Yellow Door Taqueria

• official resultFail
• resultFail
• inspection typeEating & Drinking
• failed findings8
• critical findings1

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Failed findings

• ⚠️(A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)critical
  Inspector note: Noted several food products in the refrigerator recorded 58F stored half hour ago according to the PIC.Repair the unit.COS by the PIC by icing the product.
  code 590.003/3-501.16-P*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Controlling Pests (Pf)
  Inspector note: Observed mice droppings behind the booth in the dining room.Clean and provide detail pest report from a licensed IPM technician
  code 590.006/6-501.111-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Linens and Napkins Use Limitations (C)
  Inspector note: Observed linen being used on top of the product stored in the walkin.Discontinue
  code 590.003/3-304.13-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C)
  Inspector note: Remove all the boxes in the ally leading to the back door from the floor and store 6 inches from the floor.
  code 590.003/3-305.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Outer Openings Protected (C)
  Inspector note: Noted a wide gap under the back door.Provide a door sweep to prevent rodent entry
  code 590.006/6-202.15-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Maintaining Premises Unnecessary Items and Litter (C)
  Inspector note: Noted the utility closest full of clutter.Remove unnnecessary items and clean
  code 590.006/6-501.114-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Cleaning Frequency and Restrictions (C)
  Inspector note: Observed lot of food debris under the equipment at the bar.Clean with frequency
  code 590.006/6-501.12-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Cleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C)
  Inspector note: Filters in the hood heavily greased.Clean with frequency
  code 590.006/6-501.14-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on October 30, 2025: 8 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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