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El Palmar Restaurant

⚠️ This facility has been closed 1 time by the Health Department
Latest: PASS January 21, 2025

🍽️ Cuisine: Mexican

📍 Neighborhood: East Boston

🚇 Nearest Transit: Wood Island (Blue Line)

Address
290 BENNINGTON ST
East Boston, MA 02128
Inspection History
24 inspections
7 failures
1 closures
License
License #148350
Last inspected: January 21, 2025

Inspection History (24 most recent)

PASS January 21, 2025 at 7:08 PM
6 violations
590.003/3-304.14-C - Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C): Wiping cloths stored soiled on counters. Store properly in sanitizer solution. | 590.003/3-305.11-C - Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C): Observed whole avocatoes pla...
FAIL January 14, 2025 at 4:41 PM
6 violations
590.003/3-304.14-C - Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C): Wiping cloths stored soiled on counters. Store properly in sanitizer solution. | 590.003/3-305.11-C - Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C): Observed whole avocatoes pla...
PASS November 23, 2024 at 4:01 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...
🚫 CLOSURE November 22, 2024 at 5:15 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 W/ CONDITIONS March 26, 2024 at 3:50 PM
2 violations
590.006/6-201.11-C - Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C): Floor damaged mising tile at warewashing area. Repair. | 590.006/6-301.14-C - Handwashing Signage (C): Handsink at prep area without signage provide.
PASS November 8, 2023 at 7:08 PM
0 violations
PASS January 20, 2023 at 7:33 PM
2 violations
590.006/6-201.11-C - Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C): Holes at the base of the wall near the walk in / repair | 590.006/6-501.111-PF - Controlling Pests (Pf): -2 dead mice on glue traps near the back walk in / Remove. -Rodent droppi...
FAIL January 12, 2023 at 6:58 PM
2 violations
590.006/6-201.11-C - Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C): Holes at the base of the wall near the walk in / repair | 590.006/6-501.111-PF - Controlling Pests (Pf): -2 dead mice on glue traps near the back walk in / Remove. -Rodent droppi...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS August 17, 2022 at 4:12 PM
1 violation
590.006/6-201.16-C - Wall and Ceiling Coverings and Coatings (C): Paint beginning to chip around doorway and other areas of kitchen / Repaint
PASS W/ CONDITIONS March 2, 2022 at 4:44 PM
2 violations
590.004/4-602.13-C - Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C): Exterior of stand up reach units with visible soils / Clean to remove. | 590.006/6-501.12-C - Cleaning Frequency and Restrictions (C): Walls in kitchen with visible soils and spatter / Clean to r...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS November 4, 2021 at 4:46 PM
2 violations
590.003/3-304.14-C - Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C): Observed wiping cloths stored soiled on prep counter. Store properly in sanitizer solution. | 590.005/5-501.110-C - Storage Refuse Recyclables and Returnable (C): Several boxes with soiled b...
PASS May 21, 2021 at 4:34 PM
4 violations
590.003/3-305.11-C - Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C): Observed Container with food without lid inside walk-in. Provide. | 590.004/4-602.13-C - Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C): Bottom of freezer unit very soiled. Clean prop...
FAIL May 13, 2021 at 4:07 PM
4 violations
590.003/3-305.11-C - Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C): Observed Container with food without lid inside walk-in. Provide. | 590.004/4-602.13-C - Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C): Bottom of freezer unit very soiled. Clean prop...
PASS December 28, 2020 at 4:58 PM
6 violations
590.003/3-304.14-C - Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C): Observed paper towel without sanitizer used to wipe cutting board. Provide proper wiping cloths in sanitizer solution. | 590.003/3-501.14-P - Cooling (P): Observed fried plantain in plastic b...
FAIL December 21, 2020 at 4:39 PM
6 violations
590.003/3-304.14-C - Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C): Observed paper towel without sanitizer used to wipe cutting board. Provide proper wiping cloths in sanitizer solution. | 590.003/3-501.14-P - Cooling (P): Observed fried plantain in plastic b...
PASS July 28, 2020 at 7:07 PM
7 violations
590.002(C)/2-102.12-C - (A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C): Allergen awarness certificate expired. Provide a current one. | 590.003/3-304.14-C - Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C): Wiping cloths stored soiled on counters. Store properly in s...
FAIL July 21, 2020 at 6:36 PM
7 violations
590.002(C)/2-102.12-C - (A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C): Allergen awarness certificate expired. Provide a current one. | 590.003/3-304.14-C - Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C): Wiping cloths stored soiled on counters. Store properly in s...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS December 10, 2019 at 3:54 PM
1 violation
590.006/6-501.12-C - Cleaning Frequency and Restrictions (C): Walls in corner near 3 bay sink with visible soils / Clean to remove
PASS W/ CONDITIONS March 15, 2019 at 3:26 PM
3 violations
23-4-602.13 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean: Condensor fan covers in walk in with visible dust build up / Clean to remove | 36-6-501.11-.12 - Improper Maintenance of Floors: Tiles in kitchen cracked / broken / Repair | 37-6-501.11-.12 - Improper...
PASS January 8, 2018 at 1:19 PM
0 violations
PASS May 31, 2017 at 4:35 PM
4 violations
04-3-501.15/4-301.11 - Inadequate Facilities/Cooling Methods: Several plastic container storing hot chicken soup (170F) at room temperature. Cool properly using metal container ice bathing and ice wand. Ensure that proper cooling takes place (14...
FAIL May 24, 2017 at 6:11 PM
4 violations
04-3-501.15/4-301.11 - Inadequate Facilities/Cooling Methods: Several plastic container storing hot chicken soup (170F) at room temperature. Cool properly using metal container ice bathing and ice wand. Ensure that proper cooling takes place (14...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS April 7, 2016 at 6:19 PM
2 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Some boxes with food products stored on the floor at the prep area. Elevate 6 inches or above. | 23-4-602.13 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean: Freezer at the rear soiled. Clean properly.
PASS August 17, 2015 at 11:56 AM
0 violations
Data sourced directly from Boston Inspectional Services Department