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Rosa Mexicano

Latest: PASS July 31, 2025

🍽️ Cuisine: Mexican

📍 Neighborhood: South Boston

Address
155 SEAPORT BL
South Boston, MA 02127
Inspection History
45 inspections
21 failures
License
License #77917
Last inspected: July 31, 2025

Inspection History (45 most recent)

PASS July 31, 2025 at 11:40 AM
3 violations
590.004/4-602.13-C - Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C): Heavy food soils observed on top of the dishmachine. Clean to remove | 590.005/5-205.11-PF - Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf): Observed whole limes and lemons stored in the ...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS July 28, 2025 at 4:48 PM
3 violations
590.004/4-602.13-C - Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C): Heavy food soils observed on top of the dishmachine. Clean to remove | 590.005/5-205.11-PF - Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf): Observed whole limes and lemons stored in the ...
FAIL July 17, 2025 at 6:05 PM
3 violations
590.004/4-602.13-C - Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C): Heavy food soils observed on top of the dishmachine. Clean to remove | 590.005/5-205.11-PF - Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf): Observed whole limes and lemons stored in the ...
PASS February 10, 2025 at 7:31 PM
3 violations
590.004/4-303.11-PF - Cleaning Agents and Sanitizers Availability (Pf): Dishmachine at the bar missing sanitizer. Provide at all times. Retrain staff to monitor to assure availability. | 590.004/4-601.11-C - (B) and (C) Equipment Food-Contact Su...
FAIL January 31, 2025 at 5:53 PM
3 violations
590.004/4-303.11-PF - Cleaning Agents and Sanitizers Availability (Pf): Dishmachine at the bar missing sanitizer. Provide at all times. Retrain staff to monitor to assure availability. | 590.004/4-601.11-C - (B) and (C) Equipment Food-Contact Su...
PASS June 21, 2024 at 4:21 PM
4 violations
590.003/3-306.11-P - Food Display-Preventing Contamination by Consumers (P): Observed the guac cart not monitored by staff. Observed open containers with food products without covers. Provide appropriate covers for exposed foods. Assure proper mon...
FAIL June 12, 2024 at 5:24 PM
4 violations
590.003/3-306.11-P - Food Display-Preventing Contamination by Consumers (P): Observed the guac cart not monitored by staff. Observed open containers with food products without covers. Provide appropriate covers for exposed foods. Assure proper mon...
PASS April 5, 2024 at 5:35 PM
5 violations
590.004/4-601.11-C - (B) and (C) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (C): Observed food spills on the floor of walk in freezer. Clean to remove | 590.005/5-205.15-P - System Maintained in Good Repair (P): Obser...
FAIL March 29, 2024 at 5:05 PM
5 violations
590.004/4-601.11-C - (B) and (C) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (C): Observed food spills on the floor of walk in freezer. Clean to remove | 590.005/5-205.15-P - System Maintained in Good Repair (P): Obser...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS December 19, 2023 at 4:05 PM
3 violations
590.004/4-602.13-C - Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C): Clean bar floor of standing water clean floors under equipment in kitchen and as noted on IPM pest report dated 12/8/23 from Heritage Pest Control | 590.005/5-205.15-C - System Maintained in Good...
FAIL December 12, 2023 at 4:38 PM
3 violations
590.004/4-602.13-C - Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C): Clean bar floor of standing water clean floors under equipment in kitchen and as noted on IPM pest report dated 12/8/23 from Heritage Pest Control | 590.005/5-205.15-C - System Maintained in Good...
FAIL November 14, 2023 at 4:38 PM
5 violations
590.004/4-602.13-C - Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C): Clean underneath kitchen equipment and waitstation area of all standing water and debris. Thoroughly clean floors under equipment and expedite area of all visible soils. Remove standing water und...
FAIL November 7, 2023 at 3:08 PM
5 violations
590.004/4-602.13-C - Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C): Clean underneath kitchen equipment and waitstation area of all standing water and debris. Thoroughly clean floors under equipment and expedite area of all visible soils. Remove standing water und...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS October 16, 2023 at 2:48 PM
1 violation
590.006/6-202.15-C - Outer Openings Protected (C): Daylight emitting at bottom of dining room doors revolving door. Seal all outer doorways seams with pest proof materials.
FAIL August 15, 2023 at 2:15 PM
11 violations
590.002/2-301.12-P - Cleaning Procedure (P): Paper towels not present at handsink upon entering kitchen. Food employees observed not washing hands with the proper frequency. Retrain staff. COS. | 590.003/3-302.11-P - Packaged and Unpackaged Food-S...
FAIL August 7, 2023 at 5:13 PM
11 violations
590.002/2-301.12-P - Cleaning Procedure (P): Paper towels not present at handsink upon entering kitchen. Food employees observed not washing hands with the proper frequency. Retrain staff. COS. | 590.003/3-302.11-P - Packaged and Unpackaged Food-S...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS April 10, 2023 at 1:22 PM
0 violations
PASS W/ CONDITIONS January 17, 2023 at 3:48 PM
11 violations
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF - (A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf): Repeat priority violations cited. Provide active managerial control. | 590.003/3-302.11-P - Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (P): Raw shell eggs stor...
FAIL January 6, 2023 at 4:10 PM
11 violations
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF - (A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf): Repeat priority violations cited. Provide active managerial control. | 590.003/3-302.11-P - Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (P): Raw shell eggs stor...
PASS September 30, 2022 at 5:39 PM
3 violations
590.004/4-501.11-C - Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment (C): Missing damaged equipment cover on frozen drink machine. Replace. Replace broken ice machine sliding door. | 590.006/6-101.11-C - Surface Characteristics-Indoor Areas (C): Open ...
FAIL July 29, 2022 at 2:46 PM
18 violations
590.002/2-501.11-PF - Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events (Pf): No V&D kit on site. Provide. | 590.002(B)/2-102.11-PF - (A) (B) and (C)(1) (4)-(16) Demonstration (Pf): Priority violations cited. Provide active managerial control. | 590...
FAIL July 22, 2022 at 3:04 PM
18 violations
590.002/2-501.11-PF - Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events (Pf): No V&D kit on site. Provide. | 590.002(B)/2-102.11-PF - (A) (B) and (C)(1) (4)-(16) Demonstration (Pf): Priority violations cited. Provide active managerial control. | 590...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS October 28, 2021 at 5:15 PM
3 violations
590.004/4-101.19-C - Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C): Clean exterior of all cooking equipment all freezer and refrigeration units exterior of all bulk food containers from visible food spills stains and soils | 590.004/4-202.18-C - Ventilation Hoo...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS May 7, 2021 at 4:51 PM
1 violation
590.006/6-301.14-C - Handwashing Signage (C): Ensure all hand sinks in the food prep / service areas are clearly and properly identifed as such " HAND SWASHING ONLY"
PASS W/ CONDITIONS November 16, 2020 at 4:50 PM
1 violation
590.006/6-301.14-C - Handwashing Signage (C): Ensure all hand sinks are properly labeled and identified stating " Hand washing only " as discussed during inspection.
PASS April 18, 2019 at 4:22 PM
0 violations
PASS September 19, 2018 at 5:25 PM
10 violations
03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: Cut pineapple at bar left out at room temperature with a holding temperature of 54F. Maintain cold holding temperatures at 41F or below. PIC took corrective action and placed product out of temperature for 20 minutes...
FAIL September 12, 2018 at 3:43 PM
10 violations
03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: Cut pineapple at bar left out at room temperature with a holding temperature of 54F. Maintain cold holding temperatures at 41F or below. PIC took corrective action and placed product out of temperature for 20 minutes...
PASS January 29, 2018 at 4:16 PM
1 violation
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Guacamole stations where open food prepared in dining area. Provide sneeze guards or other means to protect preparation of open foods (guacamole). Establishment has submitted SOP's for preparation of tables...
FAIL January 22, 2018 at 3:11 PM
3 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Guacamole stations where open food prepared in dining area. Provide sneeze guards or other means to protect preparation of open foods (guacamole). Establishment has submitted SOP's for preparation of tables...
FAIL January 9, 2018 at 3:35 PM
13 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Guacamole stations where open food prepared in dining area. Provide sneeze guards or other means to protect preparation of open foods (guacamole). | 10-3-304.12 - Food Utensil Storage: Soiled knife stored on knif...
FAIL January 2, 2018 at 4:25 PM
13 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Shelf stable Drink garnishes on top of bar uncovered. Provide adequate food protection. Guacamole stations where open food prepared in dining area. Provide sneeze guards or other means to protect preparation of o...
PASS March 6, 2017 at 6:52 PM
11 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Keep all exposed foods inn the walk-in units covered during extended periods of refrigeration storage - keep all foods elevated off the floor at least six inches during storage | 14-4-202.11 - Food Contact Surfac...
FAIL February 27, 2017 at 5:59 PM
11 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Keep all exposed foods inn the walk-in units covered during extended periods of refrigeration storage - keep all foods elevated off the floor at least six inches during storage | 14-4-202.11 - Food Contact Surfac...
PASS March 31, 2016 at 4:09 PM
1 violation
M-3-603.11 - Consumer Advisories: Provide proper disclosure / reminder on menu items offered undercooked on the menu [ skirt steak ]
FAIL March 24, 2016 at 4:43 PM
5 violations
14-4-202.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Design: Clean to remove all visible soils on the green cutting boards and / or replace if uncleanable | 14-4-202.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Design: Remove all wooden spoons being used to mix foods that may have ...
FAIL March 17, 2016 at 3:22 PM
5 violations
14-4-202.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Design: Clean to remove all visible soils on the green cutting boards and / or replace if uncleanable | 14-4-202.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Design: Remove all wooden spoons being used to mix foods that may have ...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS March 19, 2015 at 6:03 PM
4 violations
14-4-202.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Design: Replace worn cutting boards especially the ones with deep lacerations located on the cooking line as discussed during inspection | 15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Missing handles for the covers...
PASS July 30, 2014 at 3:30 PM
5 violations
17-4-204.112/.115 - Equipment Thermometers: Provide thermometers for all refrigerators without one | 23-4-602.13 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean: clean top of the dish machine. Clean drain compartments to fryers. Remove heavy grease/oil buildup ...
FAIL July 16, 2014 at 4:23 PM
5 violations
17-4-204.112/.115 - Equipment Thermometers: Provide thermometers for all refrigerators without one | 23-4-602.13 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean: clean top of the dish machine. Clean drain compartments to fryers. Remove heavy grease/oil buildup ...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS December 30, 2013 at 5:00 AM
0 violations
PASS May 14, 2013 at 3:17 PM
0 violations
PASS W/ CONDITIONS December 30, 2012 at 5:00 AM
0 violations
PASS May 7, 2012 at 2:36 PM
8 violations
12-3--301.11 - Prevention of Contamination from Hands: employees cutting RTE foods ( cilantro ) with bare hands - eliminate bare hand contact with rte foods | 17-4-302.14 - Test Kit Provided: provide chlorine test kit | 24-4-903.11 - Clean Equipme...
FAIL May 3, 2012 at 2:15 PM
8 violations
12-3--301.11 - Prevention of Contamination from Hands: employees cutting RTE foods ( cilantro ) with bare hands - eliminate bare hand contact with rte foods | 17-4-302.14 - Test Kit Provided: provide chlorine test kit | 24-4-903.11 - Clean Equipme...
Data sourced directly from Boston Inspectional Services Department