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