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TAQUERIA JALISCO

⚠️ This facility has been closed 1 time by the Health Department
Latest: PASS October 10, 2025

🍽️ Cuisine: Mexican

📍 Neighborhood: East Boston

🚇 Nearest Transit: Wood Island (Blue Line)

Address
291 BENNINGTON ST
East Boston, MA 02128
Inspection History
51 inspections
20 failures
1 closures
License
License #23554
Last inspected: October 10, 2025

Inspection History (50 most recent)

PASS October 10, 2025 at 2:57 PM
7 violations
590.003/3-305.11-C - Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C): Boxes with tortillas placed on the floor at prep area. Store properly elevated. | 590.003/3-501.17-PF - Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Date M...
FAIL October 1, 2025 at 5:08 PM
7 violations
590.003/3-305.11-C - Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C): Boxes with tortillas placed on the floor at prep area. Store properly elevated. | 590.003/3-501.17-PF - Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Date M...
PASS November 23, 2024 at 1:35 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 5:21 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 June 27, 2024 at 5:02 PM
5 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): Several small cups observed to be used to dis...
FAIL June 20, 2024 at 3:32 PM
5 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): Several small cups observed to be used to dis...
PASS August 3, 2023 at 6:25 PM
0 violations
PASS January 4, 2023 at 7:19 PM
0 violations
PASS W/ CONDITIONS August 3, 2022 at 5:38 PM
1 violation
590.005/5-205.15-C - System Maintained in Good Repair (C): Pipe under hand sink leaking / Repair
PASS W/ CONDITIONS March 2, 2022 at 5:23 PM
2 violations
590.003/3-304.12-C - In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C): Utensils stored in stagnant water / PIC removed during inspection. Utensils will be stored clean and dry or submerged in the food with the handle above | 590.006/6-501.12-C - Cleaning...
PASS November 9, 2021 at 3:42 PM
4 violations
590.002(A)/2-101.11-PF - Assignment (Pf): Monitor properly hot holding temperatures to ensure 135F or above is being mantained for TCS foods. Review proper cooling procedures and monitor properly the cooling process. | 590.003/3-302.12-C - Food ...
FAIL November 2, 2021 at 4:02 PM
4 violations
590.002(A)/2-101.11-PF - Assignment (Pf): Monitor properly hot holding temperatures to ensure 135F or above is being mantained for TCS foods. Review proper cooling procedures and monitor properly the cooling process. | 590.003/3-302.12-C - Food ...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS April 6, 2021 at 4:57 PM
2 violations
590.003/3-304.14-C - Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C): Wiping cloths stored soiled on counters. Store properly in sanitizer solution. | 590.004/4-903.11-C1 - (A) (B) and (D) Equipment Utensils Linens and Single-Service and Single-Use Articles ...
PASS December 28, 2020 at 5:41 PM
6 violations
590.003/3-304.14-C - Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C): Wiping cloths stored soiled on counters. Store properly in sanitizer solution. | 590.003/3-305.11-C - Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C): Several cans with food items...
FAIL December 21, 2020 at 7:45 PM
6 violations
590.003/3-304.14-C - Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C): Wiping cloths stored soiled on counters. Store properly in sanitizer solution. | 590.003/3-305.11-C - Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C): Several cans with food items...
PASS July 20, 2020 at 7:10 PM
5 violations
590.003/3-305.11-C - Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C): Some boxes with food items stored on the floor at the lower level. Elevate properly. | 590.004/4-204.12-C - Equipment Openings Closures and Deflectors (C): Several ...
FAIL July 13, 2020 at 4:21 PM
5 violations
590.003/3-305.11-C - Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C): Some boxes with food items stored on the floor at the lower level. Elevate properly. | 590.004/4-204.12-C - Equipment Openings Closures and Deflectors (C): Several ...
PASS December 10, 2019 at 4:56 PM
0 violations
PASS April 19, 2019 at 6:10 PM
0 violations
PASS April 20, 2018 at 4:46 PM
2 violations
06-3-501.13 - PHF's Properly Thawed: Chicken thawing in prep sink in stagnant water / Discontinue and properly that PHF's as discussed | 08-3-302.11/3-304.11 - Separation Segregation Cross Contamination: Tubs of raw chicken stored above...
FAIL April 12, 2018 at 6:19 PM
2 violations
06-3-501.13 - PHF's Properly Thawed: Chicken thawing in prep sink in stagnant water / Discontinue and properly that PHF's as discussed | 08-3-302.11/3-304.11 - Separation Segregation Cross Contamination: Tubs of raw chicken stored above...
PASS October 31, 2017 at 4:14 PM
3 violations
06-3-501.13 - PHF's Properly Thawed: Fish being thawed in stagnant water. Thaw properly in runing water at 72F or less. | 36-6-201.11 - Floors Designed Constructed Installed: One of the wood steps leading to the trash area broken moving. |...
FAIL October 24, 2017 at 3:45 PM
3 violations
06-3-501.13 - PHF's Properly Thawed: Fish being thawed in stagnant water. Thaw properly in runing water at 72F or less. | 36-6-201.11 - Floors Designed Constructed Installed: One of the wood steps leading to the trash area broken moving. |...
PASS June 13, 2016 at 3:08 PM
8 violations
03-3-501.14 - Cooling: Pozole Pork Soup in large metal container out of temperature controle registered 130F. PIC stated that it had been out for 30 minutes and placed it under ice bath and later in the walk-in unit. Ensure that proper cooling tak...
FAIL June 1, 2016 at 6:25 PM
8 violations
03-3-501.14 - Cooling: Pozole Pork Soup in large metal container out of temperature controle registered 130F. PIC stated that it had been out for 30 minutes and placed it under ice bath and later in the walk-in unit. Ensure that proper cooling tak...
PASS November 6, 2015 at 5:34 PM
5 violations
21-3-304.14 - Wiping Cloths Clean Sanitize: Keep wiping cloths in sanitizer. | 32-6-301.11-02.11 - Hand Cleaner Drying Tissue Signage: Provide soap for front hand sink. | 37-6-501.11-.12 - Improper Maintenance of Walls/Ceilings: Replace missin...
FAIL October 28, 2015 at 7:04 PM
5 violations
21-3-304.14 - Wiping Cloths Clean Sanitize: Keep wiping cloths in sanitizer. | 32-6-301.11-02.11 - Hand Cleaner Drying Tissue Signage: Provide soap for front hand sink. | 37-6-501.11-.12 - Improper Maintenance of Walls/Ceilings: Replace missin...
PASS March 20, 2015 at 4:42 PM
6 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Cover open prepared food in reach ins. | 09-3-301.11(C) - Handling of Food & Ice: Provide scoop with handle for bulk food container. | 21-3-304.14 - Wiping Cloths Clean Sanitize: Keep wiping cloths in sanit...
FAIL March 11, 2015 at 2:49 PM
6 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Cover open prepared food in reach ins. | 09-3-301.11(C) - Handling of Food & Ice: Provide scoop with handle for bulk food container. | 21-3-304.14 - Wiping Cloths Clean Sanitize: Keep wiping cloths in sanit...
PASS July 14, 2014 at 5:59 PM
3 violations
17-4-204.112/.115 - Equipment Thermometers: Provide thermometers where necessary. | 29-5-201/02.11 - Installed and Maintained: Repair leak to 2 bay sink faucet. | M-2-103.11 - PIC Performing Duties: Provide Food allergy warning on menus.
FAIL July 11, 2014 at 5:12 PM
3 violations
17-4-204.112/.115 - Equipment Thermometers: Provide thermometers where necessary. | 29-5-201/02.11 - Installed and Maintained: Repair leak to 2 bay sink faucet. | M-2-103.11 - PIC Performing Duties: Provide Food allergy warning on menus.
PASS March 6, 2014 at 6:56 PM
8 violations
02-3-602.11-.12/3-302.12 - Food Container Labels: table bulk food containers in basement. | 16-4-501.11/.15 - Dishwashng Facilities: Provide sanitizer sign for 3 bay sink compartment. | 17-4-204.112/.115 - Equipment Thermometers: Provide visible t...
FAIL February 26, 2014 at 4:40 PM
8 violations
02-3-602.11-.12/3-302.12 - Food Container Labels: table bulk food containers in basement. | 16-4-501.11/.15 - Dishwashng Facilities: Provide sanitizer sign for 3 bay sink compartment. | 17-4-204.112/.115 - Equipment Thermometers: Provide visible t...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS December 30, 2013 at 5:00 AM
0 violations
PASS July 11, 2013 at 5:02 PM
7 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: do not store anything on top of ice machine in basement. Keep all food supplies at least 6 inches off floor area in basement. Do not store any food items in back hall area. | 14-4-202.11 - Food Contact Surfaces D...
FAIL June 26, 2013 at 2:31 PM
7 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: do not store anything on top of ice machine in basement. Keep all food supplies at least 6 inches off floor area in basement. Do not store any food items in back hall area. | 14-4-202.11 - Food Contact Surfaces D...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS December 30, 2012 at 5:00 AM
0 violations
PASS July 26, 2012 at 6:33 PM
4 violations
06-3-501.13 - PHF's Properly Thawed: provide proper methods for defrosting food products | 08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: do not use food prep sink for defrosting frozen foods and for fresh food prep at the same time. | 37-6-201.11 - Wall...
FAIL July 19, 2012 at 4:20 PM
4 violations
06-3-501.13 - PHF's Properly Thawed: provide proper methods for defrosting food products | 08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: do not use food prep sink for defrosting frozen foods and for fresh food prep at the same time. | 37-6-201.11 - Wall...
PASS September 26, 2011 at 5:30 PM
4 violations
06-3-501.13 - PHF's Properly Thawed: Thawing frozen pork butts in stagnant water thaw as discussed | 10-3-304.12 - Food Utensil Storage: In - use chef knives are being stored in-between cooking equipment. Store as discussed | 41-7-101.11 - T...
FAIL September 19, 2011 at 5:32 PM
4 violations
06-3-501.13 - PHF's Properly Thawed: Thawing frozen pork butts in stagnant water thaw as discussed | 10-3-304.12 - Food Utensil Storage: In - use chef knives are being stored in-between cooking equipment. Store as discussed | 41-7-101.11 - T...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS November 15, 2010 at 4:01 PM
2 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Raw chicken should be stored under raw beef and pork in the refrigeration unit to reduce any possible contamination | 37-6-201.11 - Walls/Ceilings Designed Constructed Installed: Wall along the rear entrance is w...
PASS March 10, 2010 at 7:41 PM
7 violations
02-3-602.11-.12/3-302.12 - Food Container Labels: Label all food containers to identify product properly | 03-3-501.14 - Cooling: Beans in the refrigerator were 118F. Product was cooked around eleven a.m. Discussed cooling method and took correcti...
FAIL March 3, 2010 at 6:29 PM
7 violations
02-3-602.11-.12/3-302.12 - Food Container Labels: Label all food containers to identify product properly | 03-3-501.14 - Cooling: Beans in the refrigerator were 118F. Product was cooked around eleven a.m. Discussed cooling method and took correcti...
PASS July 2, 2009 at 2:47 PM
11 violations
02-3-602.11-.12/3-302.12 - Food Container Labels: Label all bulk food containers to identify product properly. | 05-4-302.12 - Food Thermometers Provided: No food thermometer on site. Provide | 10-3-304.12 - Food Utensil Storage: In use spoons for...
FAIL June 24, 2009 at 2:56 PM
11 violations
02-3-602.11-.12/3-302.12 - Food Container Labels: Label all bulk food containers to identify product properly. | 05-4-302.12 - Food Thermometers Provided: No food thermometer on site. Provide | 10-3-304.12 - Food Utensil Storage: In use spoons for...
PASS November 6, 2008 at 4:35 PM
0 violations
PASS April 23, 2008 at 3:56 PM
9 violations
06-3-501.13 - PHF's Properly Thawed: Kitchen - Provide proper thawing of PHF's | 08-3-302.11/3-304.11 - Separation Segregation Cross Contamination: kitchen. Store raw products away from ready to eat foods | 08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protec...
FAIL April 7, 2008 at 5:25 PM
9 violations
06-3-501.13 - PHF's Properly Thawed: Kitchen - Provide proper thawing of PHF's | 08-3-302.11/3-304.11 - Separation Segregation Cross Contamination: kitchen. Store raw products away from ready to eat foods | 08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protec...
PASS October 19, 2007 at 3:31 PM
7 violations
08-3-302.11/3-304.11 - Separation Segregation Cross Contamination: Do not store raw products Above ready to eat foods in reach in Cover all open foods in reach ins | 15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Deftest freezer in basement and repair ...
Data sourced directly from Boston Inspectional Services Department