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LA SULTANA BAKERY

Latest: PASS May 7, 2025

🍽️ Cuisine: Mexican

📍 Neighborhood: East Boston

🚇 Nearest Transit: Maverick Square (Blue Line)

Address
40 MAVERICK SQ
East Boston, MA 02128
Inspection History
56 inspections
27 failures
License
License #19921
Last inspected: May 7, 2025

Inspection History (50 most recent)

PASS May 7, 2025 at 6:34 PM
9 violations
590.003/3-305.11-C - Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C): Several bags of flour stored on the floor at both levels. Some food items stored on the floor inside walk-in units. Elevate all properly. | 590.003/3-501.17-PF - Rea...
FAIL April 30, 2025 at 3:35 PM
9 violations
590.003/3-305.11-C - Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C): Several bags of flour stored on the floor at both levels. Some food items stored on the floor inside walk-in units. Elevate all properly. | 590.003/3-501.17-PF - Rea...
PASS April 5, 2024 at 3:39 PM
1 violation
590.005/5-501.15-C - Outside Receptacles (C): Large dumpster at the rear missing covers to fully cover it. Repair or provide a new dumpster.
FAIL March 29, 2024 at 4:11 PM
9 violations
590.002(C)/2-102.12-C - (A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C): Allergen Awarness Certification expired. Provide a current one. | 590.003/3-305.12-C - Food Storage Prohibited Areas (C): Boxes with food products and ice stored on the floor at l...
FAIL March 22, 2024 at 3:42 PM
9 violations
590.002(C)/2-102.12-C - (A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C): Allergen Awarness Certification expired. Provide a current one. | 590.003/3-305.12-C - Food Storage Prohibited Areas (C): Boxes with food products and ice stored on the floor at l...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS January 3, 2024 at 8:23 PM
0 violations
PASS April 14, 2023 at 4:05 PM
2 violations
590.005/5-205.11-PF - Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf): Hand sink in basement prep area blocked by a table and pots and pans / Remove and ensure the hand sinks are kept free and clear for proper hand washing | 590.006/6-201....
FAIL April 6, 2023 at 4:14 PM
2 violations
590.005/5-205.11-PF - Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf): Hand sink in basement prep area blocked by a table and pots and pans / Remove and ensure the hand sinks are kept free and clear for proper hand washing | 590.006/6-201....
PASS October 5, 2022 at 6:12 PM
0 violations
PASS February 11, 2022 at 6:09 PM
5 violations
590.003/3-302.12-C - Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C): Bulk food bins without labels / Provide | 590.003/3-501.16-P1 - (A)(1) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P): Sausage 120F Empanand...
FAIL February 2, 2022 at 4:07 PM
5 violations
590.003/3-302.12-C - Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C): Bulk food bins without labels / Provide | 590.003/3-501.16-P1 - (A)(1) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P): Sausage 120F Empanand...
PASS May 28, 2021 at 2:40 PM
5 violations
590.003/3-304.14-C - Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C): Wiping cloths stored soiled on counter. Store properly in sanitizer solution. | 590.003/3-305.11-C - Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C): Several food products stored ...
FAIL May 21, 2021 at 6:41 PM
5 violations
590.003/3-304.14-C - Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C): Wiping cloths stored soiled on counter. Store properly in sanitizer solution. | 590.003/3-305.11-C - Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C): Several food products stored ...
PASS December 31, 2020 at 4:18 PM
11 violations
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF - (A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf): Retrain Staff with regard to proper cooling methods. Monitor cooling process and ensure the time/temperatur parameters are met. Retrain staff with regard to proper warewashing and prop...
FAIL December 23, 2020 at 5:53 PM
11 violations
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF - (A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf): Retrain Staff with regard to proper cooling methods. Monitor cooling process and ensure the time/temperatur parameters are met. Retrain staff with regard to proper warewashing and prop...
PASS July 15, 2020 at 4:59 PM
9 violations
590.002/2-501.11-PF - Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events (Pf): No written procedures and clean up kit missing several components. Provide. | 590.003/3-302.12-C - Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C): Some bulk foo...
FAIL July 8, 2020 at 3:38 PM
9 violations
590.002/2-501.11-PF - Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events (Pf): No written procedures and clean up kit missing several components. Provide. | 590.003/3-302.12-C - Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C): Some bulk foo...
PASS May 20, 2019 at 2:34 PM
4 violations
15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Bottom of back screen door missing weather stripping / Provide | 20-4-703.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Clean: Observed dishes and utensils being washed and rinsed with regular dish soap under running water /...
FAIL May 9, 2019 at 3:08 PM
4 violations
15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Bottom of back screen door missing weather stripping / Provide | 20-4-703.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Clean: Observed dishes and utensils being washed and rinsed with regular dish soap under running water /...
PASS February 20, 2018 at 11:34 PM
8 violations
01-3-101/701.11 - Spoilage Unsafe Food: Establishment with no power food products observed out of temp. PIC to discuss with health department for disposal of product. | 03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: Refrigeration units 50-60F multiple items out o...
PASS October 25, 2017 at 6:02 PM
7 violations
03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: Potato salad placed previously on the ice. Ice melted at this time it registered 68F. PIC placed it inside the walk-in unit. Maintain all PHFs at 41F or below. | 08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Some paper good bo...
FAIL October 18, 2017 at 4:53 PM
7 violations
03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: Potato salad placed previously on the ice. Ice melted at this time it registered 68F. PIC placed it inside the walk-in unit. Maintain all PHFs at 41F or below. | 08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Some paper good bo...
PASS February 10, 2016 at 7:24 PM
6 violations
02-3-602.11-.12/3-302.12 - Food Container Labels: Bulk food containers missing proper labels. Provide. | 14-4-202.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Design: Knifes stored soiled inside the knife box. Clean properly. Not in use meat cutting machine at the ...
FAIL February 3, 2016 at 5:42 PM
6 violations
02-3-602.11-.12/3-302.12 - Food Container Labels: Bulk food containers missing proper labels. Provide. | 14-4-202.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Design: Knifes stored soiled inside the knife box. Clean properly. Not in use meat cutting machine at the ...
PASS July 29, 2015 at 6:18 PM
8 violations
17-4-204.112/.115 - Equipment Thermometers: Counter -Provide visible thermometers where necessary | 21-3-304.14 - Wiping Cloths Clean Sanitize: Kitchen Keep wiping cloths in sanitizer. | 32-6-301.11-02.11 - Hand Cleaner Drying Tissue Signage: ...
FAIL July 20, 2015 at 7:40 PM
8 violations
17-4-204.112/.115 - Equipment Thermometers: Counter -Provide visible thermometers where necessary | 21-3-304.14 - Wiping Cloths Clean Sanitize: Kitchen Keep wiping cloths in sanitizer. | 32-6-301.11-02.11 - Hand Cleaner Drying Tissue Signage: ...
PASS January 13, 2015 at 4:32 PM
8 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Cover all open foods in reach ins and walk ins. | 14-4-202.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Design: Basement -Replace rusted can opener and holder | 16-4-501.11/.15 - Dishwashng Facilities: Provide proper operation of ...
FAIL January 5, 2015 at 5:44 PM
8 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Cover all open foods in reach ins and walk ins. | 14-4-202.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Design: Basement -Replace rusted can opener and holder | 16-4-501.11/.15 - Dishwashng Facilities: Provide proper operation of ...
PASS February 7, 2014 at 6:51 PM
6 violations
17-4-204.112/.115 - Equipment Thermometers: Provide thermometer for CAKE case. | 17-4-302.14 - Test Kit Provided: Provide sanitizer test kit | 24-4-904.11AB - Improper Storage of Re-usable Utensils: Do not store knives in behind pipes at front cou...
FAIL January 29, 2014 at 3:52 PM
6 violations
17-4-204.112/.115 - Equipment Thermometers: Provide thermometer for CAKE case. | 17-4-302.14 - Test Kit Provided: Provide sanitizer test kit | 24-4-904.11AB - Improper Storage of Re-usable Utensils: Do not store knives in behind pipes at front cou...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS December 30, 2013 at 5:00 AM
0 violations
PASS August 20, 2013 at 4:50 PM
5 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: discontinue using new walk in cooler and freezer in basement until area has been approved for use by Health Division. Currently basement is under condtruction and room is filled with construction materials tool...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS August 13, 2013 at 6:14 PM
7 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: discontinue using new walk in cooler and freezer in basement until area has been approved for use by Health Division. Currently basement is under condtruction and room is filled with construction materials tool...
FAIL July 30, 2013 at 3:21 PM
7 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: discontinue using new walk in cooler and freezer in basement until area has been approved for use by Health Division. Currently basement is under condtruction and room is filled with construction materials tool...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS December 30, 2012 at 5:00 AM
0 violations
PASS August 31, 2012 at 6:13 PM
11 violations
04-3-501.15/4-301.11 - Inadequate Facilities/Cooling Methods: walk in cooler.......56 F. Provide temperature of cooler of 41 degrees or be3low. All items in cooler have been removed and place in other refrigerators. | 08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protec...
FAIL August 10, 2012 at 3:00 PM
11 violations
04-3-501.15/4-301.11 - Inadequate Facilities/Cooling Methods: walk in cooler.......56 F. Provide temperature of cooler of 41 degrees or be3low. All items in cooler have been removed and place in other refrigerators. | 08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protec...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS January 3, 2012 at 3:48 PM
11 violations
02-3-602.11-.12/3-302.12 - Food Container Labels: Label all bulk food containers as discussed | 12-2-301.12-.15 - Adequate Handwashing/Where/When/How: Employee was frosting a cake with his fingers.- no handwashing observed during time of inspectio...
FAIL December 14, 2011 at 8:05 PM
11 violations
02-3-602.11-.12/3-302.12 - Food Container Labels: Label all bulk food containers as discussed | 12-2-301.12-.15 - Adequate Handwashing/Where/When/How: Employee was frosting a cake with his fingers.- no handwashing observed during time of inspectio...
FAIL December 7, 2011 at 7:44 PM
11 violations
02-3-602.11-.12/3-302.12 - Food Container Labels: Label all bulk food containers as discussed | 12-2-301.12-.15 - Adequate Handwashing/Where/When/How: Employee was frosting a cake with his fingers.- no handwashing observed during time of inspectio...
FAIL November 30, 2011 at 7:04 PM
11 violations
02-3-602.11-.12/3-302.12 - Food Container Labels: Label all bulk food containers as discussed | 12-2-301.12-.15 - Adequate Handwashing/Where/When/How: Employee was frosting a cake with his fingers.- no handwashing observed during time of inspectio...
PASS May 3, 2011 at 4:43 PM
5 violations
23-4-602.13 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean: ICE MACHINE | 32-6-301.11-02.11 - Hand Cleaner Drying Tissue Signage: No paper towels at handsink | 36-6-501.11-.12 - Improper Maintenance of Floors: CXlean floors throughout basement | 37-6-501.11-...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS April 26, 2011 at 6:58 PM
5 violations
23-4-602.13 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean: ICE MACHINE | 32-6-301.11-02.11 - Hand Cleaner Drying Tissue Signage: No paper towels at handsink | 36-6-501.11-.12 - Improper Maintenance of Floors: CXlean floors throughout basement | 37-6-501.11-...
FAIL April 19, 2011 at 6:31 PM
13 violations
15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Broken glass on deli case.repair as needed | 23-4-602.13 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean: ICE MACHINE | 23-4-602.13 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean: Clean exterior of all food containers especially the...
FAIL April 11, 2011 at 6:47 PM
11 violations
15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Broken glass on deli case.repair as needed | 17-4-302.14 - Test Kit Provided: No tast strips on site provide | 20-4-703.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Clean: Some clean utensils have signs of visible soils. Was...
FAIL April 4, 2011 at 4:36 PM
11 violations
15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Broken glass on deli case.repair as needed | 17-4-302.14 - Test Kit Provided: No tast strips on site provide | 20-4-703.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Clean: Some clean utensils have signs of visible soils. Was...
PASS March 24, 2010 at 6:13 PM
7 violations
15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Grease trap downstairs is heavily soiled. Re-surface as discussed Remove aluminum foil from bottom of prep table in basement and re-surface as discussed | 23-4-602.13 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean: Clea...
FAIL March 16, 2010 at 3:45 PM
16 violations
02-3-602.11-.12/3-302.12 - Food Container Labels: Label all bulk food container to identify product properly | 06-3-501.13 - PHF's Properly Thawed: Thawing raw beef in stagnant water. Discontinue and thaw as discussed | 08-3-305-307.11 - Food...
FAIL March 8, 2010 at 4:17 PM
16 violations
02-3-602.11-.12/3-302.12 - Food Container Labels: Label all bulk food container to identify product properly | 06-3-501.13 - PHF's Properly Thawed: Thawing raw beef in stagnant water. Discontinue and thaw as discussed | 08-3-305-307.11 - Food...
PASS July 8, 2009 at 2:06 PM
20 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Keep all exposed foods covered in refrigeration during storage. | 10-3-304.12 - Food Utensil Storage: Spatulas and tongs being stored on pipes. Discontinue and store as discussed. | 15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact...
Data sourced directly from Boston Inspectional Services Department