TACOMANIA RESTAURANT
Latest: PASS
December 6, 2019
Address
244 MERIDIAN ST
East Boston, MA 02128
Inspection History
34 inspections
15 failures
License
License #20820
Last inspected: December 6, 2019
Inspection History (34 most recent)
PASS
December 6, 2019
at 6:42 PM
6 violations
590.002/2-301.12-P - Cleaning Procedure (P): Cook unable to properly was hands due to lack of liquid soap at hand sink / Ensure cooks are able to properly wash hands at all times | 590.003/3-501.16-P - (A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for S...
FAIL
November 27, 2019
at 4:33 PM
6 violations
590.002/2-301.12-P - Cleaning Procedure (P): Cook unable to properly was hands due to lack of liquid soap at hand sink / Ensure cooks are able to properly wash hands at all times | 590.003/3-501.16-P - (A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for S...
PASS
January 23, 2019
at 6:44 PM
0 violations
PASS
June 11, 2018
at 4:18 PM
4 violations
03-3-501.16 - Hot Holding: Chicken 118F Beans 125F Rice 130F / Provide proper hot holding temperatures of 140F or above at all times. PIC reheated to 165F | 03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: Cut canteloupe 65F / Provide proper cold holding temperat...
FAIL
June 1, 2018
at 3:12 PM
4 violations
03-3-501.16 - Hot Holding: Chicken 118F Beans 125F Rice 130F / Provide proper hot holding temperatures of 140F or above at all times. PIC reheated to 165F | 03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: Cut canteloupe 65F / Provide proper cold holding temperat...
PASS
December 14, 2017
at 4:49 PM
5 violations
03-3-501.16 - Hot Holding: Hot Holding Unit - Chicken 120F Sausage 111F. Unit 165F. Ensure that hot holding items are properly covered and temperature held at 140F or above. PIC re-heated items at above 165F. | 14-4-202.11 - Food Contact Surface...
FAIL
December 6, 2017
at 7:37 PM
5 violations
03-3-501.16 - Hot Holding: Hot Holding Unit - Chicken 120F Sausage 111F. Unit 165F. Ensure that hot holding items are properly covered and temperature held at 140F or above. PIC re-heated items at above 165F. | 14-4-202.11 - Food Contact Surface...
PASS
August 17, 2017
at 4:13 PM
8 violations
03-3-403.11 - Reheating: Sausage 116F Chicken 105F placed for hot holding at the hot holding line. Unit registered 164F. Re-heat properly (within 2 hours to 165F) before placing for hot holding. | 16-4-301.12 - Three Compartment Sink: Soiled dish...
FAIL
August 10, 2017
at 6:30 PM
8 violations
03-3-403.11 - Reheating: Sausage 116F Chicken 105F placed for hot holding at the hot holding line. Unit registered 164F. Re-heat properly (within 2 hours to 165F) before placing for hot holding. | 16-4-301.12 - Three Compartment Sink: Soiled dish...
PASS
June 13, 2016
at 4:19 PM
8 violations
02-3-602.11-.12/3-302.12 - Food Container Labels: Several bulk food containers missing proper labels. Provide. | 08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Raw pork stored in a tray next to raw chicken (in plastic bags). Store properly separated. | 14-4-2...
FAIL
June 6, 2016
at 3:15 PM
8 violations
02-3-602.11-.12/3-302.12 - Food Container Labels: Several bulk food containers missing proper labels. Provide. | 08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Raw pork stored in a tray next to raw chicken (in plastic bags). Store properly separated. | 14-4-2...
PASS
June 3, 2015
at 2:56 PM
9 violations
06-3-501.13 - PHF's Properly Thawed: thaw frozen foods properly | 08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Cover all open prepared foods in reach ins. | 09-3-301.11(C) - Handling of Food & Ice: Provide scoops with handles for bulk food containe...
FAIL
May 28, 2015
at 4:22 PM
9 violations
06-3-501.13 - PHF's Properly Thawed: thaw frozen foods properly | 08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Cover all open prepared foods in reach ins. | 09-3-301.11(C) - Handling of Food & Ice: Provide scoops with handles for bulk food containe...
PASS
October 20, 2014
at 2:08 PM
7 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Cover all open prepared food products in reach ins. | 08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Remove any outdated dairy products. | 09-3-301.11(C) - Handling of Food & Ice: Provide scoops with handles to bulk food...
FAIL
October 8, 2014
at 5:54 PM
7 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Cover all open prepared food products in reach ins. | 08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Remove any outdated dairy products. | 09-3-301.11(C) - Handling of Food & Ice: Provide scoops with handles to bulk food...
PASS
February 14, 2014
at 5:39 PM
6 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 foods in reach ins. | 15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: clean and defrost reach in freezer in basement. | 17-4...
FAIL
February 4, 2014
at 5:33 PM
6 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 foods in reach ins. | 15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: clean and defrost reach in freezer in basement. | 17-4...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
December 30, 2013
at 5:00 AM
0 violations
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
February 26, 2013
at 4:45 PM
1 violation
21-3-304.14 - Wiping Cloths Clean Sanitize: provide proper storage of used cloths. Keep cloths in a sanitizer bucket.
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
December 30, 2012
at 5:00 AM
0 violations
PASS
March 15, 2012
at 5:48 PM
5 violations
14-4-202.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Design: remove wooden paddle used in kitchen | 15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: remove tin foil from shelf in kitchen | 32-6-301.11-02.11 - Hand Cleaner Drying Tissue Signage: provide paper towels for ...
FAIL
March 1, 2012
at 3:43 PM
9 violations
14-4-202.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Design: remove wooden paddle used in kitchen | 15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: remove tin foil from shelf in kitchen | 32-6-301.11-02.11 - Hand Cleaner Drying Tissue Signage: provide paper towels for ...
PASS
November 8, 2011
at 7:36 PM
0 violations
FAIL
October 18, 2011
at 5:38 PM
4 violations
35-6-501.111/.115 - Insects Rodents Animals: Visible signs of cock roaches are still present I P.M. report is a must | 37-6-201.11 - Walls/Ceilings Designed Constructed Installed: Ceiling above refrigeration unit is comiung apart in betwe...
PASS
October 12, 2010
at 4:57 PM
7 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Cover all food products during overnight storage in refrigeration units Elevate all food proiducts off the floor at least six inches during storage | 23-4-602.13 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean: Clean all coun...
FAIL
October 4, 2010
at 3:26 PM
7 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Cover all food products during overnight storage in refrigeration units Elevate all food proiducts off the floor at least six inches during storage | 23-4-602.13 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean: Clean all coun...
PASS
January 14, 2010
at 5:01 PM
6 violations
08-3-302.11/3-304.11 - Separation Segregation Cross Contamination: Raw poultry-beef stored above ready to eat foods.Discontinue and store as discussed | 10-3-304.12 - Food Utensil Storage: Knives stored in between equipment. Store as discussed | ...
FAIL
January 7, 2010
at 4:04 PM
6 violations
08-3-302.11/3-304.11 - Separation Segregation Cross Contamination: Raw poultry-beef stored above ready to eat foods.Discontinue and store as discussed | 10-3-304.12 - Food Utensil Storage: Knives stored in between equipment. Store as discussed | ...
PASS
April 13, 2009
at 2:52 PM
9 violations
14-4-202.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Design: Wooden spoon being used to stir soups. Discontinue and use food grade utensils as discussed. | 23-4-602.13 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean: Clean inside and outside of all refrigerator units from visib...
FAIL
April 6, 2009
at 4:26 PM
9 violations
14-4-202.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Design: Wooden spoon being used to stir soups. Discontinue and use food grade utensils as discussed. | 23-4-602.13 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean: Clean inside and outside of all refrigerator units from visib...
PASS
September 3, 2008
at 3:31 PM
7 violations
17-4-204.112/.115 - Equipment Thermometers: Provide visible thermometers for refrigerators and freezers | 21-3-304.14 - Wiping Cloths Clean Sanitize: keep all wiping cloths in sanitizer | 32-6-301.11-02.11 - Hand Cleaner Drying Tissue Signage:...
FAIL
August 28, 2008
at 2:56 PM
7 violations
17-4-204.112/.115 - Equipment Thermometers: Provide visible thermometers for refrigerators and freezers | 21-3-304.14 - Wiping Cloths Clean Sanitize: keep all wiping cloths in sanitizer | 32-6-301.11-02.11 - Hand Cleaner Drying Tissue Signage:...
PASS
September 7, 2007
at 6:44 PM
7 violations
02-3-602.11-.12/3-302.12 - Food Container Labels: | 16-4-501.11/.15 - Dishwashng Facilities: | 17-4-204.112/.115 - Equipment Thermometers: | 23-4-602.13 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean: | 32-6-301.11-02.11 - Hand Cleaner Drying Tissue Sign...
FAIL
August 29, 2007
at 7:10 PM
7 violations
02-3-602.11-.12/3-302.12 - Food Container Labels: | 16-4-501.11/.15 - Dishwashng Facilities: | 17-4-204.112/.115 - Equipment Thermometers: | 23-4-602.13 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean: | 32-6-301.11-02.11 - Hand Cleaner Drying Tissue Sign...