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La Lechonera Restaurant

Latest: PASS September 24, 2025

🍽️ Cuisine: Mexican

📍 Neighborhood: Roslindale

🚇 Nearest Transit: Forest Hills (Orange Line)

Address
342 CUMMINS HW
Roslindale, MA 02131
Inspection History
41 inspections
21 failures
License
License #158957
Last inspected: September 24, 2025

Inspection History (41 most recent)

PASS September 24, 2025 at 11:41 AM
2 violations
590.004/4-204.112-C - Temperature Measuring Devices-Functionality (C): Ensure all refrigeration units have a thermometer located inside the unit. Provide thermometer. | 590.006/6-501.14-C - Cleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Pr...
FAIL September 22, 2025 at 1:08 PM
2 violations
590.004/4-204.112-C - Temperature Measuring Devices-Functionality (C): Ensure all refrigeration units have a thermometer located inside the unit. Provide thermometer. | 590.006/6-501.14-C - Cleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Pr...
PASS January 29, 2025 at 1:24 PM
1 violation
L1 - : No 2025 Health Permit. Spoke to the owner on the phone and he stated he was going today to 1010 Mass Ave.
FAIL January 24, 2025 at 4:26 PM
1 violation
L1 - : No 2025 Health Permit. Spoke to the owner on the phone and he stated he was going today to 1010 Mass Ave.
PASS September 10, 2024 at 6:29 PM
2 violations
590.006/6-301.14-C - Handwashing Signage (C): No hand wash sigange in the womens bathroom. Provide hand wash signage. | 590.006/6-501.14-C - Cleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C): Hood sticker expired May 2024. PI...
FAIL September 9, 2024 at 12:59 PM
2 violations
590.006/6-301.14-C - Handwashing Signage (C): No hand wash sigange in the womens bathroom. Provide hand wash signage. | 590.006/6-501.14-C - Cleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C): Hood sticker expired May 2024. PI...
FAIL September 6, 2024 at 1:18 PM
2 violations
590.006/6-301.14-C - Handwashing Signage (C): No hand wash sigange in the womens bathroom. Provide hand wash signage. | 590.006/6-501.14-C - Cleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C): Hood sticker expired May 2024. PI...
PASS March 14, 2024 at 6:32 PM
1 violation
590.005/5-203.14-P - Backflow Prevention Device When Required (P): Prep sink in the basement is direct to waist. Utilize a colander until properly plumbed. 02/29/24- PIC stated the plumber is coming tomorrow. 3/12/24- Plumber is here now wor...
FAIL March 12, 2024 at 3:55 PM
2 violations
590.005/5-203.14-P - Backflow Prevention Device When Required (P): Prep sink in the basement is direct to waist. Utilize a colander until properly plumbed. 02/29/24- PIC stated the plumber is coming tomorrow. 3/12/24- Plumber is here now wor...
FAIL February 29, 2024 at 5:36 PM
7 violations
590.004/4-602.13-C - Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C): Observed frost build up inside the freezer in the kitchen. Clean to remove frost build up. | 590.005/5-203.14-P - Backflow Prevention Device When Required (P): Prep sink in the basement is direct...
FAIL February 22, 2024 at 4:00 PM
7 violations
590.004/4-602.13-C - Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C): Observed frost build up inside the freezer in the kitchen. Clean to remove frost build up. | 590.005/5-203.14-P - Backflow Prevention Device When Required (P): Prep sink in the basement is direct...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS January 3, 2024 at 8:23 PM
0 violations
PASS August 7, 2023 at 5:24 PM
6 violations
590.002(C)/2-102.12-C - (A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C): Food safety certifications are not posted provide. | 590.004/4-204.112-C - Temperature Measuring Devices-Functionality (C): Thermometer not operating adequately at walk in cooler...
FAIL July 21, 2023 at 6:35 PM
6 violations
590.002(C)/2-102.12-C - (A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C): Food safety certifications are not posted provide. | 590.004/4-204.112-C - Temperature Measuring Devices-Functionality (C): Thermometer not operating adequately at walk in cooler...
PASS February 17, 2023 at 4:58 PM
7 violations
590.002(C)/2-102.12-C - (A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C): Food Safety Certificate expired 8/2021. PIC will need to renew or provide paperwork to when you will be taken the class. | 590.003/3-302.12-C - Food Storage Containers Identified w...
FAIL February 6, 2023 at 6:32 PM
7 violations
590.002(C)/2-102.12-C - (A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C): Food Safety Certificate expired 8/2021. PIC will need to renew or provide paperwork to when you will be taken the class. | 590.003/3-302.12-C - Food Storage Containers Identified w...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS December 5, 2022 at 6:58 PM
2 violations
590.004/4-501.11-C - Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment (C): replace defective doorgast | 590.006/6-501.11-C - Repairing-Premises Structures Attachments and Fixtures-Methods (C): repair plumbing at cellar faucet area.
FAIL November 21, 2022 at 4:30 PM
2 violations
590.004/4-501.11-C - Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment (C): replace defective doorgast | 590.006/6-501.11-C - Repairing-Premises Structures Attachments and Fixtures-Methods (C): repair plumbing at cellar faucet area.
PASS W/ CONDITIONS July 20, 2022 at 12:24 PM
2 violations
590.004/4-501.11-C - Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment (C): remove rust from shelving | 590.006/6-501.11-C - Repairing-Premises Structures Attachments and Fixtures-Methods (C): adjust faucet at handsink prep kitchen
PASS W/ CONDITIONS June 10, 2021 at 3:30 PM
5 violations
590.003/3-304.12-C - In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C): Inuse cooking utensils stored on counter provide proper storage. | 590.004/4-101.11-C - Characteristics-Materials for Construction and Repair (C): Replace heavily scoreded cutting boa...
FAIL June 4, 2021 at 3:51 PM
5 violations
590.003/3-304.12-C - In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C): Inuse cooking utensils stored on counter provide proper storage. | 590.004/4-101.11-C - Characteristics-Materials for Construction and Repair (C): Replace heavily scoreded cutting boa...
PASS January 21, 2021 at 5:42 PM
2 violations
590.004/4-101.11-C - Characteristics-Materials for Construction and Repair (C): Produce shelving is rusty repair. (basement area) | 590.006/6-501.14-C - Cleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C): Exhausthood sticker exp...
FAIL January 14, 2021 at 4:23 PM
4 violations
590.004/4-101.11-C - Characteristics-Materials for Construction and Repair (C): Produce shelving is rusty repair. (basement area) | 590.005/5-205.15-C - System Maintained in Good Repair (C): Toilet inside mens restroom not functioning repair. | ...
FAIL January 6, 2021 at 5:41 PM
4 violations
590.004/4-101.11-C - Characteristics-Materials for Construction and Repair (C): Produce shelving is rusty repair. (basement area) | 590.005/5-205.15-C - System Maintained in Good Repair (C): Toilet inside mens restroom not functioning repair. | ...
PASS August 3, 2020 at 3:26 PM
6 violations
590.005/5-205.15-C - System Maintained in Good Repair (C): 3 bay sink/provide 3 drain plugs | 590.006/6-202.14-C - Toilet Rooms Enclosed (C): restroom/provide self closing door | 590.006/6-301.11-PF - Handwashing Cleanser Availability (Pf): dish...
FAIL July 27, 2020 at 3:23 PM
6 violations
590.005/5-205.15-C - System Maintained in Good Repair (C): 3 bay sink/provide 3 drain plugs | 590.006/6-202.14-C - Toilet Rooms Enclosed (C): restroom/provide self closing door | 590.006/6-301.11-PF - Handwashing Cleanser Availability (Pf): dish...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS March 18, 2020 at 4:01 PM
1 violation
590.006/6-303.11-C - Intensity-Lighting (C): Repair lighting at dry storage area.
PASS June 28, 2019 at 1:27 PM
2 violations
15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: repair defective doorgaskets. | 42-5-203.13 - Mop Sink not Provided:
FAIL June 14, 2019 at 12:38 PM
4 violations
15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: repair defective doorgaskets. | 23-4-602.13 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean: clean and degrease a cooking equipment. | 36-6-201.11 - Floors Designed Constructed Installed: refinish floor repair 50% comple...
FAIL May 31, 2019 at 12:57 PM
4 violations
15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: repair defective doorgaskets. | 23-4-602.13 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean: clean and degrease a cooking equipment. | 36-6-201.11 - Floors Designed Constructed Installed: refinish floor repair 50% comple...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS June 26, 2018 at 12:41 PM
5 violations
15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: replace all defective equipment throughout/2 dr. unit was 50F unit shall be 41F or below./replace defective doorgaskets/seal rusty greasetrap at 3 bay sink. | 36-6-201.11 - Floors Designed Constructed Insta...
FAIL June 11, 2018 at 1:19 PM
16 violations
03-3-501.16 - Hot Holding: beefstew was 123F fish stew 135F fried chicken was 131F all hot holding shall be maintained at 140F or above. | 05-4-302.12 - Food Thermometers Provided: replace chef thermometer. | 08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: co...
FAIL June 4, 2018 at 1:35 PM
16 violations
03-3-501.16 - Hot Holding: beefstew was 123F fish stew 135F fried chicken was 131F all hot holding shall be maintained at 140F or above. | 05-4-302.12 - Food Thermometers Provided: replace chef thermometer. | 08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: co...
PASS August 29, 2017 at 4:29 PM
4 violations
02-3-602.11-.12/3-302.12 - Food Container Labels: Provide labels for food containers in refrigerator. Containers labed peeded garlic did not have that inside. Discontinue and provide labels. | 17-4-204.112/.115 - Equipment Thermometers: Provide eq...
FAIL August 21, 2017 at 4:14 PM
4 violations
02-3-602.11-.12/3-302.12 - Food Container Labels: Provide labels for food containers in refrigerator. Containers labed peeded garlic did not have that inside. Discontinue and provide labels. | 17-4-204.112/.115 - Equipment Thermometers: Provide eq...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS March 23, 2017 at 4:30 PM
2 violations
29-5-201/02.11 - Installed and Maintained: Repair leak at three bay sink and the faucet at the same sink. | 37-6-501.11-.12 - Improper Maintenance of Walls/Ceilings: Clean hood filters on cooking line. Visibly soiled.
PASS August 16, 2016 at 5:00 PM
3 violations
03-3-501.16 - Hot Holding: Pork and vegetables 132F and pork belly 124F. PIC removed and reheated. He yutened un hot holding unit and addressed it with staff. Other food between 148F and 165F. Monitor. | 37-6-501.11-.12 - Improper Maintenance of W...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS August 9, 2016 at 2:14 PM
7 violations
03-3-501.16 - Hot Holding: Pork and vegetables 132F and pork belly 124F. PIC removed and reheated. He yutened un hot holding unit and addressed it with staff. Other food between 148F and 165F. Monitor. | 20-4-703.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Clean: ...
FAIL July 28, 2016 at 3:06 PM
7 violations
03-3-501.16 - Hot Holding: Fries chicken at 127F and beef and onions at 130F. Hot holding must be at or above 140F at all times. PIC will removed reheat and turn up hot holding unit. | 20-4-703.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Clean: Discontinue to was...
PASS April 25, 2016 at 3:51 PM
10 violations
01-3-602.11 B2 - Labeling of Ingredients: Provide an ingredients list for desert in refrigerator. | 02-3-602.11-.12/3-302.12 - Food Container Labels: Label all bulk food containers. Some did not have labels or old labels still on container and dif...
FAIL April 13, 2016 at 6:09 PM
10 violations
01-3-602.11 B2 - Labeling of Ingredients: Provide an ingredients list for desert in refrigerator. | 02-3-602.11-.12/3-302.12 - Food Container Labels: Label all bulk food containers. Some did not have labels or old labels still on container and dif...
Data sourced directly from Boston Inspectional Services Department