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LA CHIVA RESTAURANT

Latest: PASS June 27, 2018

🍽️ Cuisine: Mexican

📍 Neighborhood: East Boston

🚇 Nearest Transit: Airport (Blue Line)

Address
259 BENNINGTON ST
East Boston, MA 02128
Inspection History
34 inspections
16 failures
License
License #23330
Last inspected: June 27, 2018

Inspection History (34 most recent)

PASS June 27, 2018 at 3:44 PM
3 violations
03-3-501.16 - Hot Holding: Front hot holding case - Salami 112F Fried chicken 108F / Provide proper hot holding temperatures as discussed. Items removed and will be reheated to 165F after being in the case for 1 hour. Beans sitting on counter...
FAIL June 18, 2018 at 6:02 PM
3 violations
03-3-501.16 - Hot Holding: Front hot holding case - Salami 112F Fried chicken 108F / Provide proper hot holding temperatures as discussed. Items removed and will be reheated to 165F after being in the case for 1 hour. Beans sitting on counter...
PASS January 19, 2018 at 6:23 PM
6 violations
03-3-501.16 - Hot Holding: Chicken 104F Rice 113F / Provide proper hot holding temperatures as discussed | 10-3-304.12 - Food Utensil Storage: Rice scoop stored in product handle down / Discontinue and store clean and dry as discussed | 22-4-601...
FAIL January 8, 2018 at 1:11 PM
6 violations
03-3-501.16 - Hot Holding: Chicken 104F Rice 113F / Provide proper hot holding temperatures as discussed | 10-3-304.12 - Food Utensil Storage: Rice scoop stored in product handle down / Discontinue and store clean and dry as discussed | 22-4-601...
PASS August 18, 2017 at 2:55 PM
13 violations
01-3-602.11 B2 - Labeling of Ingredients: Some packaged food items are missing proper label of ingridients provide. | 03-3-501.16 - Hot Holding: Hot Holding Unit - Saerving line- Pork 120F Salami 126F Sausage 124F. Door of the hot holding unit l...
FAIL August 16, 2017 at 3:47 PM
13 violations
01-3-602.11 B2 - Labeling of Ingredients: Some packaged food items are missing proper label of ingridients provide. | 03-3-501.16 - Hot Holding: Hot Holding Unit - Saerving line- Pork 120F Salami 126F Sausage 124F. Door of the hot holding unit l...
PASS April 27, 2016 at 4:18 PM
16 violations
03-3-501.16 - Hot Holding: Hot Holding Unit at serving line-Sausage 110F Fried Salami 110F Pork 104F. PIC stated food had ben there 45 minutes and elevated the temperature of the unit. Maintain PHFs at 140F or above. | 03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Hold...
FAIL April 20, 2016 at 3:19 PM
16 violations
03-3-501.16 - Hot Holding: Hot Holding Unit at serving line-Sausage 110F Fried Salami 110F Pork 104F. PIC stated food had ben there 45 minutes and elevated the temperature of the unit. Maintain PHFs at 140F or above. | 03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Hold...
PASS August 19, 2015 at 7:22 PM
11 violations
15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Basement -Defrost reach in freezer. | 17-4-204.112/.115 - Equipment Thermometers: Provide visible thermometers where necessary. | 17-4-204.112/.115 - Equipment Thermometers: Repair thermometer to hot holdin...
FAIL August 10, 2015 at 7:40 PM
11 violations
15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Basement -Defrost reach in freezer. | 17-4-204.112/.115 - Equipment Thermometers: Provide visible thermometers where necessary. | 17-4-204.112/.115 - Equipment Thermometers: Repair thermometer to hot holdin...
PASS January 30, 2015 at 6:34 PM
13 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Cover all prepared foods in reach in refrigerator | 15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Defrost outside freezer. | 17-4-302.14 - Test Kit Provided: Provide test kit for sanitizer at 3 bay sink. | 21-3-304.1...
FAIL January 22, 2015 at 4:04 PM
13 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Cover all prepared foods in reach in refrigerator | 15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Defrost outside freezer. | 17-4-302.14 - Test Kit Provided: Provide test kit for sanitizer at 3 bay sink. | 21-3-304.1...
PASS March 6, 2014 at 6:19 PM
14 violations
02-3-602.11-.12/3-302.12 - Food Container Labels: Label bulk food. containers. | 08-3-302.11/3-304.11 - Separation Segregation Cross Contamination: Do not store raw meat over ready to eat foods in reach in refrigerator. | 15-4-202.16 - Non-Food C...
FAIL February 26, 2014 at 3:52 PM
14 violations
02-3-602.11-.12/3-302.12 - Food Container Labels: Label bulk food. containers. | 08-3-302.11/3-304.11 - Separation Segregation Cross Contamination: Do not store raw meat over ready to eat foods in reach in refrigerator. | 15-4-202.16 - Non-Food C...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS December 30, 2013 at 5:00 AM
0 violations
PASS August 16, 2013 at 3:12 PM
12 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: keep al fod items 6 inches ooff floor inside walk in cooler freezer and floor areas throughout this establishment. Do not conduct food prep in the 3 compartment sik while dirty dishes are stored in the sink. | ...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS August 8, 2013 at 4:24 PM
15 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: keep al fod items 6 inches ooff floor inside walk in cooler freezer and floor areas throughout this establishment. Do not conduct food prep in the 3 compartment sik while dirty dishes are stored in the sink. | ...
FAIL July 25, 2013 at 2:33 PM
15 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: keep al fod items 6 inches ooff floor inside walk in cooler freezer and floor areas throughout this establishment. Do not conduct food prep in the 3 compartment sik while dirty dishes are stored in the sink. | ...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS December 30, 2012 at 5:00 AM
0 violations
PASS August 2, 2012 at 3:00 PM
12 violations
02-3-602.11-.12/3-302.12 - Food Container Labels: provide proper storage of bulk foods. Keep in a covered labeled container. | 08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: keep all food products 6 inches off floor | 17-4-204.112/.115 - Equipment Thermomete...
FAIL July 19, 2012 at 2:31 PM
16 violations
02-3-602.11-.12/3-302.12 - Food Container Labels: provide proper storage of bulk foods. Keep in a covered labeled container. | 02-3-602.11-.12/3-302.12 - Food Container Labels: Label all bulk food containers aS DISCUSSED | 08-3-305-307.11 - Food ...
FAIL October 14, 2011 at 5:18 PM
17 violations
02-3-602.11-.12/3-302.12 - Food Container Labels: Label all bulk food containers aS DISCUSSED | 03-3-501.16 - Hot Holding: Tamales are 120F. PLACED IN CASE AN HOUR AGO PER P.I.C.Maintain all hot holding temps as discussed | 08-3-305-307.11 - Food ...
FAIL September 22, 2011 at 4:17 PM
17 violations
02-3-602.11-.12/3-302.12 - Food Container Labels: Label all bulk food containers aS DISCUSSED | 03-3-501.16 - Hot Holding: Tamales are 120F. PLACED IN CASE AN HOUR AGO PER P.I.C.Maintain all hot holding temps as discussed | 08-3-305-307.11 - Food ...
PASS April 8, 2010 at 5:33 PM
10 violations
03-3-501.16 - Hot Holding: Beef patties are 110F. re-heated to 155F - they were in the case for two hours | 08-3-302.11/3-304.11 - Separation Segregation Cross Contamination: Possible biological contamination.Open ready to eat foods are stored d...
FAIL April 1, 2010 at 2:49 PM
10 violations
03-3-501.16 - Hot Holding: Beef patties are 110F. re-heated to 155F - they were in the case for two hours | 08-3-302.11/3-304.11 - Separation Segregation Cross Contamination: Possible biological contamination.Open ready to eat foods are stored d...
PASS September 3, 2009 at 4:21 PM
17 violations
02-3-602.11-.12/3-302.12 - Food Container Labels: Label all bulk food containers. | 05-4-302.12 - Food Thermometers Provided: No working food thermometer. Provide. | 10-3-304.12 - Food Utensil Storage: Ice cream scoop stored in stagnant water.Sto...
FAIL August 26, 2009 at 5:00 PM
17 violations
02-3-602.11-.12/3-302.12 - Food Container Labels: Label all bulk food containers. | 05-4-302.12 - Food Thermometers Provided: No working food thermometer. Provide. | 10-3-304.12 - Food Utensil Storage: Ice cream scoop stored in stagnant water.Sto...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS January 16, 2009 at 6:11 PM
1 violation
17-4-204.112/.115 - Equipment Thermometers: Provide thermometers where necessary.
PASS August 25, 2008 at 2:44 PM
6 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: provide proper storage of beef in freezer | 17-4-204.112/.115 - Equipment Thermometers: | 21-3-304.14 - Wiping Cloths Clean Sanitize: Provideproper storage of wiping cloths | 23-4-602.13 - Non-Food Contact Sur...
FAIL August 11, 2008 at 3:04 PM
6 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: provide proper storage of beef in freezer | 17-4-204.112/.115 - Equipment Thermometers: | 21-3-304.14 - Wiping Cloths Clean Sanitize: Provideproper storage of wiping cloths | 23-4-602.13 - Non-Food Contact Sur...
PASS November 20, 2007 at 6:31 PM
5 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Do not slice food in basement | 17-4-204.112/.115 - Equipment Thermometers: Provide thermometers for reach ins where necessary. Provide thermometer for hot holding unit | 21-3-304.14 - Wiping Cloths Clean Sanit...
FAIL November 5, 2007 at 4:39 PM
5 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Do not slice food in basement | 17-4-204.112/.115 - Equipment Thermometers: Provide thermometers for reach ins where necessary. Provide thermometer for hot holding unit | 21-3-304.14 - Wiping Cloths Clean Sanit...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS September 4, 2007 at 5:52 PM
9 violations
02-3-201.11F - Safe Food Handeling Instructions: | 08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: | 15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: | 17-4-204.112/.115 - Equipment Thermometers: | 23-4-602.13 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean: | 32-6-301.11-02.1...
FAIL August 23, 2007 at 7:09 PM
9 violations
02-3-201.11F - Safe Food Handeling Instructions: | 08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: | 15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: | 17-4-204.112/.115 - Equipment Thermometers: | 23-4-602.13 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean: | 32-6-301.11-02.1...
Data sourced directly from Boston Inspectional Services Department