El Rinconcito

July 8, 2026 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeEating & Drinking w/ Take Out
failed findings19
critical findings1

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Failed findings

(A)(1) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)critical

Inspector note: Food Item on the hot display cabinet ( Fried pork Sausage @111 F degrees/ Products must be 135 degree or above / PIC reheat the Product. train staff on monitoring temperature
code 590.003/3-501.16-P1*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events (Pf)

Inspector note: No procedure or supplies for vomit/ diarrhea clean up kit./ Provide complete vomit clean up kit
code 590.002/2-501.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Assignment (Pf)

Inspector note: No posted certifications for food safety and allergen training. PIC stated (Steven) is certified. Post and ensure staff training is provided.
code 590.002(A)/2-101.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
(A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)

Inspector note: Person in charge must be properly trained to monitor hand washing understand proper procedures for manual ware washing of equipment ensure proper cleaning methods and frequency for clean in place of food and non food contact surfaces and review responsibilities for company illness procedures. Certified Manager must retrain all staff.
code 590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Date Marking (Pf)

Inspector note: Reach in Unit/walk-in Properly date mark all ready to eat foodsProvide made/discard date to all food prepped before storing in the refrigerator
code 590.003/3-501.17-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Food Labels (Pf)

Inspector note: The items in the grab and go fridge observed without label and major allergens are not identified. Provide a complete allergen label
code 590.003/3-602.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Food Temperature Measuring Devices (Pf)

Inspector note: Provide properly working metal stem cooks thermometer to measure both hot and cold foods
code 590.004/4-302.12-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Controlling Pests (Pf)

Inspector note: small amount of mise dropping observed in the kitchen floor near the oven and three bay sink area/ clean to remove./ Provide a detailed licensed exterminator’s report to keila.depina@boston.gov. IPM report should cite notation on drop ceiling inspection. Observed 1 live roach on the wall behind the oven
code 590.006/6-501.111-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Effectiveness-Hair Restraints (C)

Inspector note: Observed Multiples employee without hair restraints / provide proper hair restraints for all food prep workers
code 590.002/2-402.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (C)

Inspector note: Multiples Foods stored uncovered in units/properly cover all foods remove all foods
code 590.003/3-302.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C)

Inspector note: Multiple squeeze bottles observed without labels. Provide labels when removed from original containers
code 590.003/3-302.12-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C)

Inspector note: Store all utensils in hot water at 135 degrees or above for 2 hours/change water after 2 hours Bulk foods/salsa sugar flour/provide proper scoop with handle for bulk food bin Portion cup observed in use to dispense foods from bulks. Discontinue and provide scoop with handle to prevent contamination by hands
code 590.003/3-304.12-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Food Preparation (C)

Inspector note: There is no prep sink to wash produce Potatoes is being washed in the three bay sink. Provide a food prep sink to protect produce during preparation with proper air gap to sink drain/ provide a license plumber's report.
code 590.003/3-305.14-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Sponges Use Limitation (C)

Inspector note: Observed sponges at three bay sink area. Discontinue using sponge to wash food contact surfaces to prevent contamination
code 590.004/4-101.16-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Temperature Measuring Devices-Functionality (C)

Inspector note: under counter refrigeration unit / Provide Internal Thermometer to unit to measure 41 degree or below
code 590.004/4-204.112-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Wiping Cloths Air Drying Location (C)

Inspector note: observed soiled wiping cloths on the counter/properly store all wiping cloths in a sanitizing solution at the required 200ppm
code 590.004/4-901.12-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Toilet Room Receptacle Covered (C)

Inspector note: Restroom/ provide covered waste receptacle
code 590.005/5-501.17-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)

Inspector note: Clean the floor under/around the oven & under the prep table behind the coffin freezer to remove soils and debris. Clean the floor under the coffin freezer to remove stagnant water.
code 590.006/6-201.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
flagged at inspection

Inspector note: PIC to post current Site Cleanliness License .PIC to post current Certificate of Inspection Post 2026 Health Permit Post most updated Letter Grade
code L1status: Fail

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Compared with Pass on February 20, 2026: 19 findings appeared for the first time.

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