Villa Mexico Cafe

• official resultFail
• resultFail
• inspection typeEating & Drinking w/ Take Out
• failed findings4
• critical findings1

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Failed findings

• ⚠️(A)(1) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)critical
  Inspector note: Shredded chicken on steam table at 115F. Reheated to acceptable temperature. Ensure hot holding of 135F or above.
  code 590.003/3-501.16-P1*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
• ⚠️(A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C)
  Inspector note: No certified food manager certificate posted. Provide.
  code 590.002(C)/2-102.12-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Cleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C)
  Inspector note: Hood sticker observed expired. Schedule cleaning appointment.
  code 590.006/6-501.14-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️flagged at inspection
  Inspector note: 2026 Health Permit is unpaid. Email isdhealth@boston.gov to request a link for payment.
  code L1status: Fail

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on November 18, 2025: 4 findings appeared for the first time.

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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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