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