EL CHALAN
⚠️ This facility has been closed 1 time by the Health Department
Latest: PASS
November 17, 2025
Address
405 CHELSEA ST
East Boston, MA 02128
Inspection History
117 inspections
57 failures
1 closures
License
License #20637
Last inspected: November 17, 2025
Inspection History (50 most recent)
PASS
November 17, 2025
at 7:41 PM
6 violations
590.003/3-501.16-P - (A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P): Observed boiled yuca stored in ambient temperature Regidtering 66F. PIC stated been out for 1 hour and placed it inside refrigerating unit. Ma...
FAIL
November 10, 2025
at 5:35 PM
6 violations
590.003/3-501.16-P - (A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P): Observed boiled yuca stored in ambient temperature Regidtering 66F. PIC stated been out for 1 hour and placed it inside refrigerating unit. Ma...
PASS
July 2, 2025
at 5:20 PM
7 violations
590.003/3-304.12-C - In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C): In Use Knifes stored betweeen equipment and wall. Store properly on a clean/sanitized surface. | 590.003/3-501.16-P - (A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and C...
FAIL
June 25, 2025
at 4:50 PM
7 violations
590.003/3-304.12-C - In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C): In Use Knifes stored betweeen equipment and wall. Store properly on a clean/sanitized surface. | 590.003/3-501.16-P - (A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and C...
PASS
March 3, 2025
at 4:54 PM
12 violations
590.003/3-303.11-P - Ice Used as Exterior Coolant Prohibited as Ingredient (P): Observed whole raw chickens in spits placed not covered above other food items and veggies(plantain) inside the walk-in. Store properly covered. | 590.003/3-304.12-...
FAIL
February 24, 2025
at 6:42 PM
18 violations
590.002(C)/2-102.12-C - (A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C): CFPM certificate and allergen awearness certificate expired. Provide current ones. | 590.003/3-303.11-P - Ice Used as Exterior Coolant Prohibited as Ingredient (P): Observed whole...
PASS
November 23, 2024
at 2:20 AM
1 violation
590.008/8-404.11-PF - (A) Ceasing Operations and Reporting (Pf): Imminent Health Hazard -Water main break caused interruption of running water in the establishment. Repair work being performed by BWS- Remain closed until running water is restored...
🚫 CLOSURE
November 22, 2024
at 5:34 PM
1 violation
590.008/8-404.11-PF - (A) Ceasing Operations and Reporting (Pf): Imminent Health Hazard -Water main break caused interruption of running water in the establishment. Repair work being performed by BWS- Remain closed until running water is restored...
PASS
November 19, 2024
at 6:14 PM
7 violations
590.003/3-305.11-C - Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C): Raw marinated chicken stored in smaller containers driping on the floor of walk-in unit. Store properly to contain it. | 590.004/4-501.12-C - Cutting Surfaces (C): ...
FAIL
November 12, 2024
at 5:44 PM
7 violations
590.003/3-305.11-C - Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C): Raw marinated chicken stored in smaller containers driping on the floor of walk-in unit. Store properly to contain it. | 590.004/4-501.12-C - Cutting Surfaces (C): ...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
October 31, 2024
at 7:15 PM
0 violations
PASS
January 26, 2024
at 6:18 PM
0 violations
FAIL
January 19, 2024
at 4:10 PM
11 violations
590.002(C)/2-102.12-C - (A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C): CFPM certificate and allergen awearness certificate expired. Provide current ones. | 590.003/3-304.12-C - In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C): Observed in use knifes stored ag...
PASS
November 22, 2023
at 4:41 PM
4 violations
590.003/3-501.16-P1 - (A)(1) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P): Chicken 60F in hot holding cabinet that was not turned on / Chicken was moved to walk in to cool down after being there for less than an hour / Provid...
FAIL
November 14, 2023
at 6:16 PM
4 violations
590.003/3-501.16-P1 - (A)(1) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P): Chicken 60F in hot holding cabinet that was not turned on / Chicken was moved to walk in to cool down after being there for less than an hour / Provid...
PASS
August 14, 2023
at 6:22 PM
2 violations
590.006/6-301.12-PF - Hand Drying Provision (Pf): Provide paper towels at the handsink across from grill | 590.006/6-501.12-C - Cleaning Frequency and Restrictions (C): Kitchen and prep area with visible soils / Provide deep clean getting under ...
FAIL
August 3, 2023
at 5:55 PM
2 violations
590.006/6-301.12-PF - Hand Drying Provision (Pf): Provide paper towels at the handsink across from grill | 590.006/6-501.12-C - Cleaning Frequency and Restrictions (C): Kitchen and prep area with visible soils / Provide deep clean getting under ...
PASS
March 28, 2023
at 5:07 PM
4 violations
590.002(B)/2-102.11-PF - (A) (B) and (C)(1) (4)-(16) Demonstration (Pf): Staff unable to properly set up a 3 bay sink / Wash and sanitizer set up next to each other with no rinse bay set up / Ensure all staff are properly educated on how to set ...
FAIL
March 8, 2023
at 6:24 PM
4 violations
590.002(B)/2-102.11-PF - (A) (B) and (C)(1) (4)-(16) Demonstration (Pf): Staff unable to properly set up a 3 bay sink / Wash and sanitizer set up next to each other with no rinse bay set up / Ensure all staff are properly educated on how to set ...
PASS
November 7, 2022
at 6:59 PM
4 violations
590.003/3-501.16-P - (A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P): Cut tomatoes - 60F cut cucumbers 55F all sitting on top of melted ice / All food is to now be kept in the reach in indefinately. Food was move...
FAIL
October 25, 2022
at 6:29 PM
4 violations
590.003/3-501.16-P - (A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P): Cut tomatoes - 60F cut cucumbers 55F all sitting on top of melted ice / All food is to now be kept in the reach in indefinately. Food was move...
PASS
August 5, 2022
at 5:06 PM
4 violations
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF - (A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf): CPIC needs to check temperatures and equipment daily to ensure proper holding / CPIC is to maintain daily logs for the hot cabinet temperature as well as the temperature of the chicken...
FAIL
July 26, 2022
at 6:03 PM
4 violations
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF - (A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf): CPIC needs to check temperatures and equipment daily to ensure proper holding / CPIC is to maintain daily logs for the hot cabinet temperature as well as the temperature of the chicken...
PASS
March 11, 2022
at 3:43 PM
4 violations
590.003/3-501.16-P - (A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P): Cut tomatoes 47F / Prepped within the hour / returned to walk in to cool down / Provide 41F or below | 590.003/3-501.16-P1 - (A)(1) Time/Temper...
FAIL
March 3, 2022
at 8:00 PM
4 violations
590.003/3-501.16-P - (A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P): Cut tomatoes 47F / Prepped within the hour / returned to walk in to cool down / Provide 41F or below | 590.003/3-501.16-P1 - (A)(1) Time/Temper...
PASS
November 3, 2021
at 3:19 PM
7 violations
590.002(C)/2-102.12-C - (A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C): Current posted CFPM certificate expired. Post a current one. | 590.003/3-602.11-PF - Food Labels (Pf): Several packaged bakery products for sale without any lable. Provide proper...
FAIL
October 27, 2021
at 4:21 PM
7 violations
590.002(C)/2-102.12-C - (A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C): Current posted CFPM certificate expired. Post a current one. | 590.003/3-602.11-PF - Food Labels (Pf): Several packaged bakery products for sale without any lable. Provide proper...
PASS
June 22, 2021
at 3:17 PM
4 violations
590.003/3-501.16-P1 - (A)(1) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P): Rice at hot holding unit registered 121F. PIC stated that rice had been there for 60 mins and placed it for re-heating at 165F. He also increased t...
FAIL
June 15, 2021
at 4:44 PM
4 violations
590.003/3-501.16-P1 - (A)(1) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P): Rice at hot holding unit registered 121F. PIC stated that rice had been there for 60 mins and placed it for re-heating at 165F. He also increased t...
PASS
March 23, 2021
at 4:39 PM
4 violations
590.004/4-101.16-C - Sponges Use Limitation (C): Observe sponge used at three bay sink. PIC discarded it. Discontinue. | 590.004/4-301.11-PF - Cooling Heating and Holding Capacities-Equipment (Pf): Freezer unit at prep area with door that can n...
FAIL
March 16, 2021
at 6:23 PM
4 violations
590.004/4-101.16-C - Sponges Use Limitation (C): Observe sponge used at three bay sink. PIC discarded it. Discontinue. | 590.004/4-301.11-PF - Cooling Heating and Holding Capacities-Equipment (Pf): Freezer unit at prep area with door that can n...
PASS
December 18, 2020
at 5:00 PM
9 violations
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF - (A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf): PIC not monitoring hot holding temperatures handsink usage and proper warewashing. Retrain staff on all the above and monitor them. | 590.003/3-304.14-C - Wiping Cloths Use Limitat...
FAIL
December 11, 2020
at 5:08 PM
9 violations
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF - (A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf): PIC not monitoring hot holding temperatures handsink usage and proper warewashing. Retrain staff on all the above and monitor them. | 590.003/3-304.14-C - Wiping Cloths Use Limitat...
PASS
October 27, 2020
at 3:13 PM
8 violations
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF - (A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf): Re-train staff with regard to proper warewashing. | 590.004/4-501.114-P - Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment Chemical Sanitization-Temperature pH Concentration and Hardness...
FAIL
October 20, 2020
at 6:54 PM
8 violations
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF - (A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf): Re-train staff with regard to proper warewashing. | 590.004/4-501.114-P - Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment Chemical Sanitization-Temperature pH Concentration and Hardness...
PASS
March 2, 2020
at 7:09 PM
4 violations
590.002/2-501.11-PF - Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events (Pf): Provide a vomit and diarrhea clean up kit. | 590.003/3-501.16-P1 - (A)(1) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P): Roasted chicken in the hot holding ...
FAIL
February 21, 2020
at 7:09 PM
4 violations
590.002/2-501.11-PF - Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events (Pf): Provide a vomit and diarrhea clean up kit. | 590.003/3-501.16-P1 - (A)(1) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P): Roasted chicken in the hot holding ...
PASS
August 12, 2019
at 6:11 PM
3 violations
590.003/3-501.16-P1 - (A)(1) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P): Chicken in hot holding cabinet 120F / Provide proper hot holding temperatures of 135F or above at all times | 590.006/6-301.11-PF - Handwashing Cleans...
FAIL
August 5, 2019
at 6:02 PM
3 violations
590.003/3-501.16-P1 - (A)(1) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P): Chicken in hot holding cabinet 120F / Provide proper hot holding temperatures of 135F or above at all times | 590.006/6-301.11-PF - Handwashing Cleans...
PASS
April 17, 2019
at 5:39 PM
3 violations
03-3-501.16 - Hot Holding: Whole roasted chickens in hot holding cabinet ranging in temperatures from 110F-117F / Provide proper hot holding temperatures of 140F or above at all times. | 31-5-204/05.11 - Location Accessible: Handsink near 3 bay s...
FAIL
April 9, 2019
at 5:53 PM
3 violations
03-3-501.16 - Hot Holding: Whole roasted chickens in hot holding cabinet ranging in temperatures from 110F-117F / Provide proper hot holding temperatures of 140F or above at all times. | 31-5-204/05.11 - Location Accessible: Handsink near 3 bay s...
PASS
December 18, 2018
at 7:21 PM
4 violations
10-3-304.12 - Food Utensil Storage: Utensils stored in between wall and pipes / Discontinue and properly store as discussed | 23-4-602.13 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean: Equipment on cookline with visible soils and grease build up / Provide a d...
FAIL
December 5, 2018
at 7:17 PM
4 violations
10-3-304.12 - Food Utensil Storage: Utensils stored in between wall and pipes / Discontinue and properly store as discussed | 23-4-602.13 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean: Equipment on cookline with visible soils and grease build up / Provide a d...
PASS
August 22, 2018
at 5:15 PM
9 violations
03-3-501.16 - Hot Holding: Large stainless steel bowl of white rice sitting out at 73F / Ensure proper hot holding temperatures. Food handlers unable to communicate how long rice has been there. Rice will be disposed of due to being out of tempe...
FAIL
August 7, 2018
at 5:48 PM
9 violations
03-3-501.16 - Hot Holding: Large stainless steel bowl of white rice sitting out at 73F / Ensure proper hot holding temperatures. Food handlers unable to communicate how long rice has been there. Rice will be disposed of due to being out of tempe...
PASS
April 13, 2018
at 3:43 PM
8 violations
03-3-501.16 - Hot Holding: Chicken 61F / Hot holding cabinet not working at time of inspection. Chickens moved to walk in | 03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: Cut tomatoes 57F Cut cucumbers 56F / Provide proper cold holding temperatures. Items mov...
FAIL
April 4, 2018
at 5:22 PM
8 violations
03-3-501.16 - Hot Holding: Chicken 61F / Hot holding cabinet not working at time of inspection. Chickens moved to walk in | 03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: Cut tomatoes 57F Cut cucumbers 56F / Provide proper cold holding temperatures. Items mov...
PASS
December 5, 2017
at 4:19 PM
10 violations
03-3-501.16 - Hot Holding: Whole Chickens left at room temperature due to hot holding unit being broken. It registered 102F and PIC stated it has been out for 30 minutes. PIC placed it inside the walk-in unit. Rice at the hot holding unit registe...
FAIL
November 28, 2017
at 7:00 PM
10 violations
03-3-501.16 - Hot Holding: Whole Chickens left at room temperature due to hot holding unit being broken. It registered 102F and PIC stated it has been out for 30 minutes. PIC placed it inside the walk-in unit. Rice at the hot holding unit registe...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
November 2, 2017
at 4:12 PM
0 violations