🚨 Recent Restaurant Closures 🚨

La Hacienda Restaurant Bar

Latest: PASS W/ CONDITIONS March 18, 2022

🍽️ Cuisine: Mexican

📍 Neighborhood: East Boston

🚇 Nearest Transit: Maverick Square (Blue Line)

Address
148 MERIDIAN ST
East Boston, MA 02128
Inspection History
46 inspections
23 failures
License
License #30303
Last inspected: March 18, 2022

Inspection History (46 most recent)

PASS W/ CONDITIONS March 18, 2022 at 12:37 PM
3 violations
590.004/4-204.115-PF - Warewashing Machines Temperature Measuring Devices (Pf): Provide an irreversible temperature measuring device for the high temp dish machine | 590.004/4-501.112-PF - Mechanical Warewashing Equipment Hot Water Sanitization ...
FAIL March 14, 2022 at 3:44 PM
3 violations
590.004/4-204.115-PF - Warewashing Machines Temperature Measuring Devices (Pf): Provide an irreversible temperature measuring device for the high temp dish machine | 590.004/4-501.112-PF - Mechanical Warewashing Equipment Hot Water Sanitization ...
PASS July 6, 2021 at 6:56 PM
5 violations
590.003/3-304.14-C - Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C): Wiping cloths stored soiled on counters. Store properly in sanitizer solution. | 590.003/3-305.12-C - Food Storage Prohibited Areas (C): Observed pork belly and soup placed under hand sink a...
FAIL June 28, 2021 at 4:33 PM
5 violations
590.003/3-304.14-C - Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C): Wiping cloths stored soiled on counters. Store properly in sanitizer solution. | 590.003/3-305.12-C - Food Storage Prohibited Areas (C): Observed pork belly and soup placed under hand sink a...
PASS February 3, 2021 at 6:58 PM
10 violations
590.002/2-401.11-C - Eating Drinking or Using Tobacco (C): Observed employees eating at the prep area prep table. Discontinue. Eat at a designated place. Employee moved to the sitting area to continue eating. | 590.003/3-302.12-C - Food Storag...
FAIL January 27, 2021 at 5:52 PM
10 violations
590.002/2-401.11-C - Eating Drinking or Using Tobacco (C): Observed employees eating at the prep area prep table. Discontinue. Eat at a designated place. Employee moved to the sitting area to continue eating. | 590.003/3-302.12-C - Food Storag...
PASS August 20, 2020 at 2:17 PM
7 violations
590.002(C)/2-102.12-C - (A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C): Provide allergen certificate. | 590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF - (A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf): PIC not monitoring and training employees for COVID19 protocols and procedures date ...
FAIL August 13, 2020 at 2:40 PM
7 violations
590.002(C)/2-102.12-C - (A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C): Provide allergen certificate. | 590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF - (A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf): PIC not monitoring and training employees for COVID19 protocols and procedures date ...
PASS July 14, 2020 at 2:11 PM
6 violations
590.002/2-501.11-PF - Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events (Pf): No written procedures/clean up kit for vomiting and diarrheal events provide. | 590.003/3-501.15-PF - (A )Cooling Methods (Pf): Observed beef tong being cooled in deep plastic ...
FAIL July 7, 2020 at 6:35 PM
6 violations
590.002/2-501.11-PF - Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events (Pf): No written procedures/clean up kit for vomiting and diarrheal events provide. | 590.003/3-501.15-PF - (A )Cooling Methods (Pf): Observed beef tong being cooled in deep plastic ...
PASS January 21, 2020 at 5:07 PM
4 violations
590.003/3-304.11-P - Food Contact with Equipment Utensils and Linens (P): Raw shrimp thawing in the rinse bay of the 3 bay sink without a barrier / Sink appears to be soiled and not washed before using it for food prep. Ensure all the shrimp t...
FAIL January 8, 2020 at 6:28 PM
4 violations
590.003/3-304.11-P - Food Contact with Equipment Utensils and Linens (P): Raw shrimp thawing in the rinse bay of the 3 bay sink without a barrier / Sink appears to be soiled and not washed before using it for food prep. Ensure all the shrimp t...
PASS April 29, 2019 at 6:15 PM
2 violations
03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: Cut tomatoes 50F Guacamole 47F / Items cut and made daily / Items were returned to walk in to cool down. Discussed prepping items earier in the morning and cooling down before putting in service line. Also discus...
FAIL April 19, 2019 at 4:28 PM
2 violations
03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: Cut tomatoes 50F Guacamole 47F / Items cut and made daily / Items were returned to walk in to cool down. Discussed prepping items earier in the morning and cooling down before putting in service line. Also discus...
PASS May 22, 2018 at 2:39 PM
3 violations
03-3-501.14 - Cooling: Beef cooked at 10am 94F Potatoes cooked at 10am 91F / Items were brought back to grill and re-heated to 165F / Discussed proper cooling methods and procedures such as cooling food on a sheet pan in the walk in instead of tr...
FAIL May 3, 2018 at 5:37 PM
3 violations
03-3-501.14 - Cooling: Beef cooked at 10am 94F Potatoes cooked at 10am 91F / Items were brought back to grill and re-heated to 165F / Discussed proper cooling methods and procedures such as cooling food on a sheet pan in the walk in instead of tr...
PASS November 15, 2017 at 7:00 PM
7 violations
08-3-302.11/3-304.11 - Separation Segregation Cross Contamination: Observed pork in plastic bag leaking onto the cabbage below. PIC voluntarily discarded the cabbage. Store properly separated. | 16-4-301.12 - Three Compartment Sink: Three Bay Sin...
FAIL November 8, 2017 at 4:05 PM
7 violations
08-3-302.11/3-304.11 - Separation Segregation Cross Contamination: Observed pork in plastic bag leaking onto the cabbage below. PIC voluntarily discarded the cabbage. Store properly separated. | 16-4-301.12 - Three Compartment Sink: Three Bay Sin...
PASS March 31, 2016 at 2:23 PM
1 violation
16-4-501.11/.15 - Dishwashng Facilities: High temp dish machine does not perform Wash Rinse Sanitize automatically. Warewashing being performed at three bay sink.Repair.
FAIL March 22, 2016 at 5:34 PM
11 violations
01-3-203.12 - Tags & Records: Oysters stored inside walk-in without proper tag. Tags not maintained properly(90 days in chronological order). Maintain tags properly. | 04-3-501.15/4-301.11 - Inadequate Facilities/Cooling Methods: Large amount ...
FAIL March 15, 2016 at 3:17 PM
11 violations
01-3-203.12 - Tags & Records: Oysters stored inside walk-in without proper tag. Tags not maintained properly(90 days in chronological order). Maintain tags properly. | 04-3-501.15/4-301.11 - Inadequate Facilities/Cooling Methods: Large amount ...
PASS November 2, 2015 at 4:31 PM
12 violations
06-3-501.13 - PHF's Properly Thawed: Provide proper method of thawing frozen foods. | 08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Cover all open food products in reach ins. | 15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Remove all tin foil from equipment....
FAIL October 27, 2015 at 3:38 PM
12 violations
06-3-501.13 - PHF's Properly Thawed: Provide proper method of thawing frozen foods. | 08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Cover all open food products in reach ins. | 15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Remove all tin foil from equipment....
PASS W/ CONDITIONS May 27, 2015 at 2:10 PM
22 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Cover all open prepared food products in reach ins. | 08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Dining -keep all opened salad dressings refrigerated. | 09-3-301.11(C) - Handling of Food & Ice: Bar- Provide scoop wit...
FAIL May 18, 2015 at 2:14 PM
22 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Cover all open prepared food products in reach ins. | 08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Dining -keep all opened salad dressings refrigerated. | 09-3-301.11(C) - Handling of Food & Ice: Bar- Provide scoop wit...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS October 15, 2014 at 5:56 PM
5 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Do not do food prep at ware wash area. | 17-4-204.112/.115 - Equipment Thermometers: Repair temp gauge to dishwasher. | 23-4-602.13 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean: Clean underside of shelving over prep tables ...
FAIL October 9, 2014 at 4:07 PM
5 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Do not do food prep at ware wash area. | 17-4-204.112/.115 - Equipment Thermometers: Repair temp gauge to dishwasher. | 23-4-602.13 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean: Clean underside of shelving over prep tables ...
PASS February 6, 2014 at 3:11 PM
1 violation
37-6-501.11-.12 - Improper Maintenance of Walls/Ceilings: Clean cooking vent hood and update cleaning sticker.
FAIL January 21, 2014 at 5:49 PM
11 violations
05-4-302.12 - Food Thermometers Provided: Provide food thermometer. | 08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Remove any outdated dairy products. | 15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Defrost walk in freezer vent. | 17-4-204.112/.115 - Equipment T...
FAIL January 13, 2014 at 4:17 PM
10 violations
05-4-302.12 - Food Thermometers Provided: Provide food thermometer. | 08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Remove any outdated dairy products. | 15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Defrost walk in freezer vent. | 17-4-204.112/.115 - Equipment T...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS December 30, 2013 at 5:00 AM
0 violations
PASS January 11, 2013 at 4:38 PM
7 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: keep food 6 inches off floor of walk in cooler in basement. do not store anything on top of ice machine located in basement. | 15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: seal all wood on exteriors of new walk in co...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS December 30, 2012 at 5:00 AM
0 violations
FAIL December 26, 2012 at 3:59 PM
7 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: keep food 6 inches off floor of walk in cooler in basement. do not store anything on top of ice machine located in basement. | 15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: seal all wood on exteriors of new walk in co...
PASS August 20, 2012 at 2:58 PM
10 violations
01-3-201.11 - Approved Source: in basement remove all canned goods without a label. | 08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: in basement walk in cooler keep all suppliesw at least 6 inches off floor area and clean floor area. | 15-4-202.16 - Non-Foo...
FAIL July 30, 2012 at 2:57 PM
10 violations
01-3-201.11 - Approved Source: in basement remove all canned goods without a label. | 08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: in basement walk in cooler keep all suppliesw at least 6 inches off floor area and clean floor area. | 15-4-202.16 - Non-Foo...
PASS June 23, 2011 at 4:19 PM
11 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Walk-in -several foods stored directly on the floor Cartons of raw shell eggs stored above ready to eat foods. Some raw foods are not covered [ wrapped ] during refrigeration storage. Correct violations as disc...
FAIL June 22, 2011 at 12:37 PM
11 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Walk-in -several foods stored directly on the floor Cartons of raw shell eggs stored above ready to eat foods. Some raw foods are not covered [ wrapped ] during refrigeration storage. Correct violations as disc...
FAIL June 10, 2011 at 2:13 PM
11 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Walk-in -several foods stored directly on the floor Cartons of raw shell eggs stored above ready to eat foods. Some raw foods are not covered [ wrapped ] during refrigeration storage. Correct violations as disc...
PASS November 10, 2010 at 3:40 PM
0 violations
PASS January 29, 2010 at 6:52 PM
2 violations
01-3-202.18 - Shellstock ID: Shellstock tags for fresh mussels are not being saved.Discussed importance during interview | M-3-603.11 - Consumer Advisories: No disclosure on menu.Provide
FAIL January 22, 2010 at 8:30 PM
13 violations
01-3-202.18 - Shellstock ID: Shellstock tags for fresh mussels are not being saved.Discussed importance during interview | 06-3-501.13 - PHF's Properly Thawed: Cow feet beef tripe being thawed in stagnant water.Discontinue and thaw as discus...
FAIL January 15, 2010 at 5:11 PM
13 violations
01-3-202.18 - Shellstock ID: Shellstock tags for fresh mussels are not being saved.Discussed importance during interview | 06-3-501.13 - PHF's Properly Thawed: Cow feet beef tripe being thawed in stagnant water.Discontinue and thaw as discus...
PASS February 12, 2009 at 4:38 PM
3 violations
04-3-501.15/4-301.11 - Inadequate Facilities/Cooling Methods: Foods tightly wrapped in deep containers after assembling. Ensure proper cooling methods. Product 59 F. | 06-3-501.13 - PHF's Properly Thawed: Pigs feet thawing in water 90 F. Ensu...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS February 6, 2009 at 5:42 PM
22 violations
01-3-101/701.11 - Spoilage Unsafe Food: Raw beef in walk in is dated 1-20-09. Odorous smell coming from product. Rotten cucumbers and tomatoes in walk-in. Discarded by PIC. | 01-3-203.12 - Tags & Records: Tags not maintained on site for 90 day...
FAIL January 29, 2009 at 4:40 PM
20 violations
01-3-101/701.11 - Spoilage Unsafe Food: Raw beef in walk in is dated 1-20-09. Odorous smell coming from product. Rotten cucumbers and tomatoes in walk-in. Discarded by PIC. | 01-3-203.12 - Tags & Records: Tags not maintained on site for 90 day...
Data sourced directly from Boston Inspectional Services Department