Inspection
Sep 25, 2026
Not required
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Sep 25, 2026 · Original Source
Eating & Drinking · Boston, MA
Burrito Loco
89 Brighton Av
Last inspected Sep 25, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗
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The full inspection history
5 inspectionsInspection
Feb 5, 2025
Failed
2 recorded violations
majorCode 590.002(D)/2-103.11-PFOther
Official wording
(A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
At the time of the inspection information was requested from owner on file for documentation of LLC and ownership
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingminorCode 590.003/3-304.12-CEquipment and utensils
Official wording
In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C)
Inspector’s notes
Bowls used as scoops on bulk food containers- Provide scoop with handle
In plain English
Equipment, utensils, thermometers, cutting boards, or single-use items were not in good condition, not the right type, or not stored properly.
More about equipment or utensil issuesOfficial record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Feb 5, 2025 · Original Source
Inspection
Oct 31, 2024
Not required
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Oct 31, 2024 · Original Source
Inspection
Sep 27, 2024
Passed
7 recorded violations
minorCode 590.003/3-307.11-CContamination
Official wording
Miscellaneous Sources of Contamination (C)
Inspector’s notes
Door broken between cookline and common area. Replace. Persons unnecessary to the food establishment operation are not allowed in the food preparation food storage or ware-washing areas except that brief visits and tours may be authorized by the PIC if steps are taken to ensure that exposed food clean equipment utensils linens and unwrapped single-service and singleuse articles are protected from contamination;
In plain English
Food was stored or handled in a way that could let germs or other material get into it, such as raw meat stored above ready-to-eat food or uncovered food. Cross-contamination is a common cause of foodborne illness.
More about food not protected from contaminationmajorCode 590.004/4-301.11-PFFood temperature
Official wording
Cooling Heating and Holding Capacities-Equipment (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
Some refrigerators are turned off unable to verify holding temperatures. Turn on units for reinspection to verify functionality.
In plain English
Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.
More about food kept at an unsafe temperatureminorCode 590.005/5-501.115-CFacility maintenance
Official wording
Maintaining Refuse Areas and Enclosures (C)
Inspector’s notes
Trash and debris in outside area. Clean to remove.
In plain English
Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.
More about building upkeep issuesminorCode 590.005/5-501.17-COther
Official wording
Toilet Room Receptacle Covered (C)
Inspector’s notes
Provide covered receptacles for restrooms.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingminorCode 590.005/5-502.11-COther
Official wording
Frequency-Removal (C)
Inspector’s notes
Trash overflowing in dumpster. Increase pickups as needed. Apply for site cleanliness permit @ https://www.boston.gov/departments/inspectional-services/how-apply-site-cleanliness-license
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingmajorCode 590.006/6-301.11-PFHandwashing
Official wording
Handwashing Cleanser Availability (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
Handwashing sinks some with no soap. Provide.
In plain English
Staff were not washing their hands when required, or a handwashing sink was blocked, missing soap or paper towels, or used for something else. Hands are one of the most common ways germs reach food.
More about handwashing problemsmajorCode 590.006/6-501.111-PFPests
Official wording
Controlling Pests (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
Several small flies. Provide updated IPM pest report upon reinspection.
In plain English
The inspector found mice, rats, cockroaches, flies, or evidence of them (like droppings) inside the business, or conditions that could attract them. Pests can spread bacteria to food and surfaces, so this is treated as one of the more serious findings.
More about signs of rodents or insectsOfficial record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Sep 27, 2024 · Original Source
Inspection
Sep 17, 2024
Failed
7 recorded violations
minorCode 590.003/3-307.11-CContamination
Official wording
Miscellaneous Sources of Contamination (C)
Inspector’s notes
Door broken between cookline and common area. Replace. Persons unnecessary to the food establishment operation are not allowed in the food preparation food storage or ware-washing areas except that brief visits and tours may be authorized by the PIC if steps are taken to ensure that exposed food clean equipment utensils linens and unwrapped single-service and singleuse articles are protected from contamination;
In plain English
Food was stored or handled in a way that could let germs or other material get into it, such as raw meat stored above ready-to-eat food or uncovered food. Cross-contamination is a common cause of foodborne illness.
More about food not protected from contaminationmajorCode 590.004/4-301.11-PFFood temperature
Official wording
Cooling Heating and Holding Capacities-Equipment (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
Some refrigerators are turned off unable to verify holding temperatures. Turn on units for reinspection to verify functionality.
In plain English
Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.
More about food kept at an unsafe temperatureminorCode 590.005/5-501.115-CFacility maintenance
Official wording
Maintaining Refuse Areas and Enclosures (C)
Inspector’s notes
Trash and debris in outside area. Clean to remove.
In plain English
Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.
More about building upkeep issuesminorCode 590.005/5-501.17-COther
Official wording
Toilet Room Receptacle Covered (C)
Inspector’s notes
Provide covered receptacles for restrooms.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingminorCode 590.005/5-502.11-COther
Official wording
Frequency-Removal (C)
Inspector’s notes
Trash overflowing in dumpster. Increase pickups as needed. Apply for site cleanliness permit @ https://www.boston.gov/departments/inspectional-services/how-apply-site-cleanliness-license
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingmajorCode 590.006/6-301.11-PFHandwashing
Official wording
Handwashing Cleanser Availability (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
Handwashing sinks some with no soap. Provide.
In plain English
Staff were not washing their hands when required, or a handwashing sink was blocked, missing soap or paper towels, or used for something else. Hands are one of the most common ways germs reach food.
More about handwashing problemsmajorCode 590.006/6-501.111-PFPests
Official wording
Controlling Pests (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
Several small flies. Provide updated IPM pest report upon reinspection.
In plain English
The inspector found mice, rats, cockroaches, flies, or evidence of them (like droppings) inside the business, or conditions that could attract them. Pests can spread bacteria to food and surfaces, so this is treated as one of the more serious findings.
More about signs of rodents or insectsOfficial record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Sep 17, 2024 · Original Source