Inspection
Feb 6, 2026
Passed
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Feb 6, 2026 · Original Source
Eating & Drinking · Boston, MA
El Jefe's Taqueria Of Northeastern
269 Huntington Av
Last inspected Feb 6, 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
8 inspectionsInspection
Nov 19, 2025
Passed
9 recorded violations
minorCode 590.003/3-304.14-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C)
Inspector’s notes
Wiping cloths not stored in a sanitizing solution Observed employees filling sanitizing bucket at 3 bay sink (sanitizer was 0 PPM) - corrected on site by PIC
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 problemscriticalCode 590.003/3-304.15-POther
Official wording
(A) Gloves Use Limitation (P)
Inspector’s notes
Observed food handlers multi tasking touching multiple touch points leaving and returning to prep wearing same disposable gloves
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingminorCode 590.004/4-501.11-CEquipment and utensils
Official wording
Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment (C)
Inspector’s notes
Plugs not holding in water at 3 bay sink (provide adequate plugs for each bay)
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 issuesmajorCode 590.004/4-601.11-PFCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
(A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
Residue on handles of scoops tongs etc. from improper glove use Old label residue on food containers in storage and ware washing
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 problemsminorCode 590.004/4-901.11-CEquipment and utensils
Official wording
Equipment and Utensils Air-Drying Required (C)
Inspector’s notes
Not allowing for proper air-drying - Food contact containers are stacked wet on drain board and storage shelving
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 issuesminorCode 590.006/6-201.11-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)
Inspector’s notes
Built up soils on floors under and behind equipment soils on walls and attachments - Prep/kitchen/cooking line and ware washing
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 problemsminorCode 590.006/6-501.114-CFacility maintenance
Official wording
Maintaining Premises Unnecessary Items and Litter (C)
Inspector’s notes
Remove all unused and unnecessary articles from premises at rear interior of establishment
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 590.006/6-501.11-CFacility maintenance
Official wording
Repairing-Premises Structures Attachments and Fixtures-Methods (C)
Inspector’s notes
Rust on wire shelving along wall in prep/warewashing area Remove all bungee cords from holding food contacts as these are not food grade smooth non-porous and easily cleanable Low hot water pressure at 3 bay sink
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 issuescriticalCode 590.007/7-201.11-POther
Official wording
Separation-Storage (P)
Inspector’s notes
Hand soap dispenser is located over food prep sink - Side prep
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingOfficial record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Nov 19, 2025 · Original Source
Inspection
Nov 5, 2025
Failed
9 recorded violations
minorCode 590.003/3-304.14-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C)
Inspector’s notes
Wiping cloths not stored in a sanitizing solution Observed employees filling sanitizing bucket at 3 bay sink (sanitizer was 0 PPM) - corrected on site by PIC
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 problemscriticalCode 590.003/3-304.15-POther
Official wording
(A) Gloves Use Limitation (P)
Inspector’s notes
Observed food handlers multi tasking touching multiple touch points leaving and returning to prep wearing same disposable gloves
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingminorCode 590.004/4-501.11-CEquipment and utensils
Official wording
Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment (C)
Inspector’s notes
Plugs not holding in water at 3 bay sink (provide adequate plugs for each bay)
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 issuesmajorCode 590.004/4-601.11-PFCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
(A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
Residue on handles of scoops tongs etc. from improper glove use Old label residue on food containers in storage and ware washing
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 problemsminorCode 590.004/4-901.11-CEquipment and utensils
Official wording
Equipment and Utensils Air-Drying Required (C)
Inspector’s notes
Not allowing for proper air-drying - Food contact containers are stacked wet on drain board and storage shelving
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 issuesminorCode 590.006/6-201.11-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)
Inspector’s notes
Built up soils on floors under and behind equipment soils on walls and attachments - Prep/kitchen/cooking line and ware washing
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 problemsminorCode 590.006/6-501.114-CFacility maintenance
Official wording
Maintaining Premises Unnecessary Items and Litter (C)
Inspector’s notes
Remove all unused and unnecessary articles from premises at rear interior of establishment
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 590.006/6-501.11-CFacility maintenance
Official wording
Repairing-Premises Structures Attachments and Fixtures-Methods (C)
Inspector’s notes
Rust on wire shelving along wall in prep/warewashing area Remove all bungee cords from holding food contacts as these are not food grade smooth non-porous and easily cleanable Low hot water pressure at 3 bay sink
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 issuescriticalCode 590.007/7-201.11-POther
Official wording
Separation-Storage (P)
Inspector’s notes
Hand soap dispenser is located over food prep sink - Side prep
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingOfficial record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Nov 5, 2025 · Original Source
Inspection
Jun 27, 2025
Passed
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Jun 27, 2025 · Original Source
Inspection
Dec 5, 2024
Passed
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Dec 5, 2024 · Original Source
Inspection
Jun 17, 2024
Report filed
1 recorded violation
minorCode 590.006/6-101.11-COther
Official wording
Surface Characteristics-Indoor Areas (C)
Inspector’s notes
Seal plywood support under juice machine with cleanable materials.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingOfficial record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Jun 17, 2024 · Original Source
Inspection
Jun 14, 2024
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
Rust on can opener step and bracket
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, Jun 14, 2024 · Original Source
Inspection
Nov 21, 2023
Report filed
3 recorded violations
minorCode 590.002/2-402.11-CEmployee health and hygiene
Official wording
Effectiveness-Hair Restraints (C)
Inspector’s notes
Employee missing a hair restraint.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 issuesminorCode 590.005/5-205.15-CFacility maintenance
Official wording
System Maintained in Good Repair (C)
Inspector’s notes
3 bay sink observed leaking.Repair Manager on site stating a plumber is addressing the issue
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 590.006/6-501.13-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Cleaning Floors Dustless Methods (C)
Inspector’s notes
Clean to remove excess water under the 3 bay sink. Maintain the floor clean/dry
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 problemsOfficial record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Nov 21, 2023 · Original Source