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EL MONDONGUITO

Latest: PASS October 28, 2025

🍽️ Cuisine: Mexican

📍 Neighborhood: Roxbury

🚇 Nearest Transit: Ruggles (Orange Line)

Address
219 DUDLEY ST
Roxbury, MA 02119
Inspection History
75 inspections
36 failures
License
License #19133
Last inspected: October 28, 2025

Inspection History (50 most recent)

PASS October 28, 2025 at 4:23 PM
0 violations
PASS April 15, 2025 at 6:20 PM
1 violation
590.004/4-601.11-C - (B) and (C) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (C): Observed heavy grease spills on pipes inside fryolator causing spillage on floor. Thoroughly clean and maintain to prevent pest activity.
FAIL April 4, 2025 at 3:45 PM
1 violation
590.004/4-601.11-C - (B) and (C) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (C): Observed heavy grease spills on pipes inside fryolator causing spillage on floor. Thoroughly clean and maintain to prevent pest activity.
PASS December 18, 2024 at 5:24 PM
5 violations
590.002(C)/2-102.12-C - (A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C): Observed Certified Food Protection manager certificate expired. Instructed PIC to submit confirmation of registration for course to the Health Division immediately. List provided v...
FAIL December 10, 2024 at 6:22 PM
5 violations
590.002(C)/2-102.12-C - (A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C): Observed Certified Food Protection manager certificate expired. Instructed PIC to submit confirmation of registration for course to the Health Division immediately. List provided v...
PASS May 2, 2024 at 4:40 PM
0 violations
PASS December 7, 2023 at 5:36 PM
4 violations
590.003/3-304.12-C - In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C): Observed in-use utensils stored in stagnant water at the cooking range. Discontinue and follow in-use utensil procedures. Corrected on site | 590.004/4-601.11-PF - (A) Equipment Food-...
FAIL December 1, 2023 at 5:09 PM
4 violations
590.003/3-304.12-C - In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C): Observed in-use utensils stored in stagnant water at the cooking range. Discontinue and follow in-use utensil procedures. Corrected on site | 590.004/4-601.11-PF - (A) Equipment Food-...
PASS August 29, 2023 at 3:57 PM
1 violation
590.004/4-601.11-PF - (A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf): Observed mold-like substance inside ice machine. Clean to remove all soils / mold-like substances.
FAIL August 18, 2023 at 4:34 PM
1 violation
590.004/4-601.11-PF - (A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf): Observed mold-like substance inside ice machine. Clean to remove all soils / mold-like substances.
PASS March 6, 2023 at 5:11 PM
5 violations
590.003/3-307.11-C - Miscellaneous Sources of Contamination (C): Observe handsink stored on next to sanitize sink on 3 bay. Provide a splash guard to prevent contamination of soiled equipment. | 590.003/3-501.13-C - Thawing (C): Observed meat thaw...
FAIL February 22, 2023 at 5:55 PM
5 violations
590.003/3-307.11-C - Miscellaneous Sources of Contamination (C): Observe handsink stored on next to sanitize sink on 3 bay. Provide a splash guard to prevent contamination of soiled equipment. | 590.003/3-501.13-C - Thawing (C): Observed meat thaw...
PASS November 10, 2022 at 7:30 PM
1 violation
590.004/4-601.11-PF - (A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf): Observed mold-like substance in ice machine. Clean to remove all soils
FAIL November 4, 2022 at 4:54 PM
1 violation
590.004/4-601.11-PF - (A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf): Observed mold-like substance in ice machine. Clean to remove all soils
PASS June 30, 2022 at 1:21 PM
1 violation
590.006/6-501.14-C - Cleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C): Observed hood sticker expired May 2022. PIC stated hood cleaning is scheduled - Friday June 24th. Instructed PIC to submit confirmation of updated sticker t...
FAIL June 21, 2022 at 4:50 PM
1 violation
590.006/6-501.14-C - Cleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C): Observed hood sticker expired May 2022. PIC stated hood cleaning is scheduled - Friday June 24th. Instructed PIC to submit confirmation of updated sticker t...
PASS February 28, 2022 at 7:14 PM
3 violations
590.003/3-304.12-C - In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C): Observed utensils stored in stagnant water @ 77F. Discussed with PIC to follow proper procedures of storing utensils in water. | 590.004/4-602.13-C - Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C): Obse...
FAIL February 14, 2022 at 5:23 PM
3 violations
590.003/3-304.12-C - In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C): Observed utensils stored in stagnant water @ 77F. Discussed with PIC to follow proper procedures of storing utensils in water. | 590.004/4-602.13-C - Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C): Obse...
PASS October 8, 2021 at 5:44 PM
1 violation
590.006/6-201.17-C - Walls and Ceilings Attachments (C): Hood vent covers with visible grease build up / Clean to remove Hoof tag expired in August 2021 / Contact hood cleaning company
FAIL October 1, 2021 at 6:25 PM
1 violation
590.006/6-201.17-C - Walls and Ceilings Attachments (C): Hood vent covers with visible grease build up / Clean to remove Hoof tag expired in August 2021 / Contact hood cleaning company
PASS May 21, 2021 at 6:18 PM
0 violations
PASS February 22, 2021 at 8:00 PM
0 violations
PASS October 16, 2020 at 7:08 PM
2 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 - 122F / Chicken will be reheated / Provide 135F at all times | 590.006/6-501.114-C - Maintaining Premises Unnecessary...
FAIL October 8, 2020 at 6:33 PM
2 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 - 122F / Chicken will be reheated / Provide 135F at all times | 590.006/6-501.114-C - Maintaining Premises Unnecessary...
PASS March 12, 2020 at 3:57 PM
2 violations
590.004/4-602.13-C - Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C): Runners of the beer reach in with visible soils / Clean to remove. | 590.005/5-205.11-PF - Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf): Upon arrival a stack of dishes were noted in th...
FAIL March 3, 2020 at 6:54 PM
2 violations
590.004/4-602.13-C - Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C): Runners of the beer reach in with visible soils / Clean to remove. | 590.005/5-205.11-PF - Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf): Upon arrival a stack of dishes were noted in th...
PASS December 5, 2019 at 6:26 PM
8 violations
590.002/2-301.14-P - When to Wash (P): PIC will need to review with staff when to wash hand. | 590.002/2-501.11-PF - Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events (Pf): Provide vomit kit as discussed. Hand out given to PIC | 590.002(B)/2-102.11-PF - (...
FAIL November 21, 2019 at 7:35 PM
8 violations
590.002/2-301.14-P - When to Wash (P): PIC will need to review with staff when to wash hand. | 590.002/2-501.11-PF - Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events (Pf): Provide vomit kit as discussed. Hand out given to PIC | 590.002(B)/2-102.11-PF - (...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS September 10, 2019 at 2:27 PM
2 violations
590.004/4-202.18-C - Ventilation Hood Systems Filters (C): Clean hood filters on cooking line. Visibly soiled. | 590.006/6-201.11-C - Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C): Clean floor and walls arounf grease barrels in back area. Visibly s...
PASS April 12, 2019 at 6:29 PM
7 violations
03-3-501.16 - Hot Holding: Fried pork between 117F and 120F chicken 107F to 121F. PIC will need to reheat and hot hold at or above 135F. | 06-3-501.13 - PHF's Properly Thawed: Large frozen block of pork in water thawing. Discontinue and thaw...
FAIL April 2, 2019 at 6:35 PM
7 violations
03-3-501.16 - Hot Holding: Fried pork between 117F and 120F chicken 107F to 121F. PIC will need to reheat and hot hold at or above 135F. | 06-3-501.13 - PHF's Properly Thawed: Large frozen block of pork in water thawing. Discontinue and thaw...
PASS December 14, 2018 at 7:59 PM
6 violations
04-3-501.15/4-301.11 - Inadequate Facilities/Cooling Methods: PIC wll need to make sure all equipment is working properly and in no need of repair. PIC will need to address freezers in back room and do not fill to high so that door can not close. ...
FAIL December 6, 2018 at 12:22 PM
6 violations
04-3-501.15/4-301.11 - Inadequate Facilities/Cooling Methods: PIC wll need to make sure all equipment is working properly and in no need of repair. PIC will need to address freezers in back room and do not fill to high so that door can not close. ...
PASS June 21, 2018 at 6:00 PM
10 violations
02-3-602.11-.12/3-302.12 - Food Container Labels: Label bulk food containers in back room storage. | 03-3-501.16 - Hot Holding: Pork in hot holding unit at 130F mustvbe at 140F or above. Remove and reheat. | 08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Prop...
FAIL June 13, 2018 at 4:09 PM
10 violations
02-3-602.11-.12/3-302.12 - Food Container Labels: Label bulk food containers in back room storage. | 03-3-501.16 - Hot Holding: Pork in hot holding unit at 130F mustvbe at 140F or above. Remove and reheat. | 08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Prop...
PASS November 30, 2017 at 7:45 PM
9 violations
15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: walk in/remove molded bare wood shelving and provide food service grade shelving | 17-4-204.112/.115 - Equipment Thermometers: walk in/provide accurate internal thermometer | 17-4-302.14 - Test Kit Provided...
FAIL November 20, 2017 at 5:15 PM
9 violations
15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: walk in/remove molded bare wood shelving and provide food service grade shelving | 17-4-204.112/.115 - Equipment Thermometers: walk in/provide accurate internal thermometer | 17-4-302.14 - Test Kit Provided...
PASS May 17, 2017 at 4:39 PM
5 violations
03-3-501.16 - Hot Holding: chicken 130 degrees/provide proper temperature of 140 degrees or above | 17-4-204.112/.115 - Equipment Thermometers: 1 door reach in/provide internal thermometer | 17-4-302.14 - Test Kit Provided: provide proper chlorine...
FAIL May 10, 2017 at 3:36 PM
5 violations
03-3-501.16 - Hot Holding: chicken 130 degrees/provide proper temperature of 140 degrees or above | 17-4-204.112/.115 - Equipment Thermometers: 1 door reach in/provide internal thermometer | 17-4-302.14 - Test Kit Provided: provide proper chlorine...
PASS November 3, 2016 at 4:12 PM
13 violations
08-3-302.11/3-304.11 - Separation Segregation Cross Contamination: 1 door reach in/properly store all raw foods | 14-4-202.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Design: ice machine/provide proper ice scoop | 16-4-501.11/.15 - Dishwashng Facilities: 3 bay si...
FAIL October 27, 2016 at 3:54 PM
13 violations
08-3-302.11/3-304.11 - Separation Segregation Cross Contamination: 1 door reach in/properly store all raw foods | 14-4-202.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Design: ice machine/provide proper ice scoop | 16-4-501.11/.15 - Dishwashng Facilities: 3 bay si...
PASS May 10, 2016 at 4:55 PM
2 violations
16-4-501.11/.15 - Dishwashng Facilities: provide proper set up of 3 bay sink | 37-6-501.11-.12 - Improper Maintenance of Walls/Ceilings: provide up to date licensed hood cleaning sticker
FAIL May 3, 2016 at 4:30 PM
10 violations
04-3-501.15/4-301.11 - Inadequate Facilities/Cooling Methods: properly defrost all frozen meat under refrigeration and not at room temperature | 08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: properly store all cutting boards 6 inches off floor | 15-4-202.16 ...
FAIL April 25, 2016 at 4:53 PM
9 violations
04-3-501.15/4-301.11 - Inadequate Facilities/Cooling Methods: properly defrost all frozen meat under refrigeration and not at room temperature | 08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: properly store all cutting boards 6 inches off floor | 15-4-202.16 ...
PASS December 9, 2015 at 8:03 PM
4 violations
02-3-602.11-.12/3-302.12 - Food Container Labels: Provide labels for all bulk food containers. | 17-4-204.112/.115 - Equipment Thermometers: Provide Hot holding thermometer for Hot holding unit. | 36-6-501.11-.12 - Improper Maintenance of Floors: ...
FAIL December 2, 2015 at 7:30 PM
4 violations
02-3-602.11-.12/3-302.12 - Food Container Labels: Provide labels for all bulk food containers. | 17-4-204.112/.115 - Equipment Thermometers: Provide Hot holding thermometer for Hot holding unit. | 36-6-501.11-.12 - Improper Maintenance of Floors: ...
PASS June 11, 2015 at 4:37 PM
9 violations
14-4-202.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Design: replace defective equipment... | 15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: reseal all rusty shelving.. | 21-3-304.14 - Wiping Cloths Clean Sanitize: | 23-4-602.13 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean: cle...
FAIL June 4, 2015 at 5:40 PM
9 violations
14-4-202.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Design: replace defective equipment... | 15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: reseal all rusty shelving.. | 21-3-304.14 - Wiping Cloths Clean Sanitize: | 23-4-602.13 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean: cle...
PASS July 10, 2014 at 6:46 PM
1 violation
16-4-501.11/.15 - Dishwashng Facilities: provide a 3 compartment sink or dishmachine...
FAIL June 26, 2014 at 1:39 PM
10 violations
14-4-202.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Design: provide food grade containers... | 15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: repair indoor freezer panel and seal all barewood.... | 16-4-501.11/.15 - Dishwashng Facilities: provide a 3 compartment sink o...
Data sourced directly from Boston Inspectional Services Department