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Eating & Drinking w/ Take Out · Boston, MA

El Jefe's Taqueria Of Boston Common

139 Tremont St

Last inspected May 1, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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Repeat problemsSerious findings or closures appear in two or more of the last three inspections. Review the dated records below.

The full inspection history

6 inspections

Inspection

May 1, 2026

Failed

1 recorded violation

criticalCode 590.005/5-205.15-PFacility maintenance

Official wording

System Maintained in Good Repair (P)

Inspector’s notes

The handwash sink is not operating.Provide repairs to maintain hot/cold running water

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, May 1, 2026 · Original Source

Inspection

May 1, 2026

Passed

1 recorded violation

criticalCode 590.005/5-205.15-PFacility maintenance

Official wording

System Maintained in Good Repair (P)

Inspector’s notes

The handwash sink is not operating.Provide repairs to maintain hot/cold running water

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, May 1, 2026 · Original Source

Inspection

Jun 20, 2025

Passed

1 recorded violation

minorCode 590.005/5-501.113-COther

Official wording

Covering Receptacles (C)

Inspector’s notes

Several uncovered trash receptacles in dining area. Provide covered pest proof trash containers.

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, Jun 20, 2025 · Original Source

Inspection

Jun 11, 2025

Failed (extension granted)

5 recorded violations

criticalCode 590.002/2-301.12-PCleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Cleaning Procedure (P)

Inspector’s notes

Staff not washing hands upon arrival due to portable handsink not in working order. Corrected on site.

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 590.002(B)/2-102.11-PFOther

Official wording

(A) (B) and (C)(1) (4)-(16) Demonstration (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

Priority violations cited. Provide active managerial control.

In plain English

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

More about other finding
majorCode 590.005/5-202.12-PFHandwashing

Official wording

Handwashing Sinks Installation (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

Handsink was not plugged in upon arrival when tested not reaching 100F. Make all necessary repairs. Ensure the unit is fully operational during all hours of operation.

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 problems
minorCode 590.005/5-501.113-COther

Official wording

Covering Receptacles (C)

Inspector’s notes

Several uncovered trash receptacles in dining area. Provide covered pest proof trash containers.

In plain English

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

More about other finding
minorCode 590.006/6-202.15-COther

Official wording

Outer Openings Protected (C)

Inspector’s notes

Visible gaps under shipping container style establisment. Consult pest control company seal with pest proof materials to avoid potential harborage.

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, Jun 11, 2025 · Original Source

Inspection

Jun 4, 2025

Failed

5 recorded violations

criticalCode 590.002/2-301.12-PCleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Cleaning Procedure (P)

Inspector’s notes

Staff not washing hands upon arrival due to portable handsink not in working order. Corrected on site.

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 590.002(B)/2-102.11-PFOther

Official wording

(A) (B) and (C)(1) (4)-(16) Demonstration (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

Priority violations cited. Provide active managerial control.

In plain English

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

More about other finding
majorCode 590.005/5-202.12-PFHandwashing

Official wording

Handwashing Sinks Installation (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

Handsink was not plugged in upon arrival when tested not reaching 100F. Make all necessary repairs. Ensure the unit is fully operational during all hours of operation.

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 problems
minorCode 590.005/5-501.113-COther

Official wording

Covering Receptacles (C)

Inspector’s notes

Several uncovered trash receptacles in dining area. Provide covered pest proof trash containers.

In plain English

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

More about other finding
minorCode 590.006/6-202.15-COther

Official wording

Outer Openings Protected (C)

Inspector’s notes

Visible gaps under shipping container style establisment. Consult pest control company seal with pest proof materials to avoid potential harborage.

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, Jun 4, 2025 · Original Source

Inspection

May 1, 2025

Passed

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, May 1, 2025 · Original Source

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