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Birria Taqueria

February 19, 2026 · Pass

😇clean

official resultPass
resultPass
inspection typeEating & Drinking w/ Take Out
failed findings0
critical findings0

✓ No failed findings were recorded; 6 code checks were marked passed.

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Checks marked passed

Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (P)critical

Inspector note: In a cooling unit observed raw chicken stored directly above raw TCS salad that would not be cooked; the person in charge moved the raw chicken to the bottom of the cooler unit below all other foods; store raw proteins according to their proper hierarchy and always below raw TCS foods that will not be cooked.
code 590.003/3-302.11-P*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Pass
Effectiveness-Hair Restraints (C)

Inspector note: The employee preparing and handling food does not have a hair restraint for use while handling and preparing food; provide effective hair restraints for food handlers.
code 590.002/2-402.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C)

Inspector note: At the flat top grill observed a container filled with 72F water and utensils with their food contact surfaces stored submerged in the water; cease this practice and store in use utensils on a clean and sanitized surface in water 135F and above or in cool running water. Observed plastic cups used to scoop bulk foods into smaller containers. Cease using scoops without handles and provide scoops with handles to prevent contamination by hands.
code 590.003/3-304.12-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C)

Inspector note: In the hot holding case with the fried chicken and at the oven observed useage of aluminum foil to line surfaces. Stop using aluminum foil to line surface. Nonfood contact surfaces should be cleanable durable and non porous.
code 590.004/4-202.16-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
Cleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C)

Inspector note: The hood inspection sticker expired in January of 2026; have an approved hood cleaner perform service and provide an updated inspection sticker. The company listed New Gold Cleaning out of Rhode Island does not appear on the 2025 approved hood cleaners; please use a vendor from the approved hood cleaner's listed by the Boston Fire Department.
code 590.006/6-501.14-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
flagged at inspection

Inspector note: Provide singage stating "A copy of the most recent health inspection is available upon request" visible to customers.
code L1status: Pass

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Fail on February 12, 2026: 6 previous findings did not recur.

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