TACO MEX
Latest: PASS
August 18, 2025
Address
65 MAVERICK SQ
East Boston, MA 02128
Inspection History
55 inspections
25 failures
License
License #22547
Last inspected: August 18, 2025
Inspection History (50 most recent)
PASS
August 18, 2025
at 2:47 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. | 590.003/3-501.17-PF - Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Date Marking (Pf): Several food pr...
FAIL
August 5, 2025
at 4:35 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. | 590.003/3-501.17-PF - Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Date Marking (Pf): Several food pr...
PASS
December 30, 2024
at 4:10 PM
2 violations
590.003/3-304.14-C - Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C): Wiping cloths stored soiled on counter. Store properly in sanitizer solution. | 590.003/3-501.17-PF - Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Date Marking (Pf): Several prepare...
FAIL
December 23, 2024
at 6:35 PM
2 violations
590.003/3-304.14-C - Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C): Wiping cloths stored soiled on counter. Store properly in sanitizer solution. | 590.003/3-501.17-PF - Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Date Marking (Pf): Several prepare...
PASS
March 4, 2024
at 2:15 PM
8 violations
590.002(C)/2-102.12-C - (A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C): No Allergen Awarness Certification posted. Provide. | 590.003/3-304.14-C - Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C): Wiping Clothes stored soiled on counters at prep area. Store properly...
FAIL
February 26, 2024
at 2:14 PM
8 violations
590.002(C)/2-102.12-C - (A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C): No Allergen Awarness Certification posted. Provide. | 590.003/3-304.14-C - Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C): Wiping Clothes stored soiled on counters at prep area. Store properly...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
June 7, 2023
at 4:39 PM
2 violations
590.004/4-602.13-C - Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C): Prep tables with food debris and other soils in the crevices of where the guards are installed / Clean to remove Racks in walk in with visible soils / Clean to remove | 590.006/6-101.11-C - Surf...
PASS
November 28, 2022
at 6:29 PM
3 violations
590.004/4-501.12-C - Cutting Surfaces (C): Meat cutting board next to cook top worn / Resurface or replace | 590.005/5-205.11-PF - Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf): Drinking glasses and food debris in hand sink / PIC removed...
FAIL
November 3, 2022
at 6:25 PM
3 violations
590.004/4-501.12-C - Cutting Surfaces (C): Meat cutting board next to cook top worn / Resurface or replace | 590.005/5-205.11-PF - Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf): Drinking glasses and food debris in hand sink / PIC removed...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
May 2, 2022
at 5:59 PM
4 violations
590.004/4-602.13-C - Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C): Prep tables exterior of bulk food bins - with visible soils / Clean to remove | 590.006/6-101.11-C - Surface Characteristics-Indoor Areas (C): Cardboard on shelving of walk in with visible soils ...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
October 7, 2021
at 3:58 PM
3 violations
590.004/4-602.13-C - Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C): Exterior of bulk food bins with visible soils / Clean to remove Exterior of trash bins with visible soils / Clean to remove Bottom of prep tables with visible soils and rust / Clean and repaint | ...
PASS
April 8, 2021
at 4:38 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. | 590.004/4-602.13-C - Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C): Interior of some refrigerating unit soiled. Shelves near...
FAIL
April 2, 2021
at 5:21 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. | 590.004/4-602.13-C - Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C): Interior of some refrigerating unit soiled. Shelves near...
PASS
December 31, 2020
at 3:44 PM
7 violations
590.003/3-304.14-C - Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C): Wiping cloths placed wet on counter. Store properly in sanitizer solution. | 590.003/3-305.11-C - Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C): Some containers with food items ...
FAIL
December 23, 2020
at 4:50 PM
7 violations
590.003/3-304.14-C - Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C): Wiping cloths placed wet on counter. Store properly in sanitizer solution. | 590.003/3-305.11-C - Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C): Some containers with food items ...
PASS
July 15, 2020
at 4:01 PM
3 violations
590.004/4-301.14-C - Ventilation Hood Systems Adequacy (C): Hood vent soiled with grease and with expired sticker. Clean properly and provide cleaning sticker current. | 590.004/4-602.11-P - Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces and Utensils-Frequency ...
FAIL
July 1, 2020
at 5:10 PM
3 violations
590.004/4-301.14-C - Ventilation Hood Systems Adequacy (C): Hood vent soiled with grease and with expired sticker. Clean properly and provide cleaning sticker current. | 590.004/4-602.11-P - Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces and Utensils-Frequency ...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
August 8, 2019
at 6:22 PM
1 violation
590.004/4-602.13-C - Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C): Bottom of prep tables rusted and worn / Clean and repaint
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
September 6, 2018
at 5:35 PM
1 violation
36-6-501.11-.12 - Improper Maintenance of Floors: Remove cardboard from floors
PASS
October 25, 2017
at 6:33 PM
4 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Wood plates used to serve the food on skillets soiled with grease. Wash properly before re-use. | 14-4-202.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Design: Cutting board at the prep area heavily scored. Repair or replace. | 2...
FAIL
October 18, 2017
at 3:15 PM
4 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Wood plates used to serve the food on skillets soiled with grease. Wash properly before re-use. | 14-4-202.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Design: Cutting board at the prep area heavily scored. Repair or replace. | 2...
PASS
December 29, 2016
at 4:36 PM
1 violation
20-4-703.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Clean: High Temp Dish Machine registring 210F as final rinse. Repair to maintain between 180F-194F. Sanitizing step will be performed at three bay sink until repair takes place.
FAIL
December 9, 2016
at 7:11 PM
4 violations
20-4-703.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Clean: High Temp Dish Machine registring 210F as final rinse. Repair to maintain between 180F-194F. Sanitizing step will be performed at three bay sink until repair takes place. | 22-4-601/602.11 - Food Contact ...
FAIL
December 2, 2016
at 5:01 PM
4 violations
20-4-703.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Clean: High Temp Dish Machine registring 210F as final rinse. Repair to maintain between 180F-194F. Sanitizing step will be performed at three bay sink until repair takes place. | 22-4-601/602.11 - Food Contact ...
PASS
January 20, 2016
at 5:00 PM
1 violation
37-6-501.11-.12 - Improper Maintenance of Walls/Ceilings: Hood Vent Sticker for both hoods expired. Provide a current one.
FAIL
January 13, 2016
at 6:16 PM
8 violations
05-4-302.12 - Food Thermometers Provided: No food thermometer on site. Provide. | 06-3-501.13 - PHF's Properly Thawed: Salmon being thawed in stagnant water. Thaw properly. | 08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Hot Holding Unit-Rice stored on ...
FAIL
January 6, 2016
at 5:58 PM
8 violations
05-4-302.12 - Food Thermometers Provided: No food thermometer on site. Provide. | 06-3-501.13 - PHF's Properly Thawed: Salmon being thawed in stagnant water. Thaw properly. | 08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Hot Holding Unit-Rice stored on ...
PASS
July 29, 2015
at 6:12 PM
7 violations
02-3-602.11-.12/3-302.12 - Food Container Labels: Label bulk food containers. | 08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Cover all open prepared foods in walk ins. | 09-3-301.11(C) - Handling of Food & Ice: Provide scoops with handles for bulk food ...
FAIL
July 20, 2015
at 11:34 AM
7 violations
02-3-602.11-.12/3-302.12 - Food Container Labels: Label bulk food containers. | 08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Cover all open prepared foods in walk ins. | 09-3-301.11(C) - Handling of Food & Ice: Provide scoops with handles for bulk food ...
PASS
January 14, 2015
at 3:52 PM
8 violations
05-4-302.12 - Food Thermometers Provided: Provide food thermometer. | 08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Remove any outdated food products (O.J.) | 17-4-204.112/.115 - Equipment Thermometers: Provide visible thermometers where necessary . | 21-3-3...
FAIL
January 6, 2015
at 3:07 PM
8 violations
05-4-302.12 - Food Thermometers Provided: Provide food thermometer. | 08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Remove any outdated food products (O.J.) | 17-4-204.112/.115 - Equipment Thermometers: Provide visible thermometers where necessary . | 21-3-3...
PASS
July 16, 2014
at 4:25 PM
7 violations
15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Defrost reach in freezer. | 17-4-204.112/.115 - Equipment Thermometers: Provide visible thermometers where necessary. | 23-4-602.13 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean: clean stove. | 23-4-602.13 - Non-Food C...
FAIL
July 8, 2014
at 4:20 PM
7 violations
15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Defrost reach in freezer. | 17-4-204.112/.115 - Equipment Thermometers: Provide visible thermometers where necessary. | 23-4-602.13 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean: clean stove. | 23-4-602.13 - Non-Food C...
PASS
January 27, 2014
at 4:59 PM
6 violations
23-4-602.13 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean: clean interior of 2 door reach in. | 23-4-602.13 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean: Clean shelving in walk in. | 23-4-602.13 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean: Clean stove and fyolator. | 23-4-602.13 ...
FAIL
January 16, 2014
at 5:12 PM
6 violations
23-4-602.13 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean: clean interior of 2 door reach in. | 23-4-602.13 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean: Clean shelving in walk in. | 23-4-602.13 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean: Clean stove and fyolator. | 23-4-602.13 ...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
December 30, 2013
at 5:00 AM
0 violations
PASS
March 12, 2013
at 5:48 PM
6 violations
15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: remove ice builpdup from freezer in basement and in kitchen | 21-3-304.14 - Wiping Cloths Clean Sanitize: provide proper storage of wiping cloths. Keep in a sanitizing solution when not in use. | 23-4-602...
FAIL
February 26, 2013
at 3:43 PM
6 violations
15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: remove ice builpdup from freezer in basement and in kitchen | 21-3-304.14 - Wiping Cloths Clean Sanitize: provide proper storage of wiping cloths. Keep in a sanitizing solution when not in use. | 23-4-602...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
December 30, 2012
at 5:00 AM
0 violations
PASS
February 28, 2012
at 5:18 PM
7 violations
14-4-202.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Design: replace worn cutting boards on sanwich unit | 21-3-304.14 - Wiping Cloths Clean Sanitize: | 23-4-602.13 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean: clean exterior of ice machine located in basement. Clean all ...
FAIL
February 14, 2012
at 3:36 PM
7 violations
14-4-202.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Design: replace worn cutting boards on sanwich unit | 21-3-304.14 - Wiping Cloths Clean Sanitize: | 23-4-602.13 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean: clean exterior of ice machine located in basement. Clean all ...
PASS
November 29, 2011
at 8:14 PM
4 violations
12-3--301.11 - Prevention of Contamination from Hands: Making ready to eat tacos with bare hands no hand washin was observed | 23-4-602.13 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean: Clean interior / exterior of all refrigeration units fro visible food s...
FAIL
November 22, 2011
at 4:11 PM
4 violations
12-3--301.11 - Prevention of Contamination from Hands: Making ready to eat tacos with bare hands no hand washin was observed | 23-4-602.13 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean: Clean interior / exterior of all refrigeration units fro visible food s...
PASS
May 18, 2011
at 6:07 PM
8 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Elevate all food products off the floor at least six inches during storage | 12-3--301.11 - Prevention of Contamination from Hands: Employee plating food on cooking line is using bare hands to do so. Discontinue ...
FAIL
May 11, 2011
at 6:39 PM
8 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Elevate all food products off the floor at least six inches during storage | 12-3--301.11 - Prevention of Contamination from Hands: Employee plating food on cooking line is using bare hands to do so. Discontinue ...
PASS
June 18, 2010
at 3:28 PM
7 violations
03-3-501.14 - Cooling: Cooling product [ rice ] in a deep plastic container from the day before - 47F.Discontonue practice and cool using methods as discussed | 15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Discontinue use of any aluminum foil being ...
FAIL
June 1, 2010
at 12:28 PM
7 violations
03-3-501.14 - Cooling: Cooling product [ rice ] in a deep plastic container from the day before - 47F.Discontonue practice and cool using methods as discussed | 15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Discontinue use of any aluminum foil being ...
PASS
March 25, 2010
at 6:43 PM
2 violations
15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Lid on flip top freezer is broken causing it to rise above the fill line. Repair or replace | M-3-603.11 - Consumer Advisories: No disclosure [* ] on menu. Provide
FAIL
March 18, 2010
at 2:59 PM
13 violations
03-3-501.14 - Cooling: Soup in walk-in is 115F.- made eary in the morning- covered and kept in a large deep pot. Cool foods and soups as discussed | 08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Keep all foods elevated off the floor at least six inches durin...
FAIL
March 12, 2010
at 5:08 PM
13 violations
03-3-501.14 - Cooling: Soup in walk-in is 115F.- made eary in the morning- covered and kept in a large deep pot. Cool foods and soups as discussed | 08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Keep all foods elevated off the floor at least six inches durin...