Cactus Grill
Latest: PASS
March 14, 2025
Address
42 MAVERICK SQ
East Boston, MA 02128
Inspection History
55 inspections
26 failures
License
License #27578
Last inspected: March 14, 2025
Inspection History (50 most recent)
PASS
March 14, 2025
at 3:06 PM
6 violations
590.003/3-304.12-C - In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C): Utensils stored in soiled stagnant water. Knifes and other utensils stored soiled against the wall. -- Discontinue. Store properly in clean/sanitized surface. | 590.003/3-305....
FAIL
March 6, 2025
at 4:06 PM
6 violations
590.003/3-304.12-C - In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C): Utensils stored in soiled stagnant water. Knifes and other utensils stored soiled against the wall. -- Discontinue. Store properly in clean/sanitized surface. | 590.003/3-305....
PASS
April 12, 2024
at 4:19 PM
6 violations
590.003/3-403.11-P - Reheating for Hot Holding (P): Hot Holding line rice and bean mix 115F Beans 118F-Unit 168F. PIC stated he just put food less than 45 minutes ago and place it for immediate re-heating. Re-heat properly at 165F or above within...
FAIL
April 5, 2024
at 4:01 PM
6 violations
590.003/3-403.11-P - Reheating for Hot Holding (P): Hot Holding line rice and bean mix 115F Beans 118F-Unit 168F. PIC stated he just put food less than 45 minutes ago and place it for immediate re-heating. Re-heat properly at 165F or above within...
PASS
June 21, 2023
at 3:58 PM
3 violations
590.003/3-304.12-C - In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C): Utensils in stagnant water 109F near grill / discontinue water must be 135F or greater to keep in stagnant water or keep clean and dry | 590.003/3-501.16-P - (A)(2) and (B) Time/Tempe...
FAIL
June 12, 2023
at 12:24 PM
3 violations
590.003/3-304.12-C - In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C): Utensils in stagnant water 109F near grill / discontinue water must be 135F or greater to keep in stagnant water or keep clean and dry | 590.003/3-501.16-P - (A)(2) and (B) Time/Tempe...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
November 3, 2022
at 5:44 PM
1 violation
590.006/6-201.17-C - Walls and Ceilings Attachments (C): Small vents on the exterior of the hood with visible dust build up / Clean to remove
PASS
February 11, 2022
at 6:20 PM
3 violations
590.003/3-304.12-C - In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C): Utensils stored in stagnant water / Discontinue and store as described below. | 590.003/3-501.13-C - Thawing (C): Frozen beef thawing at room temperature / Discontinue and thaw under c...
FAIL
February 2, 2022
at 5:54 PM
3 violations
590.003/3-304.12-C - In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C): Utensils stored in stagnant water / Discontinue and store as described below. | 590.003/3-501.13-C - Thawing (C): Frozen beef thawing at room temperature / Discontinue and thaw under c...
PASS
July 20, 2021
at 4:28 PM
12 violations
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF - (A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf): Re-train staff with regard to proper warewashing hot holding and handsink usage. | 590.003/3-304.14-C - Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C): Wiping cloths soiled on counters. Store prop...
FAIL
July 13, 2021
at 3:06 PM
12 violations
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF - (A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf): Re-train staff with regard to proper warewashing hot holding and handsink usage. | 590.003/3-304.14-C - Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C): Wiping cloths soiled on counters. Store prop...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
January 14, 2021
at 6:43 PM
14 violations
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF - (A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf): Retrain staff with regard to proper warewashing handsink usage and hot holding. | 590.003/3-304.12-C - In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C): In use utensils stored in soiled stagn...
FAIL
January 7, 2021
at 5:09 PM
14 violations
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF - (A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf): Retrain staff with regard to proper warewashing handsink usage and hot holding. | 590.003/3-304.12-C - In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C): In use utensils stored in soiled stagn...
PASS
July 15, 2020
at 5:03 PM
14 violations
590.002/2-501.11-PF - Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events (Pf): No clean up kit or written procedures for vomiting and diarrheal events. Provide. | 590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF - (A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf): Re-train staff with regard to ...
FAIL
July 8, 2020
at 2:21 PM
14 violations
590.002/2-501.11-PF - Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events (Pf): No clean up kit or written procedures for vomiting and diarrheal events. Provide. | 590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF - (A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf): Re-train staff with regard to ...
PASS
December 20, 2019
at 5:21 PM
8 violations
590.003/3-302.11-P - Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (P): Walk in refrigerator un-organized buckets of raw chicken stored on top of other containers. Buckets of sour cream stored with raw chicken with juices ...
FAIL
December 13, 2019
at 6:50 PM
8 violations
590.003/3-302.11-P - Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (P): Walk in refrigerator un-organized buckets of raw chicken stored on top of other containers. Buckets of sour cream stored with raw chicken with juices ...
PASS
March 1, 2019
at 1:14 PM
4 violations
03-3-501.16 - Hot Holding: Chicken on line 120F / Provide proper hot holding temperatures. Chicken will be reheated to 165F and returned to steam table. Chicken in warming cabinet 113F / Provide proper hot holding temperatures / Chicken has ...
FAIL
February 20, 2019
at 2:29 PM
4 violations
03-3-501.16 - Hot Holding: Chicken on line 120F / Provide proper hot holding temperatures. Chicken will be reheated to 165F and returned to steam table. Chicken in warming cabinet 113F / Provide proper hot holding temperatures / Chicken has ...
PASS
February 20, 2018
at 11:31 PM
8 violations
01-3-101/701.11 - Spoilage Unsafe Food: Establishment with no power food products observed out of temp. PIC to discuss with health department for disposal of product. | 03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: Refrigeration units 50-60F multiple items out o...
PASS
November 14, 2017
at 4:12 PM
8 violations
03-3-501.16 - Hot Holding: Rotisserie Chicken registered 95F. PIC stated that had completed cooking it 30 minutes ago. She increased the temperature of the rotisserie machine and closed the cover to reheat it 165F or above. Maintain at 140F or ab...
FAIL
November 7, 2017
at 4:03 PM
8 violations
03-3-501.16 - Hot Holding: Rotisserie Chicken registered 95F. PIC stated that had completed cooking it 30 minutes ago. She increased the temperature of the rotisserie machine and closed the cover to reheat it 165F or above. Maintain at 140F or ab...
PASS
April 4, 2016
at 3:52 PM
9 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Several food and beverage containers store on the floor at the lower level and inside walk-in unit.Elevate 6 inches or above. | 10-3-304.12 - Food Utensil Storage: Utensil used to mix soup stored on the top of t...
FAIL
March 28, 2016
at 4:58 PM
9 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Several food and beverage containers store on the floor at the lower level and inside walk-in unit.Elevate 6 inches or above. | 10-3-304.12 - Food Utensil Storage: Utensil used to mix soup stored on the top of t...
PASS
January 13, 2016
at 6:36 PM
9 violations
03-3-501.16 - Hot Holding: Hot holding unit Retail Area- Unit overfilled with chicken. Chicken registered 100F. Unit 175F. PIC reheated the chicken to above 165F. Maintain all PHFs at 165F or above. | 10-3-304.12 - Food Utensil Storage: In-use ut...
FAIL
January 6, 2016
at 5:02 PM
9 violations
03-3-501.16 - Hot Holding: Hot holding unit Retail Area- Unit overfilled with chicken. Chicken registered 100F. Unit 175F. PIC reheated the chicken to above 165F. Maintain all PHFs at 165F or above. | 10-3-304.12 - Food Utensil Storage: In-use ut...
PASS
July 29, 2015
at 6:22 PM
11 violations
09-3-301.11(C) - Handling of Food & Ice: Basement -Provide scoops with handles to bulk food containers | 15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Basement-seal all rusted shelving in walk ins. | 15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Counter...
FAIL
July 20, 2015
at 11:17 AM
11 violations
09-3-301.11(C) - Handling of Food & Ice: Basement -Provide scoops with handles to bulk food containers | 15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Basement-seal all rusted shelving in walk ins. | 15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Counter...
PASS
January 13, 2015
at 5:09 PM
7 violations
02-3-602.11-.12/3-302.12 - Food Container Labels: Label bulk food barrels. | 08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Cover all open foods in reach ins. | 16-4-501.11/.15 - Dishwashng Facilities: Provide proper procedure for 3 bay sink (wash rinse san...
FAIL
January 6, 2015
at 4:02 PM
7 violations
02-3-602.11-.12/3-302.12 - Food Container Labels: Label bulk food barrels. | 08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Cover all open foods in reach ins. | 16-4-501.11/.15 - Dishwashng Facilities: Provide proper procedure for 3 bay sink (wash rinse san...
PASS
July 16, 2014
at 3:45 PM
5 violations
03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: potatoes in cold holding-54f.Keep all cold PHF's @41f or below. | 08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: elevate all foods off floor 6 in. | 17-4-302.14 - Test Kit Provided: provide test kit | 21-3-304.14 - Wiping C...
FAIL
July 10, 2014
at 3:31 PM
5 violations
03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: potatoes in cold holding-54f.Keep all cold PHF's @41f or below. | 08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: elevate all foods off floor 6 in. | 17-4-302.14 - Test Kit Provided: provide test kit | 21-3-304.14 - Wiping C...
PASS
January 28, 2014
at 3:56 PM
8 violations
06-3-501.13 - PHF's Properly Thawed: Provide proper method of thawing frozen foods. | 17-4-204.112/.115 - Equipment Thermometers: Calibrate food thermometers. | 17-4-302.14 - Test Kit Provided: Provide chlorine test kit. | 21-3-304.14 - Wipin...
FAIL
January 17, 2014
at 5:10 PM
8 violations
06-3-501.13 - PHF's Properly Thawed: Provide proper method of thawing frozen foods. | 17-4-204.112/.115 - Equipment Thermometers: Calibrate food thermometers. | 17-4-302.14 - Test Kit Provided: Provide chlorine test kit. | 21-3-304.14 - Wipin...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
December 30, 2013
at 5:00 AM
0 violations
PASS
September 12, 2013
at 4:51 PM
2 violations
36-6-201.11 - Floors Designed Constructed Installed: reseal floor throughout basement area. Clean floor throughout the basement area. Clean stairs leading up to basement. Remove heavy buildup. | 37-6-201.11 - Walls/Ceilings Designed Constructed I...
FAIL
August 13, 2013
at 5:00 PM
8 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: keep all food at least 6 inches off floor throughout this establishment. | 15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: repair hole in door to storagve room in basement. | 21-3-304.14 - Wiping Cloths Clean Sanitize...
FAIL
July 30, 2013
at 2:23 PM
8 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: keep all food at least 6 inches off floor throughout this establishment. | 15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: repair hole in door to storagve room in basement. | 21-3-304.14 - Wiping Cloths Clean Sanitize...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
December 30, 2012
at 5:00 AM
0 violations
PASS
May 18, 2012
at 7:23 PM
0 violations
FAIL
February 23, 2012
at 4:51 PM
14 violations
02-3-602.11-.12/3-302.12 - Food Container Labels: clean exterior of all bulk food containers. Provide proper storage of bulk foods. Keep in a covered labeled container. | 03-3-501.16 - Hot Holding: beans=120 degrees. Provide proper temperature of...
FAIL
February 14, 2012
at 4:38 PM
14 violations
02-3-602.11-.12/3-302.12 - Food Container Labels: clean exterior of all bulk food containers. Provide proper storage of bulk foods. Keep in a covered labeled container. | 03-3-501.16 - Hot Holding: beans=120 degrees. Provide proper temperature of...
PASS
December 6, 2011
at 2:59 PM
6 violations
03-3-501.16 - Hot Holding: Rice in the unit is 110F P.I.C. stated it was placed there within the hour. Unit was placed on high which brought temperature up to 150 F | 22-4-601/602.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Clean: Clean interior / exterior of all ...
FAIL
November 29, 2011
at 4:44 PM
6 violations
03-3-501.16 - Hot Holding: Rice in the unit is 110F P.I.C. stated it was placed there within the hour. Unit was placed on high which brought temperature up to 150 F | 22-4-601/602.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Clean: Clean interior / exterior of all ...
PASS
April 11, 2011
at 6:05 PM
14 violations
02-3-602.11-.12/3-302.12 - Food Container Labels: Label all food containers to properly identify product | 03-3-501.14 - Cooling: Cooling beans in a large pot from the previous day - 44F Shallow Sheet Pans then place in freezer as discussed | ...
FAIL
April 4, 2011
at 3:05 PM
14 violations
02-3-602.11-.12/3-302.12 - Food Container Labels: Label all food containers to properly identify product | 03-3-501.14 - Cooling: Cooling beans in a large pot from the previous day - 44F Shallow Sheet Pans then place in freezer as discussed | ...
PASS
August 18, 2010
at 7:41 PM
7 violations
04-3-501.15/4-301.11 - Inadequate Facilities/Cooling Methods: | 06-3-501.13 - PHF's Properly Thawed: Thawing pork at room temperature | 08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Elavate all foods off the floor at least six inches during storage | 1...
FAIL
August 11, 2010
at 12:48 PM
7 violations
04-3-501.15/4-301.11 - Inadequate Facilities/Cooling Methods: | 06-3-501.13 - PHF's Properly Thawed: Thawing pork at room temperature | 08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Elavate all foods off the floor at least six inches during storage | 1...
PASS
December 21, 2009
at 3:42 PM
18 violations
01-3-602.11 B2 - Labeling of Ingredients: Fresh orange juice machine is not labeled as " not pasturized". Label as discussed | 02-3-602.11-.12/3-302.12 - Food Container Labels: Label all bulk food containers to identify producy properly ...
FAIL
December 14, 2009
at 3:58 PM
18 violations
01-3-602.11 B2 - Labeling of Ingredients: Fresh orange juice machine is not labeled as " not pasturized". Label as discussed | 02-3-602.11-.12/3-302.12 - Food Container Labels: Label all bulk food containers to identify producy properly ...