El Oriental De Cuba
Latest: PASS
October 11, 2022
Address
414 CENTRE ST
Jamaica Plain, MA 02130
Inspection History
51 inspections
21 failures
License
License #26852
Last inspected: October 11, 2022
Inspection History (50 most recent)
PASS
October 11, 2022
at 2:39 PM
1 violation
590.005/5-202.12-PF - Handwashing Sinks Installation (Pf): Handsink reaching temp of 65F. Repair and direct staff in prep area to use adjacent sink temporarily.
FAIL
October 6, 2022
at 3:06 PM
5 violations
590.003/3-602.11-PF - Food Labels (Pf): Packaged foods in cold case without labels. Provide on all packages. | 590.004/4-101.16-C - Sponges Use Limitation (C): Green sponges utilized to clean equipment. Discontinue and provide appropriate wiping c...
FAIL
September 27, 2022
at 3:56 PM
5 violations
590.003/3-602.11-PF - Food Labels (Pf): Packaged foods in cold case without labels. Provide on all packages. | 590.004/4-101.16-C - Sponges Use Limitation (C): Green sponges utilized to clean equipment. Discontinue and provide appropriate wiping c...
PASS
March 11, 2022
at 6:57 PM
3 violations
590.004/4-204.112-PF - Temperature Measuring Devices-Functionality (Pf): The irreversible thermometer is not working. Provide a working irreversible thermometer. | 590.004/4-501.112-PF - Mechanical Warewashing Equipment Hot Water Sanitization Te...
FAIL
March 3, 2022
at 6:37 PM
3 violations
590.004/4-204.112-PF - Temperature Measuring Devices-Functionality (Pf): The irreversible thermometer is not working. Provide a working irreversible thermometer. | 590.004/4-501.112-PF - Mechanical Warewashing Equipment Hot Water Sanitization Te...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
October 5, 2021
at 2:58 PM
4 violations
590.003/3-302.11-C - Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (C): Observed foods stored in upright refrigerated units / freezers uncovered. Discussed with PIC to maintain foods covered to protect from contamination | 5...
FAIL
September 27, 2021
at 3:43 PM
4 violations
590.003/3-302.11-C - Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (C): Observed foods stored in upright refrigerated units / freezers uncovered. Discussed with PIC to maintain foods covered to protect from contamination | 5...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
March 17, 2021
at 5:19 PM
1 violation
L1 - : post 2021 Health permit
PASS
January 29, 2021
at 3:18 PM
5 violations
590.003/3-501.17-PF - Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Date Marking (Pf): properly date mark all ready to eat foods held over 24 hours | 590.004/4-302.14-PF - Sanitizing Solutions Testing Devices (Pf): provide chlorine test ...
FAIL
January 22, 2021
at 3:32 PM
5 violations
590.003/3-501.17-PF - Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Date Marking (Pf): properly date mark all ready to eat foods held over 24 hours | 590.004/4-302.14-PF - Sanitizing Solutions Testing Devices (Pf): provide chlorine test ...
PASS
September 11, 2020
at 6:55 PM
5 violations
590.003/3-304.14-C - Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C): properly store all wiping cloths in a sanitizing solution | 590.004/4-204.112-C - Temperature Measuring Devices-Functionality (C): 1 door reach in/provide accurate internal thermometer | 590...
FAIL
September 4, 2020
at 2:28 PM
5 violations
590.003/3-304.14-C - Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C): properly store all wiping cloths in a sanitizing solution | 590.004/4-204.112-C - Temperature Measuring Devices-Functionality (C): 1 door reach in/provide accurate internal thermometer | 590...
PASS
March 11, 2020
at 2:24 PM
10 violations
590.003/3-304.12-C - In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C): provide scoop with handle for all bulk food bins/remove bowls | 590.003/3-304.14-C - Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C): properly store all wiping cloths in a sanitizing solution | 590....
FAIL
March 4, 2020
at 3:40 PM
10 violations
590.003/3-304.12-C - In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C): provide scoop with handle for all bulk food bins/remove bowls | 590.003/3-304.14-C - Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C): properly store all wiping cloths in a sanitizing solution | 590....
PASS
November 1, 2019
at 2:37 PM
8 violations
590.003/3-501.17-PF - Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Date Marking (Pf): Provide proper date marking for all prepared foods used by future dates.(USE BY DATE) | 590.004/4-204.112-C - Temperature Measuring Devices-Functionali...
FAIL
October 24, 2019
at 3:40 PM
8 violations
590.003/3-501.17-PF - Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Date Marking (Pf): Provide proper date marking for all prepared foods used by future dates.(USE BY DATE) | 590.004/4-204.112-C - Temperature Measuring Devices-Functionali...
PASS
May 20, 2019
at 7:00 PM
4 violations
10-3-304.12 - Food Utensil Storage: Discontinue to store tongs on oven door handle between use. | 22-4-601/602.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Clean: Clean interior of ice machine in basement. | 29-5-201/02.11 - Installed and Maintained: Repair leak to...
FAIL
May 9, 2019
at 11:53 AM
4 violations
10-3-304.12 - Food Utensil Storage: Discontinue to store tongs on oven door handle between use. | 22-4-601/602.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Clean: Clean interior of ice machine in basement. | 29-5-201/02.11 - Installed and Maintained: Repair leak to...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
June 7, 2018
at 11:33 AM
1 violation
42-6-501.113/.114 - Premises Maintained: Remove cardboard from grease trap.
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
December 19, 2017
at 4:13 PM
3 violations
14-4-202.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Design: Remove all tin foil arond cooking equipment. Could easily rip and end up n food. | 17-4-204.112/.115 - Equipment Thermometers: Besure equipment thermometers are all inside refrigerators. Could not find a...
PASS
July 6, 2017
at 5:00 PM
7 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Elevate food containers 6 aches off floor in walk in freezer | 08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Remove any outdated products in front reach in | 17-4-204.112/.115 - Equipment Thermometers: Provide visible therm...
FAIL
June 16, 2017
at 2:32 PM
7 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Elevate food containers 6 aches off floor in walk in freezer | 08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Remove any outdated products in front reach in | 17-4-204.112/.115 - Equipment Thermometers: Provide visible therm...
PASS
November 4, 2016
at 4:23 PM
6 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Cover all open foods in reach ins. | 15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Remove tinfoil from equipment | 17-4-204.112/.115 - Equipment Thermometers: Provide visible thermometers where needed | 21-3-304.14 - ...
FAIL
October 26, 2016
at 4:09 PM
6 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Cover all open foods in reach ins. | 15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Remove tinfoil from equipment | 17-4-204.112/.115 - Equipment Thermometers: Provide visible thermometers where needed | 21-3-304.14 - ...
PASS
April 11, 2016
at 5:52 PM
6 violations
17-4-204.112/.115 - Equipment Thermometers: Provide visible thermometers for refrigerators and freezers where necessary. | 21-3-304.14 - Wiping Cloths Clean Sanitize: keep wiping cloths in sanitizer. | 22-4-601/602.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Cle...
FAIL
April 5, 2016
at 3:04 PM
6 violations
17-4-204.112/.115 - Equipment Thermometers: Provide visible thermometers for refrigerators and freezers where necessary. | 21-3-304.14 - Wiping Cloths Clean Sanitize: keep wiping cloths in sanitizer. | 22-4-601/602.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Cle...
PASS
November 6, 2015
at 5:06 PM
6 violations
10-3-304.12 - Food Utensil Storage: Discontinue to store tongs on the handle of the oven. Store properly. | 16-4-301.12 - Three Compartment Sink: Discontinue to store soiled equipment in all three bays of three bay sink. Provide an area to store s...
FAIL
October 30, 2015
at 6:36 PM
6 violations
10-3-304.12 - Food Utensil Storage: Discontinue to store tongs on the handle of the oven. Store properly. | 16-4-301.12 - Three Compartment Sink: Discontinue to store soiled equipment in all three bays of three bay sink. Provide an area to store s...
PASS
April 8, 2015
at 4:29 PM
4 violations
01-3-602.11 B2 - Labeling of Ingredients: Provide a book or binder to keep a list or copy of the ingredients for deserts offered. | 16-4-301.12 - Three Compartment Sink: Provide drain plugs for all three bay. Discontinue to wrap plugs with plastic...
FAIL
April 1, 2015
at 4:20 PM
4 violations
01-3-602.11 B2 - Labeling of Ingredients: Provide a book or binder to keep a list or copy of the ingredients for deserts offered. | 16-4-301.12 - Three Compartment Sink: Provide drain plugs for all three bay. Discontinue to wrap plugs with plastic...
PASS
October 16, 2014
at 2:20 PM
8 violations
03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: Refrigerator number 9 holding temperatures between 44F and 53F. PIC will have serviced. Red sauce stored at room temperature 74F Must be stored at or below 41F. | 08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Provide covers fo...
FAIL
October 8, 2014
at 2:32 PM
8 violations
03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: Refrigerator number 9 holding temperatures between 44F and 53F. PIC will have serviced. Red sauce stored at room temperature 74F Must be stored at or below 41F. | 08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Provide covers fo...
PASS
January 14, 2014
at 4:50 PM
2 violations
10-3-304.12 - Food Utensil Storage: Knife stored between refrigeration equipment and behind. Discontinue and store properly. | 20-4-703.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Clean: High temperature dishwasher ronsing at 140F. PIC will discontinue use and use...
FAIL
January 8, 2014
at 5:57 PM
2 violations
10-3-304.12 - Food Utensil Storage: Knife stored between refrigeration equipment and behind. Discontinue and store properly. | 20-4-703.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Clean: High temperature dishwasher ronsing at 140F. PIC will discontinue use and use...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
December 30, 2013
at 5:00 AM
0 violations
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
November 4, 2013
at 8:06 PM
2 violations
14-4-202.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Design: replace all scored cutting boards as needed... | 15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: seal barewood shelving...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
December 30, 2012
at 5:00 AM
0 violations
PASS
August 8, 2012
at 6:40 PM
8 violations
06-3-501.13 - PHF's Properly Thawed: | 08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: elevate shelving 6 to 8 inches off the floor.... | 14-4-202.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Design: replace all defective..... | 15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: re...
FAIL
July 25, 2012
at 4:30 PM
8 violations
06-3-501.13 - PHF's Properly Thawed: | 08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: elevate shelving 6 to 8 inches off the floor.... | 14-4-202.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Design: replace all defective..... | 15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: re...
PASS
July 21, 2011
at 2:09 PM
2 violations
03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: The refrigerator in the front is running at 60F and the mayonaise is 65F. Provide proper cold holding of 41F or below. | 20-4-703.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Clean: The dishwasher is not rinsing at the proper tempera...
FAIL
July 13, 2011
at 2:18 PM
2 violations
03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: The refrigerator in the front is running at 60F and the mayonaise is 65F. Provide proper cold holding of 41F or below. | 20-4-703.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Clean: The dishwasher is not rinsing at the proper tempera...
PASS
November 1, 2010
at 1:39 PM
5 violations
02-3-602.11-.12/3-302.12 - Food Container Labels: label the sugar bin- | 15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: paint the bare wood shelves at the stairs to basement-no bare wood allowed in food estb. | 29-5-201/02.11 - Installed and Maintained:...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
April 13, 2010
at 2:07 PM
1 violation
37-6-501.11-.12 - Improper Maintenance of Walls/Ceilings: The hood vent was cleaned but the sticker was not updated. Send updated sticker.
PASS
October 5, 2009
at 2:56 PM
0 violations
PASS
April 2, 2009
at 6:12 PM
2 violations
29-5-201/02.11 - Installed and Maintained: Repair to operate properly with sufficient flow of hot water at all times. The owner/manager instructed all employees to use the 3 bay sink in this area for hand washing until hand sink is repaired. 3 bay...
FAIL
March 19, 2009
at 3:30 PM
2 violations
29-5-201/02.11 - Installed and Maintained: Repair to operate properly with sufficient flow of hot water at all times. The owner/manager instructed all employees to use the 3 bay sink in this area for hand washing until hand sink is repaired. 3 bay...
PASS
September 5, 2008
at 6:00 PM
3 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: do not store any food such as bananas on plantains in locker room | 31-5-204/05.11 - Location Accessible: ensure sink is always accessible for workers to use @ hand wash sink | 36-6-201.11 - Floors Designed Co...
FAIL
August 27, 2008
at 2:08 PM
3 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: do not store any food such as bananas on plantains in locker room | 31-5-204/05.11 - Location Accessible: ensure sink is always accessible for workers to use @ hand wash sink | 36-6-201.11 - Floors Designed Co...
PASS
October 12, 2007
at 2:41 PM
0 violations
FAIL
October 3, 2007
at 2:06 PM
5 violations
02-3-602.11-.12/3-302.12 - Food Container Labels: label the sugar bin- | 15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: paint the bare wood shelves at the stairs to basement-no bare wood allowed in food estb. | 29-5-201/02.11 - Installed and Maintained:...