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El Jefe's Taqueria Of Northeastern

October 5, 2026 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeEating & Drinking
failed findings4
critical findings2

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Failed findings

Cleaning Procedure (P)critical

Inspector note: No handwashing observed amongst food workers. Corrected on site.
code 590.002/2-301.12-P*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
(A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)critical

Inspector note: Salsa 45F product made within the hour placed on indirect ice to cool to below 41F. Cold well unit is holding at 38F.
code 590.003/3-501.16-P*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)

Inspector note: Box of tortilla chips obstructing cookline handsink other cookline handsink found with plastic container inside. Corrected on site.
code 590.005/5-205.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Controlling Pests (Pf)

Inspector note: Small flies evident in warewashing area. Provide updated IPM pest control report upon re inspection. Clean and sanitize all affected areas.
code 590.006/6-501.111-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on February 6, 2026: 4 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.

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