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El Rinconcito

Latest: PASS February 4, 2025

🍽️ Cuisine: Mexican

📍 Neighborhood: East Boston

🚇 Nearest Transit: Maverick Square (Blue Line)

Address
226 SUMNER ST
East Boston, MA 02128
Inspection History
46 inspections
21 failures
License
License #81146
Last inspected: February 4, 2025

Inspection History (46 most recent)

PASS February 4, 2025 at 1:21 PM
1 violation
L1 - : Health Permit not renewed for 2025. Provide.
PASS W/ CONDITIONS February 3, 2025 at 5:59 PM
16 violations
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF - (A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf): It does not appear to be anyone in charge at this time employees state that he is not in the establishment. Ensure that someone is in charge all the time and monitor food safety/warew...
FAIL January 27, 2025 at 5:24 PM
16 violations
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF - (A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf): It does not appear to be anyone in charge at this time employees state that he is not in the establishment. Ensure that someone is in charge all the time and monitor food safety/warew...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS October 31, 2024 at 7:15 PM
0 violations
PASS March 4, 2024 at 3:53 PM
10 violations
590.003/3-302.12-C - Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C): Several bulk food containers without labels. Provide. | 590.003/3-304.12-C - In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C): Observed plastic cups used to dispense bul...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS February 23, 2024 at 3:56 PM
10 violations
590.003/3-302.12-C - Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C): Several bulk food containers without labels. Provide. | 590.003/3-304.12-C - In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C): Observed plastic cups used to dispense bul...
FAIL February 16, 2024 at 3:57 PM
10 violations
590.003/3-302.12-C - Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C): Several bulk food containers without labels. Provide. | 590.003/3-304.12-C - In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C): Observed plastic cups used to dispense bul...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS January 3, 2024 at 8:23 PM
0 violations
PASS March 8, 2023 at 3:52 PM
1 violation
L1 - : 2023 health permit has not been paid for / Please make payment ASAP
PASS W/ CONDITIONS March 3, 2023 at 5:23 PM
4 violations
590.004/4-302.14-PF - Sanitizing Solutions Testing Devices (Pf): Provide test kits for the tablets used in the 3 bay sink | 590.004/4-602.13-C - Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C): Walk in - condensor fan covers with visible dust build up / Clean to re...
FAIL February 16, 2023 at 3:42 PM
4 violations
590.004/4-302.14-PF - Sanitizing Solutions Testing Devices (Pf): Provide test kits for the tablets used in the 3 bay sink | 590.004/4-602.13-C - Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C): Walk in - condensor fan covers with visible dust build up / Clean to re...
PASS November 28, 2022 at 5:16 PM
4 violations
590.003/3-302.12-C - Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C): Label bulk food bins | 590.005/5-501.115-C - Maintaining Refuse Areas and Enclosures (C): Alley way with visible debris / Clean to remove and keep area clean | 5...
FAIL November 10, 2022 at 5:26 PM
4 violations
590.003/3-302.12-C - Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C): Label bulk food bins | 590.005/5-501.115-C - Maintaining Refuse Areas and Enclosures (C): Alley way with visible debris / Clean to remove and keep area clean | 5...
PASS April 29, 2022 at 3:38 PM
1 violation
590.006/6-501.11-C - Repairing-Premises Structures Attachments and Fixtures-Methods (C): Ceiling paint chipping/peeling / Scrape and repaint Floors missing tiles in several places / Repair
FAIL April 8, 2022 at 2:56 PM
8 violations
590.003/3-302.12-C - Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C): Labels onb bulk bins worn illegible / Re-label | 590.003/3-304.12-C - In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C): Provide individual scoops for bulk food/spices |...
FAIL March 23, 2022 at 3:25 PM
8 violations
590.003/3-302.12-C - Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C): Labels onb bulk bins worn illegible / Re-label | 590.003/3-304.12-C - In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C): Provide individual scoops for bulk food/spices |...
PASS June 29, 2021 at 7:26 PM
2 violations
590.004/4-301.13-C - Drain boards (C): Soiled dishes piled up at three bay sink. Provide soil dishes storage (racks/containers). | 590.005/5-205.15-C - System Maintained in Good Repair (C): Three Bay Sink with slow leak at pipe under Wash compart...
FAIL June 22, 2021 at 3:58 PM
6 violations
590.003/3-304.14-C - Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C): Wiping cloths stored soiled on counters . Store properly in sanitizer solutions. | 590.004/4-204.112-C - Temperature Measuring Devices-Functionality (C): Hot holding display case without int...
FAIL June 15, 2021 at 6:59 PM
5 violations
590.003/3-304.14-C - Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C): Wiping cloths stored soiled on counters . Store properly in sanitizer solutions. | 590.004/4-204.112-C - Temperature Measuring Devices-Functionality (C): Hot holding display case without int...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS January 14, 2021 at 6:01 PM
8 violations
590.003/3-304.14-C - Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C): Wiping cloths placed wet on counters. Store properly in sanitizer solutions. Observed sponges used at warewashing area. Dicontinue use. | 590.003/3-305.11-C - Food Storage-Preventing Contam...
FAIL January 6, 2021 at 6:17 PM
8 violations
590.003/3-304.14-C - Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C): Wiping cloths placed wet on counters. Store properly in sanitizer solutions. Observed sponges used at warewashing area. Dicontinue use. | 590.003/3-305.11-C - Food Storage-Preventing Contam...
PASS June 23, 2020 at 4:37 PM
8 violations
590.003/3-302.12-C - Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C): Several bulk food containers without proper labeling. Provide. | 590.003/3-304.14-C - Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C): Wiping cloths stored wet on the counter....
FAIL June 9, 2020 at 5:23 PM
8 violations
590.003/3-302.12-C - Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C): Several bulk food containers without proper labeling. Provide. | 590.003/3-304.14-C - Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C): Wiping cloths stored wet on the counter....
PASS July 15, 2019 at 12:12 PM
4 violations
17-4-302.14 - Test Kit Provided: No test kits available for sanitizer in 3 bay sink / Provide | 20-4-703.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Clean: Observed employee using dish soap to rinse plates before air drying / Ensure employees are wash rinse and...
FAIL June 19, 2019 at 6:41 PM
4 violations
17-4-302.14 - Test Kit Provided: No test kits available for sanitizer in 3 bay sink / Provide | 20-4-703.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Clean: Observed employee using dish soap to rinse plates before air drying / Ensure employees are wash rinse and...
PASS September 25, 2018 at 3:32 PM
6 violations
15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Walk in door does not fully close / Repair. Walk in operating at 39F | 17-4-302.14 - Test Kit Provided: No test kits on site / Provide | 31-5-203.11 - Number Convenient: Smoothie station in the front of t...
FAIL September 11, 2018 at 3:37 PM
6 violations
15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Walk in door does not fully close / Repair. Walk in operating at 39F | 17-4-302.14 - Test Kit Provided: No test kits on site / Provide | 31-5-203.11 - Number Convenient: Smoothie station in the front of t...
PASS November 21, 2017 at 7:00 PM
1 violation
04-3-501.15/4-301.11 - Inadequate Facilities/Cooling Methods: Walk -In freezer still broken. Repair.
FAIL November 3, 2017 at 3:08 PM
1 violation
04-3-501.15/4-301.11 - Inadequate Facilities/Cooling Methods: Walk -In freezer still broken. Repair.
PASS W/ CONDITIONS October 27, 2017 at 6:59 PM
1 violation
04-3-501.15/4-301.11 - Inadequate Facilities/Cooling Methods: Walk -In freezer still broken. Repair.
FAIL October 20, 2017 at 4:33 PM
2 violations
04-3-501.15/4-301.11 - Inadequate Facilities/Cooling Methods: Walk -In freezer still broken. Repair. | 17-4-302.14 - Test Kit Provided: No test kit on site. Provide.
FAIL October 13, 2017 at 5:18 PM
11 violations
02-3-602.11-.12/3-302.12 - Food Container Labels: Some bulk food containers without proper labels. Provide | 03-3-501.16 - Hot Holding: Hot Holding Unit -Sausage 127F Chicken 125F. PIC closed the hot holding unit door and increased the temperatur...
FAIL October 6, 2017 at 6:41 PM
11 violations
02-3-602.11-.12/3-302.12 - Food Container Labels: Some bulk food containers without proper labels. Provide | 03-3-501.16 - Hot Holding: Hot Holding Unit -Sausage 127F Chicken 125F. PIC closed the hot holding unit door and increased the temperatur...
PASS February 24, 2016 at 8:25 PM
10 violations
05-4-302.12 - Food Thermometers Provided: No food thermometer on site. Provide. | 08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Eggs stored above ready to eat foods at the upright refrigerating unit at the storage area. Store properly. | 14-4-202.11 - Food C...
FAIL February 17, 2016 at 5:29 PM
10 violations
05-4-302.12 - Food Thermometers Provided: No food thermometer on site. Provide. | 08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Eggs stored above ready to eat foods at the upright refrigerating unit at the storage area. Store properly. | 14-4-202.11 - Food C...
PASS September 9, 2015 at 3:27 PM
7 violations
06-3-501.13 - PHF's Properly Thawed: Provide proper thawing of frozen foods. | 08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Elevate all foods 6" off floor in storage. | 17-4-204.112/.115 - Equipment Thermometers: Provide thermometer for not hold u...
FAIL September 1, 2015 at 3:41 PM
7 violations
06-3-501.13 - PHF's Properly Thawed: Provide proper thawing of frozen foods. | 08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Elevate all foods 6" off floor in storage. | 17-4-204.112/.115 - Equipment Thermometers: Provide thermometer for not hold u...
PASS April 29, 2015 at 4:03 PM
12 violations
05-4-302.12 - Food Thermometers Provided: Provide food thermometer | 08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Elevate foods 6" off floor. | 08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Keep all open food products in covered containers in dry storage. | 15-4-...
FAIL April 22, 2015 at 2:17 PM
12 violations
05-4-302.12 - Food Thermometers Provided: Provide food thermometer | 08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Elevate foods 6" off floor. | 08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Keep all open food products in covered containers in dry storage. | 15-4-...
PASS May 12, 2014 at 6:00 PM
11 violations
08-3-302.11/3-304.11 - Separation Segregation Cross Contamination: Rear storage -Do not store raw products over or with ready to eat foods. | 17-4-204.112/.115 - Equipment Thermometers: Provide visible thermometer for hot holding unit | 17-4-204....
FAIL May 5, 2014 at 2:51 PM
11 violations
08-3-302.11/3-304.11 - Separation Segregation Cross Contamination: Rear storage -Do not store raw products over or with ready to eat foods. | 17-4-204.112/.115 - Equipment Thermometers: Provide visible thermometer for hot holding unit | 17-4-204....
PASS W/ CONDITIONS December 30, 2013 at 5:00 AM
0 violations
PASS June 6, 2013 at 6:27 PM
8 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: provide proper storage of all bulk foods. Keep in a covered and if necessary labeled container. | 17-4-302.14 - Test Kit Provided: provide a test kit for monitoring sanitizer strength at the 3 bay sink. | 23-4-...
FAIL May 23, 2013 at 2:23 PM
8 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: provide proper storage of all bulk foods. Keep in a covered and if necessary labeled container. | 17-4-302.14 - Test Kit Provided: provide a test kit for monitoring sanitizer strength at the 3 bay sink. | 23-4-...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS December 30, 2012 at 5:00 AM
0 violations
PASS September 21, 2012 at 4:43 PM
0 violations
Data sourced directly from Boston Inspectional Services Department