Did La Taqueria Taco Bar & Grill pass their Boston health inspection?

La Taqueria Taco Bar & Grill FAILED their Boston health inspection on March 23, 2023 with 13 violations including 0 critical violations.

Where is La Taqueria Taco Bar & Grill located?

La Taqueria Taco Bar & Grill is located at 632 HYDE PARK AV, Boston, MA.

La Taqueria Taco Bar & Grill

FAIL

Thursday, March 23, 2023 at 3:59 PM

Address

632 HYDE PARK AV

Roslindale, MA 02131

Violations Cited

⚠ MAJOR 590.003/3-603.11-PF

Consumption of Animal Foods that are Raw Undercooked or Not Otherwise Processed to Eliminate Pathogens (Pf)

provide reminder with disclosure for the sales of hamburgers and steak

Why This Matters

This violation supports conditions that may lead to foodborne illness

Code Requirements

Immediate correction required. Follow health code section 105 CMR 590.003. Implement proper food safety procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.003 | FDA Code: Section 3

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• MINOR 590.002(C)/2-102.12-C

(A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C)

provide a food certified serve safe manager.

Why This Matters

This violation affects overall sanitation and food safety

Code Requirements

Immediate correction required. Follow health code section 105 CMR 590.002(C). Implement proper food safety procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.002(C) | FDA Code: Section 2

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• MINOR 590.003/3-302.12-C

Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C)

label all containers in storage room

Why This Matters

This violation affects overall sanitation and food safety

Code Requirements

Immediate correction required. Follow health code section 105 CMR 590.003. Implement proper food storage procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.003 | FDA Code: Section 3

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• MINOR 590.003/3-304.12-C

✓ Corrected

In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C)

properly store all in use scoops

Why This Matters

This violation affects overall sanitation and food safety

Code Requirements

Immediate correction required. Follow health code section 105 CMR 590.003. Implement proper equipment procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.003 | FDA Code: Section 3

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• MINOR 590.003/3-304.14-C

Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C)

properly store all wiping cloths in ths sanitizer solution

Why This Matters

This violation affects overall sanitation and food safety

Code Requirements

Immediate correction required. Follow health code section 105 CMR 590.003. Implement proper food safety procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.003 | FDA Code: Section 3

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• MINOR 590.004/4-501.11-C

Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment (C)

seal all rusty shelving/seal rusty grease trap/provide stoppers for 3 compartment sink/seal 1 compartment at 3 comp sink/

Why This Matters

This violation affects overall sanitation and food safety

Code Requirements

Immediate correction required. Follow health code section 105 CMR 590.004. Implement proper equipment procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.004 | FDA Code: Section 4

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• MINOR 590.004/4-501.12-C

✓ Corrected

Cutting Surfaces (C)

replace all scored cutting boards for prep kitchen and main kitchen/replace all defective equipment/scoops/

Why This Matters

This violation affects overall sanitation and food safety

Code Requirements

Immediate correction required. Follow health code section 105 CMR 590.004. Implement proper food safety procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.004 | FDA Code: Section 4

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• MINOR 590.004/4-602.13-C

✓ Corrected

Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)

clean all equipment/sinks/reachins/shelving/restroom vent in prep kitchen

Why This Matters

This violation affects overall sanitation and food safety

Code Requirements

Immediate correction required. Follow health code section 105 CMR 590.004. Implement proper food safety procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.004 | FDA Code: Section 4

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• MINOR 590.005/5-501.13-C

✓ Corrected

Receptacles (C)

clean all trash recptacles and preovide covers.

Why This Matters

This violation affects overall sanitation and food safety

Code Requirements

Immediate correction required. Follow health code section 105 CMR 590.005. Implement proper food safety procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.005 | FDA Code: Section 5

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• MINOR 590.005/5-501.17-C

Toilet Room Receptacle Covered (C)

provide a covered receptacle in the prep kitchen restroom

Why This Matters

This violation affects overall sanitation and food safety

Code Requirements

Immediate correction required. Follow health code section 105 CMR 590.005. Implement proper food safety procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.005 | FDA Code: Section 5

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• MINOR 590.006/6-201.11-C

✓ Corrected

Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)

clean walls floors and ceiling at both location

Why This Matters

Poor facility maintenance can harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning

Code Requirements

Smooth, non-porous surfaces; Properly sloped to drains; No gaps or cracks; Maintained clean

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.006 | FDA Code: Section 6

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• MINOR 590.006/6-202.14-C

Toilet Rooms Enclosed (C)

door shal be made self closing in prep kitchen restroom

Why This Matters

This violation affects overall sanitation and food safety

Code Requirements

Immediate correction required. Follow health code section 105 CMR 590.006. Implement proper food safety procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.006 | FDA Code: Section 6

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• MINOR 590.006/6-501.11-C

Repairing-Premises Structures Attachments and Fixtures-Methods (C)

seal holes in walls and repair walls throughout/repair floor and floor tiles thoughout main kitchen and prep kitchen

Why This Matters

This violation affects overall sanitation and food safety

Code Requirements

Immediate correction required. Follow health code section 105 CMR 590.006. Implement proper food safety procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.006 | FDA Code: Section 6

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La Taqueria Taco Bar & Grill

Violations Cited

Consumption of Animal Foods that are Raw Undercooked or Not Otherwise Processed to Eliminate Pathogens (Pf)

Why This Matters

Code Requirements

(A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C)

Why This Matters

Code Requirements

Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C)

Why This Matters

Code Requirements

In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C)

Why This Matters

Code Requirements

Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C)

Why This Matters

Code Requirements

Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment (C)

Why This Matters

Code Requirements

Cutting Surfaces (C)

Why This Matters

Code Requirements

Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)

Why This Matters

Code Requirements

Receptacles (C)

Why This Matters

Code Requirements

Toilet Room Receptacle Covered (C)

Why This Matters

Code Requirements

Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)

Why This Matters

Code Requirements

Toilet Rooms Enclosed (C)

Why This Matters

Code Requirements

Repairing-Premises Structures Attachments and Fixtures-Methods (C)

Why This Matters

Code Requirements

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