Tu Metapan Restaurant
⚠️ This facility has been closed 1 time by the Health Department
Latest: FAIL
November 18, 2025
Address
295 BENNINGTON ST
East Boston, MA 02128
Inspection History
45 inspections
19 failures
1 closures
License
License #77565
Last inspected: November 18, 2025
Inspection History (45 most recent)
FAIL
November 18, 2025
at 5:25 PM
3 violations
590.003/3-501.17-PF - Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Date Marking (Pf): Several prepared food products inside refrigerating unit without date marking. Provide. | 590.004/4-501.12-C - Cutting Surfaces (C): Cutting board stai...
PASS
January 14, 2025
at 6:21 PM
3 violations
590.003/3-305.11-C - Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C): Bag of onions at lower level and box of coffee cup lids placed on the floor at lower level. Elevate properly. | 590.003/3-501.17-PF - Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature ...
FAIL
January 7, 2025
at 6:11 PM
3 violations
590.003/3-305.11-C - Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C): Bag of onions at lower level and box of coffee cup lids placed on the floor at lower level. Elevate properly. | 590.003/3-501.17-PF - Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature ...
PASS
November 23, 2024
at 2:12 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 5:58 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 W/ CONDITIONS
June 24, 2024
at 5:05 PM
3 violations
590.003/3-302.12-C - Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C): Some bulk food containers without labels. Provide. | 590.003/3-304.14-C - Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C): Wiping cloths stored wet on counter. Store properly ...
PASS
October 3, 2023
at 12:49 PM
1 violation
590.006/6-201.17-C - Walls and Ceilings Attachments (C): Hood tag expired in August 2023 / Contact hood cleaning company ASAP
FAIL
September 14, 2023
at 3:55 PM
1 violation
590.006/6-201.17-C - Walls and Ceilings Attachments (C): Hood tag expired in August 2023 / Contact hood cleaning company ASAP
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
January 4, 2023
at 6:51 PM
1 violation
590.003/3-304.14-C - Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C): Damp wiping cloths out on counters / Store in a sanitizer solution when not in use
PASS
August 3, 2022
at 6:21 PM
0 violations
PASS
March 14, 2022
at 6:11 PM
2 violations
590.003/3-304.14-C - Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C): Wiping cloths out on counter / Keep in sanitizer solution when not in use | 590.006/6-501.111-PF - Controlling Pests (Pf): Small rodent droppings in basement / Owner states that extermination...
FAIL
March 7, 2022
at 7:40 PM
2 violations
590.003/3-304.14-C - Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C): Wiping cloths out on counter / Keep in sanitizer solution when not in use | 590.006/6-501.111-PF - Controlling Pests (Pf): Small rodent droppings in basement / Owner states that extermination...
PASS
November 9, 2021
at 3:55 PM
7 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): Observed boxes with canned f...
FAIL
November 2, 2021
at 3:23 PM
7 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): Observed boxes with canned f...
PASS
May 21, 2021
at 4:00 PM
6 violations
590.003/3-304.14-C - Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C): Wiping cloth stored wet on counter. Store properly in sanitizer solution. | 590.003/3-305.11-C - Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C): Bag with onions placed on the flo...
FAIL
May 13, 2021
at 4:59 PM
6 violations
590.003/3-304.14-C - Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C): Wiping cloth stored wet on counter. Store properly in sanitizer solution. | 590.003/3-305.11-C - Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C): Bag with onions placed on the flo...
PASS
December 28, 2020
at 6:09 PM
4 violations
590.003/3-304.14-C - Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C): Wiping cloths stored wet on counter. Store properly in sanitizer solution. | 590.004/4-501.114-P - Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment Chemical Sanitization-Temperature pH Concentr...
FAIL
December 21, 2020
at 8:40 PM
4 violations
590.003/3-304.14-C - Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C): Wiping cloths stored wet on counter. Store properly in sanitizer solution. | 590.004/4-501.114-P - Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment Chemical Sanitization-Temperature pH Concentr...
PASS
July 28, 2020
at 7:22 PM
7 violations
590.002/2-501.11-PF - Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events (Pf): No written procedures and no Clean-Up Kit for vomiting and diarrheal events. Provide. | 590.002(C)/2-102.12-C - (A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C): Both CFPM certificate ...
FAIL
July 21, 2020
at 7:15 PM
7 violations
590.002/2-501.11-PF - Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events (Pf): No written procedures and no Clean-Up Kit for vomiting and diarrheal events. Provide. | 590.002(C)/2-102.12-C - (A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C): Both CFPM certificate ...
PASS
December 10, 2019
at 6:45 PM
0 violations
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
May 29, 2019
at 12:39 PM
1 violation
29-5-201/02.11 - Installed and Maintained: Hand sink in prep area - Cold water faucet is broken / There is another hand sink at the front counter that can be used. / Repair faucet
PASS
September 14, 2018
at 5:36 PM
2 violations
16-4-501.11/.15 - Dishwashng Facilities: 3 bay sink labels out of order (rinse wash sanitize) re-organize to correct order of wash rinse sanitize. 3 bay sink set up incorrectly (no hot water in the rinse bay) / Ensure all staff are educated o...
FAIL
September 4, 2018
at 2:40 PM
2 violations
16-4-501.11/.15 - Dishwashng Facilities: 3 bay sink labels out of order (rinse wash sanitize) re-organize to correct order of wash rinse sanitize. 3 bay sink set up incorrectly (no hot water in the rinse bay) / Ensure all staff are educated o...
PASS
April 27, 2018
at 5:33 PM
3 violations
15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Provide a shield between the hand sink and prep table in kitchen | 17-4-302.14 - Test Kit Provided: Test kits with water damage unable to properly test sanitizer / Replace | 23-4-602.13 - Non-Food Contact ...
FAIL
April 20, 2018
at 5:19 PM
3 violations
15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Provide a shield between the hand sink and prep table in kitchen | 17-4-302.14 - Test Kit Provided: Test kits with water damage unable to properly test sanitizer / Replace | 23-4-602.13 - Non-Food Contact ...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
October 4, 2017
at 5:43 PM
3 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Several bottled beverages stored on the floor at the storage area. Elevate properly. | 36-6-201.11 - Floors Designed Constructed Installed: Floor at the lower level with gaps. Paint to seal it and create a clea...
PASS
May 4, 2016
at 6:38 PM
7 violations
03-3-501.16 - Hot Holding: Cooking Line-Refried Beans 112F Whole Beans 135F. Maintain all foods for hot holding at 140F or above. | 03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: Cooking Line Refigerating Unit- Pork 47 Chicken 46F. Unit 50F. Maintain all PHFs a...
FAIL
April 27, 2016
at 5:27 PM
7 violations
03-3-501.16 - Hot Holding: Cooking Line-Refried Beans 112F Whole Beans 135F. Maintain all foods for hot holding at 140F or above. | 03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: Cooking Line Refigerating Unit- Pork 47 Chicken 46F. Unit 50F. Maintain all PHFs a...
PASS
November 2, 2015
at 6:51 PM
9 violations
15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Defrost freezer in basement. | 15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Repair door seals on 2door reach in refrigerator | 17-4-204.112/.115 - Equipment Thermometers: Provide visible thermometers where nece...
FAIL
October 26, 2015
at 4:17 PM
9 violations
15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Defrost freezer in basement. | 15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Repair door seals on 2door reach in refrigerator | 17-4-204.112/.115 - Equipment Thermometers: Provide visible thermometers where nece...
PASS
March 20, 2015
at 4:09 PM
3 violations
15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Kitchen - Paint any rusted shelving. | 23-4-602.13 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean: Clean underside of shelf over prep tables. | M-2-103.11 - PIC Performing Duties: Provide Food allergy Awareness Training...
FAIL
March 10, 2015
at 3:51 PM
6 violations
15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Kitchen - Paint any rusted shelving. | 17-4-204.112/.115 - Equipment Thermometers: Basement -Repair broken thermometer to reach in refrigerator. | 17-4-204.112/.115 - Equipment Thermometers: Provide thermom...
PASS
August 13, 2014
at 3:41 PM
9 violations
15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Kitchen - Remove tin foil from equipment. | 17-4-204.112/.115 - Equipment Thermometers: Counter - Provide visible thermometer for refrigerator. | 21-3-304.14 - Wiping Cloths Clean Sanitize: Keep wiping cl...
FAIL
August 6, 2014
at 5:14 PM
9 violations
15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Kitchen - Remove tin foil from equipment. | 17-4-204.112/.115 - Equipment Thermometers: Counter - Provide visible thermometer for refrigerator. | 21-3-304.14 - Wiping Cloths Clean Sanitize: Keep wiping cl...
PASS
February 28, 2014
at 7:04 PM
6 violations
09-3-301.11(C) - Handling of Food & Ice: Basement -Provide proper ice scoop | 15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Basement-defrost reach in freezer and refinish rusted top. | 17-4-204.112/.115 - Equipment Thermometers: Provide thermometer...
FAIL
February 20, 2014
at 6:50 PM
6 violations
09-3-301.11(C) - Handling of Food & Ice: Basement -Provide proper ice scoop | 15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Basement-defrost reach in freezer and refinish rusted top. | 17-4-204.112/.115 - Equipment Thermometers: Provide thermometer...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
December 30, 2013
at 5:00 AM
0 violations
PASS
May 2, 2013
at 3:42 PM
10 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: provide protective covering abouve ice machine in basement. | 14-4-202.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Design: replace worn and heavily stained cutting boards on cold unit in kitchen. | 15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact ...
FAIL
April 25, 2013
at 6:25 PM
10 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: provide protective covering abouve ice machine in basement. | 14-4-202.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Design: replace worn and heavily stained cutting boards on cold unit in kitchen. | 15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact ...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
December 30, 2012
at 5:00 AM
0 violations
PASS
August 2, 2012
at 2:15 PM
7 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: do not conduct food prep in the 3 compartment sink while sink has dirty pots in area. | 14-4-202.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Design: replace heavily stained and worn cutting boards from storafge in basement. | 17-...
FAIL
July 19, 2012
at 3:56 PM
7 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: do not conduct food prep in the 3 compartment sink while sink has dirty pots in area. | 14-4-202.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Design: replace heavily stained and worn cutting boards from storafge in basement. | 17-...
PASS
November 21, 2011
at 4:49 PM
4 violations
02-3-602.11-.12/3-302.12 - Food Container Labels: Label all bulk food containers as discussed | 15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: REMOVE ALL ALUMINUM FOIL LINING THE SHELVES AND PROVIDE A SMOOTH DURABLE CLEAN AND NON-ABSORBANT SURFACE |...
FAIL
November 14, 2011
at 3:06 PM
4 violations
02-3-602.11-.12/3-302.12 - Food Container Labels: Label all bulk food containers as discussed | 15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: REMOVE ALL ALUMINUM FOIL LINING THE SHELVES AND PROVIDE A SMOOTH DURABLE CLEAN AND NON-ABSORBANT SURFACE |...