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ORINOCO:A LATIN KITCHEN

Latest: PASS W/ CONDITIONS July 10, 2024

📍 Neighborhood: South End

🚇 Nearest Transit: Massachusetts Avenue (Orange Line)

Address
477 SHAWMUT AV
South End, MA 02118
Inspection History
58 inspections
22 failures
License
License #24246
Last inspected: July 10, 2024

Inspection History (50 most recent)

PASS W/ CONDITIONS July 10, 2024 at 3:27 PM
0 violations
PASS January 23, 2024 at 5:56 PM
4 violations
590.003/3-302.12-C - Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C): Observed squeeze bottles stored without labels of identification. Provide a label on all squeeze bottles with the common name of food item stored inside. | 590.0...
FAIL January 10, 2024 at 3:53 PM
4 violations
590.003/3-302.12-C - Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C): Observed squeeze bottles stored without labels of identification. Provide a label on all squeeze bottles with the common name of food item stored inside. | 590.0...
PASS September 26, 2023 at 3:43 PM
4 violations
590.003/3-302.11-P - Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (P): Observed raw beef stored above ready to eat sauces in refrigerated unit. Discussed with PIC to maintain raw and ready to eat foods stored seperately in r...
FAIL September 14, 2023 at 3:23 PM
4 violations
590.003/3-302.11-P - Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (P): Observed raw beef stored above ready to eat sauces in refrigerated unit. Discussed with PIC to maintain raw and ready to eat foods stored seperately in r...
PASS May 9, 2023 at 3:09 PM
2 violations
590.005/5-205.11-PF - Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf): Observed employee rinsing coffee pot in hand sink. Discussed with PIC to ensure hand sinks are clear and accessible for handwashing only. Corrected on site | 590.006/6-...
FAIL April 26, 2023 at 4:27 PM
2 violations
590.005/5-205.11-PF - Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf): Observed employee rinsing coffee pot in hand sink. Discussed with PIC to ensure hand sinks are clear and accessible for handwashing only. Corrected on site | 590.006/6-...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS January 18, 2023 at 3:24 PM
0 violations
PASS November 10, 2022 at 4:27 PM
1 violation
590.004/4-601.11-PF - (A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf): Observed mold like substance inside ice machine. Clean to remove all soils
FAIL November 3, 2022 at 3:37 PM
1 violation
590.004/4-601.11-PF - (A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf): Observed mold like substance inside ice machine. Clean to remove all soils
PASS May 20, 2022 at 3:58 PM
1 violation
590.006/6-501.14-C - Cleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C): Observed hood sticker expired February 2022. Spoke with owner via telephone and explained covid outbreak with hood company. Owner contacted company on site ...
FAIL May 10, 2022 at 4:27 PM
1 violation
590.006/6-501.14-C - Cleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C): Observed hood sticker expired February 2022. Spoke with owner via telephone and explained covid outbreak with hood company. Owner contacted company on site ...
FAIL May 3, 2022 at 5:13 PM
1 violation
590.006/6-501.14-C - Cleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C): Observed hood sticker expired February 2022. Spoke with owner via telephone and explained covid outbreak with hood company. Owner contacted company on site ...
PASS June 23, 2021 at 4:08 PM
0 violations
PASS W/ CONDITIONS March 23, 2021 at 4:46 PM
1 violation
L1 - : 8-303.11 (A) Post the current health permit in a location of the establishment that is conspicuous to consumers
PASS W/ CONDITIONS October 22, 2020 at 6:40 PM
2 violations
590.004/4-501.12-C - Cutting Surfaces (C): Cutting boards are worn / Resurface or replace | 590.004/4-602.13-C - Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C): Wall area surrounding the reach in units near hand sink with visible soils / Clean to remove.
PASS W/ CONDITIONS July 15, 2020 at 5:47 PM
2 violations
590.004/4-501.12-C - Cutting Surfaces (C): Cutting boards scored and worn / Resurface or replace | 590.006/6-201.17-C - Walls and Ceilings Attachments (C): Walls surrounding front hand sink with visible soils / Clean to remove.
PASS W/ CONDITIONS August 13, 2019 at 4:45 PM
2 violations
590.004/4-202.18-C - Ventilation Hood Systems Filters (C): Clean hood filters on cooking line. PIC stated will do tinight. | 590.004/4-501.12-C - Cutting Surfaces (C): Clean to remove deep dark scores in cutting boards or replace.
PASS W/ CONDITIONS March 12, 2019 at 6:40 PM
2 violations
10-3-304.12 - Food Utensil Storage: Discontinue to store scoops in container of room temperture water. | 14-4-202.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Design: Clean to remove stains on white cutting board on prep/cooking line.
PASS W/ CONDITIONS October 5, 2018 at 4:27 PM
1 violation
02-3-602.11-.12/3-302.12 - Food Container Labels: Provide labels for all bulk food containers.
PASS W/ CONDITIONS May 3, 2018 at 4:07 PM
3 violations
14-4-202.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Design: Clean to remove dark scores in cutting boards on cooking line. | 15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Paint to seal rust in refridgerator. PIC stated refrigerators are being replaced. | 37-6-501.11-....
PASS October 25, 2017 at 4:39 PM
5 violations
14-4-202.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Design: provide new ice scoop remove utensils from stagnate water | 21-3-304.14 - Wiping Cloths Clean Sanitize: remove all sponges | 35-6-501.111/.115 - Insects Rodents Animals: kitchen/remove fly paper when...
FAIL October 17, 2017 at 4:08 PM
5 violations
14-4-202.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Design: provide new ice scoop remove utensils from stagnate water | 21-3-304.14 - Wiping Cloths Clean Sanitize: remove all sponges | 35-6-501.111/.115 - Insects Rodents Animals: kitchen/remove fly paper when...
PASS April 18, 2017 at 2:49 PM
0 violations
PASS October 6, 2016 at 3:18 PM
6 violations
15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: kitchen/resurface lower rusted prep table shelving | 20-4-703.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Clean: repair low temp dishmachine to provide sanitizer between 50-100ppm/tested at 0ppm | 22-4-601/602.11 - Food Con...
FAIL September 28, 2016 at 2:51 PM
6 violations
15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: kitchen/resurface lower rusted prep table shelving | 20-4-703.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Clean: repair low temp dishmachine to provide sanitizer between 50-100ppm/tested at 0ppm | 22-4-601/602.11 - Food Con...
PASS March 31, 2016 at 3:28 PM
7 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: wait station/store all glasses inverted provide proper storage of ice scoop remove utensils from stagnate water | 16-4-501.11/.15 - Dishwashng Facilities: 3 bay sink/provide 3 drain plugs | 29-5-201/02.11 - Insta...
FAIL March 24, 2016 at 2:56 PM
7 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: wait station/store all glasses inverted provide proper storage of ice scoop remove utensils from stagnate water | 16-4-501.11/.15 - Dishwashng Facilities: 3 bay sink/provide 3 drain plugs | 29-5-201/02.11 - Insta...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS June 2, 2015 at 4:51 PM
8 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: elevate all shelving 6 to 8 inches off the floor.... | 10-3-304.12 - Food Utensil Storage: | 14-4-202.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Design: replace all chipped plates....and replace scored cutting boards as needed....
FAIL May 19, 2015 at 5:02 PM
8 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: elevate all shelving 6 to 8 inches off the floor.... | 10-3-304.12 - Food Utensil Storage: | 14-4-202.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Design: replace all chipped plates....and replace scored cutting boards as needed....
PASS W/ CONDITIONS April 24, 2014 at 5:04 PM
6 violations
14-4-202.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Design: provide food grade containers as needed... | 14-4-202.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Design: replace all chipped china... | 15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: replace defective door gaskets... | 16-4-5...
FAIL April 10, 2014 at 3:49 PM
6 violations
14-4-202.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Design: provide food grade containers as needed... | 14-4-202.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Design: replace all chipped china... | 15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: replace defective door gaskets... | 16-4-5...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS November 15, 2013 at 6:06 PM
7 violations
05-4-302.12 - Food Thermometers Provided: recalibrate/clean metal stem cooks thermometer | 16-4-501.11/.15 - Dishwashng Facilities: 3 bay sink/provide 3 drain plugs | 17-4-204.112/.115 - Equipment Thermometers: kitchen/provide internal thermometer...
FAIL November 8, 2013 at 3:00 PM
7 violations
05-4-302.12 - Food Thermometers Provided: recalibrate/clean metal stem cooks thermometer | 16-4-501.11/.15 - Dishwashng Facilities: 3 bay sink/provide 3 drain plugs | 17-4-204.112/.115 - Equipment Thermometers: kitchen/provide internal thermometer...
PASS March 26, 2013 at 5:17 PM
4 violations
06-3-501.13 - PHF's Properly Thawed: properly defrost all frozen foods under refrigeration or running water | 16-4-501.11/.15 - Dishwashng Facilities: 3 bay sink/provide 3 drain plugs | 22-4-601/602.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Clean: ice machi...
FAIL March 19, 2013 at 2:36 PM
4 violations
06-3-501.13 - PHF's Properly Thawed: properly defrost all frozen foods under refrigeration or running water | 16-4-501.11/.15 - Dishwashng Facilities: 3 bay sink/provide 3 drain plugs | 22-4-601/602.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Clean: ice machi...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS December 30, 2012 at 5:00 AM
0 violations
PASS November 9, 2012 at 5:59 PM
5 violations
14-4-202.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Design: resurface all worn white cutting boards | 16-4-501.11/.15 - Dishwashng Facilities: 3 bay sink/ repair detergent soap dispenser | 20-4-703.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Clean: low temp/provide proper sanitiz...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS October 31, 2012 at 6:01 PM
8 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: kitchen/provide proper employee break areas and covers to all employee drinks | 14-4-202.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Design: resurface all worn white cutting boards | 16-4-501.11/.15 - Dishwashng Facilities: 3 bay...
FAIL October 23, 2012 at 4:10 PM
8 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: kitchen/provide proper employee break areas and covers to all employee drinks | 14-4-202.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Design: resurface all worn white cutting boards | 16-4-501.11/.15 - Dishwashng Facilities: 3 bay...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS April 12, 2012 at 3:38 PM
12 violations
01-3-101/701.11 - Spoilage Unsafe Food: remove all milk dated 3-31-12 | 02-3-602.11-.12/3-302.12 - Food Container Labels: properly label all bulk food bins | 06-3-501.13 - PHF's Properly Thawed: properly defrost all foods under refrigeration ...
FAIL April 4, 2012 at 2:40 PM
12 violations
01-3-101/701.11 - Spoilage Unsafe Food: remove all milk dated 3-31-12 | 02-3-602.11-.12/3-302.12 - Food Container Labels: properly label all bulk food bins | 06-3-501.13 - PHF's Properly Thawed: properly defrost all foods under refrigeration ...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS December 15, 2011 at 5:05 PM
1 violation
37-6-501.11-.12 - Improper Maintenance of Walls/Ceilings: Repair peeling wall around prep unit infront of cooking line.
PASS April 5, 2011 at 3:50 PM
1 violation
M-2-102.11 - PIC Knowledge: Provide Allergen awareness Certification.
FAIL March 15, 2011 at 6:32 PM
1 violation
M-2-102.11 - PIC Knowledge: Provide Allergen awareness Certification.
PASS October 28, 2010 at 3:51 PM
2 violations
29-5-201/02.11 - Installed and Maintained: Repair leaky pipe below ware washing sink. | 37-6-501.11-.12 - Improper Maintenance of Walls/Ceilings: Repair grease trap to remove rust.
FAIL October 14, 2010 at 3:19 PM
2 violations
29-5-201/02.11 - Installed and Maintained: Repair leaky pipe below ware washing sink. | 37-6-501.11-.12 - Improper Maintenance of Walls/Ceilings: Repair grease trap to remove rust.
PASS September 30, 2009 at 4:32 PM
6 violations
02-3-602.11-.12/3-302.12 - Food Container Labels: properly label all spray bottles | 10-4.302.11 - Food Utensil Storage: provide scoop with handle for all bulk food bins | 16-4-501.11/.15 - Dishwashng Facilities: 3 bay/provide 3 drain plugs | 17-4...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS September 23, 2009 at 4:04 PM
6 violations
02-3-602.11-.12/3-302.12 - Food Container Labels: properly label all spray bottles | 10-4.302.11 - Food Utensil Storage: provide scoop with handle for all bulk food bins | 16-4-501.11/.15 - Dishwashng Facilities: 3 bay/provide 3 drain plugs | 17-4...
FAIL September 8, 2009 at 2:49 PM
6 violations
02-3-602.11-.12/3-302.12 - Food Container Labels: properly label all spray bottles | 10-4.302.11 - Food Utensil Storage: provide scoop with handle for all bulk food bins | 16-4-501.11/.15 - Dishwashng Facilities: 3 bay/provide 3 drain plugs | 17-4...
Data sourced directly from Boston Inspectional Services Department