El Barrio Mexican Grill
Latest: PASS
April 11, 2025
Address
1782 DORCHESTER AV
Dorchester, MA 02124
Inspection History
50 inspections
22 failures
License
License #124753
Last inspected: April 11, 2025
Inspection History (50 most recent)
PASS
April 11, 2025
at 4:23 PM
0 violations
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
January 23, 2025
at 7:46 PM
1 violation
590.006/6-501.114-C - Maintaining Premises Unnecessary Items and Litter (C): Certain areas of the basement are cluttered / Clean and organize
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
June 20, 2024
at 5:49 PM
2 violations
590.003/3-304.12-C - In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C): Spatulas stored in stagnant water / Discontinue and store clean and dry or canister can be left on the stove top to maintain 135F or greater | 590.006/6-201.17-C - Walls and Ceilings ...
PASS
February 26, 2024
at 5:17 PM
0 violations
PASS
January 10, 2024
at 3:58 PM
0 violations
PASS
June 30, 2023
at 6:15 PM
7 violations
590.003/3-302.12-C - Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C): Several squeeze bottles filled with sauces and dressings with no labels. Provide. | 590.003/3-304.14-C - Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C): Soiled wiping cloths ...
FAIL
June 21, 2023
at 5:42 PM
7 violations
590.003/3-302.12-C - Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C): Several squeeze bottles filled with sauces and dressings with no labels. Provide. | 590.003/3-304.14-C - Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C): Soiled wiping cloths ...
PASS
February 2, 2023
at 6:48 PM
1 violation
590.005/5-205.15-C - System Maintained in Good Repair (C): 2 Bay sink not draining properly and observed backing up. Address and make any necessary repairs. Repairs to the current plumbing issue have been scheduled to be completed the week of 1/3...
FAIL
January 24, 2023
at 5:05 PM
3 violations
590.003/3-304.14-C - Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C): Soiled wiping cloths observed being left out on counter tops. Discontinue and provide a proper sanitizing solution. | 590.004/4-602.13-C - Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C): Pallet located next to...
FAIL
January 17, 2023
at 5:54 PM
3 violations
590.003/3-304.14-C - Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C): Soiled wiping cloths observed being left out on counter tops. Discontinue and provide a proper sanitizing solution. | 590.004/4-602.13-C - Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C): Pallet located next to...
PASS
August 1, 2022
at 3:52 PM
6 violations
590.003/3-302.12-C - Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C): Squeeze bottles filled with sauces and dressings have no labels. Provide. | 590.003/3-305.12-C - Food Storage Prohibited Areas (C): boxes of avacados observed b...
FAIL
July 19, 2022
at 6:34 PM
6 violations
590.003/3-302.12-C - Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C): Squeeze bottles filled with sauces and dressings have no labels. Provide. | 590.003/3-305.12-C - Food Storage Prohibited Areas (C): boxes of avacods observed be...
PASS
March 18, 2022
at 5:56 PM
2 violations
590.003/3-302.12-C - Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C): Several squeeze bottles filled with sauces and dressings have no labels. Provide. | 590.006/6-201.11-C - Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C): Hood and Ve...
FAIL
March 10, 2022
at 6:40 PM
5 violations
590.003/3-302.12-C - Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C): Several squeeze bottles filled with sauces and dressings have no labels. Provide. | 590.003/3-501.16-P - (A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food ...
FAIL
February 24, 2022
at 6:34 PM
5 violations
590.003/3-302.12-C - Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C): Several squeeze bottles filled with sauces and dressings have no labels. Provide. | 590.003/3-501.16-P - (A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food ...
PASS
November 15, 2021
at 5:11 PM
1 violation
590.004/4-202.18-C - Ventilation Hood Systems Filters (C): Clean hood filters on cooking line visibly soiled. Hood good until Nov 2021
FAIL
November 3, 2021
at 4:46 PM
5 violations
590.003/3-304.12-C - In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C): Discontinue to store tongs on oven door handle. Store in food or on a cleanable smooth surface. | 590.004/4-202.16-C - Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C): Clean botton shelf on small table b...
FAIL
October 27, 2021
at 3:14 PM
5 violations
590.003/3-304.12-C - In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C): Discontinue to store tongs on oven door handle. Store in food or on a cleanable smooth surface. | 590.004/4-202.16-C - Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C): Clean botton shelf on small table b...
PASS
May 11, 2021
at 4:48 PM
4 violations
590.003/3-304.12-C - In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C): Discontinue to store tongs on oven door handle. Must be stored in a clean surface or in the food. | 590.003/3-305.11-C - Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C): Di...
FAIL
May 3, 2021
at 4:11 PM
4 violations
590.003/3-304.12-C - In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C): Discontinue to store tongs on oven door handle. Must be stored in a clean surface or in the food. | 590.003/3-305.11-C - Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C): Di...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
January 15, 2021
at 6:45 PM
5 violations
590.004/4-202.16-C - Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C): Clean interior of refrigeration equipment in kitchen and basement. | 590.004/4-202.18-C - Ventilation Hood Systems Filters (C): PIC will need to clean the hood filters on the cooking line. Hood s...
FAIL
January 7, 2021
at 7:53 PM
5 violations
590.004/4-202.16-C - Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C): Clean interior of refrigeration equipment in kitchen and basement. | 590.004/4-202.18-C - Ventilation Hood Systems Filters (C): PIC will need to clean the hood filters on the cooking line. Hood s...
PASS
August 18, 2020
at 4:24 PM
4 violations
590.003/3-302.12-C - Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C): bulk food containers need to be labeled whats in them. Sugar etc. | 590.004/4-101.19-C - Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C): Clean shelves in prep area. Visibly soiled...
FAIL
August 3, 2020
at 4:33 PM
4 violations
590.003/3-302.12-C - Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C): bulk food containers need to be labeled whats in them. Sugar etc. | 590.004/4-101.19-C - Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C): Clean shelves in prep area. Visibly soiled...
PASS
February 7, 2020
at 6:54 PM
5 violations
590.002/2-501.11-PF - Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events (Pf): At the time of the inspection there was no kit/procedures for vomit and diarrhea clean-up. Provide. | 590.003/3-501.13-C - Thawing (C): Frozen Tilapia fillet observed being thaw...
FAIL
January 30, 2020
at 7:18 PM
5 violations
590.002/2-501.11-PF - Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events (Pf): At the time of the inspection there was no kit/procedures for vomit and diarrhea clean-up. Provide. | 590.003/3-501.13-C - Thawing (C): Frozen Tilapia fillet observed being thaw...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
July 31, 2019
at 5:28 PM
3 violations
590.004/4-202.16-C - Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C): Shelves where to go containers are being stored with evidence of rodent droppings. Clean to remove. | 590.005/5-205.15-C - System Maintained in Good Repair (C): Pipe under the 2 bay sink is leakin...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
July 24, 2019
at 3:30 PM
4 violations
590.003/3-305.12-C - Food Storage Prohibited Areas (C): Bags of onions observed being stored on the ground of the walk-in cooler. Discotinue and store all foods elevated a minimum of 6 inches off the ground. | 590.004/4-202.16-C - Nonfood-Contact...
FAIL
July 16, 2019
at 6:10 PM
4 violations
590.003/3-305.12-C - Food Storage Prohibited Areas (C): Bags oif onions observed being stored on the ground of the walk-in cooler. Discotinue and store all foods elevated a minimum of 6 inches off the ground. | 590.004/4-202.16-C - Nonfood-Contac...
PASS
January 22, 2019
at 1:52 PM
1 violation
M-2-103.11 - PIC Performing Duties: Violation 8-303.20 being issued for the non-payment of the 2019 Health Permit. Address.
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
January 16, 2019
at 4:43 PM
8 violations
02-3-602.11-.12/3-302.12 - Food Container Labels: Several squeeze bottles filled with sauces have no labels. Provide. | 03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: Diced onions being left out at room temperature 65F. Discontinue and ensure all potentially haza...
FAIL
January 8, 2019
at 4:41 PM
8 violations
02-3-602.11-.12/3-302.12 - Food Container Labels: Several squeeze bottles filled with sauces have no labels. Provide. | 03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: Diced onions being left out at room temperature 65F. Discontinue and ensure all potentially haza...
PASS
June 29, 2018
at 6:37 PM
9 violations
01-3-602.11 B2 - Labeling of Ingredients: Bottles of rice milk with no list of ingredients on the bottles. Provide. | 02-3-602.11-.12/3-302.12 - Food Container Labels: Several squeeze bottles with no labels. Provide. | 06-3-501.13 - PHF's Pro...
FAIL
June 20, 2018
at 5:37 PM
9 violations
01-3-602.11 B2 - Labeling of Ingredients: Bottles of rice milk with no list of ingredients on teh bottles. Provide. | 02-3-602.11-.12/3-302.12 - Food Container Labels: Several squeeze bottles with no labels. Provide. | 06-3-501.13 - PHF's Pro...
PASS
January 30, 2018
at 7:23 PM
5 violations
01-3-602.11 B2 - Labeling of Ingredients: Desserts inside of the single door refrigeration unit with no labels. Provide. | 03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: Block of white cheese inside of the Traulsen refrigertor/freezer wih an elevated temperature ...
PASS
January 29, 2018
at 6:24 PM
5 violations
01-3-602.11 B2 - Labeling of Ingredients: Desserts inside of the single door refrigeration unit with no labels. Provide. | 03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: Block of white cheese insidfe of the Traulsen refrigertor/freezer wih an elevated temperature...
FAIL
January 22, 2018
at 5:37 PM
5 violations
01-3-602.11 B2 - Labeling of Ingredients: Desserts inside of the single door refrigeration unit with no labels. Provide. | 03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: Block of white cheese insidfe of the Traulsen refrigertor/freezer wih an elevated temperature...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
September 28, 2017
at 5:05 PM
3 violations
17-4-204.112/.115 - Equipment Thermometers: Some refrigeration unit without thermometers. Provide to ensure proper temperatures | 23-4-602.13 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean: Mouse dropping found in basement area . Clean to remove | 42-6-501.113...
PASS
February 16, 2016
at 4:11 PM
3 violations
36-6-501.11-.12 - Improper Maintenance of Floors: seal floor in cellar area as needed.... | 42-6-501.113/.114 - Premises Maintained: remove all unnecessary articles in cellar storage area... | M-3-603.11 - Consumer Advisories: provide food allergi...
FAIL
February 9, 2016
at 8:11 PM
11 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: provide overhead protection for all cellar storage areas in cellar... | 12-2-301.12-.15 - Adequate Handwashing/Where/When/How: sink 1 and 2 are not in use...provide training for all staff... | 14-4-202.11 - Food ...
FAIL
January 22, 2016
at 5:12 PM
11 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: provide overhead protection for all cellar storage areas in cellar... | 12-2-301.12-.15 - Adequate Handwashing/Where/When/How: sink 1 and 2 are not in use...provide training for all staff... | 14-4-202.11 - Food ...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
November 5, 2015
at 4:17 PM
2 violations
06-3-501.13 - PHF's Properly Thawed: Raw frozen meats observed being defrosted in the 2 bay sink at room temperature. Discontinue and ensure proper thawing methods are in place. | 32-6-301.11-02.11 - Hand Cleaner Drying Tissue Signage: No s...
PASS
April 15, 2015
at 3:17 PM
3 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Open milk crate filled with plantaines and dried peppers stored directly next to the hand sink with no protective barrier. Provide ore relocate dry goods. | 21-3-304.14 - Wiping Cloths Clean Sanitize: Soiled wi...
FAIL
April 7, 2015
at 3:36 PM
3 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Open milk crate filled with plantaines and dried peppers stored directly next to the hand sink with no protective barrier. Provide ore relocate dry goods. | 21-3-304.14 - Wiping Cloths Clean Sanitize: Soiled wi...
PASS
October 7, 2014
at 6:42 PM
5 violations
03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: Grated cheese of inside of the small single door Beverage -Air cooler with a temperature of 50F. All other foods inside of the unit at below 41F. PIC to remove cheese and place inside of a refrigerator to maintain a ...
FAIL
September 30, 2014
at 4:59 PM
5 violations
03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: Grated cheese of inside of the small single door Beverage -Air cooler with a temperature of 50F. All other foods inside of the unit at below 41F. PIC to remove cheese and place inside of a refrigerator to maintain a ...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
May 9, 2014
at 3:27 PM
11 violations
02-3-602.11-.12/3-302.12 - Food Container Labels: Provide labels on all food containers. | 06-3-501.13 - PHF's Properly Thawed: Raw frozen chicken observed being thawed at room temperature. Discontinue and ensure proper thawing methods are in...
FAIL
May 1, 2014
at 5:26 PM
11 violations
02-3-602.11-.12/3-302.12 - Food Container Labels: Provide labels on all food containers. | 06-3-501.13 - PHF's Properly Thawed: Raw frozen chicken observed being thawed at room temperature. Discontinue and ensure proper thawing methods are in...
PASS
December 13, 2013
at 3:06 PM
3 violations
16-4-501.11/.15 - Dishwashng Facilities: Low temperture dishwasher not working properly. PIC state will have it repaired. | 27-5-103.11-.12 - Hot and Cold Water: No hot water in any sinks at this time. PIC stated that he just put on water heater. ...
FAIL
December 11, 2013
at 3:32 PM
3 violations
16-4-501.11/.15 - Dishwashng Facilities: Low temperture dishwasher not working properly. PIC state will have it repaired. | 27-5-103.11-.12 - Hot and Cold Water: No hot water in any sinks at this time. PIC stated that he just put on water heater. ...