Maria's Taqueria
Latest: PASS
April 25, 2025
Address
226 TREMONT ST
Back Bay, MA 02116
Inspection History
49 inspections
17 failures
License
License #29359
Last inspected: April 25, 2025
Inspection History (49 most recent)
PASS
April 25, 2025
at 3:19 PM
1 violation
590.006/6-501.114-C - Maintaining Premises Unnecessary Items and Litter (C): Back alley observed with trash on ground and soils in the back alley. Large pool of standing water/grease observed outside the back door of establishment. Soiled boxes...
FAIL
April 16, 2025
at 6:13 PM
1 violation
590.006/6-501.114-C - Maintaining Premises Unnecessary Items and Litter (C): Back alley observed with trash on ground and soils in the back alley. Large pool of standing water/grease observed outside the back door of establishment. Soiled boxes...
PASS
February 21, 2025
at 4:45 PM
2 violations
590.005/5-501.115-C - Maintaining Refuse Areas and Enclosures (C): Clean all excess trash in alley way. | 590.005/5-501.13-C - Receptacles (C): Clean trash cans. Label all trash cans with business name.
FAIL
February 14, 2025
at 6:19 PM
2 violations
590.005/5-501.115-C - Maintaining Refuse Areas and Enclosures (C): Clean all excess trash in alley way. | 590.005/5-501.13-C - Receptacles (C): Clean trash cans. Label all trash cans with business name.
PASS
February 5, 2025
at 7:03 PM
3 violations
590.002/2-402.11-C - Effectiveness-Hair Restraints (C): Employees cooking without hair restraints. Provide. | 590.004/4-204.112-C - Temperature Measuring Devices-Functionality (C): Provide thermometer in back stand up refrigerator. | L1 - : 2025...
FAIL
January 29, 2025
at 5:30 PM
3 violations
590.002/2-402.11-C - Effectiveness-Hair Restraints (C): Employees cooking without hair restraints. Provide. | 590.004/4-204.112-C - Temperature Measuring Devices-Functionality (C): Provide thermometer in back stand up refrigerator. | L1 - : 2025...
PASS
October 2, 2024
at 6:18 PM
4 violations
590.003/3-307.11-C - Miscellaneous Sources of Contamination (C): Mop sink observed without door. Product observed cooling in close proximity. Provide door for mop sink. | 590.003/3-501.16-P1 - (A)(1) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot...
FAIL
September 25, 2024
at 5:52 PM
4 violations
590.003/3-307.11-C - Miscellaneous Sources of Contamination (C): Mop sink observed without door. Product observed cooling in close proximity. Provide door for mop sink. | 590.003/3-501.16-P1 - (A)(1) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot...
PASS
January 26, 2024
at 7:34 PM
7 violations
590.002(C)/2-102.12-C - (A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C): No certified food manager certificate in establishment. Person in charge indicated his food protection manager certificate is expired. Sign up for class and provide documentation...
FAIL
January 19, 2024
at 7:37 PM
7 violations
590.002(C)/2-102.12-C - (A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C): No certified food manager certificate in establishment. Person in charge indicated his food protection manager certificate is expired. Sign up for class and provide documentation...
PASS
June 20, 2023
at 5:40 PM
0 violations
PASS
February 6, 2023
at 5:48 PM
2 violations
590.003/3-305.11-C - Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C): Bulk bins for beans and rice are uncovered. Store covered to prevent conatmination from premises. | L1 - : 8-301.11 Post current permit in establishment in a place c...
FAIL
January 30, 2023
at 5:22 PM
2 violations
590.003/3-305.11-C - Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C): Bulk bins for beans and rice are uncovered. Store covered to prevent conatmination from premises. | L1 - : 8-301.11 Post current permit in establishment in a place c...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
January 18, 2023
at 3:24 PM
0 violations
PASS
August 8, 2022
at 4:45 PM
1 violation
590.006/6-501.14-C - Cleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C): Hood sticker expired. Cleaning scheduled 8/4
FAIL
July 29, 2022
at 4:00 PM
6 violations
590.003/3-501.15-PF - (A )Cooling Methods (Pf): Cooked chicken and beef between 80-90F covered with plastic film in walk-in cooler. Cool foods completely to 41F before covering to allow heat to escape and foods to cool properly. Chicken and beef c...
FAIL
July 22, 2022
at 3:31 PM
6 violations
590.003/3-501.15-PF - (A )Cooling Methods (Pf): Cooked chicken and beef between 80-90F covered with plastic film in walk-in cooler. Cool foods completely to 41F before covering to allow heat to escape and foods to cool properly. Chicken and beef c...
PASS
February 7, 2022
at 2:26 PM
1 violation
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF - (A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf): Permit is still unpaid. Bring paymet to 1010 Massachusetts Ave 4th Floor immediately.
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
February 3, 2022
at 7:56 PM
7 violations
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF - (A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf): Permit is still unpaid. Bring paymet to 1010 Massachusetts Ave 4th Floor immediately. | 590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF - (A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf): PIC needs to retrain staff on c...
FAIL
January 27, 2022
at 4:38 PM
6 violations
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF - (A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf): PIC needs to retrain staff on correct and effective cooling methods. Prepare less food if you do not have the space to cool foodds rapidly. Consider purchasing canned beans as an alter...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
July 26, 2021
at 3:30 PM
1 violation
590.005/5-501.114-C - Using Drain Plugs (C): 3 Bay sink with only 2 drain plugs. Enssure all drain plugs are available to properly wash rinse and sanitize all equipment.
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
February 18, 2021
at 5:25 PM
1 violation
590.003/3-305.12-C - Food Storage Prohibited Areas (C):
PASS
October 16, 2020
at 6:20 PM
3 violations
590.003/3-305.12-C - Food Storage Prohibited Areas (C): Bulk food containers observed being stored under the drainage pipe of the hand sink in the back preparation room. Discontinue and store all food product in a clean and protected area. | 590....
FAIL
October 7, 2020
at 5:54 PM
3 violations
590.003/3-305.12-C - Food Storage Prohibited Areas (C): Bulk food containers observed being stored under the drainage pipe of the hand sink in the back preparation room. Discontinue and store all food product in a clean and protected area. | 590....
PASS
January 14, 2020
at 5:50 PM
0 violations
PASS
January 25, 2019
at 1:57 PM
5 violations
02-3-602.11-.12/3-302.12 - Food Container Labels: Bulk food containers not labelled supply | 17-4-302.14 - Test Kit Provided: No Chlorine test kit supply | 22-4-601/602.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Clean: Interior of microwave with soils clean to...
FAIL
January 14, 2019
at 2:10 PM
5 violations
02-3-602.11-.12/3-302.12 - Food Container Labels: Bulk food containers not labelled supply | 17-4-302.14 - Test Kit Provided: No Chlorine test kit supply | 22-4-601/602.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Clean: Interior of microwave with soils clean to...
PASS
January 12, 2018
at 1:58 PM
0 violations
PASS
July 31, 2017
at 4:58 PM
1 violation
03-3-501.16 - Hot Holding: 1)Pulled Pork @ 80f ensure proper hot hold of 140f or above 2) pinto beans @ 125f ensure proper hot hold of 140f or above
PASS
September 23, 2016
at 4:07 PM
1 violation
37-6-501.11-.12 - Improper Maintenance of Walls/Ceilings: Hood sticker expired in June 2016 have cleaned by licensed hood cleaner with Boston Fire Department
FAIL
September 9, 2016
at 2:58 PM
2 violations
03-3-501.16 - Hot Holding: 1)Pulled Pork @ 80f ensure proper hot hold of 140f or above 2) pinto beans @ 125f ensure proper hot hold of 140f or above | 37-6-501.11-.12 - Improper Maintenance of Walls/Ceilings: Hood sticker expired in June 2016...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
September 1, 2015
at 3:57 PM
1 violation
42-6-501.113/.114 - Premises Maintained: Back area and employee storage area cluttered / Organize and remove an unneccessary items.
PASS
November 7, 2014
at 6:04 PM
6 violations
15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Back door open with no screen / Keep back door closed or provide screen door. | 29-5-201/02.11 - Installed and Maintained: Hand sink at cookline clogged / Repair. | 32-6-301.11-02.11 - Hand Cleaner Drying ...
FAIL
October 29, 2014
at 5:56 PM
6 violations
15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Back door open with no screen / Keep back door closed or provide screen door. | 29-5-201/02.11 - Installed and Maintained: Hand sink at cookline clogged / Repair. | 32-6-301.11-02.11 - Hand Cleaner Drying ...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
December 30, 2013
at 5:00 AM
0 violations
PASS
September 23, 2013
at 4:51 PM
0 violations
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
December 30, 2012
at 5:00 AM
0 violations
PASS
August 6, 2012
at 4:10 PM
0 violations
PASS
March 27, 2012
at 4:37 PM
2 violations
33-5-501.116 - Improper Cleaning of Receptacles: Clean and maintain clean the exterior trash receptacles. | 34-5-501.111/.115 - Outside Storage Improperly Maintained: Clean and remove all unnecessary articles from the trash storage area at the rea...
FAIL
March 23, 2012
at 4:05 PM
2 violations
33-5-501.116 - Improper Cleaning of Receptacles: Clean and maintain clean the exterior trash receptacles. | 34-5-501.111/.115 - Outside Storage Improperly Maintained: Clean and remove all unnecessary articles from the trash storage area at the rea...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
June 28, 2011
at 4:49 PM
5 violations
17-4-204.112/.115 - Equipment Thermometers: Replace thermometer to front reach in. | 25-4-904.11 - Single Service Articles Stored Dispensed: Invert single service articles (forks knives) | 29-5-201/02.11 - Installed and Maintained: Repair plumbin...
FAIL
June 21, 2011
at 3:29 PM
5 violations
17-4-204.112/.115 - Equipment Thermometers: Replace thermometer to front reach in. | 25-4-904.11 - Single Service Articles Stored Dispensed: Invert single service articles (forks knives) | 29-5-201/02.11 - Installed and Maintained: Repair plumbin...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
February 28, 2011
at 6:10 PM
1 violation
06-3-501.13 - PHF's Properly Thawed: Provide proper method for thawing PH F's
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
September 27, 2010
at 4:12 PM
1 violation
17-4-204.112/.115 - Equipment Thermometers: Provide thermometers where necessary.
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
April 13, 2010
at 5:55 PM
5 violations
02-3-602.11-.12/3-302.12 - Food Container Labels: Provide labels for all food containers in bulk. | 08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Cover all open foods in reach ins. | 17-4-204.112/.115 - Equipment Thermometers: Provide visible thermometers wh...
FAIL
April 8, 2010
at 5:32 PM
5 violations
02-3-602.11-.12/3-302.12 - Food Container Labels: Provide labels for all food containers in bulk. | 08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Cover all open foods in reach ins. | 17-4-204.112/.115 - Equipment Thermometers: Provide visible thermometers wh...
PASS
August 13, 2009
at 3:55 PM
11 violations
03-3-501.14 - Cooling: | 08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: | 14-4-202.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Design: replace all scored cutting boards | 15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: provide shelving at rear storage area. | 16-4-301.12 - Three C...
FAIL
August 6, 2009
at 12:15 PM
11 violations
03-3-501.14 - Cooling: | 08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: | 14-4-202.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Design: replace all scored cutting boards | 15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: provide shelving at rear storage area. | 16-4-301.12 - Three C...
PASS
November 6, 2008
at 7:56 PM
0 violations