PUNTO ROJO
⚠️ This facility has been closed 1 time by the Health Department
Latest: PASS
June 23, 2025
Address
16 BENNINGTON ST
East Boston, MA 02128
Inspection History
50 inspections
23 failures
1 closures
License
License #21808
Last inspected: June 23, 2025
Inspection History (50 most recent)
PASS
June 23, 2025
at 3:49 PM
5 violations
590.003/3-305.11-C - Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C): One bulk food barrel without lid at lower level. Provide. | 590.003/3-501.17-PF - Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Date Marking (Pf): Some prep...
FAIL
June 16, 2025
at 3:25 PM
5 violations
590.003/3-305.11-C - Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C): One bulk food barrel without lid at lower level. Provide. | 590.003/3-501.17-PF - Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Date Marking (Pf): Some prep...
PASS
October 24, 2024
at 3:37 PM
4 violations
590.003/3-304.14-C - Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C): Wiping cloths stored soiled on counter. Store properly in sanitizer solution. | 590.003/3-305.11-C - Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C): Two large plastic bins with b...
FAIL
October 17, 2024
at 5:47 PM
4 violations
590.003/3-304.14-C - Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C): Wiping cloths stored soiled on counter. Store properly in sanitizer solution. | 590.003/3-305.11-C - Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C): Two large plastic bins with b...
PASS
November 20, 2023
at 4:47 PM
1 violation
590.006/6-301.11-PF - Handwashing Cleanser Availability (Pf): No soap available for hand sinks / Provide liquid hand soap
FAIL
November 8, 2023
at 5:36 PM
1 violation
590.006/6-301.11-PF - Handwashing Cleanser Availability (Pf): No soap available for hand sinks / Provide liquid hand soap
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
May 31, 2023
at 4:13 PM
1 violation
590.006/6-101.11-C - Surface Characteristics-Indoor Areas (C): Floors in kitchen worn uneven in areas / Repair to provide a floor that is smooth non-porous durable and easily cleanable
PASS
October 7, 2022
at 4:52 PM
4 violations
590.002/2-301.15-PF - Where to Wash (Pf): Observed food handler rinsing hands in the 3 bay sink / Re-educate staff on where and how to properly wash hands. | 590.003/3-501.16-P - (A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Col...
FAIL
September 27, 2022
at 2:58 PM
4 violations
590.002/2-301.15-PF - Where to Wash (Pf): Observed food handler rinsing hands in the 3 bay sink / Re-educate staff on where and how to properly wash hands. | 590.003/3-501.16-P - (A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Col...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
April 27, 2022
at 2:52 PM
3 violations
590.005/5-205.15-C - System Maintained in Good Repair (C): Hand sink faucet leaking / Repair | 590.006/6-101.11-C - Surface Characteristics-Indoor Areas (C): Floors in kitchen are worn / Resurface floors | 590.006/6-201.17-C - Walls and Ceilings ...
PASS
October 26, 2021
at 5:43 PM
4 violations
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF - (A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf): 8.404-11 Imminent Health Hazard. Sewer Back Up at toilet and surrounding area immediatley next to cooking line. Repair properly using a licensed plumber and clean and sanitize the af...
🚫 CLOSURE
October 25, 2021
at 4:15 PM
4 violations
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF - (A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf): 8.404-11 Imminent Health Hazard. Sewer Back Up at toilet and surrounding area immediatley next to cooking line. Repair properly using a licensed plumber and clean and sanitize the af...
PASS
May 25, 2021
at 4:13 PM
0 violations
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
January 11, 2021
at 8:31 PM
9 violations
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF - (A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf): Retrain staff with regard to proper warewashing and proper cooling. | 590.003/3-304.14-C - Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C): Wiping cloths wet on the counter. Store properly in saniti...
FAIL
January 4, 2021
at 8:11 PM
9 violations
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF - (A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf): Retrain staff with regard to proper warewashing and proper cooling. | 590.003/3-304.14-C - Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C): Wiping cloths wet on the counter. Store properly in saniti...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
July 14, 2020
at 4:53 PM
3 violations
590.003/3-304.14-C - Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C): Wiping cloth stored wet on counters. Store properly in sanitizer solution. | 590.003/3-305.11-C - Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C): Some packaged food items stored...
PASS
February 4, 2020
at 7:33 PM
3 violations
590.002/2-501.11-PF - Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events (Pf): Provide a vomit and diarrhea clean up kit. | 590.005/5-205.11-PF - Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf): Upon arrival hand sink next to 3 bay sink water was ...
FAIL
January 27, 2020
at 6:35 PM
3 violations
590.002/2-501.11-PF - Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events (Pf): Provide a vomit and diarrhea clean up kit. | 590.005/5-205.11-PF - Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf): Upon arrival hand sink next to 3 bay sink water was ...
PASS
May 21, 2019
at 3:53 PM
0 violations
PASS
November 20, 2018
at 4:17 PM
4 violations
03-3-501.16 - Hot Holding: Beef/chicken empanadas in hot holding cabinet 116F / Provide proper hot holding temperatures of 140F or above at all times. 6 empanadas are fried at a time and put into cabinet / Discussed turning cabinet heat up to main...
FAIL
November 8, 2018
at 6:40 PM
4 violations
03-3-501.16 - Hot Holding: Beef/chicken empanadas in hot holding cabinet 116F / Provide proper hot holding temperatures of 140F or above at all times. 6 empanadas are fried at a time and put into cabinet / Discussed turning cabinet heat up to main...
PASS
January 9, 2018
at 1:20 PM
4 violations
17-4-302.14 - Test Kit Provided: Provide proper test kits for sanitizer buckets | 33-5-501.13-.17 - Adequate Number Frequency Vermin Proof: Provide a cover for the restroom trash | 37-6-501.11-.12 - Improper Maintenance of Walls/Ceilings: Hole in...
FAIL
January 2, 2018
at 12:56 PM
4 violations
17-4-302.14 - Test Kit Provided: Provide proper test kits for sanitizer buckets | 33-5-501.13-.17 - Adequate Number Frequency Vermin Proof: Provide a cover for the restroom trash | 37-6-501.11-.12 - Improper Maintenance of Walls/Ceilings: Hole in...
PASS
June 22, 2017
at 6:33 PM
6 violations
03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: Large amount of eggs left at room temperature near cooking line registered 65F. PIC stated that eggs have been out of refrigerator for less than 1 hour and placed them back in it. Keep PHFs at 41F or below. Minimize...
FAIL
June 15, 2017
at 6:41 PM
6 violations
03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: Large amount of eggs left at room temperature near cooking line registered 65F. PIC stated that eggs have been out of refrigerator for less than 1 hour and placed them back in it. Keep PHFs at 41F or below. Minimize...
PASS
July 1, 2016
at 3:07 PM
5 violations
02-3-602.11-.12/3-302.12 - Food Container Labels: Bulk Food Containers with rice without proper label. Provide. | 14-4-202.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Design: Plastic cup used to dispense ice. Use proper handled scoop. | 21-3-304.14 - Wiping Cloth...
FAIL
June 24, 2016
at 2:58 PM
5 violations
02-3-602.11-.12/3-302.12 - Food Container Labels: Bulk Food Containers with rice without proper label. Provide. | 14-4-202.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Design: Plastic cup used to dispense ice. Use proper handled scoop. | 21-3-304.14 - Wiping Cloth...
PASS
August 19, 2015
at 7:24 PM
7 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Cover all open foods in reach ins. | 15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Defrost 3 door freezer | 17-4-204.112/.115 - Equipment Thermometers: Provide thermometers where necessary. | 21-3-304.14 - Wiping Clot...
FAIL
August 10, 2015
at 7:19 PM
7 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Cover all open foods in reach ins. | 15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Defrost 3 door freezer | 17-4-204.112/.115 - Equipment Thermometers: Provide thermometers where necessary. | 21-3-304.14 - Wiping Clot...
PASS
January 16, 2015
at 3:03 PM
6 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Cover all prepared food products in reach in refrigerators | 17-4-204.112/.115 - Equipment Thermometers: Repair thermometer thermometer to COKE reach in. | 19-4-501.18-.110 - Wash Rinse Water Clean Proper Tempera...
FAIL
January 7, 2015
at 3:08 PM
6 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Cover all prepared food products in reach in refrigerators | 17-4-204.112/.115 - Equipment Thermometers: Repair thermometer thermometer to COKE reach in. | 19-4-501.18-.110 - Wash Rinse Water Clean Proper Tempera...
PASS
June 2, 2014
at 6:19 PM
2 violations
37-6-501.11-.12 - Improper Maintenance of Walls/Ceilings: clean cooking vent hood and replace cleaning sticker. | M-2-101.11 - Person in charge Assigned: Provide Certified Food Manager with Food allergy Awareness Training.
FAIL
May 16, 2014
at 4:36 PM
12 violations
15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Paint rusted grease trap | 15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Remove contact paper from rice table. | 17-4-204.112/.115 - Equipment Thermometers: Provide thermometer for hot holding unit. | 17-4-204.1...
FAIL
May 8, 2014
at 4:17 PM
12 violations
15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Paint rusted grease trap | 15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Remove contact paper from rice table. | 17-4-204.112/.115 - Equipment Thermometers: Provide thermometer for hot holding unit. | 17-4-204.1...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
December 30, 2013
at 5:00 AM
0 violations
FAIL
February 27, 2013
at 4:30 PM
6 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: do not store anythingo top of ice machine. Keep only ice related materials on top of ice machine. | 29-5-201/02.11 - Installed and Maintained: repair leak to hand sink in kitchen. repair leak to high temp dish ma...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
December 30, 2012
at 5:00 AM
0 violations
FAIL
March 13, 2012
at 12:17 PM
10 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: | 15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: | 32-6-301.11-02.11 - Hand Cleaner Drying Tissue Signage: | 36-6-201.11 - Floors Designed Constructed Installed: | 42-6-501.113/.114 - Premises Maintained: | 08-3...
PASS
September 22, 2011
at 12:22 PM
5 violations
10-4.302.11 - Food Utensil Storage: | 23-4-602.13 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean: | 38-6-202.11 - Fixture's not properly shielded: Missing light fixtures in the storage area Repair | 41-7-206.12/.13 - Pesticide Usage: Raid for insects i...
FAIL
September 8, 2011
at 3:59 PM
5 violations
10-4.302.11 - Food Utensil Storage: | 23-4-602.13 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean: | 38-6-202.11 - Fixture's not properly shielded: Missing light fixtures in the storage area Repair | 41-7-206.12/.13 - Pesticide Usage: Raid for insects i...
PASS
November 3, 2010
at 5:15 PM
6 violations
04-3-501.15/4-301.11 - Inadequate Facilities/Cooling Methods: Cooling soups in large containers [125F] - placed there 3 hours ago.Maintain all soups ar 140F or above as discussed. | 08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Remove debris on top of the ic...
FAIL
October 26, 2010
at 4:46 PM
6 violations
04-3-501.15/4-301.11 - Inadequate Facilities/Cooling Methods: Cooling soups in large containers [125F] - placed there 3 hours ago.Maintain all soups ar 140F or above as discussed. | 08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Remove debris on top of the ic...
PASS
February 10, 2010
at 5:16 PM
5 violations
03-3-501.16 - Hot Holding: Empinadas in hot holding unit are registering 115F - 125F. In the case for less than two hours and re-heated up to165F. P.I.C. | 08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Keep all foods elevated off the floor at least six inche...
FAIL
February 3, 2010
at 6:04 PM
5 violations
03-3-501.16 - Hot Holding: Empinadas in hot holding unit are registering 115F - 125F. In the case for less than two hours and re-heated up to165F. P.I.C. | 08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Keep all foods elevated off the floor at least six inche...
PASS
February 27, 2009
at 7:21 PM
12 violations
02-3-602.11-.12/3-302.12 - Food Container Labels: Label all bulk food containers to identify product. | 03-3-501.16 - Hot Holding: Beef patties in hot holding unit only registering 120 degrees. Discontinue practice and keep at 140 degrees. | 08-3-...
FAIL
February 20, 2009
at 6:55 PM
12 violations
02-3-602.11-.12/3-302.12 - Food Container Labels: Label all bulk food containers to identify product. | 03-3-501.16 - Hot Holding: Beef patties in hot holding unit only registering 120 degrees. Discontinue practice and keep at 140 degrees. | 08-3-...
PASS
May 15, 2008
at 3:01 PM
5 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Kitchen-cover all open foods in reach ins | 17-4-204.112/.115 - Equipment Thermometers: Kitchen - Provide thermometers where needed | 21-3-304.14 - Wiping Cloths Clean Sanitize: Kitchen-keep wiping cloths in sa...
FAIL
May 6, 2008
at 2:12 PM
5 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Kitchen-cover all open foods in reach ins | 17-4-204.112/.115 - Equipment Thermometers: Kitchen - Provide thermometers where needed | 21-3-304.14 - Wiping Cloths Clean Sanitize: Kitchen-keep wiping cloths in sa...
PASS
July 30, 2007
at 7:33 PM
9 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Cover all open foods | 14-4-202.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Design: Remove all tinfoil | 23-4-602.13 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean: Clean fryolator cabinet | 29-5-201/02.11 - Installed and Maintained: Repair f...
FAIL
July 23, 2007
at 12:17 PM
9 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Cover all open foods | 14-4-202.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Design: Remove all tinfoil | 23-4-602.13 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean: Clean fryolator cabinet | 29-5-201/02.11 - Installed and Maintained: Repair f...