RINCON LIMENO
⚠️ This facility has been closed 1 time by the Health Department
Latest: PASS
February 5, 2025
Address
409 CHELSEA ST
East Boston, MA 02128
Inspection History
48 inspections
19 failures
1 closures
License
License #21373
Last inspected: February 5, 2025
Inspection History (48 most recent)
PASS
February 5, 2025
at 6:34 PM
5 violations
590.003/3-304.12-C - In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C): Observed scoop for ice dispensing stored on the top od ice machine. Clean/sanitize and store properly. | 590.004/4-903.11-C - (A) and (C) Equipment Utensils Linens and Single-Service...
FAIL
January 29, 2025
at 4:07 PM
11 violations
590.003/3-302.12-C - Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C): Some bulk food containers without labels. Provide. | 590.003/3-304.12-C - In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C): Observed scoop for ice dispensing stored on t...
PASS
November 23, 2024
at 4:15 PM
1 violation
590.008/8-404.11-PF - (A) Ceasing Operations and Reporting (Pf): Imminent Health Hazard -Water main break caused interruption of running water in the establishment. Repair work being performed by BWS- Remain closed until running water is restored...
🚫 CLOSURE
November 22, 2024
at 5:45 PM
1 violation
590.008/8-404.11-PF - (A) Ceasing Operations and Reporting (Pf): Imminent Health Hazard -Water main break caused interruption of running water in the establishment. Repair work being performed by BWS- Remain closed until running water is restored...
PASS
January 26, 2024
at 6:32 PM
0 violations
FAIL
January 19, 2024
at 4:43 PM
7 violations
590.003/3-302.12-C - Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C): Some bulk food containers without labels. Provide. | 590.003/3-304.14-C - Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C): Observed wiping cloths stored wet on counters. Store...
PASS
December 12, 2023
at 7:10 PM
0 violations
PASS
March 1, 2023
at 7:23 PM
0 violations
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
October 4, 2022
at 6:02 PM
1 violation
590.003/3-304.12-C - In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C): Knives stored in between equipment / Discontinue and store as described below Plastic container being used as rice scoop stored inside rice maker / Discontinue use of container and pro...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
March 28, 2022
at 4:20 PM
2 violations
590.004/4-602.13-C - Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C): Bottom of prep tables with soils / Clean to remove | 590.006/6-501.12-C - Cleaning Frequency and Restrictions (C): Walls and floors with visible soils / Clean to remove
PASS
November 23, 2021
at 5:16 PM
5 violations
590.003/3-304.14-C - Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C): Wiping cloths strored wet on counter. Store properly in sanitizer solution. | 590.003/3-305.11-C - Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C): Observed cellphone placed on th...
FAIL
November 18, 2021
at 4:25 PM
5 violations
590.003/3-304.14-C - Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C): Wiping cloths strored wet on counter. Store properly in sanitizer solution. | 590.003/3-305.11-C - Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C): Observed cellphone placed on th...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
April 29, 2021
at 7:37 PM
1 violation
590.003/3-304.14-C - Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C): Wiping clothes on counter wet. store properly in sanitizer solution.
PASS
November 10, 2020
at 7:24 PM
5 violations
590.004/4-204.112-C - Temperature Measuring Devices-Functionality (C): Refrigerating unit at cooking line without interior thermometer. Provide. | 590.004/4-601.11-C - (B) and (C) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Ut...
FAIL
November 3, 2020
at 5:00 PM
5 violations
590.004/4-204.112-C - Temperature Measuring Devices-Functionality (C): Refrigerating unit at cooking line without interior thermometer. Provide. | 590.004/4-601.11-C - (B) and (C) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Ut...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
January 15, 2020
at 7:41 PM
1 violation
590.006/6-201.11-C - Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C): Grout on floors is low allowing for food debris and standing water. Re-grout to provide a more easily cleanable surface
PASS
March 25, 2019
at 3:01 PM
5 violations
06-3-501.13 - PHF's Properly Thawed: Frozen calamari submerged in stagnant water in the food prep sink. Provide proper methods for defrosting food products. Review acceptable methods. | 14-4-202.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Design: Cutting boar...
FAIL
March 8, 2019
at 11:44 PM
5 violations
06-3-501.13 - PHF's Properly Thawed: Frozen calamari submerged in stagnant water in the food prep sink. Provide proper methods for defrosting food products. Review acceptable methods. | 14-4-202.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Design: Cutting boar...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
January 10, 2019
at 7:08 PM
1 violation
36-6-501.11-.12 - Improper Maintenance of Floors: Grout running low on floors allowing for debris build up / Re-grout
PASS
May 22, 2018
at 4:03 PM
3 violations
03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: White fish in top reach in 49F Calamari in top reach in 46F / Items brought back to refrigerator after being in reach in for 2 hours. / Provide proper cold holding temperatures. | 10-3-304.12 - Food Utensil Storage:...
FAIL
May 1, 2018
at 6:03 PM
3 violations
03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: White fish in top reach in 49F Calamari in top reach in 46F / Items brought back to refrigerator after being in reach in for 2 hours. / Provide proper cold holding temperatures. | 10-3-304.12 - Food Utensil Storage:...
PASS
October 19, 2017
at 3:35 PM
5 violations
03-3-501.14 - Cooling: Prep Area-Roasted Chicken pieces stored inside a deep metal ball and covered with aluminium placed in the upright two-door refrigerator for cooling. It registered 104F. PIC stated that it had been there for less than 90 mi...
FAIL
October 12, 2017
at 5:04 PM
5 violations
03-3-501.14 - Cooling: Prep Area-Roasted Chicken pieces stored inside a deep metal ball and covered with aluminium placed in the upright two-door refrigerator for cooling. It registered 104F. PIC stated that it had been there for less than 90 mi...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
April 21, 2016
at 3:48 PM
2 violations
02-3-602.11-.12/3-302.12 - Food Container Labels: Bulk food containers without proper labels. Provide. | 23-4-602.13 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean: Two door refrigerating units aith soiled exterior. Clean properly.
PASS
June 24, 2015
at 5:53 PM
8 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Cover open foods in reach ins. | 09-3-301.11(C) - Handling of Food & Ice: Provide scoops with handles for bulk food barrels. | 15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Defrost white freezer. | 15-4-202.16 - N...
FAIL
June 15, 2015
at 5:58 PM
8 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Cover open foods in reach ins. | 09-3-301.11(C) - Handling of Food & Ice: Provide scoops with handles for bulk food barrels. | 15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Defrost white freezer. | 15-4-202.16 - N...
PASS
December 22, 2014
at 7:04 PM
7 violations
02-3-602.11-.12/3-302.12 - Food Container Labels: Label all packaged foods. | 02-3-602.11-.12/3-302.12 - Food Container Labels: Label bulk food containers. | 08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Cover all food products in reach ins | 08-3-305-307.11...
FAIL
December 11, 2014
at 6:56 PM
7 violations
02-3-602.11-.12/3-302.12 - Food Container Labels: Label all packaged foods. | 02-3-602.11-.12/3-302.12 - Food Container Labels: Label bulk food containers. | 08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Cover all food products in reach ins | 08-3-305-307.11...
PASS
February 21, 2014
at 6:49 PM
4 violations
02-3-602.11-.12/3-302.12 - Food Container Labels: Label bulk food bins in dry storage | 09-3-301.11(C) - Handling of Food & Ice: Dry storage -Provide scoops with handles to bulk food bins. | 17-4-204.112/.115 - Equipment Thermometers: Provide ...
FAIL
February 13, 2014
at 5:05 PM
4 violations
02-3-602.11-.12/3-302.12 - Food Container Labels: Label bulk food bins in dry storage | 09-3-301.11(C) - Handling of Food & Ice: Dry storage -Provide scoops with handles to bulk food bins. | 17-4-204.112/.115 - Equipment Thermometers: Provide ...
PASS
September 4, 2013
at 4:12 PM
4 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: keep all food items 6 inches off floor area | 15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: remove rust buildup from top of grease trap. Remove tin foil from shelves | 21-3-304.14 - Wiping Cloths Clean Sanitize: pro...
FAIL
August 14, 2013
at 3:50 PM
4 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: keep all food items 6 inches off floor area | 15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: remove rust buildup from top of grease trap. Remove tin foil from shelves | 21-3-304.14 - Wiping Cloths Clean Sanitize: pro...
PASS
March 20, 2013
at 3:49 PM
12 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: clean exterior of ice machine located in basement. keep all food products at least 6 inches off floor area throughout kitchen | 12-2-401.11-.12 - Good Hygienic Practices: provide covers for all personal drinks. |...
FAIL
March 6, 2013
at 4:23 PM
12 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: clean exterior of ice machine located in basement. keep all food products at least 6 inches off floor area throughout kitchen | 12-2-401.11-.12 - Good Hygienic Practices: provide covers for all personal drinks. |...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
December 30, 2012
at 5:00 AM
0 violations
PASS
May 9, 2012
at 3:56 PM
10 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: keep food products 6 inches off floor | 17-4-204.112/.115 - Equipment Thermometers: provide thermometers for all refrigerators | 21-3-304.14 - Wiping Cloths Clean Sanitize: | 23-4-602.13 - Non-Food Contact Sur...
FAIL
April 25, 2012
at 6:07 PM
10 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: keep food products 6 inches off floor | 17-4-204.112/.115 - Equipment Thermometers: provide thermometers for all refrigerators | 21-3-304.14 - Wiping Cloths Clean Sanitize: | 23-4-602.13 - Non-Food Contact Sur...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
October 27, 2011
at 6:38 PM
7 violations
08-3-302.11/3-304.11 - Separation Segregation Cross Contamination: Raw chicken beef stored above produce and other ready to eat foods. Re-locate as discussed. Color coodinated cutting boards to reduce possible contamination from cerviche and ot...
FAIL
October 20, 2011
at 3:22 PM
7 violations
08-3-302.11/3-304.11 - Separation Segregation Cross Contamination: Raw chicken beef stored above produce and other ready to eat foods. Re-locate as discussed. Color coodinated cutting boards to reduce possible contamination from cerviche and ot...
PASS
November 30, 2010
at 8:02 PM
5 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Keep lids on bulk food containers to reduce possible contamination | 14-4-202.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Design: Bowls are being used as scoops to dispense ingredients discontinue and provide food grade scoops w...
FAIL
November 19, 2010
at 5:05 PM
5 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Keep lids on bulk food containers to reduce possible contamination | 14-4-202.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Design: Bowls are being used as scoops to dispense ingredients discontinue and provide food grade scoops w...
PASS
February 24, 2010
at 7:28 PM
10 violations
02-3-602.11-.12/3-302.12 - Food Container Labels: Label all bulk food containers to identify the product properly | 03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: Eggs being stored out at room temperature [60F] - Discontinue and keep cold at 41F or below.Several...
FAIL
February 18, 2010
at 3:41 PM
10 violations
02-3-602.11-.12/3-302.12 - Food Container Labels: Label all bulk food containers to identify the product properly | 03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: Eggs being stored out at room temperature [60F] - Discontinue and keep cold at 41F or below.Several...
PASS
April 21, 2009
at 5:05 PM
3 violations
03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: Garlic and oil green sauce is 60F.Stored at room temperature. Discarded By PIC. | 21-3-304.14 - Wiping Cloths Clean Sanitize: Employee wiping gloved hands on a soiled cloth. Discontinue and change gloves. | 32-6-30...
FAIL
April 14, 2009
at 4:54 PM
11 violations
03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: Garlic and oil green sauce is 60F.Stored at room temperature. Discarded By PIC. | 03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: Beans being hot held at 120F. Chef forgot to turn on pilot: Corrected during interview. Beans were on s...
FAIL
April 7, 2009
at 3:52 PM
9 violations
03-3-501.16 - Hot Holding: Beans being hot held at 120F. Chef forgot to turn on pilot: Corrected during interview. Beans were on stove for one hour ago. | 03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: Box of eggs left out at room temperature Refrigerate cold pro...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
August 20, 2008
at 6:00 PM
3 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Cover all open foods in reach ins. | 17-4-204.112/.115 - Equipment Thermometers: Provide thermometers where needed. | 38-6-303.11 - Inadequate Lighting: Repair vent hood light.
PASS
November 8, 2007
at 4:05 PM
0 violations