La Cuchara Restaurant

February 20, 2026 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeEating & Drinking w/ Take Out
failed findings17
critical findings2

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Failed findings

Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (P)critical

Inspector note: Raw eggs observed stored above (ready -to -eat food) vegetables in refrigerator. Store raw animal products below RTE foods at all times to prevent contamination
code 590.003/3-302.11-P*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
(A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)critical

Inspector note: Lettuce tomato and onion salad at the front service unit with elavated temperature of 59F. Discontinue and ensure all TCS foods are being maintained at below 41F
code 590.003/3-501.16-P*** · 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
(A) (B) and (C)(1) (4)-(16) Demonstration (Pf)

Inspector note: At the time of inspection the staff on site were unable to answer question pertaining to temperature control or any managerial controls. .CFPM to train staff on procedures The PIC Jennifer is not a certified food manager. Provide a full time certified food manager at this location.
code 590.002(B)/2-102.11-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: Numerous container and buckets of food observed stored in different cold holding unit observed without date marking. Provide made/discard date before storing.
code 590.003/3-501.17-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
(A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)

Inspector note: Interior of freezer observed with accumulated food spills and encrusted debris. clean to remove
code 590.004/4-601.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Hand Drying Provision (Pf)

Inspector note: Both handwashing sink in front service area and kitchen observed without paper towels. Provide and maintain all the time
code 590.006/6-301.12-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (C)

Inspector note: Refrigerator/foods stored uncovered in units/properly cover 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: Squeeze bottles filled with sauces observed with no labels. Provide
code 590.003/3-302.12-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Food Preparation (C)

Inspector note: There is no prep sink to wash produce lettuce . Provide a food prep sink to protect produce during preparation.
code 590.003/3-305.14-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Miscellaneous Sources of Contamination (C)

Inspector note: Black beans observed stored inside a green sanitizer bucket in the refrigerator/ food must be stored in approved food-grade containers only. Discontinue (COS) Green cutting board observed stored on the floor near the oven. Food contact surface and utensils must be stored at leat 6 inch of the floor to prevent contamination ./Properly store on a clean elevated surface or desiginated storage rack.
code 590.003/3-307.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Outer Openings Protected (C)

Inspector note: Front door observed without door sweep. provide door sweep to remove all daylight from exterior door
code 590.006/6-202.15-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Controlling Pests (C)

Inspector note: Evidence of minor mouse dropping observed in the kitchen between the oven and fridge on the floor/ clean to remove./ Provide a detailed licensed exterminator’s report to keila.depina@boston.gov
code 590.006/6-501.111-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Maintaining Premises Unnecessary Items and Litter (C)

Inspector note: Excess items and debris in back alley way. Clean all excess trash items.
code 590.006/6-501.114-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
flagged at inspection

Inspector note: PIC to post 2026 Health Permit Post Site Cleanliness license
code L1status: Fail

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Compared with Pass on October 9, 2025: 17 findings appeared for the first time.

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