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Mi Pueblito Restaurant

July 1, 2026 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeEating & Drinking
failed findings11
critical findings2

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Failed findings

When to Wash (P)critical

Inspector note: Observed an employee enter the food preparation area and begin handing food without first washing hands. Employee was instructed to stop food preparation wash hands properly and follow required handwashing procedures before resuming work. ( corrected on site)
code 590.002/2-301.14-P*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
(A) Gloves Use Limitation (P)critical

Inspector note: Observed employee not changing gloves between tasks. Ensure employee are training properly on gloves use
code 590.003/3-304.15-P*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
(A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)

Inspector note: PIC to train staff on violation noted on the inspection report
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: Multiples containers of prep foods stored in 2 door under counter refrigeration unit and walk-in unit observed without date marking. Provide made discard date before storing
code 590.003/3-501.17-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C)

Inspector note: Squeeze bottles filled with dressing with no labels. Provide
code 590.003/3-302.12-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C)

Inspector note: Observed small plastic cups dispensimg food items. Discontinue usehandled utensils only. Observed a plastic container stored in the bulk bin ( beans).Remove and provide ascoop for dispensing Observed utensils including tongs and spatulas stored directly on the grill surface between use. properly store all utensils in hot water at 135 degrees or above for 2 hours/change water after 2 hours
code 590.003/3-304.12-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C)

Inspector note: Shelves at prep area soiled . Clean and sanitizer
code 590.004/4-202.16-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Pressure Measuring Devices Mechanical Warewashing Equipment (C)

Inspector note: No temperature measuring devices for dishmachine :Provide an irreversible thermometer to high temp dishmachine or 160 thermal strips.
code 590.004/4-203.13-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Controlling Pests (C)

Inspector note: Minor amount of evidence of what appears to be rodent droppings observed in the kitchen on the shelves under the grill . Clean to remove address and provide an up to date pest control report to keila.depina@boston.gov
code 590.006/6-501.111-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Storing Maintenance Tools (C)

Inspector note: Mops brooms are not preperly stored on rack or hook 6" above the floor
code 590.006/6-501.113-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Cleaning Floors Dustless Methods (C)

Inspector note: Floor under and around cooking line soiled. Clean properly
code 590.006/6-501.13-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on January 2, 2026: 11 findings appeared for the first time.

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