El Rinconcito

• official resultFail
• resultFail
• inspection typeEating & Drinking w/ Take Out
• failed findings1
• critical findings0

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Failed findings

• ⚠️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. 7/15/2026 variance form was provided at the time of compliance visit ( there is no availabel space to install a food prep sink)
  code 590.003/3-305.14-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail

Checks marked passed

• ✓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: Pass
• ✓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: Pass
• ✓Controlling Pests (Pf)
  Inspector note: Observed 1 live roach on the wall behind the oven./ Provide a detailed licensed exterminator’s report to keila.depina@boston.gov. IPM report should cite notation on drop ceiling inspection. 7/15/2026 During the compliance visit I observed multiples live roaches crawling throught the establisment . The pest control was on site on July 14 2026 and the live roaches may be due to the recent treatment. submit detailed IPM report from a licensed exterminator with no catch and no activity. increase visit recommended until issue is resolved.
  code 590.006/6-501.111-PF** · serious findingstatus: Pass

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Fail on July 8, 2026: 1 finding recurred. 18 previous findings did not recur.

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