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El Jefe's Taqueria

80 Boylston St

Last inspected Aug 14, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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SteadyThe last two inspections recorded a similar number of violations. Review the dated records below.

The full inspection history

14 inspections

Inspection

Aug 14, 2026

Passed

1 recorded violation

minorCode 590.006/6-501.111-CPests

Official wording

Controlling Pests (C)

Inspector’s notes

At today's inspection I did not observed any roach activity. PIC was able to provide an updated pest report from 7/6/26. The report does state activity. The next pest inspection is due tomorrow. Please consult with a licensed pest control/extermination company and obtain a detailed report confirming that there are no pest captures no signs of activity and no sanitation concerns. All identified or potential entry points and structural voids must be properly treated and sealed prior to the next inspection. Pest control service frequency should be increased as needed until the issue has been fully resolved and verified.

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, Aug 14, 2026 · Original Source

Inspection

Aug 3, 2026

Failed

1 recorded violation

minorCode 590.006/6-501.111-CPests

Official wording

Controlling Pests (C)

Inspector’s notes

At today's inspection I did not observed any roach activity. PIC was able to provide an updated pest report from 7/6/26. The report does state activity. The next pest inspection is due tomorrow. Please consult with a licensed pest control/extermination company and obtain a detailed report confirming that there are no pest captures no signs of activity and no sanitation concerns. All identified or potential entry points and structural voids must be properly treated and sealed prior to the next inspection. Pest control service frequency should be increased as needed until the issue has been fully resolved and verified.

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, Aug 3, 2026 · Original Source

Inspection

Jun 9, 2026

Passed

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Jun 9, 2026 · Original Source

Inspection

Feb 27, 2026

Passed

1 recorded violation

majorCode 590.006/6-501.111-PFPests

Official wording

Controlling Pests (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

Observed rodent droppings on the floor in the electrical room. Clean to remove droppings. Contact licensed exterminator and provide a detailed IPM report. Did not observe any droppings or pests in the seating area or kitchen or front counter area. PIC did not have the past pest reports onsite. Spoke to the PIC about the importance of looking over the pest reports to address any issues that may be stated on the report. PIC was able to provide the pest report 2/2/26. Report is clean. PIC stated that the electrical room is owned and managed by Emerson College.

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, Feb 27, 2026 · Original Source

Inspection

Feb 20, 2026

Failed

1 recorded violation

majorCode 590.006/6-501.111-PFPests

Official wording

Controlling Pests (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

Observed rodent droppings on the floor in the electrical room. Clean to remove droppings. Contact licensed exterminator and provide a detailed IPM report. Did not observe any droppings or pests in the seating area or kitchen or front counter area. PIC did not have the past pest reports onsite. Spoke to the PIC about the importance of looking over the pest reports to address any issues that may be stated on the report. PIC was able to provide the pest report 2/2/26. Report is clean. PIC stated that the electrical room is owned and managed by Emerson College.

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, Feb 20, 2026 · Original Source

Inspection

Sep 12, 2025

Report filed

1 recorded violation

minorCode 590.004/4-501.11-CEquipment and utensils

Official wording

Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment (C)

Inspector’s notes

Repair the interior drawer gasket under the char broiler.

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 issues

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Sep 12, 2025 · Original Source

Inspection

Jun 11, 2025

Passed

2 recorded violations

majorCode 590.004/4-302.14-PFCleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Sanitizing Solutions Testing Devices (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

No test kit for quats sanitizer. Provide.

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 590.005/5-501.115-CFacility maintenance

Official wording

Maintaining Refuse Areas and Enclosures (C)

Inspector’s notes

Standing water under compactor dumpster. 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 issues

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

Inspection

Jun 4, 2025

Failed

2 recorded violations

majorCode 590.004/4-302.14-PFCleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Sanitizing Solutions Testing Devices (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

No test kit for quats sanitizer. Provide.

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 590.005/5-501.115-CFacility maintenance

Official wording

Maintaining Refuse Areas and Enclosures (C)

Inspector’s notes

Standing water under compactor dumpster. 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 issues

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Jun 4, 2025 · Original Source

Inspection

Mar 25, 2025

Passed

2 recorded violations

majorCode 590.003/3-404.11-PFEmployee health and hygiene

Official wording

Treating Juice (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

Untreated Fresh squeezed bottle on site orange juice without warning label. Provide.

In plain English

This covers things like hair restraints, jewelry, clean clothing, eating or drinking in food prep areas, touching ready-to-eat food with bare hands, or not having a sick-employee policy.

More about employee hygiene or health policy issues
minorCode 590.004/4-602.13-CCleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)

Inspector’s notes

Ceiling in prep room with visible soils. Clean to remove.

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, Mar 25, 2025 · Original Source

Inspection

Mar 17, 2025

Failed

2 recorded violations

majorCode 590.003/3-404.11-PFEmployee health and hygiene

Official wording

Treating Juice (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

Untreated Fresh squeezed bottle on site orange juice without warning label. Provide.

In plain English

This covers things like hair restraints, jewelry, clean clothing, eating or drinking in food prep areas, touching ready-to-eat food with bare hands, or not having a sick-employee policy.

More about employee hygiene or health policy issues
minorCode 590.004/4-602.13-CCleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)

Inspector’s notes

Ceiling in prep room with visible soils. Clean to remove.

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, Mar 17, 2025 · Original Source

Inspection

Dec 20, 2024

Report filed

1 recorded violation

minorCode 590.003/3-302.12-COther

Official wording

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

Inspector’s notes

Squeeze bottles not labeled. Corrected on site.

In plain English

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

More about other finding

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Dec 20, 2024 · Original Source

Inspection

Feb 9, 2024

Report filed

1 recorded violation

minorCode 590.006/6-201.14-CFacility maintenance

Official wording

Floor Carpeting Restrictions and Installation (C)

Inspector’s notes

Remove carpet section in rear hallway and install cleanable flooring.

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 9, 2024 · Original Source

Inspection

Feb 9, 2024

Report filed

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

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

Inspection

Jan 3, 2024

Not required

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Jan 3, 2024 · Original Source

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