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El Rey Del Pollo Restautant

⚠️ This facility has been closed 2 times by the Health Department
Latest: PASS October 30, 2025

🍽️ Cuisine: Mexican

📍 Neighborhood: Roxbury

🚇 Nearest Transit: Jackson Square (Orange Line)

Address
109 BLUE HILL AVE
Roxbury, MA 02119
Inspection History
23 inspections
13 failures
2 closures
License
License #466219
Last inspected: October 30, 2025

Inspection History (23 most recent)

PASS October 30, 2025 at 6:08 PM
3 violations
590.003/3-302.12-C - Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C): Squeeze bottles filled with sauces and dressing with no labels. Provide. | 590.003/3-501.16-P1 - (A)(1) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Ho...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS October 23, 2025 at 2:58 PM
10 violations
590.003/3-302.12-C - Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C): Squeeze bottles filled with sauces and dressing with no labels. Provide. | 590.003/3-304.12-C - In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C): Knives observed being s...
FAIL October 17, 2025 at 5:51 PM
10 violations
590.003/3-302.12-C - Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C): Squeeze bottles filled with sauces and dressing with no labels. Provide. | 590.003/3-304.12-C - In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C): Knives observed being s...
PASS February 27, 2025 at 7:33 PM
1 violation
590.006/6-201.11-C - Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C): Several portions fo flooring appear to be damaged. Address and make any necessary repairs. Portion fo flooring in the front service area damaged adn sagging. Address and make all ne...
FAIL February 14, 2025 at 7:37 PM
2 violations
590.006/6-201.11-C - Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C): Several portions fo flooring appear to be damaged. Address and make any necessary repairs. Portion fo flooring in the front service area damaged adn sagging. Address and make all ne...
FAIL February 7, 2025 at 8:11 PM
11 violations
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF - (A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf): Management not properly overseeing in the pest management in the basement dry storage area. Address and ensure the proper measures are in placed to help minimize all activity. | 590.00...
FAIL February 5, 2025 at 4:13 PM
11 violations
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF - (A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf): Management not properly overseeing in the pest management in the basement dry storage area. Address and ensure the proper measures are in placed to help minimize all activity. | 590.00...
PASS August 7, 2024 at 6:29 PM
6 violations
590.002(C)/2-102.12-C - (A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C): No one on site with a current Fod Safety Certification. Provide documentation of at least one full time employee who has been enrolled in some form of Food Safety Course fo the re-...
FAIL July 29, 2024 at 6:16 PM
6 violations
590.002(C)/2-102.12-C - (A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C): No one on site nwith a current Fod Safety Certification. Provide documentation of at least one full time employee who has been enrolled in some form of Food Safety Course fo the re...
PASS February 2, 2024 at 4:06 PM
8 violations
590.002(C)/2-102.12-C - (A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C): At the time of the inspection there was no Food Allergen Certification on site. Provide. | 590.003/3-302.12-C - Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C): Sev...
FAIL January 25, 2024 at 4:55 PM
8 violations
590.002(C)/2-102.12-C - (A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C): At the time of the inspection there was no Food Allergen Certification on site. Provide. | 590.003/3-302.12-C - Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C): Sev...
PASS February 21, 2023 at 5:28 PM
9 violations
590.004/4-204.112-C - Temperature Measuring Devices-Functionality (C): No hot holding thermometer for Hot Holding Cabinet provide. | 590.005/5-203.11-PF - Handwashing Sinks-Numbers and Capacities (Pf): Hand wash sink not available due to broken ...
FAIL February 8, 2023 at 4:21 PM
9 violations
590.004/4-204.112-C - Temperature Measuring Devices-Functionality (C): No hot holding thermometer for Hot Holding Cabinet provide. | 590.005/5-203.11-PF - Handwashing Sinks-Numbers and Capacities (Pf): Hand wash sink not available due to broken ...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS January 18, 2023 at 3:24 PM
0 violations
PASS November 28, 2022 at 5:09 PM
1 violation
590.006/6-501.111-PF - Controlling Pests (Pf): Observed multiple immature flies and roaches in establishment. Instructed PIC to contact licensed pest company for immediate services and provide a detailed report to the health department.
FAIL November 14, 2022 at 4:02 PM
12 violations
590.003/3-304.12-C - In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C): Observed soils knives stored on counter top. Maintain clean utensils on clean surfaces | 590.003/3-305.11-C - Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C): Observed food...
FAIL November 1, 2022 at 7:01 PM
12 violations
590.003/3-304.12-C - In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C): Observed soils knives stored on counter top. Maintain clean utensils on clean surfaces | 590.003/3-305.11-C - Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C): Observed food...
PASS October 6, 2022 at 3:53 PM
3 violations
590.003/3-701.11-P - Discarding or Reconditioning Unsafe Adulterated or Contaminated Food (P): Due to power outage for estimated 20 hours food in refrigerators holding at 60F was used to prepare food for service. Foods discarded by PIC. | 590.0...
🚫 CLOSURE October 5, 2022 at 6:50 PM
10 violations
590.002/2-501.11-PF - Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events (Pf): No procedures or equipment for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events provide | 590.003/3-501.16-P - (A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold ...
🚫 CLOSURE October 4, 2022 at 9:11 PM
10 violations
590.002/2-501.11-PF - Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events (Pf): No procedures or equipment for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events provide | 590.003/3-501.16-P - (A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold ...
FAIL September 27, 2022 at 3:25 PM
7 violations
590.002/2-501.11-PF - Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events (Pf): No procedures or equipment for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events provide | 590.004/4-204.112-C - Temperature Measuring Devices-Functionality (C): No thermometer for ...
PASS September 13, 2022 at 1:06 PM
6 violations
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF - (A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf): Person in charge not monitoring proper cold holding of food items stored in refrigerated units. Please review training materials provided in emails | 590.003/3-302.12-C - Food Storage ...
FAIL September 9, 2022 at 7:31 PM
6 violations
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF - (A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf): Person in charge not monitoring proper cold holding of food items stored in refrigerated units. Please review training materials provided in emails | 590.003/3-302.12-C - Food Storage ...
Data sourced directly from Boston Inspectional Services Department