FAJITAS & RITAS INC.
Latest: PASS
July 5, 2024
Address
25 WEST ST
Chinatown, MA 02111
Inspection History
42 inspections
16 failures
License
License #18841
Last inspected: July 5, 2024
Inspection History (42 most recent)
PASS
July 5, 2024
at 3:51 PM
1 violation
L1 - : Provide anti choke certificate. Anti-choking Procedures in Food Service Establishments. (1) Pursuant to M.G.L. c. 94 § 305D restaurants with a certain seating capacity are required to have one or more employees trained in a manual choke-...
FAIL
June 7, 2024
at 6:38 PM
11 violations
590.003/3-302.12-C - Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C): Margarita mix observed at bar without any labels. Provide. | 590.003/3-307.11-C - Miscellaneous Sources of Contamination (C): Hot holding unit holding meats sto...
FAIL
May 31, 2024
at 6:14 PM
11 violations
590.003/3-302.12-C - Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C): Margarita mix observed at bar without any labels. Provide. | 590.003/3-307.11-C - Miscellaneous Sources of Contamination (C): Hot holding unit holding meats sto...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
September 29, 2023
at 5:21 PM
1 violation
590.006/6-501.112-C - Removing Dead or Trapped Birds Insects Rodents and other Pest (C): Glue traps with dead roaches in basement. Discard to prevent contamination. Reviewed pest report. Follow pest control recommendations for cleaning and maint...
PASS
April 20, 2023
at 6:18 PM
3 violations
590.003/3-501.15-PF - (A )Cooling Methods (Pf): Cooked rice in plastic container covered with plastic film in walk-in at 135F. Spread out in shallow meatal pans- 100F in 10 minutes. Cool foods uncovered in shallow pans. | 590.004/4-601.11-PF - (A...
FAIL
April 13, 2023
at 6:40 PM
3 violations
590.003/3-501.15-PF - (A )Cooling Methods (Pf): Cooked rice in plastic container covered with plastic film in walk-in at 135F. Spread out in shallow meatal pans- 100F in 10 minutes. Cool foods uncovered in shallow pans. | 590.004/4-601.11-PF - (A...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
November 18, 2022
at 4:13 PM
3 violations
590.004/4-602.13-C - Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C): Spills debris and rat droppings under bar. Floor drains at bar with soils. Soils and rat droppings under prep sink in kitchen. Roaches rat droppings and debris in basement storage under shelves....
FAIL
November 10, 2022
at 5:23 PM
3 violations
590.004/4-602.13-C - Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C): Spills debris and rat droppings under bar. Floor drains at bar with soils. Soils and rat droppings under prep sink in kitchen. Roaches rat droppings and debris in basement storage under shelves....
PASS
May 13, 2022
at 3:33 PM
8 violations
590.002/2-501.11-PF - Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events (Pf): No kit or procedures on site. Guidance provided via email. | 590.003/3-403.11-P - Reheating for Hot Holding (P): Chili in steam table at 120F. Reheat cooked foods to be held hot...
FAIL
May 6, 2022
at 4:42 PM
8 violations
590.002/2-501.11-PF - Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events (Pf): No kit or procedures on site. Guidance provided via email. | 590.003/3-403.11-P - Reheating for Hot Holding (P): Chili in steam table at 120F. Reheat cooked foods to be held hot...
PASS
January 3, 2022
at 7:22 PM
1 violation
590.004/4-202.16-C - Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C): Floor near the ice machine is sagging and damaged. Address and make any necessary repairs to prevent a tripping hazard. Gasket around the 2 door basement feezer is torn and coming off not allowing...
FAIL
December 9, 2021
at 6:53 PM
1 violation
590.004/4-202.16-C - Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C): Floor near the ice machine is sagging and damaged. Address and make any necessary repairs to prevent a tripping hazard. Gasket around the 2 door basement feezer is torn and coming off not allowing...
FAIL
November 22, 2021
at 6:30 PM
1 violation
590.004/4-202.16-C - Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C): Floor near the ice machine is sagging and damaged. Address and make any necessary repairs to prevent a tripping hazard. Gasket around the 2 door basement feezer is torn and coming off not allowing...
FAIL
October 22, 2021
at 6:08 PM
8 violations
590.002(C)/2-102.12-C - (A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C): No one on site with a current Food Allergen Certification. Provide. | 590.003/3-304.14-C - Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C): Soiled wiping cloths observed being left out on counte...
FAIL
October 15, 2021
at 3:31 PM
8 violations
590.002(C)/2-102.12-C - (A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C): No one on site with a current Food Allergen Certification. Provide. | 590.003/3-304.14-C - Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C): Soiled wiping cloths observed being left out on counte...
PASS
June 17, 2021
at 4:09 PM
0 violations
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
July 28, 2020
at 5:16 PM
2 violations
590.004/4-202.16-C - Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C): Door to the small coffin style freezer in the basement storage area damaged an with insulation coming out. Address and make any necessary repairs. | 590.006/6-501.111-C - Controlling Pests (C): Ev...
PASS
June 4, 2019
at 4:16 PM
0 violations
PASS
November 20, 2018
at 1:39 PM
0 violations
PASS
July 10, 2018
at 11:51 AM
2 violations
36-6-501.11-.12 - Improper Maintenance of Floors: Floors under dish machine with soils and debris clean to remove | 37-6-501.11-.12 - Improper Maintenance of Walls/Ceilings: 1) Hood vents with grease build up clean to remove 2) Pole in middle o...
FAIL
July 2, 2018
at 7:13 PM
2 violations
36-6-501.11-.12 - Improper Maintenance of Floors: Floors under dish machine with soils and debris clean to remove | 37-6-501.11-.12 - Improper Maintenance of Walls/Ceilings: 1) Hood vents with grease build up clean to remove 2) Pole in middle o...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
May 15, 2017
at 3:48 PM
1 violation
37-6-201.11 - Walls/Ceilings Designed Constructed Installed: Ceiling in dry storage in disrepair repair by next inspection
PASS
March 28, 2016
at 5:11 PM
2 violations
35-6-501.111/.115 - Insects Rodents Animals: 1) droppings found at front window clean to remove 2) Dropping found in basement employee clothing area clean to remove 3) droppings found in dry storage area clean to remove | 37-6-501.11-.12 - Im...
FAIL
March 15, 2016
at 3:47 PM
2 violations
35-6-501.111/.115 - Insects Rodents Animals: 1) droppings found at front window clean to remove 2) Dropping found in basement employee clothing area clean to remove 3) droppings found in dry storage area clean to remove | 37-6-501.11-.12 - Im...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
December 3, 2014
at 4:50 PM
28 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Properly store all opened foods in food grade covered containers. | 10-3-304.12 - Food Utensil Storage: Utensils in water | 13-2-304/402.11 - Clean Cloths Hair Restraint: Food handlers must wear hair restraints....
FAIL
November 18, 2014
at 3:58 PM
28 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Properly store all opened foods in food grade covered containers. | 10-3-304.12 - Food Utensil Storage: Utensils in water | 13-2-304/402.11 - Clean Cloths Hair Restraint: Food handlers must wear hair restraints....
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
December 30, 2013
at 5:00 AM
0 violations
PASS
September 25, 2013
at 6:37 PM
0 violations
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
December 30, 2012
at 5:00 AM
0 violations
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
December 20, 2012
at 5:54 PM
1 violation
15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: The frame and counter surface around one of the kitchen hand sinks has deteriorated. Management and ownership stated that measurements have been taken to replace the unit. The unit should be replaced with...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
July 26, 2012
at 6:29 PM
1 violation
15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: The kitchen hand sink to the right of the dish machine was operating properly. The wooden surfaces around the sink covered with RFP were rotting. The structure around the sink should be repaired or repl...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
December 8, 2011
at 5:22 PM
7 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Cover all open foods in reach ins. | 14-4-202.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Design: Replace worn cutting board. | 17-4-204.112/.115 - Equipment Thermometers: Provide visible thermometers where necessary. | 24-4-903....
FAIL
December 1, 2011
at 4:36 PM
7 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Cover all open foods in reach ins. | 14-4-202.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Design: Replace worn cutting board. | 17-4-204.112/.115 - Equipment Thermometers: Provide visible thermometers where necessary. | 24-4-903....
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
May 9, 2011
at 2:12 PM
7 violations
14-4-202.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Design: Replace worn cutting board. | 20-4-703.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Clean: Adjust final rinse temp to dishwasher. 180 For above. | 23-4-602.13 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean: Clean beer keg walk in. | 3...
FAIL
April 27, 2011
at 3:29 PM
7 violations
14-4-202.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Design: Replace worn cutting board. | 20-4-703.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Clean: Adjust final rinse temp to dishwasher. 180 For above. | 23-4-602.13 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean: Clean beer keg walk in. | 3...
PASS
April 5, 2010
at 3:26 PM
6 violations
14-4-202.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Design: Replace worn cutting board for reach in | 15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Remove all tin foil from equipment Seal rusted shelving in walk in. | 22-4-601/602.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Clean: Cle...
FAIL
March 26, 2010
at 5:09 PM
6 violations
14-4-202.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Design: Replace worn cutting board for reach in | 15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Remove all tin foil from equipment Seal rusted shelving in walk in. | 22-4-601/602.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Clean: Cle...
PASS
April 27, 2009
at 3:28 PM
0 violations
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
July 1, 2008
at 3:56 PM
20 violations
03-3-501.14 - Cooling: | 08-3-302.11/3-304.11 - Separation Segregation Cross Contamination: | 08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Remove flaking paint. Elevate all foods off of Walkincooler floor. cover all foods. | 14-4-202.11 - Food Contact ...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
June 20, 2008
at 4:11 PM
26 violations
03-3-501.14 - Cooling: | 08-3-302.11/3-304.11 - Separation Segregation Cross Contamination: | 08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Remove flaking paint. Elevate all foods off of Walkincooler floor. cover all foods. | 12-2-301.12-.15 - Adequate ...
FAIL
June 16, 2008
at 6:15 PM
26 violations
03-3-501.14 - Cooling: | 08-3-302.11/3-304.11 - Separation Segregation Cross Contamination: | 08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Remove flaking paint. Elevate all foods off of Walkincooler floor. cover all foods. | 12-2-301.12-.15 - Adequate ...
PASS
June 15, 2007
at 7:14 PM
8 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: | 15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: | 17-4-204.112/.115 - Equipment Thermometers: | 22-4-601/602.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Clean: <UL> <LI></LI></UL> | 23-4-602.13 - Non-Food C...