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Dora Taqueria

Name: Dora Taqueria
Address: 112 Stoughton St, Boston, MA

112 Stoughton St

Last inspected Aug 27, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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18 inspections

Inspection

Aug 27, 2026

Passed

5 recorded violations

majorCode 590.003/3-501.15-PFFood temperature

Official wording

(A )Cooling Methods (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

Birria gravy cooling in five gallon plastic buckets with lids at 160F. Cool cooked foods spread out in shallow metal pans to ensure complete and rapid cooling.

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 temperature

majorCode 590.003/3-602.11-PFFood source and labeling

Official wording

Food Labels (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

Food items offered for self-service without labels- horchata flan etc. Ensure all self-service items are correctly labeled for consumers.

In plain English

Food came from an unapproved source, was missing required date marks or labels, or was past its use-by date. Knowing where food came from and how old it is helps prevent illness.

More about food source, dating, or labeling problems

majorCode 590.004/4-302.14-PFCleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Sanitizing Solutions Testing Devices (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

No test strips for quats sanitizer. Provide test strips.

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

minorCode 590.004/4-602.13-CCleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)

Inspector’s notes

Walk-in refrigerator floor with soils and debris. Clean and maintain.

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

majorCode 590.006/6-301.11-PFHandwashing

Official wording

Handwashing Cleanser Availability (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

Second hand sink in kitchen withou hand soap. Ensure all hand sinks have soap and towels at all times.

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.

Aug 20, 2026

Failed

5 recorded violations

majorCode 590.003/3-501.15-PFFood temperature

Official wording

(A )Cooling Methods (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

Birria gravy cooling in five gallon plastic buckets with lids at 160F. Cool cooked foods spread out in shallow metal pans to ensure complete and rapid cooling.

In plain English

More about food kept at an unsafe temperature

majorCode 590.003/3-602.11-PFFood source and labeling

Official wording

Food Labels (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

Food items offered for self-service without labels- horchata flan etc. Ensure all self-service items are correctly labeled for consumers.

In plain English

Food came from an unapproved source, was missing required date marks or labels, or was past its use-by date. Knowing where food came from and how old it is helps prevent illness.

More about food source, dating, or labeling problems

majorCode 590.004/4-302.14-PFCleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Sanitizing Solutions Testing Devices (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

No test strips for quats sanitizer. Provide test strips.

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

minorCode 590.004/4-602.13-CCleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)

Inspector’s notes

Walk-in refrigerator floor with soils and debris. Clean and maintain.

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

majorCode 590.006/6-301.11-PFHandwashing

Official wording

Handwashing Cleanser Availability (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

Second hand sink in kitchen withou hand soap. Ensure all hand sinks have soap and towels at all times.

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.

Jan 30, 2026

Passed

4 recorded violations

criticalCode 590.004/4-501.114-PChemicals

Official wording

Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment Chemical Sanitization-Temperature pH Concentration and Hardness (P)

Inspector’s notes

PIC will need to have the auto sanitizer feed adjusted at the three bay sink. until repaired please set it up the regular way and test it to be sure it was done right.

In plain English

Cleaning products, pesticides, or other chemicals were stored or labeled in a way that could let them get into food. This is serious because chemical contamination can make people sick quickly.

More about chemicals stored or used unsafely

minorCode 590.006/6-201.11-CCleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)

Inspector’s notes

PIC will need to clean the window ledges in the basement and the ledge along the stairs going down to the basement.

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

majorCode 590.006/6-301.12-PFOther

Official wording

Hand Drying Provision (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

PIC will need to provide paper towels and a holder at the hand sinks in the basement prep area.

In plain English

An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

More about other finding

majorCode 590.006/6-501.111-PFPests

Official wording

Controlling Pests (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

PIC will need to have pest control come out and do an inspection. I did find some droppings and dead roaches. Please do a deep cleaning and have them come back out. Please have a copy of the reports available at re-inspection. Please send he the last few reports to review.

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 insects

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Jan 30, 2026 · Original Source

Inspection

Jan 23, 2026

Failed

4 recorded violations

criticalCode 590.004/4-501.114-PChemicals

Official wording

Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment Chemical Sanitization-Temperature pH Concentration and Hardness (P)

Inspector’s notes

PIC will need to have the auto sanitizer feed adjusted at the three bay sink. until repaired please set it up the regular way and test it to be sure it was done right.

In plain English

Cleaning products, pesticides, or other chemicals were stored or labeled in a way that could let them get into food. This is serious because chemical contamination can make people sick quickly.

More about chemicals stored or used unsafely

minorCode 590.006/6-201.11-CCleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)

Inspector’s notes

PIC will need to clean the window ledges in the basement and the ledge along the stairs going down to the basement.

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

majorCode 590.006/6-301.12-PFOther

Official wording

Hand Drying Provision (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

PIC will need to provide paper towels and a holder at the hand sinks in the basement prep area.

In plain English

An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

More about other finding

majorCode 590.006/6-501.111-PFPests

Official wording

Controlling Pests (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

In plain English

More about signs of rodents or insects

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Jan 23, 2026 · Original Source

Inspection

Oct 27, 2025

Passed

1 recorded violation

criticalCode 590.005/5-402.11-PWater, plumbing, and sewage

Official wording

Backflow Prevention (P)

Inspector’s notes

No air gap at the prep sink provide. Needs finalized plumbing permit.

In plain English

The business had issues with hot or cold running water, plumbing, drains, backflow prevention, or sewage disposal. Some of these, like no hot water, can force a temporary closure until fixed.

More about water, plumbing, or sewage problems

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Oct 27, 2025 · Original Source

Inspection

Aug 21, 2025

Failed (extension granted)

1 recorded violation

criticalCode 590.005/5-402.11-PWater, plumbing, and sewage

Official wording

Backflow Prevention (P)

Inspector’s notes

No air gap at the prep sink provide. Needs finalized plumbing permit.

In plain English

The business had issues with hot or cold running water, plumbing, drains, backflow prevention, or sewage disposal. Some of these, like no hot water, can force a temporary closure until fixed.

More about water, plumbing, or sewage problems

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Aug 21, 2025 · Original Source

Inspection

Jul 23, 2025

Failed (extension granted)

2 recorded violations

criticalCode 590.005/5-402.11-PWater, plumbing, and sewage

Official wording

Backflow Prevention (P)

Inspector’s notes

No air gap at the prep sink provide. Needs finalized plumbing permit.

In plain English

The business had issues with hot or cold running water, plumbing, drains, backflow prevention, or sewage disposal. Some of these, like no hot water, can force a temporary closure until fixed.

More about water, plumbing, or sewage problems

majorCode 590.006/6-501.111-PFPests

Official wording

Controlling Pests (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

Multiple fruit flies inside dry food storage room provide pest contral service. Needs current pest control report.

In plain English

More about signs of rodents or insects

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Jul 23, 2025 · Original Source

Inspection

Jul 11, 2025

Failed (extension granted)

3 recorded violations

criticalCode 590.005/5-402.11-PWater, plumbing, and sewage

Official wording

Backflow Prevention (P)

Inspector’s notes

No air gap at the prep sink provide. Needs finalized plumbing permit.

In plain English

The business had issues with hot or cold running water, plumbing, drains, backflow prevention, or sewage disposal. Some of these, like no hot water, can force a temporary closure until fixed.

More about water, plumbing, or sewage problems

minorCode 590.005/5-402.12-COther

Official wording

Grease Trap(C)

Inspector’s notes

Clean grease trap to eliminate odors.

In plain English

An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

More about other finding

majorCode 590.006/6-501.111-PFPests

Official wording

Controlling Pests (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

Multiple fruit flies inside dry food storage room provide pest contral service. Needs current pest control report.

In plain English

More about signs of rodents or insects

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Jul 11, 2025 · Original Source

Inspection

Jun 25, 2025

Failed

3 recorded violations

criticalCode 590.005/5-402.11-PWater, plumbing, and sewage

Official wording

Backflow Prevention (P)

Inspector’s notes

No air gap at the prep sink provide.

In plain English

The business had issues with hot or cold running water, plumbing, drains, backflow prevention, or sewage disposal. Some of these, like no hot water, can force a temporary closure until fixed.

More about water, plumbing, or sewage problems

minorCode 590.005/5-402.12-COther

Official wording

Grease Trap(C)

Inspector’s notes

Clean grease trap to eliminate odors.

In plain English

An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

More about other finding

majorCode 590.006/6-501.111-PFPests

Official wording

Controlling Pests (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

Multiple fruit flies inside dry food storage room provide pest contral service.

In plain English

More about signs of rodents or insects

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Jun 25, 2025 · Original Source

Inspection

Feb 20, 2025

Passed

4 recorded violations

minorCode 590.003/3-601.11-COther

Official wording

Standards of Identity (C)

Inspector’s notes

No labels on dessarts at retail area provide with ingredients establishment name and address.

In plain English

An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

More about other finding

minorCode 590.004/4-101.11-CFacility maintenance

Official wording

Characteristics-Materials for Construction and Repair (C)

Inspector’s notes

Repair loose handle at the salad unit.

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 issues

minorCode 590.005/5-205.15-CFacility maintenance

Official wording

System Maintained in Good Repair (C)

Inspector’s notes

Condensation hose dripping into wash bay at ware washing sink remove hose.

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 issues

minorCode 590.006/6-201.12-CFacility maintenance

Official wording

Floors Walls and Ceilings Utility Lines (C)

Inspector’s notes

Repair opening at wall below hand wash sink at basement area.

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 issues

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Feb 20, 2025 · Original Source

Inspection

Feb 13, 2025

Failed

4 recorded violations

minorCode 590.003/3-601.11-COther

Official wording

Standards of Identity (C)

Inspector’s notes

No labels on dessarts at retail area provide with ingredients establishment name and address.

In plain English

An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

More about other finding

minorCode 590.004/4-101.11-CFacility maintenance

Official wording

Characteristics-Materials for Construction and Repair (C)

Inspector’s notes

Repair loose handle at the salad unit.

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 issues

minorCode 590.005/5-205.15-CFacility maintenance

Official wording

System Maintained in Good Repair (C)

Inspector’s notes

Condensation hose dripping into wash bay at ware washing sink remove hose.

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 issues

minorCode 590.006/6-201.12-CFacility maintenance

Official wording

Floors Walls and Ceilings Utility Lines (C)

Inspector’s notes

Repair opening at wall below hand wash sink at basement area.

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 issues

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Feb 13, 2025 · Original Source

Inspection

Sep 17, 2024

Passed

4 recorded violations

minorCode 590.003/3-302.12-COther

Official wording

Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C)

Inspector’s notes

Several desserts and beverages in the grab and go cooler with no labels. Provide.

In plain English

An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

More about other finding

minorCode 590.003/3-304.14-CCleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C)

Inspector’s notes

Soiled wiping cloths observed being left out on counter tops. Discontinue and provide a proper sanitizing solution.

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

criticalCode 590.003/3-501.16-PFood temperature

Official wording

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

Inspector’s notes

Raw shrimp and shredded cheese inside of the under the stove top 2 door cooler with an elevated temperature of 54F. Address and ensure all TCS foods are being maintained at below 41F. All foods to be removed from the under the stove top cooler and placed into a refrigeration unit that is operating below 41F.

In plain English

More about food kept at an unsafe temperature

minorCode 590.004/4-202.16-CCleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C)

Inspector’s notes

2 Drawer under the stove top cooler operating with an elevated temperature. Address and make any necessar repairs. Unit was emptied at the time of the inspection.

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Sep 17, 2024 · Original Source

Inspection

Sep 9, 2024

Failed

4 recorded violations

minorCode 590.003/3-302.12-COther

Official wording

Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C)

Inspector’s notes

Several desserts and beverages in the grab and go cooler with no labels. Provide.

In plain English

An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

More about other finding

minorCode 590.003/3-304.14-CCleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C)

Inspector’s notes

Soiled wiping cloths observed being left out on counter tops. Discontinue and provide a proper sanitizing solution.

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

criticalCode 590.003/3-501.16-PFood temperature

Official wording

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

Inspector’s notes

In plain English

More about food kept at an unsafe temperature

minorCode 590.004/4-202.16-CCleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C)

Inspector’s notes

2 Drawer under the stove top cooler operating with an elevated temperature. Address and make any necessar repairs. Unit was emptied at the time of the inspection.

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Sep 9, 2024 · Original Source

Inspection

Aug 13, 2024

Passed

3 recorded violations

minorCode 590.003/3-501.15-CFood temperature

Official wording

(B) Cooling Methods (C)

Inspector’s notes

Cooling food products in container with tight fitting cover provide uncovered loosely and protected.

In plain English

More about food kept at an unsafe temperature

minorCode 590.004/4-101.11-CFacility maintenance

Official wording

Characteristics-Materials for Construction and Repair (C)

Inspector’s notes

Some covers for the bulk food containers cracked and broken replace.

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 issues

majorCode 590.004/4-301.11-PFFood temperature

Official wording

Cooling Heating and Holding Capacities-Equipment (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

Walk in cooler temperature at 44F repair. ( no tcs foods stored inside whole vegetable)

In plain English

More about food kept at an unsafe temperature

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Aug 13, 2024 · Original Source

Inspection

Aug 6, 2024

Failed

3 recorded violations

minorCode 590.003/3-501.15-CFood temperature

Official wording

(B) Cooling Methods (C)

Inspector’s notes

Cooling food products in container with tight fitting cover provide uncovered loosely and protected.

In plain English

More about food kept at an unsafe temperature

minorCode 590.004/4-101.11-CFacility maintenance

Official wording

Characteristics-Materials for Construction and Repair (C)

Inspector’s notes

Some covers for the bulk food containers cracked and broken replace.

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 issues

majorCode 590.004/4-301.11-PFFood temperature

Official wording

Cooling Heating and Holding Capacities-Equipment (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

Walk in cooler temperature at 44F repair. ( no tcs foods stored inside whole vegetable)

In plain English

More about food kept at an unsafe temperature

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Aug 6, 2024 · Original Source

Inspection

Jan 25, 2024

Passed

1 recorded violation

minorCode 590.005/5-501.115-CFacility maintenance

Official wording

Maintaining Refuse Areas and Enclosures (C)

Inspector’s notes

Clean exterior grounds to remove empty containers and non-inuse equipment.

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 issues

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Jan 25, 2024 · Original Source

Inspection

Jan 18, 2024

Failed (extension granted)

5 recorded violations

majorCode 590.002(D)/2-103.11-PFOther

Official wording

(A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

No Allergen Awareness certifications provide for certified food managers.

In plain English

An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

More about other finding

minorCode 590.003/3-302.12-COther

Official wording

Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C)

Inspector’s notes

Some food container are not labeled provide with common name.

In plain English

An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

More about other finding

minorCode 590.003/3-501.13-CFood temperature

Official wording

Thawing (C)

Inspector’s notes

Discontinue thawing at room temperature thaw inside walk in cooler under running or microwave directly into cooking.

In plain English

More about food kept at an unsafe temperature

minorCode 590.003/3-501.15-CFood temperature

Official wording

(B) Cooling Methods (C)

Inspector’s notes

Birria Sauce cooling inside tall plastic container filled to the top condensation on cover discontinue practice and cool uncovered or loosely covered.

In plain English

More about food kept at an unsafe temperature

minorCode 590.005/5-501.115-CFacility maintenance

Official wording

Maintaining Refuse Areas and Enclosures (C)

Inspector’s notes

Clean exterior grounds to remove empty containers and non-inuse equipment.

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 issues

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Jan 18, 2024 · Original Source

Inspection

Jan 11, 2024

Failed

5 recorded violations

majorCode 590.002(D)/2-103.11-PFOther

Official wording

(A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

No Allergen Awareness certifications provide for certified food managers.

In plain English

An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

More about other finding

minorCode 590.003/3-302.12-COther

Official wording

Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C)

Inspector’s notes

Some food container are not labeled provide with common name.

In plain English

An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

More about other finding

minorCode 590.003/3-501.13-CFood temperature

Official wording

Thawing (C)

Inspector’s notes

Discontinue thawing at room temperature thaw inside walk in cooler under running or microwave directly into cooking.

In plain English

More about food kept at an unsafe temperature

minorCode 590.003/3-501.15-CFood temperature

Official wording

(B) Cooling Methods (C)

Inspector’s notes

Birria Sauce cooling inside tall plastic container filled to the top condensation on cover discontinue practice and cool uncovered or loosely covered.

In plain English

More about food kept at an unsafe temperature

minorCode 590.005/5-501.115-CFacility maintenance

Official wording

Maintaining Refuse Areas and Enclosures (C)

Inspector’s notes

Clean exterior grounds to remove empty containers and non-inuse equipment.

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 issues

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Jan 11, 2024 · Original Source