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Great Taste Italian & Mexican

Latest: PASS February 11, 2019

🍽️ Cuisine: Mexican

📍 Neighborhood: Downtown

🚇 Nearest Transit: Government Center (Blue Line)

Address
38 CORNHILL
Beacon Hill, MA 02108
Inspection History
41 inspections
16 failures
License
License #74748
Last inspected: February 11, 2019

Inspection History (41 most recent)

PASS February 11, 2019 at 7:32 PM
5 violations
21-3-304.14 - Wiping Cloths Clean Sanitize: Wet wiping cloths found on counter top .Remove Store properly in sanitizer. | 23-4-602.13 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean: Build up of grease on Hood panels over cookline. Remove and clean . Call ...
FAIL February 4, 2019 at 5:15 PM
5 violations
21-3-304.14 - Wiping Cloths Clean Sanitize: Wet wiping cloths found on counter top .Remove Store properly in sanitizer. | 23-4-602.13 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean: Build up of grease on Hood panels over cookline. Remove and clean . Call ...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS September 20, 2018 at 4:04 PM
1 violation
10-3-304.12 - Food Utensil Storage: Utensils stored in cold stagnant water .Remove . Store properly clean and dry or water 140F above
PASS April 3, 2018 at 3:01 PM
6 violations
03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: Bowl of sausage 119F left over from breakfast.held on grill . Discarded by PIC Maintain 140F or above for hot holding. | 08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Molding strawberry found in refrigrator . Remove and discard...
FAIL March 20, 2018 at 4:46 PM
6 violations
03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: Bowl of sausage 119F left over from breakfast.held on grill . Discarded by PIC Maintain 140F or above for hot holding. | 08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Molding strawberry found in refrigrator . Remove and discard...
PASS November 15, 2017 at 3:25 PM
4 violations
08-3-302.11/3-304.11 - Separation Segregation Cross Contamination: Raw shell eggs being stored above ready to eat foods in walkin cooler. Store properly. | 29-5-201/02.11 - Installed and Maintained: Hot water temperature at prep area handsink 71F...
FAIL November 8, 2017 at 6:36 PM
4 violations
08-3-302.11/3-304.11 - Separation Segregation Cross Contamination: Raw shell eggs being stored above ready to eat foods in walkin cooler. Store properly. | 29-5-201/02.11 - Installed and Maintained: Hot water temperature at prep area handsink 71F...
PASS May 8, 2017 at 1:58 PM
4 violations
35-6-501.111/.115 - Insects Rodents Animals: Evidence of roach activity near cookline. Provide updated pest control report upon reinspection. Increase pest control visits to twice per month. | 36-6-501.11-.12 - Improper Maintenance of Floors: Gr...
FAIL May 1, 2017 at 5:10 PM
4 violations
35-6-501.111/.115 - Insects Rodents Animals: Evidence of roach activity near cookline. Provide updated pest control report upon reinspection. Increase pest control visits to twice per month. | 36-6-501.11-.12 - Improper Maintenance of Floors: Gr...
PASS November 30, 2016 at 3:40 PM
7 violations
08-3-302.11/3-304.11 - Separation Segregation Cross Contamination: Observed raw shell eggs stored above ready to eat sliced pastrami beef in walkin cooler. Raw ground beef stored in close proximity to ready to eat cold cuts in walkin cooler. Sto...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS November 23, 2016 at 3:20 PM
7 violations
08-3-302.11/3-304.11 - Separation Segregation Cross Contamination: Observed raw shell eggs stored above ready to eat sliced pastrami beef in walkin cooler. Raw ground beef stored in close proximity to ready to eat cold cuts in walkin cooler. Sto...
FAIL November 15, 2016 at 4:19 PM
6 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Sugar being stored in open bag. Open box of rice on dry storage rack. Store all bulk dry goods in NSF grade food storage containers. Observed raw shell eggs stored above ready to eat sliced roast beef in walkin ...
PASS May 6, 2016 at 3:33 PM
1 violation
37-6-501.11-.12 - Improper Maintenance of Walls/Ceilings: Hood sticker expired year of service not marked on white coded hood sticker. Provide current hood service and hood sticker that is properly hole punched from licensed BFD hood maintenance c...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS April 29, 2016 at 3:22 PM
5 violations
02-3-602.11-.12/3-302.12 - Food Container Labels: Several squeeze bottles in servicing line refrigerated unit without proper labels. Provide labels. Several dry food storage bins in back dry storage area without labels. Provide. | 04-3-501.15/4-30...
FAIL April 19, 2016 at 5:21 PM
5 violations
02-3-602.11-.12/3-302.12 - Food Container Labels: Several squeeze bottles in servicing line refrigerated unit without proper labels. Provide labels. Several dry food storage bins in back dry storage area without labels. Provide. | 04-3-501.15/4-30...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS August 26, 2015 at 2:43 PM
6 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: store all opened bulk food bags in covered containers | 14-4-202.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Design: replace all damaged knives in knife rack and front line | 15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: bottom shelf ...
PASS August 20, 2015 at 3:59 PM
2 violations
15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: bottom shelf of steam table with chiiped and worn paint resurface | 37-6-501.11-.12 - Improper Maintenance of Walls/Ceilings: Hood sticker expired in March of 2015 have cleaned by licensed hood cleaning c...
FAIL August 5, 2015 at 3:16 PM
2 violations
15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: bottom shelf of steam table with chiiped and worn paint resurface | 37-6-501.11-.12 - Improper Maintenance of Walls/Ceilings: Hood sticker expired in March of 2015 have cleaned by licensed hood cleaning c...
PASS February 6, 2015 at 1:35 PM
2 violations
37-6-501.11-.12 - Improper Maintenance of Walls/Ceilings: 1) hood vents with dust and grease build up clean to remove 2) hood sticker expired in October of 2014 have hood cleaned by licensed hood cleaning company registered with the city of Bost...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS January 30, 2015 at 5:09 PM
2 violations
37-6-501.11-.12 - Improper Maintenance of Walls/Ceilings: 1) hood vents with dust and grease build up clean to remove 2) hood sticker expired in October of 2014 have hood cleaned by licensed hood cleaning company registered with the city of Bost...
FAIL January 15, 2015 at 5:44 PM
2 violations
37-6-501.11-.12 - Improper Maintenance of Walls/Ceilings: 1) hood vents with dust and grease build up clean to remove 2) hood sticker expired in October of 2014 have hood cleaned by licensed hood cleaning company registered with the city of Bost...
PASS September 15, 2014 at 6:05 PM
3 violations
03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: Eggs and humus @ 50f-53f ensure proper cold hold of 41f or below | 04-3-501.15/4-301.11 - Inadequate Facilities/Cooling Methods: 2 door flip top cold unit running @ 50f repair to run @ 41f or below | 37-6-501.11-.1...
FAIL August 29, 2014 at 4:29 PM
3 violations
03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: Eggs and humus @ 50f-53f ensure proper cold hold of 41f or below | 04-3-501.15/4-301.11 - Inadequate Facilities/Cooling Methods: 2 door flip top cold unit running @ 50f repair to run @ 41f or below | 37-6-501.11-.1...
PASS April 1, 2014 at 4:50 PM
6 violations
03-3-501.16 - Hot Holding: Chicken & home fries @ 100f-130f ensure porper hot hold of 140f or above (manager reheated products to 170f at time of inspection) | 03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: Tuna @ 50f ensure proper cold hold of 41f or below...
FAIL March 25, 2014 at 4:19 PM
6 violations
03-3-501.16 - Hot Holding: Chicken & home fries @ 100f-130f ensure porper hot hold of 140f or above (manager reheated products to 170f at time of inspection) | 03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: Tuna @ 50f ensure proper cold hold of 41f or below...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS December 30, 2013 at 5:00 AM
0 violations
PASS April 5, 2013 at 3:46 PM
1 violation
M-3-603.11 - Consumer Advisories: Allergy advisory missing on paper menus
PASS W/ CONDITIONS March 20, 2013 at 3:47 PM
4 violations
15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Replace broken door gaskets on salad unit | 15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Replace broken door gaskets on walk in refrig. | 37-6-501.11-.12 - Improper Maintenance of Walls/Ceilings: Rodent proof r...
FAIL March 5, 2013 at 5:37 PM
28 violations
08-3-302.11/3-304.11 - Separation Segregation Cross Contamination: Raw eggs stored with ready to eat foods on salad unit | 08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Open foods not stored in covered food containers. | 08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: S...
FAIL March 4, 2013 at 6:46 PM
28 violations
08-3-302.11/3-304.11 - Separation Segregation Cross Contamination: Raw eggs stored with ready to eat foods on salad unit | 08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Open foods not stored in covered food containers. | 08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: S...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS December 30, 2012 at 5:00 AM
0 violations
PASS August 27, 2012 at 2:10 PM
4 violations
01-3-602.11 B2 - Labeling of Ingredients: Orange juice not labeled. (None for customer self service at time of inspection) | 14-4-202.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Design: Worn cutting boards. | M-2-102.11 - PIC Knowledge: Certified food protection m...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS August 13, 2012 at 3:51 PM
14 violations
01-3-602.11 B2 - Labeling of Ingredients: Orange juice not labeled. | 02-3-602.11-.12/3-302.12 - Food Container Labels: Bulk food containers not labeled. | 08-3-302.11/3-304.11 - Separation Segregation Cross Contamination: Raw eggs stored over ch...
FAIL August 6, 2012 at 5:11 PM
14 violations
01-3-602.11 B2 - Labeling of Ingredients: Orange juice not labeled. | 02-3-602.11-.12/3-302.12 - Food Container Labels: Bulk food containers not labeled. | 08-3-302.11/3-304.11 - Separation Segregation Cross Contamination: Raw eggs stored over ch...
PASS December 13, 2011 at 7:39 PM
6 violations
06-3-501.13 - PHF's Properly Thawed: provide proper methods for defrosting lamb | 15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: remove tin foil from all shelving. Seal wood behind sink in kitchen | 21-3-304.14 - Wiping Cloths Clean Sanitize: | ...
FAIL December 9, 2011 at 5:06 PM
6 violations
06-3-501.13 - PHF's Properly Thawed: provide proper methods for defrosting lamb | 15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: remove tin foil from all shelving. Seal wood behind sink in kitchen | 21-3-304.14 - Wiping Cloths Clean Sanitize: | ...
PASS June 29, 2011 at 12:36 PM
7 violations
12-2-401.11-.12 - Good Hygienic Practices: Provide covers for all personal drinks in kitchen | 15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: remove tin foil from all shelving | 29-5-201/02.11 - Installed and Maintained: Provide working dipper well for ...
FAIL June 16, 2011 at 3:37 PM
7 violations
12-2-401.11-.12 - Good Hygienic Practices: Provide covers for all personal drinks in kitchen | 15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: remove tin foil from all shelving | 29-5-201/02.11 - Installed and Maintained: Provide working dipper well for ...
PASS February 9, 2011 at 3:14 PM
2 violations
17-4-302.14 - Test Kit Provided: Provide test kit and warewashing instructions for the 3 bay sink. | 23-4-602.13 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean: Clean all equipmenty before opening to the public
PASS W/ CONDITIONS February 3, 2011 at 6:56 PM
2 violations
17-4-302.14 - Test Kit Provided: Provide test kit and warewashing instructions for the 3 bay sink. | 23-4-602.13 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean: Clean all equipmenty before opening to the public
FAIL January 18, 2011 at 8:01 PM
2 violations
17-4-302.14 - Test Kit Provided: Provide test kit and warewashing instructions for the 3 bay sink. | 23-4-602.13 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean: Clean all equipmenty before opening to the public
Data sourced directly from Boston Inspectional Services Department