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Pink Taco

June 12, 2026 · Administrative hearing

🫥not rated

official resultAdministrative hearing
inspection typeEating & Drinking
failed findings7
critical findings0

📁 This is an administrative record, not a health inspection. It does not replace the restaurant's latest meaningful health result.

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Failed findings

(A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)

Inspector note: Observed soils inside ice machine; soils inside hot holding cabinet next to fryers; soiled knive and cutting boards @ cooking line. Thoroughly clean with frequency to remove spills / soils
code 590.004/4-601.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)

Inspector note: Observed handsink in warewashing area blocked with food equipment. Discussed with PIC to remove and ensure handsinks are accessible for handwashing only. COS
code 590.005/5-205.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Controlling Pests (Pf)

Inspector note: Observed heavy load of rodent dropping within dining area booths / private dining area booths and employee area. Remove all droppings and provide service reports upon scheduled services
code 590.006/6-501.111-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
System Maintained in Good Repair (C)

Inspector note: Observed mop sink clogged and heavy pooled water in employee locker room and soda dispensing area from pipes. Contact licensed plumber for repairs to ensure all plumbing in operating without leaks and clogs
code 590.005/5-205.15-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Surface Characteristics-Indoor Areas (C)

Inspector note: Replace missing ceiling tiles in kitchen
code 590.006/6-101.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)

Inspector note: Provide caulking around floor perimeter in private dining area to prevent pest activity.
code 590.006/6-201.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Outer Openings Protected (C)

Inspector note: Observed large gap at exit door outside of private dining room. Provide and ensure tight fitting
code 590.006/6-202.15-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail

Checks marked passed

(A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)critical

Inspector note: Observed guacamole / chorizo and raw beef stored at cooking area between 48F-60F. Discussed with PIC to maintain cold holding @ 41F or below. PIC removed and stored in walk in unit @ 37F. COS
code 590.003/3-501.16-P*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Pass
Handwashing Cleanser Availability (Pf)

Inspector note: Observed no hand soap at handsinks (3) in main kitchen. Discussed with PIC to provide hand soap at all handsinks at all times while in operation. COS
code 590.006/6-301.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Pass
Temperature Measuring Devices-Functionality (C)

Inspector note: Provide thermometers for all refrigerated units / walk ins
code 590.004/4-204.112-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Fail on June 5, 2026: 2 findings appeared for the first time. 5 findings recurred. 3 previous findings did not recur.

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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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