LA TERRAZA RESTAURANT
Latest: PASS
September 30, 2025
Address
19 BENNINGTON ST
East Boston, MA 02128
Inspection History
52 inspections
23 failures
License
License #24151
Last inspected: September 30, 2025
Inspection History (50 most recent)
PASS
September 30, 2025
at 6:14 PM
6 violations
590.003/3-501.17-PF - Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Date Marking (Pf): Several food products without date marking. Provide. | 590.004/4-602.13-C - Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C): Magnetic strip for knife storage at lower lev...
FAIL
September 22, 2025
at 3:58 PM
6 violations
590.003/3-501.17-PF - Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Date Marking (Pf): Several food products without date marking. Provide. | 590.004/4-602.13-C - Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C): Magnetic strip for knife storage at lower lev...
PASS
November 7, 2024
at 6:46 PM
5 violations
590.003/3-304.12-C - In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C): Scoop for dispening stored on the top dish machine (dust/soiled). Store properly on a clean and sanitized surface. | 590.003/3-304.14-C - Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C): Wiping clot...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
October 31, 2024
at 7:15 PM
5 violations
590.003/3-304.12-C - In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C): Scoop for dispening stored on the top dish machine (dust/soiled). Store properly on a clean and sanitized surface. | 590.003/3-304.14-C - Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C): Wiping clot...
PASS
December 21, 2023
at 4:08 PM
1 violation
590.004/4-703.11-P - Hot Water and Chemical-Methods (P): Sanitizer not registering in low temp dish machine / Repair to provide 50-100ppm chlorine Detergent out / refill
FAIL
December 11, 2023
at 4:37 PM
1 violation
590.004/4-703.11-P - Hot Water and Chemical-Methods (P): Sanitizer not registering in low temp dish machine / Repair to provide 50-100ppm chlorine Detergent out / refill
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
May 31, 2023
at 3:05 PM
3 violations
590.003/3-304.14-C - Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C): Dry soiled wiping cloths out on cutting board/ Remove and store clean and dry or in a sanitizer solution | 590.003/3-501.13-C - Thawing (C): Pork thawing in stagnant water / Discontinue. Thaw...
PASS
October 14, 2022
at 6:18 PM
1 violation
590.004/4-703.11-P - Hot Water and Chemical-Methods (P): Chlorine in low temperature dish machine not registering / Repair. 2 bay sink on site can be used with a detergent no rinse sanitizer until repair is made. All glassware will be replaced w...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
October 7, 2022
at 5:34 PM
2 violations
590.004/4-703.11-P - Hot Water and Chemical-Methods (P): Chlorine in low temperature dish machine not registering / Repair. 2 bay sink on site can be used with a detergent no rinse sanitizer until repair is made. All glassware will be replaced w...
FAIL
September 27, 2022
at 3:51 PM
2 violations
590.004/4-703.11-P - Hot Water and Chemical-Methods (P): Chlorine in low temperature dish machine not registering / Repair. 2 bay sink on site can be used with a detergent no rinse sanitizer until repair is made. All glassware will be replaced w...
PASS
January 24, 2022
at 3:34 PM
5 violations
590.003/3-304.14-C - Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C): Soiled wiping cloths out on cutting board / Clean and keep in a sanitizer solution when not in use. | 590.004/4-302.14-PF - Sanitizing Solutions Testing Devices (Pf): Provide chlorine test ...
FAIL
January 6, 2022
at 3:56 PM
5 violations
590.003/3-304.14-C - Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C): Soiled wiping cloths out on cutting board / Clean and keep in a sanitizer solution when not in use. | 590.004/4-302.14-PF - Sanitizing Solutions Testing Devices (Pf): Provide chlorine test ...
PASS
May 13, 2021
at 2:51 PM
4 violations
590.003/3-304.12-C - In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C): Ice scoop placed on top of dish machine at lower level. Store properly on a clean sanitize surface. | 590.004/4-301.11-PF - Cooling Heating and Holding Capacities-Equipment (Pf): Ref...
FAIL
May 6, 2021
at 4:43 PM
4 violations
590.003/3-304.12-C - In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C): Ice scoop placed on top of dish machine at lower level. Store properly on a clean sanitize surface. | 590.004/4-301.11-PF - Cooling Heating and Holding Capacities-Equipment (Pf): Ref...
PASS
December 1, 2020
at 4:57 PM
6 violations
590.003/3-305.11-C - Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C): Food containers stored on the floor at the lower level Walk-In freezer unit . Elevate properly. | 590.004/4-302.14-PF - Sanitizing Solutions Testing Devices (Pf): N...
FAIL
November 24, 2020
at 5:05 PM
6 violations
590.003/3-305.11-C - Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C): Food containers stored on the floor at the lower level Walk-In freezer unit . Elevate properly. | 590.004/4-302.14-PF - Sanitizing Solutions Testing Devices (Pf): N...
PASS
March 4, 2020
at 6:00 PM
5 violations
590.002/2-501.11-PF - Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events (Pf): Provide a vomit and diarrhea clean up kit. | 590.003/3-501.16-P1 - (A)(1) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P): Rice out on cool side of stove - 10...
FAIL
January 27, 2020
at 7:07 PM
5 violations
590.002/2-501.11-PF - Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events (Pf): Provide a vomit and diarrhea clean up kit. | 590.003/3-501.16-P1 - (A)(1) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P): Rice out on cool side of stove - 10...
PASS
April 29, 2019
at 5:54 PM
3 violations
03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: Raw shell eggs - 50F Half and half 49F / Items located in walk in have been in walk in since yesterday. 40 dozen eggs and 12 quarts of half and half have been voluntarily disposed of due to being out of temperatu...
FAIL
April 18, 2019
at 4:02 PM
3 violations
03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: Raw shell eggs - 50F Half and half 49F / Items located in walk in have been in walk in since yesterday. 40 dozen eggs and 12 quarts of half and half have been voluntarily disposed of due to being out of temperatu...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
May 4, 2018
at 3:37 PM
3 violations
34-5-501.111/.115 - Outside Storage Improperly Maintained: Dumpster uncovered / Ensure dumpster is covered at all times. | 36-6-501.11-.12 - Improper Maintenance of Floors: Some tiles are cracked throughout the basement floor / Replace | 37-6-501....
PASS
October 23, 2017
at 3:11 PM
8 violations
03-3-501.16 - Hot Holding: Rice for hot holding registered 107F at the cooking line. PIC stated that it is been cooked an hour ago and reheated to over 165F. Maintain at 140F or above all PHFs. | 14-4-202.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Design: Plasti...
FAIL
October 16, 2017
at 3:10 PM
8 violations
03-3-501.16 - Hot Holding: Rice for hot holding registered 107F at the cooking line. PIC stated that it is been cooked an hour ago and reheated to over 165F. Maintain at 140F or above all PHFs. | 14-4-202.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Design: Plasti...
PASS
August 8, 2016
at 6:10 PM
8 violations
08-3-302.15 - Washing fruits and veg's.: Containers of raw meat stored above containers with lettuce and plaintains at the Walk-In unit. Store properly separated. | 14-4-202.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Design: Cutting board at the cooking lin...
FAIL
July 29, 2016
at 3:41 PM
8 violations
08-3-302.15 - Washing fruits and veg's.: Containers of raw meat stored above containers with lettuce and plaintains at the Walk-In unit. Store properly separated. | 14-4-202.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Design: Cutting board at the cooking lin...
PASS
October 21, 2015
at 4:26 PM
7 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Basement. Elevate food (onions) 6" off floor. | 08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Cover all open foods in reach ins. | 09-3-301.11(C) - Handling of Food & Ice: Provide scoops with handles for food produ...
FAIL
October 9, 2015
at 3:57 PM
7 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Basement. Elevate food (onions) 6" off floor. | 08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Cover all open foods in reach ins. | 09-3-301.11(C) - Handling of Food & Ice: Provide scoops with handles for food produ...
PASS
April 2, 2015
at 5:21 PM
8 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Cover all open foods in reach ins. | 15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Defrost reach in freezer. | 17-4-204.112/.115 - Equipment Thermometers: Provide thermometer for hot holding unit. | 17-4-204.112/.115 ...
FAIL
March 18, 2015
at 4:45 PM
8 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Cover all open foods in reach ins. | 15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Defrost reach in freezer. | 17-4-204.112/.115 - Equipment Thermometers: Provide thermometer for hot holding unit. | 17-4-204.112/.115 ...
PASS
August 5, 2014
at 3:44 PM
12 violations
02-3-602.11-.12/3-302.12 - Food Container Labels: Label bulk food containers. | 02-3-602.11-.12/3-302.12 - Food Container Labels: Provide labels for canned goods in walk in refrigerator. | 15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Repair door lock ...
FAIL
July 22, 2014
at 2:12 PM
12 violations
02-3-602.11-.12/3-302.12 - Food Container Labels: Label bulk food containers. | 02-3-602.11-.12/3-302.12 - Food Container Labels: Provide labels for canned goods in walk in refrigerator. | 15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Repair door lock ...
PASS
January 13, 2014
at 5:21 PM
6 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Cover all open food products in reach ins. | 08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Keep dairy products for coffee refrigerated. | 15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Defrost silver freezer. | 15-4-202.16 - Non-...
FAIL
January 7, 2014
at 5:06 PM
6 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Cover all open food products in reach ins. | 08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Keep dairy products for coffee refrigerated. | 15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Defrost silver freezer. | 15-4-202.16 - Non-...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
December 30, 2013
at 5:00 AM
0 violations
PASS
April 11, 2013
at 6:24 PM
10 violations
14-4-202.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Design: replace stained and worn cutting boards on cold units in kitchen. | 15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: remove tin foil from grease trap. | 21-3-304.14 - Wiping Cloths Clean Sanitize: provide prop...
FAIL
March 28, 2013
at 6:15 PM
10 violations
14-4-202.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Design: replace stained and worn cutting boards on cold units in kitchen. | 15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: remove tin foil from grease trap. | 21-3-304.14 - Wiping Cloths Clean Sanitize: provide prop...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
December 30, 2012
at 5:00 AM
0 violations
PASS
July 19, 2012
at 6:40 PM
10 violations
14-4-202.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Design: replace worn cutting boards on sanwich unit in kitchen. | 17-4-204.112/.115 - Equipment Thermometers: provide thermometers for all refrigerators without one. | 17-4-302.14 - Test Kit Provided: provide te...
FAIL
July 5, 2012
at 5:16 PM
10 violations
14-4-202.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Design: replace worn cutting boards on sanwich unit in kitchen. | 17-4-204.112/.115 - Equipment Thermometers: provide thermometers for all refrigerators without one. | 17-4-302.14 - Test Kit Provided: provide te...
PASS
September 21, 2011
at 6:02 PM
8 violations
02-3-201.11F - Safe Food Handeling Instructions: Label all bulk food containers as discussed | 05-4-302.12 - Food Thermometers Provided: Replace broken thermometer | 06-3-501.13 - PHF's Properly Thawed: Thawing chicken legs out at room temper...
FAIL
September 8, 2011
at 4:23 PM
8 violations
02-3-201.11F - Safe Food Handeling Instructions: Label all bulk food containers as discussed | 05-4-302.12 - Food Thermometers Provided: Replace broken thermometer | 06-3-501.13 - PHF's Properly Thawed: Thawing chicken legs out at room temper...
PASS
November 4, 2010
at 12:12 PM
5 violations
04-3-501.15/4-301.11 - Inadequate Facilities/Cooling Methods: Three large pots of soup cooling out at room temperature. Temp was 144F an hour after being taken off the stove. Use methods to cool as discussed. Cold paddles as we discussed might be...
FAIL
October 27, 2010
at 5:19 PM
5 violations
04-3-501.15/4-301.11 - Inadequate Facilities/Cooling Methods: Three large pots of soup cooling out at room temperature. Temp was 144F an hour after being taken off the stove. Use methods to cool as discussed. Cold paddles as we discussed might be...
PASS
February 8, 2010
at 7:19 PM
7 violations
15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Drain pipes in basement have no barrier to protect from possible leakage.Repair as discussed Shelves with clean pots and pans being stored directly underneath | 21-3-304.14 - Wiping Cloths Clean Sanitize:...
FAIL
February 1, 2010
at 5:08 PM
7 violations
15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Drain pipes in basement have no barrier to protect from possible leakage.Repair as discussed Shelves with clean pots and pans being stored directly underneath | 21-3-304.14 - Wiping Cloths Clean Sanitize:...
PASS
March 23, 2009
at 6:15 PM
5 violations
03-3-501.16 - Hot Holding: Beef turnovers are 135F.Keep all hot holding at 140F | 14-4-202.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Design: No ice bin at bar upstairs. Ice is being stored in 3 bay sink. Discontinue practice.Provide proper equipment to store and...
FAIL
March 16, 2009
at 3:03 PM
18 violations
02-3-602.11-.12/3-302.12 - Food Container Labels: Label all bulk food containers to identify product properly. | 03-3-501.16 - Hot Holding: Beef turnovers are 135F.Keep all hot holding at 140F | 08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Keep all raw and ...
FAIL
March 3, 2009
at 6:08 PM
15 violations
02-3-602.11-.12/3-302.12 - Food Container Labels: Label all bulk food containers to identify product properly. | 03-3-501.16 - Hot Holding: Beef turnovers are 80 F. Voluntarily discarded by PIC. Keep all hot holding products at 140F. | 08-3-305-30...
PASS
May 15, 2008
at 2:12 PM
7 violations
05-4-302.12 - Food Thermometers Provided: Kitchen - Provide thermometers where needed | 08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Kitchen Cover all open foods in reach ins.Basement Elevate all foods 6" off floor | 15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surf...
FAIL
May 6, 2008
at 3:28 PM
7 violations
05-4-302.12 - Food Thermometers Provided: Kitchen - Provide thermometers where needed | 08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Kitchen Cover all open foods in reach ins.Basement Elevate all foods 6" off floor | 15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surf...