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Casa Bonita Mexican Grill
September 24, 2025 · Pass
😇clean
- official resultPass
- resultPass
- inspection typeEating & Drinking w/ Take Out
- failed findings0
- critical findings0
✓ No failed findings were recorded; 8 code checks were marked passed.
Checks marked passed
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Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (P)criticalInspector note: On compliance visit inside the walkin observed raw chicken stored directly next to cooked rice and directly above cooked chorizo and raw chicken stored directly next to raw ground beef. Store foods by their cooking temperatures.
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(A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)criticalInspector note: On the serving line queso fresco was temped at 44F and shredded lettuce was temped at 53F. Hold TCS at or below 41F. 9/18/25: On compliance visit chopped lettuce on the line was 55F. PIC had staff removed lettuce to walkin to cool.
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Hot Water and Chemical-Methods (P)criticalInspector note: On compliance visit observed employee dunking cleaned and washed wares in the sanitizer basin of the three compartment sink for less than the 60 second contact time directed by the location's sanitizer which calls for at least 60 seconds of contact time to properly sanitize. Retrain staff on how to correctly wash rinse and sanitize at the three compartment sink.
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Backflow Prevention (P)criticalInspector note: At the prep sink there is no air gap. Have a licensed plumber submit a report on cost and viability of installing an air gap at the prep sink and pull proper permits. 9/18/25: On compliance visit there was plumbing work done but it is an air brake. PIC states they will contact the plumber pull permits and do work to have a proper air gap installed.
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(B) Cooling Methods (C)Inspector note: 9/18/25: On compliance visit there was chopped lettuce per PIC was cooling in the walkin that had been taken off the cold line but the hotel pans were covered. Cool foods using proper methods.
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Covering Receptacles (C)Inspector note: Exterior trash receptacle has doors open on top and on the side. Ensure doors for trash receptacle are closed at all times. 9/18/25: On compliance visit the PIC states they have contacted their trash removal company to replace their dumpster as the doors are broken.
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Maintaining Refuse Areas and Enclosures (C)Inspector note: At the outside refuse area there is excessive dumped items next to the dumpster and a trash bag stored on top of discarded items. Clean area of excess items to disuade pests. 9/18/25: On compliance visit PIC states they will have a discussion with their landlord because they items stored on the ground next to their dumpster is not theirs and will have it removed by the landlord or the owner of the dumped items.
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Outer Openings Protected (C)Inspector note: There is a gap in the front door where sunlight is visible through. Provide a door sweep or repair doors so that no light is visible to prevent pest entry. 9/18/25: On compliance visit per PIC they have purchased a door sweep but it has yet to arrive or be installed.
What changed since the previous inspection?
Compared with Fail on September 15, 2025: 18 previous findings did not recur.
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This record comes from Boston Inspectional Services, Health Division. Cooked keeps the official result and wording separate from its plain-English explanation so you can verify what the inspector actually published.
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