Yellow Door Taqueria

October 3, 2025 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeEating & Drinking
failed findings18
critical findings1

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Failed findings

(A)(1) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)critical

Inspector note: Mexican rice 125F. PIC voluntary discard the products . PIC to train staff on monitor temperature.
code 590.003/3-501.16-P1*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
(A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)

Inspector note: CFPM to provide active managerial controls and train staff on violations noted.
code 590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Warewashing Machines Automatic Dispensing of Detergents and Sanitizers (Pf)

Inspector note: Bar low temp dishwasher observed not dispensing sanitizer. Provide repair. Staff to use dishwasher downstairs or disposable only until repair is done.
code 590.004/4-204.117-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
(A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)

Inspector note: Interior of ice maker interior exterior and around of prep sink 3 bay sink high temp dishwasher interior exterior and gasket of multiple cold units exterior of bulk bins squeeze bottles exterior of nacho holder observed heavily soiled cookline/ cook range/ backsplash observed soiled with carbon build up.Clean and sanitize to remove
code 590.004/4-601.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Capacity-Quantity and Availability (Pf)

Inspector note: Hot water throughout the facility observed fluctuating 89F-99F. Provide repair to meet peak period
code 590.005/5-103.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)

Inspector note: Downtairs prep area handsink observed blocked by dishes. Discontinue and maintain accessible at all time to prevent contamination by hands. (Corrected on site)
code 590.005/5-205.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Handwashing Cleanser Availability (Pf)

Inspector note: 1 of the 3 restroom available on site observed without hand cleanser. Provide (COS)
code 590.006/6-301.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Controlling Pests (Pf)

Inspector note: Multiple fruit flies observed downstairs inside raw onion holder old mouse droppings observed on the upstairs in the kitchen area under frozen drink machine/table.Clean to remove. PIC to email current detailed IPM report from a licensed exterminator to: inca.prince@boston.gov
code 590.006/6-501.111-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (C)

Inspector note: Ready to eat nachos observed stored in bulk bin uncovered. Provide cover. (COS)
code 590.003/3-302.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C)

Inspector note: Multiple squeeze bottles in the cold unit upstair and bulk bins downstairs observed without labels. Provide labels when remove from original packaging.
code 590.003/3-302.12-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Miscellaneous Sources of Contamination (C)

Inspector note: Mop sink observed without enclosure in prep food area next to handwashing sink and ice maker.Provide enclosure
code 590.003/3-307.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Ventilation Hood Systems Filters (C)

Inspector note: Hood filters and attachments observed heavily soiled. Clean to remove
code 590.004/4-202.18-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Warewashing Machine Data Plate Operation Specifications (C)

Inspector note: Downstairs high temp dishwasher observed missing date plate temperature specifications. Provide
code 590.004/4-204.113-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment (C)

Inspector note: Bar low temp dishwasher motor cover observed broken.Provide repair
code 590.004/4-501.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Cutting Surfaces (C)

Inspector note: Several cutting boards (white/ green) observed heavily scored. Resurface/replace
code 590.004/4-501.12-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)

Inspector note: Floor throughout back of the house and downstairs prep area/ under equipment observed heavily soiled with heavy grease build up. Clean to remove
code 590.006/6-201.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Cleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C)

Inspector note: Hood sticker observed expired 9.12.25. Provide updated sticker from a licensed hood cleaner.
code 590.006/6-501.14-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Drying Mops (C)

Inspector note: Soiled mop observed stored on the floor in the prep area. Discontinue
code 590.006/6-501.16-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail

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