Frio Rico
⚠️ This facility has been closed 1 time by the Health Department
Latest: PASS
August 13, 2025
Address
360 BENNINGTON ST
East Boston, MA 02128
Inspection History
48 inspections
16 failures
1 closures
License
License #28731
Last inspected: August 13, 2025
Inspection History (48 most recent)
PASS
August 13, 2025
at 4:31 PM
0 violations
PASS
December 9, 2024
at 5:07 PM
0 violations
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
October 31, 2024
at 7:15 PM
0 violations
PASS
March 15, 2024
at 6:16 PM
0 violations
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
January 3, 2024
at 8:23 PM
0 violations
PASS
October 17, 2023
at 5:59 PM
0 violations
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
April 27, 2023
at 6:26 PM
1 violation
590.003/3-304.12-C - In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C): Ice cream scoops stored in stagnant water / Discontinue and store as described below
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
October 6, 2022
at 6:42 PM
1 violation
590.006/6-201.17-C - Walls and Ceilings Attachments (C): Ceiling tiles with water damage / replace
PASS
April 8, 2022
at 3:30 PM
1 violation
590.003/3-501.16-P - (A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P): Beef and chicken empanadas out on counter 50F Cut melon sitting on top of reach in 50F / All food moved to refrigeration after being out less ...
FAIL
March 29, 2022
at 6:28 PM
1 violation
590.003/3-501.16-P - (A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P): Beef and chicken empanadas out on counter 50F Cut melon sitting on top of reach in 50F / All food moved to refrigeration after being out less ...
PASS
October 7, 2021
at 6:42 PM
0 violations
PASS
May 21, 2021
at 7:43 PM
6 violations
590.003/3-304.12-C - In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C): Observed ice cream scoops stored in stagnant water. Discontinue store properly. | 590.003/3-304.14-C - Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C): Wiping cloths stored soiled on counters. Stor...
FAIL
May 14, 2021
at 4:47 PM
6 violations
590.003/3-304.12-C - In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C): Observed ice cream scoops stored in stagnant water. Discontinue store properly. | 590.003/3-304.14-C - Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C): Wiping cloths stored soiled on counters. Stor...
PASS
December 24, 2020
at 5:10 PM
3 violations
590.003/3-305.11-C - Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C): Several boxes with food and equipment items stored inside toilet. Remove. | 590.005/5-205.11-PF - Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf): Handsink i...
FAIL
December 18, 2020
at 5:37 PM
3 violations
590.003/3-305.11-C - Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C): Several boxes with food and equipment items stored inside toilet. Remove. | 590.005/5-205.11-PF - Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf): Handsink i...
PASS
July 31, 2020
at 4:43 PM
8 violations
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF - (A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf): Retrain staff with regard to proper warewashing. | 590.003/3-304.14-C - Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C): Wiping cloth stored soiled on the counter. Store properly in sanitizer soluti...
FAIL
July 22, 2020
at 5:01 PM
8 violations
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF - (A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf): Retrain staff with regard to proper warewashing. | 590.003/3-304.14-C - Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C): Wiping cloth stored soiled on the counter. Store properly in sanitizer soluti...
PASS
March 2, 2020
at 6:37 PM
0 violations
PASS
September 26, 2019
at 6:46 PM
0 violations
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
June 18, 2019
at 1:03 PM
1 violation
10-3-304.12 - Food Utensil Storage: Scoops stored in stagnant water / Discontinue and properly store
PASS
December 27, 2018
at 7:12 PM
0 violations
PASS
February 27, 2018
at 7:10 PM
6 violations
01-3-602.11 B2 - Labeling of Ingredients: Items on counter in plastic to go containers without labels / Provide proper labels of all ingredients | 03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: Cut papaya 50F cut watermelon 48F sitting out on top of freezer reac...
🚫 CLOSURE
February 16, 2018
at 4:41 PM
6 violations
01-3-602.11 B2 - Labeling of Ingredients: Items on counter in plastic to go containers without labels / Provide proper labels of all ingredients | 03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: Cut papaya 50F cut watermelon 48F sitting out on top of freezer reac...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
April 28, 2017
at 5:06 PM
2 violations
02-3-602.11-.12/3-302.12 - Food Container Labels: Some food products without proper labeling. Provide. | 08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Some Food products stored on the floor. Elevate 6 inches or above.
PASS
May 31, 2016
at 2:57 PM
5 violations
01-3-602.11 B2 - Labeling of Ingredients: Several packaged bakery items without proper labeling. Provide. | 08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Several food products stored on the floor. Elevate 6 inches or above. | 16-4-301.12 - Three Compartment ...
FAIL
May 24, 2016
at 6:42 PM
5 violations
01-3-602.11 B2 - Labeling of Ingredients: Several packaged bakery items without proper labeling. Provide. | 08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Several food products stored on the floor. Elevate 6 inches or above. | 16-4-301.12 - Three Compartment ...
PASS
April 29, 2015
at 6:24 PM
7 violations
02-3-602.11-.12/3-302.12 - Food Container Labels: Table all packaged food products | 08-3-302.11/3-304.11 - Separation Segregation Cross Contamination: Remove outdated shell eggs. | 15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Defrost ice cream freez...
FAIL
April 23, 2015
at 5:04 PM
7 violations
02-3-602.11-.12/3-302.12 - Food Container Labels: Table all packaged food products | 08-3-302.11/3-304.11 - Separation Segregation Cross Contamination: Remove outdated shell eggs. | 15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Defrost ice cream freez...
PASS
May 16, 2014
at 5:23 PM
4 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Cover open foods in reach thus. | 08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Elevate food products 6" off floor. | 17-4-204.112/.115 - Equipment Thermometers: Provide thermometers where necessary. | 32-6-301.11-02.1...
FAIL
May 8, 2014
at 6:01 PM
4 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Cover open foods in reach thus. | 08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Elevate food products 6" off floor. | 17-4-204.112/.115 - Equipment Thermometers: Provide thermometers where necessary. | 32-6-301.11-02.1...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
December 30, 2013
at 5:00 AM
0 violations
PASS
June 27, 2013
at 6:09 PM
4 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: do not store any food products in restroom | 17-4-302.14 - Test Kit Provided: provide test kit for sanitizer used at the 3 bay sink | 36-6-201.11 - Floors Designed Constructed Installed: keep all supplies at leas...
FAIL
June 13, 2013
at 6:34 PM
4 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: do not store any food products in restroom | 17-4-302.14 - Test Kit Provided: provide test kit for sanitizer used at the 3 bay sink | 36-6-201.11 - Floors Designed Constructed Installed: keep all supplies at leas...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
December 30, 2012
at 5:00 AM
0 violations
PASS
November 27, 2012
at 6:06 PM
2 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: remove all food products from storage in restroom. | 37-6-201.11 - Walls/Ceilings Designed Constructed Installed: replace stained ceiling tiles on ceiling in the customer area
FAIL
November 19, 2012
at 7:22 PM
2 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: remove all food products from storage in restroom. | 37-6-201.11 - Walls/Ceilings Designed Constructed Installed: replace stained ceiling tiles on ceiling in the customer area
PASS
February 23, 2012
at 8:26 PM
4 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: keep all food 6 inches off floor area | 31-5-203.11 - Number Convenient: do not block hand sink in bathroom | 37-6-201.11 - Walls/Ceilings Designed Constructed Installed: replace all stained ceiling tiles on cei...
FAIL
February 16, 2012
at 7:26 PM
4 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: keep all food 6 inches off floor area | 31-5-203.11 - Number Convenient: do not block hand sink in bathroom | 37-6-201.11 - Walls/Ceilings Designed Constructed Installed: replace all stained ceiling tiles on cei...
PASS
August 18, 2011
at 4:33 PM
1 violation
M-2-102.11 - PIC Knowledge: Allergen certification is not on site Provide Must be on site as discussed
FAIL
August 16, 2011
at 7:45 PM
6 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Cover all exposed foods during extended periods of freezer storage | 09-3-301.11(C) - Handling of Food & Ice: Blocks of ice are used to make drinks. Shaved ice pieces are being stored in bottom of a cooler.[ ...
FAIL
August 9, 2011
at 7:08 PM
6 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Cover all exposed foods during extended periods of freezer storage | 09-3-301.11(C) - Handling of Food & Ice: Blocks of ice are used to make drinks. Shaved ice pieces are being stored in bottom of a cooler.[ ...
PASS
September 9, 2010
at 3:40 PM
9 violations
01-3-202.11-.17 - Recieving/Sound Condition/Proper Temperatures: Receiving out of date cookies.Need to start checking inventory from imported food vendors on a regular basis.P.I.C. voluntarily provided a sample | 08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection:...
FAIL
September 3, 2010
at 5:21 PM
9 violations
01-3-202.11-.17 - Recieving/Sound Condition/Proper Temperatures: Receiving out of date cookies.Need to start checking inventory from imported food vendors on a regular basis.P.I.C. voluntarily provided a sample | 08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection:...
PASS
February 25, 2010
at 7:51 PM
5 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Keep all food products covered during freezer storage | 13-2-304/402.11 - Clean Cloths Hair Restraint: No hair restraint worn during food service. Corrected during interview | 23-4-602.13 - Non-Food Contact Surf...
FAIL
February 17, 2010
at 6:30 PM
5 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Keep all food products covered during freezer storage | 13-2-304/402.11 - Clean Cloths Hair Restraint: No hair restraint worn during food service. Corrected during interview | 23-4-602.13 - Non-Food Contact Surf...
PASS
May 27, 2009
at 4:03 PM
8 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Keep all exposed foods covered during storage. | 10-3-304.12 - Food Utensil Storage: Ice cream scoops being stored in stagnant water. Discontinue and store as discussed. | 18-4-603.12 - Pre-Flushed Scrapped Soa...
FAIL
May 20, 2009
at 3:27 PM
8 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Keep all exposed foods covered during storage. | 10-3-304.12 - Food Utensil Storage: Ice cream scoops being stored in stagnant water. Discontinue and store as discussed. | 18-4-603.12 - Pre-Flushed Scrapped Soa...
PASS
March 4, 2008
at 7:01 PM
0 violations