Advisories: Provide proper consumer advisory for sirloin steak on menu - item is offered undercooked
FAIL November 19, 2014 at 6:24 PM
3 violations
36-6-501.11-.12 - Improper Maintenance of Floors: Clean under all cooking equipment from all visible soils | M-2-102.11 - PIC Knowledge: No food safety certificate -provide | M-3-603.11 - Consumer Advisories: Provide proper consumer advisory for s...
FAIL November 12, 2014 at 4:57 PM
3 violations
36-6-501.11-.12 - Improper Maintenance of Floors: Clean under all cooking equipment from all visible soils | M-2-102.11 - PIC Knowledge: No food safety certificate -provide | M-3-603.11 - Consumer Advisories: Provide proper consumer advisory for s...
PASS April 30, 2014 at 6:00 PM
3 violations
14-4-202.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Design: Replace badly worn cutting boards where needed | 16-4-301.12 - Three Compartment Sink: Provide three plugs for sink - missing two plugs | 32-6-301.11-02.11 - Hand Cleaner Drying Tissue Signage: Provide...
FAIL April 23, 2014 at 5:31 PM
10 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Elevate all foods off the floor at least six inches during storage | 14-4-202.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Design: Replace badly worn cutting boards where needed | 16-4-301.12 - Three Compartment Sink: Provide thre...
FAIL April 16, 2014 at 5:05 PM
10 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Elevate all foods off the floor at least six inches during storage | 14-4-202.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Design: Replace badly worn cutting boards where needed | 16-4-301.12 - Three Compartment Sink: Provide thre...
PASS October 18, 2013 at 3:51 PM
5 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Cover all open foods in reach ins. | 17-4-204.112/.115 - Equipment Thermometers: Provide visible thermometers where necessary | 21-3-304.14 - Wiping Cloths Clean Sanitize: Keep wiping cloths in sanitizer. | 36-...
FAIL October 9, 2013 at 5:54 PM
5 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Cover all open foods in reach ins. | 17-4-204.112/.115 - Equipment Thermometers: Provide visible thermometers where necessary | 21-3-304.14 - Wiping Cloths Clean Sanitize: Keep wiping cloths in sanitizer. | 36-...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS March 25, 2013 at 3:25 PM
5 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Cover all open and prepared food products in reach ins. | 21-3-304.14 - Wiping Cloths Clean Sanitize: Keep wiping cloths in sanitizer. | 23-4-602.13 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean: Clean can opener and holde...
FAIL March 19, 2013 at 5:45 PM
5 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Cover all open and prepared food products in reach ins. | 21-3-304.14 - Wiping Cloths Clean Sanitize: Keep wiping cloths in sanitizer. | 23-4-602.13 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean: Clean can opener and holde...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS October 31, 2012 at 4:08 PM
5 violations
23-4-602.13 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean: Clean can opener holder. | 24-4-903.11 - Clean Equipment & Utensils Storage: Do not store knives in equipment crevices. | 37-6-501.11-.12 - Improper Maintenance of Walls/Ceilings: Clean cooking ve...
FAIL October 22, 2012 at 4:12 PM
5 violations
23-4-602.13 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean: Clean can opener holder. | 24-4-903.11 - Clean Equipment & Utensils Storage: Do not store knives in equipment crevices. | 37-6-501.11-.12 - Improper Maintenance of Walls/Ceilings: Clean cooking ve...
PASS March 13, 2012 at 6:12 PM
4 violations
17-4-204.112/.115 - Equipment Thermometers: Provide visible thermometers where melded. | 32-6-301.11-02.11 - Hand Cleaner Drying Tissue Signage: Refill soap and paper towels dispensers in kitchen. | 33-5-501.13-.17 - Adequate Number Frequency V...
FAIL March 6, 2012 at 4:57 PM
4 violations
17-4-204.112/.115 - Equipment Thermometers: Provide visible thermometers where melded. | 32-6-301.11-02.11 - Hand Cleaner Drying Tissue Signage: Refill soap and paper towels dispensers in kitchen. | 33-5-501.13-.17 - Adequate Number Frequency V...
PASS August 4, 2011 at 2:33 PM
1 violation
M-2-102.11 - PIC Knowledge: Provide proper certified food allergen trained employee for establishment.
FAIL July 28, 2011 at 2:46 PM
1 violation
M-2-102.11 - PIC Knowledge: Provide proper certified food allergen trained employee for establishment.
FAIL July 21, 2011 at 3:52 PM
2 violations
37-6-501.11-.12 - Improper Maintenance of Walls/Ceilings: Provide missing wall tiles at entrance to kitchen in establishment. | M-2-102.11 - PIC Knowledge: Provide proper certified food allergen trained employee for establishment.
FAIL July 14, 2011 at 2:51 PM
2 violations
37-6-501.11-.12 - Improper Maintenance of Walls/Ceilings: Provide missing wall tiles at entrance to kitchen in establishment. | M-2-102.11 - PIC Knowledge: Provide proper certified food allergen trained employee for establishment.
PASS March 14, 2011 at 3:15 PM
2 violations
32-6-301.11-02.11 - Hand Cleaner Drying Tissue Signage: Provide proper employee handwash signage in employee/public restrooms. "Employees must wash hands before returning to work." | 37-6-501.11-.12 - Improper Maintenance of Walls/Ceil...
FAIL March 7, 2011 at 4:03 PM
2 violations
32-6-301.11-02.11 - Hand Cleaner Drying Tissue Signage: Provide proper employee handwash signage in employee/public restrooms. "Employees must wash hands before returning to work." | 37-6-501.11-.12 - Improper Maintenance of Walls/Ceil...
PASS October 1, 2010 at 4:52 PM
2 violations
04-3-501.15/4-301.11 - Inadequate Facilities/Cooling Methods: Provide proper internal temperature to 2 door undercounter refrigerator at hot line area. Properly maintain at 41F or below at all times. | 16-4-501.11/.15 - Dishwashng Facilities: Prov...
FAIL September 24, 2010 at 2:55 PM
2 violations
04-3-501.15/4-301.11 - Inadequate Facilities/Cooling Methods: Provide proper internal temperature to 2 door undercounter refrigerator at hot line area. Properly maintain at 41F or below at all times. | 16-4-501.11/.15 - Dishwashng Facilities: Prov...
FAIL September 17, 2010 at 4:05 PM
3 violations
04-3-501.15/4-301.11 - Inadequate Facilities/Cooling Methods: Provide proper internal temperature to 2 door undercounter refrigerator at hot line area. Properly maintain at 41F or below at all times. | 06-3-501.13 - PHF's Properly Thawed: Pro...
Data sourced directly from Boston Inspectional Services Department