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OLIVEIRA'S RESTAURANT

⚠️ This facility has been closed 1 time by the Health Department
Latest: PASS September 25, 2020

📍 Neighborhood: East Boston

🚇 Nearest Transit: Airport (Blue Line)

Address
297 CHELSEA ST
East Boston, MA 02128
Inspection History
40 inspections
23 failures
1 closures
License
License #24400
Last inspected: September 25, 2020

Inspection History (40 most recent)

PASS September 25, 2020 at 3:48 PM
3 violations
590.004/4-501.11-C - Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment (C): Dish machine door does not stay down during a cycle. Repair so that door stays down on its own. | 590.004/4-602.13-C - Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C): Walls in kitchen and prep w...
FAIL September 15, 2020 at 3:55 PM
4 violations
590.004/4-501.11-C - Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment (C): Dish machine door does not stay down during a cycle. Repair so that door stays down on its own. | 590.004/4-602.13-C - Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C): Walls in kitchen and prep w...
PASS October 7, 2019 at 6:14 PM
5 violations
590.003/3-501.16-P - (A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P): Hard boiled eggs on buffet line 50F / Eggs were removed to cool down. Ensure proper cold holding temperatures of 41F or below at all times. | 5...
FAIL September 23, 2019 at 3:54 PM
5 violations
590.003/3-501.16-P - (A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P): Hard boiled eggs on buffet line 50F / Eggs were removed to cool down. Ensure proper cold holding temperatures of 41F or below at all times. | 5...
PASS June 5, 2019 at 12:36 PM
3 violations
01-3-101/701.11 - Spoilage Unsafe Food: Discard all exposed foods due to noxious odors. Corrected on site. | 22-4-601/602.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Clean: Clean and sanitize all affected areas exposed to noxious odors and smoke in basement. | 23-...
FAIL June 4, 2019 at 6:10 PM
8 violations
03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: Chicken salad - 50F ham salad 51F cut melon 50F / Items out on self service line / Discussed cooling food down to 41F or below before putting out for service / Food returned to walk in to cool down. / Provide prope...
🚫 CLOSURE June 3, 2019 at 2:15 PM
3 violations
01-3-101/701.11 - Spoilage Unsafe Food: Discard all exposed foods due to noxious odors. Corrected on site. | 22-4-601/602.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Clean: Clean and sanitize all affected areas exposed to noxious odors and smoke in basement. | 23-...
FAIL May 23, 2019 at 12:27 PM
7 violations
03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: Chicken salad - 50F ham salad 51F cut melon 50F / Items out on self service line / Discussed cooling food down to 41F or below before putting out for service / Food returned to walk in to cool down. / Provide prope...
PASS August 3, 2018 at 5:36 PM
6 violations
03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: Cold bar - Hard boiled eggs 70F Potato salad 48F Cut mango 48F / All items are prepared at 9 am and transferred to cold self service bar / Discussed cooling food down before putting it out to service / items will b...
FAIL July 18, 2018 at 3:10 PM
6 violations
03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: Cold bar - Hard boiled eggs 70F Potato salad 48F Cut mango 48F / All items are prepared at 9 am and transferred to cold self service bar / Discussed cooling food down before putting it out to service / items will b...
PASS November 17, 2017 at 4:38 PM
1 violation
04-3-501.15/4-301.11 - Inadequate Facilities/Cooling Methods: 6 drawer refrigerating unit broken not working. Repair or replace.
FAIL November 8, 2017 at 7:04 PM
11 violations
03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: Fish inside broken/not working refrigerating unit registered 53F. PIC placed it to another unit. Maintain at 41F or below. | 04-3-501.15/4-301.11 - Inadequate Facilities/Cooling Methods: 6 drawer refrigerating unit b...
FAIL November 1, 2017 at 7:07 PM
11 violations
03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: Fish inside broken/not working refrigerating unit registered 53F. PIC placed it to another unit. Maintain at 41F or below. | 04-3-501.15/4-301.11 - Inadequate Facilities/Cooling Methods: 6 drawer refrigerating unit b...
PASS July 11, 2016 at 6:43 PM
1 violation
31-5-204/05.11 - Location Accessible: Hand wash sinks at the cooking line and prep area (lower level) blocked with soiled equipment. Keep always accessible.
FAIL July 1, 2016 at 3:32 PM
15 violations
02-3-602.11-.12/3-302.12 - Food Container Labels: Several bulk food items missing proper labels. Provide. | 03-3-501.16 - Hot Holding: BBQ Section- Meats left in room temperature registered :Chicken Hearts 87F Beef Ribs 98F Pork 88F. PIC stated...
FAIL June 24, 2016 at 6:15 PM
15 violations
02-3-602.11-.12/3-302.12 - Food Container Labels: Several bulk food items missing proper labels. Provide. | 03-3-501.16 - Hot Holding: BBQ Section- Meats left in room temperature registered :Chicken Hearts 87F Beef Ribs 98F Pork 88F. PIC stated...
PASS July 9, 2015 at 4:26 PM
16 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Cover all open foods on self service lines. | 15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Provide utensil signs for all self service areas. | 15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Refinish rusted shelving in walk...
FAIL July 2, 2015 at 5:34 PM
16 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Cover all open foods on self service lines. | 15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Provide utensil signs for all self service areas. | 15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Refinish rusted shelving in walk...
PASS May 30, 2014 at 4:07 PM
17 violations
03-3-501.16 - Hot Holding: self serve line vegetables peppers 120 F. Should be 140F. | 15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Basement - Defrost reach in fugues. | 15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Seal rusted shelving in walk in. | 17-4...
FAIL May 21, 2014 at 3:05 PM
17 violations
03-3-501.16 - Hot Holding: self serve line vegetables peppers 120 F. Should be 140F. | 15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Basement - Defrost reach in fugues. | 15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Seal rusted shelving in walk in. | 17-4...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS December 30, 2013 at 5:00 AM
0 violations
PASS October 18, 2013 at 3:44 PM
14 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: at storage area keep beans covered at all times. In basement do not store anything on top of the ice machine. Keep only ice related materials on top of the ice machine. | 15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces...
FAIL October 4, 2013 at 3:37 PM
14 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: at storage area keep beans covered at all times. In basement do not store anything on top of the ice machine. Keep only ice related materials on top of the ice machine. | 15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS December 30, 2012 at 5:00 AM
0 violations
PASS November 9, 2012 at 4:54 PM
11 violations
03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: hard shell egg.....75 Degerees F. Provide proper cold hold temperature of 41 F or below. | 08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: In walk in meet cooler located in basement keep all meats 6 inches off floor area. provid...
FAIL October 25, 2012 at 6:04 PM
11 violations
03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: hard shell egg.....75 Degerees F. Provide proper cold hold temperature of 41 F or below. | 08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: In walk in meet cooler located in basement keep all meats 6 inches off floor area. provid...
PASS February 8, 2012 at 7:08 PM
15 violations
02-3-602.11-.12/3-302.12 - Food Container Labels: Provide proper storage of all bulk foods stored in basemment dry goods storage room. Provide food grade container and label if necessary all containers | 03-3-501.16 - Hot Holding: Cooked chicken...
FAIL February 1, 2012 at 7:40 PM
15 violations
02-3-602.11-.12/3-302.12 - Food Container Labels: Provide proper storage of all bulk foods stored in basemment dry goods storage room. Provide food grade container and label if necessary all containers | 03-3-501.16 - Hot Holding: Cooked chicken...
PASS June 16, 2011 at 4:24 PM
1 violation
38-6-202.11 - Fixture's not properly shielded: Cover lights in prep area --- Some exposed pipes above prep area [ need to provide a barrier to minimize possible contamination
FAIL June 2, 2011 at 6:02 PM
5 violations
14-4-202.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Design: Plastic cups being used to dispense some of the ingredients. Discontinue and provide food grade utensil with handles to minimize any bare hand contact | 21-3-304.14 - Wiping Cloths Clean Sanitize: Set...
FAIL May 20, 2011 at 5:52 PM
15 violations
02-3-602.11-.12/3-302.12 - Food Container Labels: Label all bulk food containers to properly identify product | 05-4-302.12 - Food Thermometers Provided: Calibrated food thermometer needed to document final cooking temperatures as diuscussed | 08-...
FAIL May 12, 2011 at 2:43 PM
13 violations
02-3-602.11-.12/3-302.12 - Food Container Labels: Label all bulk food containers to properly identify product | 05-4-302.12 - Food Thermometers Provided: Calibrated food thermometer needed to document final cooking temperatures as diuscussed | 08-...
PASS May 24, 2010 at 4:04 PM
11 violations
02-3-602.11-.12/3-302.12 - Food Container Labels: Label all bulk food containers to identify products properly including any plastic spray bottles being used to cook or clean | 04-3-501.15/4-301.11 - Inadequate Facilities/Cooling Methods: | 08-3...
FAIL May 17, 2010 at 3:58 PM
19 violations
02-3-602.11-.12/3-302.12 - Food Container Labels: Label all bulk food containers to identify products properly including any plastic spray bottles being used to cook or clean | 04-3-501.15/4-301.11 - Inadequate Facilities/Cooling Methods: | 08-3...
FAIL May 10, 2010 at 3:35 PM
19 violations
02-3-602.11-.12/3-302.12 - Food Container Labels: Label all bulk food containers to identify products properly including any plastic spray bottles being used to cook or clean | 04-3-501.15/4-301.11 - Inadequate Facilities/Cooling Methods: | 08-3...
PASS July 15, 2009 at 3:01 PM
5 violations
10-3-304.12 - Food Utensil Storage: Spatulas for dessert distribution are being stored in stagnant water. Discontinue and store as discussed. | 14-4-202.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Design: Provide scoops with handles for dispensing dry products. | ...
FAIL July 2, 2009 at 4:00 PM
24 violations
01-3-101/701.11 - Spoilage Unsafe Food: Can of whipped cream lying beside compressor uncovered not refrigerated 90 F. | 02-3-602.11-.12/3-302.12 - Food Container Labels: Label all bulk Food containers to identify product properly. | 05-4-302.12...
FAIL June 25, 2009 at 5:23 PM
19 violations
01-3-101/701.11 - Spoilage Unsafe Food: Can of whipped cream lying beside compressor uncovered not refrigerated 90 F. | 02-3-602.11-.12/3-302.12 - Food Container Labels: Label all bulk Food containers to identify product properly. | 05-4-302.12...
PASS October 27, 2008 at 6:01 PM
8 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Basement-elevate all foods 6" off floors. | 15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Provide utensil sign for self service. | 17-4-204.112/.115 - Equipment Thermometers: Basement Provide thermometers where n...
FAIL October 20, 2008 at 4:10 PM
8 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Basement-elevate all foods 6" off floors. | 15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Provide utensil sign for self service. | 17-4-204.112/.115 - Equipment Thermometers: Basement Provide thermometers where n...
Data sourced directly from Boston Inspectional Services Department