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El Jefe's Taqueria Of Boston Common

June 4, 2025 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeEating & Drinking w/ Take Out
failed findings5
critical findings1

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Failed findings

Cleaning Procedure (P)critical

Inspector note: Staff not washing hands upon arrival due to portable handsink not in working order. Corrected on site.
code 590.002/2-301.12-P*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
(A) (B) and (C)(1) (4)-(16) Demonstration (Pf)

Inspector note: Priority violations cited. Provide active managerial control.
code 590.002(B)/2-102.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Handwashing Sinks Installation (Pf)

Inspector note: Handsink was not plugged in upon arrival when tested not reaching 100F. Make all necessary repairs. Ensure the unit is fully operational during all hours of operation.
code 590.005/5-202.12-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Covering Receptacles (C)

Inspector note: Several uncovered trash receptacles in dining area. Provide covered pest proof trash containers.
code 590.005/5-501.113-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Outer Openings Protected (C)

Inspector note: Visible gaps under shipping container style establisment. Consult pest control company seal with pest proof materials to avoid potential harborage.
code 590.006/6-202.15-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on May 1, 2025: 5 findings appeared for the first time.

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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.

Source: Analyze Boston.