Lone Star Taco Bar
Latest: PASS W/ CONDITIONS
November 18, 2025
Address
465 CAMBRIDGE ST
Allston, MA 02134
Inspection History
43 inspections
20 failures
License
License #24711
Last inspected: November 18, 2025
Inspection History (43 most recent)
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
November 18, 2025
at 7:04 PM
2 violations
590.006/6-202.11-C - Light Bulbs Protective Shielding (C): Light shield missing above warewashing area in kitchen. Replace. | 590.006/6-303.11-C - Intensity-Lighting (C): Several bulbs out in basement prep area. Replace.
PASS
July 21, 2025
at 5:53 PM
3 violations
590.003/3-501.14-P - Cooling (P): Cooked chorizo 110F outside of temperature control made within the hour placed into walkin cooler to cool. Ensure cooling process begins when product reaches 135F. COS. | 590.006/6-202.12-C - Heating Ventilation...
FAIL
July 14, 2025
at 5:39 PM
3 violations
590.003/3-501.14-P - Cooling (P): Cooked chorizo 110F outside of temperature control made within the hour placed into walkin cooler to cool. Ensure cooling process begins when product reaches 135F. COS. | 590.006/6-202.12-C - Heating Ventilation...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
October 17, 2024
at 6:55 PM
4 violations
590.005/5-205.11-PF - Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf): Utensils stored in basement handsink at warewashing area. Corrected on site. Glove use and handwashing satisfactory | 590.005/5-205.15-P - System Maintained in Good Rep...
FAIL
October 10, 2024
at 5:33 PM
4 violations
590.005/5-205.11-PF - Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf): Utensils stored in basement handsink at warewashing area. Corrected on site. Glove use and handwashing satisfactory | 590.005/5-205.15-P - System Maintained in Good Rep...
PASS
May 26, 2023
at 4:09 PM
9 violations
590.002/2-401.11-C - Eating Drinking or Using Tobacco (C): PIC will need to review with staff not to drink or prep foods or drinks while doing prep. Witness staff drinking coffee with gloves while doing prep work. | 590.003/3-302.12-C - Food Sto...
FAIL
May 17, 2023
at 3:06 PM
9 violations
590.002/2-401.11-C - Eating Drinking or Using Tobacco (C): PIC will need to review with staff not to drink or prep foods or drinks while doing prep. Witness staff drinking coffee with gloves while doing prep work. | 590.003/3-302.12-C - Food Sto...
PASS
September 30, 2022
at 6:28 PM
3 violations
590.003/3-305.14-C - Food Preparation (C): No food prep sink - install | 590.006/6-303.11-C - Intensity-Lighting (C): Temporary lighting in basement prep/ware washing areas | 590.006/6-501.11-C - Repairing-Premises Structures Attachments and Fi...
FAIL
August 23, 2022
at 3:54 PM
23 violations
590.002/2-301.12-P - Cleaning Procedure (P): Food handlers in prep areas are not lathering for 20 seconds and turning off faucet with a barrier | 590.002/2-301.14-P - When to Wash (P): Observed CFPM come in from the outside and did not was hands w...
FAIL
August 16, 2022
at 6:50 PM
23 violations
590.002/2-301.12-P - Cleaning Procedure (P): Food handlers in prep areas are not lathering for 20 seconds and turning off faucet with a barrier | 590.002/2-301.14-P - When to Wash (P): Observed CFPM come in from the outside and did not was hands w...
PASS
March 22, 2021
at 7:10 PM
3 violations
590.002/2-501.11-PF - Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events (Pf): | 590.004/4-601.11-PF - (A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf): The interior of the ice machine is slightly soiled. Clean to remove....
FAIL
March 9, 2021
at 8:22 PM
3 violations
590.002/2-501.11-PF - Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events (Pf): | 590.004/4-601.11-PF - (A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf): The interior of the ice machine is slightly soiled. Clean to remove....
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
June 11, 2019
at 3:52 PM
12 violations
02-3-602.11-.12/3-302.12 - Food Container Labels: Provide labels on all bulk storage bins. | 03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: Several items inb the open top beverage air unit reading 50-55 for 60 min per PIC.Maintain cold holding 41F or below PIC ...
FAIL
June 3, 2019
at 4:09 PM
12 violations
02-3-602.11-.12/3-302.12 - Food Container Labels: Provide labels on all bulk storage bins. | 03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: Several items inb the open top beverage air unit reading 50-55 for 60 min per PIC.Maintain cold holding 41F or below PIC ...
PASS
June 4, 2018
at 5:30 PM
2 violations
19-4-501.18-.110 - Wash Rinse Water Clean Proper Temperature.: Low temp dish machine wash/rinse reading 91F.Repair Maintain wash/rinse 120-140F minimum Chlorine reading 50PPM Upon re-inspection PIC states that parts are on order. | 29-5-201/02.11...
FAIL
May 1, 2018
at 4:15 PM
10 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Provide covers for cut fruit at both bars. | 15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Grease trap at 3 bay sink rusted.Resurface | 17-4-302.14 - Test Kit Provided: Provide Quats test kit. Quats reading 300PPM(tes...
FAIL
April 17, 2018
at 5:19 PM
10 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Provide covers for cut fruit at both bars. | 15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Grease trap at 3 bay sink rusted.Resurface | 17-4-302.14 - Test Kit Provided: Provide Quats test kit. Quats reading 300PPM(tes...
PASS
May 9, 2017
at 3:45 PM
5 violations
02-3-602.11-.12/3-302.12 - Food Container Labels: Label bulk food containers | 17-4-204.112/.115 - Equipment Thermometers: Provide thermometers where necessary | 23-4-602.13 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean: Basement -Clean vents in bar liquid re...
FAIL
May 3, 2017
at 5:08 PM
5 violations
02-3-602.11-.12/3-302.12 - Food Container Labels: Label bulk food containers | 17-4-204.112/.115 - Equipment Thermometers: Provide thermometers where necessary | 23-4-602.13 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean: Basement -Clean vents in bar liquid re...
PASS
September 30, 2016
at 1:52 PM
8 violations
03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: The sandwich unit on the Lone Star side food items are elevated picckled onions 46F cheese 48F. Provide proper cold holding of 41F or below. | 04-3-501.15/4-301.11 - Inadequate Facilities/Cooling Methods: There are...
FAIL
September 22, 2016
at 6:25 PM
8 violations
03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: The sandwich unit on the Lone Star side food items are elevated picckled onions 46F cheese 48F. Provide proper cold holding of 41F or below. | 04-3-501.15/4-301.11 - Inadequate Facilities/Cooling Methods: There are...
PASS
October 8, 2015
at 5:11 PM
6 violations
03-3-501.14 - Cooling: The duck gravy cooekd the night before and cooling in the reach-in cooler is 45F around the perimeter and 47F at the center. Verify that items are being cooled properly from 140F to 70F in two hours and then from 70F to 41F...
FAIL
October 1, 2015
at 4:16 PM
6 violations
03-3-501.14 - Cooling: The duck gravy cooekd the night before and cooling in the reach-in cooler is 45F around the perimeter and 47F at the center. Verify that items are being cooled properly from 140F to 70F in two hours and then from 70F to 41F...
PASS
December 1, 2014
at 7:25 PM
2 violations
01-3-202.12 - Approved Food or Color Additives: They are using pink salt as a color enhancer for their kilbasa. Make sure all food and color additives are on the FDA GRAS list. | 17-4-302.14 - Test Kit Provided: There are no chlorine test strips...
FAIL
November 20, 2014
at 5:37 PM
2 violations
01-3-202.12 - Approved Food or Color Additives: They are using pink salt as a color enhancer for their kilbasa. Make sure all food and color additives are on the FDA GRAS list. | 17-4-302.14 - Test Kit Provided: There are no chlorine test strips...
PASS
July 29, 2014
at 4:18 PM
1 violation
M-3-603.11 - Consumer Advisories: The consumer advisory disclaimer is incomplete. Distinguish between undercooked items and items that are available cooked to order.
FAIL
July 24, 2014
at 3:22 PM
1 violation
M-3-603.11 - Consumer Advisories: The consumer advisory disclaimer is incomplete. Distinguish between undercooked items and items that are available cooked to order.
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
December 30, 2013
at 5:00 AM
0 violations
PASS
November 1, 2013
at 3:23 PM
2 violations
03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: Fresh salsa cooked corn raw tuna and guacamole in the 2 door deli cooler all with elevated temperatures of between 48-50F. All foods that have been in the unit and not at the appropriate temperature over night hav...
FAIL
October 28, 2013
at 2:35 PM
11 violations
01-3-203.12 - Tags & Records: At the time of the inspection only 2 tags and id's available for fresh mussels on sight. Discontinue and ensure all shell stock tags are being maintianed for a minimum of 90 days. | 02-3-602.11-.12/3-302.12 -...
FAIL
October 21, 2013
at 3:55 PM
12 violations
01-3-203.12 - Tags & Records: At the time of the inspection only 2 tags and id's available for fresh mussels on sight. Discontinue and ensure all shell stock tags are being maintianed for a minimum of 90 days. | 02-3-602.11-.12/3-302.12 -...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
December 30, 2012
at 5:00 AM
0 violations
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
October 9, 2012
at 4:15 PM
2 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Containers of raw meat being stored on ground of walk-in cooler. Discontinue and store elevated at least 6 inches off the ground. | 34-5-501.111/.115 - Outside Storage Improperly Maintained: Outside dumpster with...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
October 8, 2012
at 1:46 PM
0 violations
FAIL
June 25, 2012
at 3:06 PM
7 violations
15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Weather stripping worn at bottom of back door replace. | 17-4-204.112/.115 - Equipment Thermometers: glass machine at bar - gauge not properly reading temperature repair. | 17-4-204.112/.115 - Equipment T...
FAIL
June 13, 2012
at 6:07 PM
7 violations
15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Weather stripping worn at bottom of back door replace. | 17-4-204.112/.115 - Equipment Thermometers: glass machine at bar - gauge not properly reading temperature repair. | 17-4-204.112/.115 - Equipment T...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
July 7, 2011
at 5:00 PM
3 violations
15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Worn wooden surfaces within the kitchen should be resurfaced/repaired. | 31-5-204/05.11 - Location Accessible: Several utensils were observed in the main floor's hand sink (kitchen). The utensils wer...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
June 4, 2010
at 4:55 PM
2 violations
36-6-501.11-.12 - Improper Maintenance of Floors: The floor of the basement just beyond the basement entrance and in front of the keg refrigerator has started to wear. The worn areas should be patched and resealed to render the surfaces smooth d...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
April 14, 2009
at 4:29 PM
7 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: elevate all products six inches from floors through-out | 23-4-602.13 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean: clean all shelves through-out bar area and all stock/storage areas | 32-6-301.11-02.11 - Hand Cleaner Dryi...
FAIL
March 31, 2009
at 5:42 PM
7 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: elevate all products six inches from floors through-out | 23-4-602.13 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean: clean all shelves through-out bar area and all stock/storage areas | 32-6-301.11-02.11 - Hand Cleaner Dryi...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
April 2, 2008
at 3:22 PM
2 violations
36-6-501.11-.12 - Improper Maintenance of Floors: clean floor under behind and between all equipment through-out kitchen area | 42-6-501.113/.114 - Premises Maintained: provide a sanitary napkin container in women's bathroom provide a handw...
PASS
October 26, 2007
at 6:34 PM
7 violations
10-3-304.12 - Food Utensil Storage: scoop stored on top of ice machine store clean and dry | 15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Tin foil used to line grill tray. discontinue | 17-4-204.112/.115 - Equipment Thermometers: No Thermometers in e...
FAIL
October 18, 2007
at 6:31 PM
7 violations
10-3-304.12 - Food Utensil Storage: scoop stored on top of ice machine store clean and dry | 15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Tin foil used to line grill tray. discontinue | 17-4-204.112/.115 - Equipment Thermometers: No Thermometers in e...