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TAQUERIA EL CARRIZAL

Latest: PASS May 29, 2025

🍽️ Cuisine: Mexican

📍 Neighborhood: Allston

🚇 Nearest Transit: Beaconsfield (Green Line)

Address
248 BRIGHTON AV
Allston, MA 02134
Inspection History
50 inspections
22 failures
License
License #25378
Last inspected: May 29, 2025

Inspection History (50 most recent)

PASS May 29, 2025 at 3:53 PM
2 violations
590.004/4-204.117-PF - Warewashing Machines Automatic Dispensing of Detergents and Sanitizers (Pf): Dish machine out of detergent. Monitor chemicals reguarly. Corrected on site. | 590.004/4-302.14-PF - Sanitizing Solutions Testing Devices (Pf): ...
FAIL May 22, 2025 at 3:47 PM
2 violations
590.004/4-204.117-PF - Warewashing Machines Automatic Dispensing of Detergents and Sanitizers (Pf): Dish machine out of detergent. Monitor chemicals reguarly. Corrected on site. | 590.004/4-302.14-PF - Sanitizing Solutions Testing Devices (Pf): ...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS October 31, 2024 at 7:15 PM
0 violations
PASS December 21, 2023 at 5:18 PM
8 violations
590.003/3-304.14-C - Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C): Wiping cloths observed soiled and sanitizer containers not set up. Set up properly with sanitizer and use clean cloth. | 590.003/3-305.11-C - Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Pr...
FAIL December 14, 2023 at 4:38 PM
8 violations
590.003/3-304.14-C - Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C): Wiping cloths observed soiled and sanitizer containers not set up. Set up properly with sanitizer and use clean cloth. | 590.003/3-305.11-C - Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Pr...
PASS June 20, 2023 at 4:27 PM
6 violations
590.003/3-302.12-C - Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C): Some bulk food storage containers without labels. Provide. | 590.003/3-304.14-C - Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C): Wiping cloths stored soiled on counters san...
FAIL June 13, 2023 at 3:09 PM
6 violations
590.003/3-302.12-C - Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C): Some bulk food storage containers without labels. Provide. | 590.003/3-304.14-C - Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C): Wiping cloths stored soiled on counters san...
PASS December 14, 2022 at 3:45 PM
4 violations
590.003/3-304.14-C - Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C): Wiping cloths stored soiled on the counters at both levels. Elevate properly. | 590.003/3-305.11-C - Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C): Observed open bag of rice a...
FAIL December 7, 2022 at 6:27 PM
4 violations
590.003/3-304.14-C - Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C): Wiping cloths stored soiled on the counters at both levels. Elevate properly. | 590.003/3-305.11-C - Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C): Observed open bag of rice a...
PASS May 18, 2022 at 3:20 PM
4 violations
590.004/4-101.16-C - Sponges Use Limitation (C): Observed several sponges in use at three bay sink. Discontinue use. | 590.004/4-501.17-PF - Warewashing Equipment Cleaning Agents (Pf): The high temp dish machine diplays "add detergent"...
FAIL May 11, 2022 at 3:45 PM
4 violations
590.004/4-101.16-C - Sponges Use Limitation (C): Observed several sponges in use at three bay sink. Discontinue use. | 590.004/4-501.17-PF - Warewashing Equipment Cleaning Agents (Pf): The high temp dish machine diplays "add detergent"...
PASS November 9, 2021 at 4:37 PM
2 violations
590.004/4-302.14-PF - Sanitizing Solutions Testing Devices (Pf): Provide a test kit to measure the chlorine sanitizer used at the 3 bay sink. | 590.006/6-201.11-C - Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C): clean hood and all attachment to the...
FAIL November 2, 2021 at 6:29 PM
2 violations
590.004/4-302.14-PF - Sanitizing Solutions Testing Devices (Pf): Provide a test kit to measure the chlorine sanitizer used at the 3 bay sink. | 590.006/6-201.11-C - Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C): clean hood and all attachment to the...
PASS June 1, 2021 at 6:47 PM
4 violations
590.003/3-304.14-C - Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C): in the basement keep all wiping cloths in a sanitizing solution when not in use. | 590.004/4-602.13-C - Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C): clean sides of the cooking equipment. Remove buildup of ...
FAIL May 25, 2021 at 3:58 PM
4 violations
590.003/3-304.14-C - Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C): in the basement keep all wiping cloths in a sanitizing solution when not in use. | 590.004/4-602.13-C - Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C): clean sides of the cooking equipment. Remove buildup of ...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS January 19, 2021 at 6:09 PM
7 violations
590.003/3-304.14-C - Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C): keep all in.se wiping cloths in a sanitizing solution when not in use. | 590.004/4-602.13-C - Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C): clean bottom shelf to on door true reach in freezer in the basement...
FAIL January 11, 2021 at 4:32 PM
7 violations
590.003/3-304.14-C - Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C): keep all in.se wiping cloths in a sanitizing solution when not in use. | 590.004/4-602.13-C - Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C): clean bottom shelf to on door true reach in freezer in the basement...
PASS August 31, 2020 at 4:43 PM
3 violations
590.003/3-304.14-C - Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C): keep all wiping cloths in a sanitizing solution when not in use | 590.003/3-305.11-C - Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C): In the kitchen keep all food supplies 6 in...
FAIL August 24, 2020 at 7:28 PM
3 violations
590.003/3-304.14-C - Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C): keep all wiping cloths in a sanitizing solution when not in use | 590.003/3-305.11-C - Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C): In the kitchen keep all food supplies 6 in...
PASS February 18, 2020 at 5:10 PM
10 violations
590.002/2-501.11-PF - Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events (Pf): No writen procedures and clean up kit available for vomiting and dirrheal events. Provide. | 590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF - (A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf): Retrain staf with reg...
FAIL February 11, 2020 at 5:01 PM
10 violations
590.002/2-501.11-PF - Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events (Pf): No writen procedures and clean up kit available for vomiting and dirrheal events. Provide. | 590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF - (A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf): Retrain staf with reg...
PASS May 24, 2019 at 3:35 PM
7 violations
03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: Two Door Upright refrigerating unit at cooking linr- Chicken 47F Pork 48F Rice 55F. Unit 49F. PIC moved TCP foods to the other unit. Maintain all TCP foods at 41F or below. | 04-3-501.15/4-301.11 - Inadequate Faci...
FAIL May 17, 2019 at 4:23 PM
7 violations
03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: Two Door Upright refrigerating unit at cooking linr- Chicken 47F Pork 48F Rice 55F. Unit 49F. PIC moved TCP foods to the other unit. Maintain all TCP foods at 41F or below. | 04-3-501.15/4-301.11 - Inadequate Faci...
PASS October 3, 2018 at 3:59 PM
3 violations
16-4-301.12 - Three Compartment Sink: Three Bay Sink missing drain plugs. Provide for all three bays | 17-4-302.14 - Test Kit Provided: No sanitizer test kit on site. Provide. | 37-6-501.11-.12 - Improper Maintenance of Walls/Ceilings: The pipes b...
FAIL September 26, 2018 at 3:06 PM
7 violations
16-4-301.12 - Three Compartment Sink: Three Bay Sink missing drain plugs. Provide for all three bays | 17-4-302.14 - Test Kit Provided: No sanitizer test kit on site. Provide. | 19-4-501.18-.110 - Wash Rinse Water Clean Proper Temperature.: Severa...
FAIL September 19, 2018 at 3:29 PM
7 violations
16-4-301.12 - Three Compartment Sink: Three Bay Sink missing drain plugs. Provide for all three bays | 17-4-302.14 - Test Kit Provided: No sanitizer test kit on site. Provide. | 19-4-501.18-.110 - Wash Rinse Water Clean Proper Temperature.: Severa...
PASS February 1, 2017 at 6:02 PM
5 violations
15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: remove rust buildup from bottom shelf to prep table in the back of the kitchen. | 21-3-304.14 - Wiping Cloths Clean Sanitize: Keep all in use wiping cloths in a sanitizing solution when not in use. | 23-4...
FAIL January 25, 2017 at 4:53 PM
5 violations
15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: remove rust buildup from bottom shelf to prep table in the back of the kitchen. | 21-3-304.14 - Wiping Cloths Clean Sanitize: Keep all in use wiping cloths in a sanitizing solution when not in use. | 23-4...
FAIL January 12, 2017 at 7:16 PM
5 violations
15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: remove rust buildup from bottom shelf to prep table in the back of the kitchen. | 21-3-304.14 - Wiping Cloths Clean Sanitize: Keep all in use wiping cloths in a sanitizing solution when not in use. | 23-4...
PASS January 25, 2016 at 4:02 PM
7 violations
12-2-401.11-.12 - Good Hygienic Practices: Provide covers for all personal drinks storwed in the kitchen. | 15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: In the basement remove ice buildup from white freezer. Repair or replace door gasket to 2 door r...
FAIL January 11, 2016 at 4:35 PM
7 violations
12-2-401.11-.12 - Good Hygienic Practices: Provide covers for all personal drinks storwed in the kitchen. | 15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: In the basement remove ice buildup from white freezer. Repair or replace door gasket to 2 door r...
PASS May 11, 2015 at 6:12 PM
2 violations
03-3-501.14 - Cooling: There is a container of beans in the cooler from the previous evening that is 76F. Provide proper cooling methods to be sure that items cool from 140F to 70F in two hours and then from 70F to 41F in an additional four hours...
FAIL May 4, 2015 at 3:45 PM
2 violations
03-3-501.14 - Cooling: There is a container of beans in the cooler from the previous evening that is 76F. Provide proper cooling methods to be sure that items cool from 140F to 70F in two hours and then from 70F to 41F in an additional four hours...
PASS June 2, 2014 at 5:58 PM
3 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: They are storing portioned meat in plastic grocery bags. Store food in proper food contact bags and make sure items in the freezers are tightly wrapped to prevent frostbite. | 29-5-201/02.11 - Installed and Main...
FAIL May 20, 2014 at 4:01 PM
3 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: They are storing portioned meat in plastic grocery bags. Store food in proper food contact bags and make sure items in the freezers are tightly wrapped to prevent frostbite. | 29-5-201/02.11 - Installed and Main...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS December 30, 2013 at 5:00 AM
0 violations
PASS June 5, 2013 at 6:47 PM
6 violations
06-3-501.13 - PHF's Properly Thawed: Beef tounge observed being defrosted at room temperature. Discontinue and ensure proper thawing methods are in place. | 08-3-302.11/3-304.11 - Separation Segregation Cross Contamination: Raw eggs observed...
FAIL May 22, 2013 at 3:18 PM
8 violations
06-3-501.13 - PHF's Properly Thawed: Beef tounge observed being defrosted at room temperature. Discontinue and ensure proper thawing methods are in place. | 08-3-302.11/3-304.11 - Separation Segregation Cross Contamination: Raw eggs observed...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS December 30, 2012 at 5:00 AM
0 violations
PASS W/ CONDITIONS October 30, 2012 at 5:24 PM
4 violations
14-4-202.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Design: Plastic containers being used to dispense sauces of walk-in cooler. Discontinue and use handled scoops to prevent contamination from hands. | 17-4-204.112/.115 - Equipment Thermometers: No equipment ther...
PASS April 20, 2012 at 3:04 PM
13 violations
02-3-602.11-.12/3-302.12 - Food Container Labels: Provide labels for all sauces and bulk food containers. | 03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: Cooked potatoes and chicken being left out on counter tops at room temperature (70F). Discontinue and ensure...
FAIL April 13, 2012 at 6:11 PM
13 violations
02-3-602.11-.12/3-302.12 - Food Container Labels: Provide labels for all sauces and bulk food containers. | 03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: Cooked potatoes and chicken being left out on counter tops at room temperature (70F). Discontinue and ensure...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS July 11, 2011 at 3:35 PM
6 violations
03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: The cooked red beans within the kitchen's two-door refrigerator were at 69 F. The beans must be properly cooled before placing them in the refrigerator. Once in the refrigerator the beans and all refrigerated...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS March 26, 2010 at 4:03 PM
2 violations
21-3-304.14 - Wiping Cloths Clean Sanitize: Store wiping cloths in sanitizer when not in use. | 32-6-301.11-02.11 - Hand Cleaner Drying Tissue Signage: Promptly refill the hand towel dispenser when empty.
PASS W/ CONDITIONS June 25, 2009 at 4:44 PM
2 violations
36-6-501.11-.12 - Improper Maintenance of Floors: clean floor under behind and between all equipment and shelves through-out kitchen area | 42-6-501.113/.114 - Premises Maintained: remove all empty milk crates through-out - no milk/no crates
PASS August 6, 2008 at 5:54 PM
4 violations
32-6-301.11-02.11 - Hand Cleaner Drying Tissue Signage: provide a handwash sign at handwash sink by ice maker | 36-6-501.11-.12 - Improper Maintenance of Floors: clean floor under behind and between all equipment and shelves through-out kitchen/...
FAIL July 23, 2008 at 5:38 PM
4 violations
32-6-301.11-02.11 - Hand Cleaner Drying Tissue Signage: provide a handwash sign at handwash sink by ice maker | 36-6-501.11-.12 - Improper Maintenance of Floors: clean floor under behind and between all equipment and shelves through-out kitchen/...
PASS June 12, 2007 at 4:00 AM
2 violations
31-5-204/05.11 - Location Accessible: | 38-6-202.11 - Fixture's not properly shielded:
FAIL June 8, 2007 at 6:49 PM
11 violations
03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: | 04-3-501.15/4-301.11 - Inadequate Facilities/Cooling Methods: | 08-3-302.11/3-304.11 - Separation Segregation Cross Contamination: | 08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: | 12-2-301.12-.15 - Adequate Handwashing/...
PASS March 25, 2007 at 8:25 PM
0 violations
Data sourced directly from Boston Inspectional Services Department