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Lone Star Taco Bar

465 Cambridge St

Last inspected Sep 16, 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

11 inspections

Inspection

Sep 16, 2026

Passed

6 recorded violations

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

Took temperature of the fish in the flip top/drawer refrigeration unit- 51F. PIC removed and discarded. All other items in the unit were in compliance.

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
minorCode 590.005/5-205.15-CFacility maintenance

Official wording

System Maintained in Good Repair (C)

Inspector’s notes

Observed a bucket of stagnant water under the prep sink and a leaky faucet. Contact licensed plumber to repair the faucet and to ensure the air gap located under the prep sink has been installed properly. A proper air gap will not require a bucket to be placed underneath. PIC remove the bucket of stagnant 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
minorCode 590.005/5-501.15-COther

Official wording

Outside Receptacles (C)

Inspector’s notes

Observed missing lid on the dumpster. Contact trash company to replace the lid.

In plain English

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

More about other finding
minorCode 590.006/6-201.11-CCleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)

Inspector’s notes

Observed dust on the bathroom ceiling vents on the ceiling and vents in the kitchen and also downstairs in the prep area. Clean ceiling and vents to remove the dust. Wipe down all lighting fixtures and fans to remove the dust. Observed items being stored on the floor in the equipment room. Clean and organize this area.

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 590.006/6-501.111-CPests

Official wording

Controlling Pests (C)

Inspector’s notes

PIC was able to provide an updated pest report from earlier today 9/9. Pest report states catches. 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
minorCode 590.006/6-501.11-CFacility maintenance

Official wording

Repairing-Premises Structures Attachments and Fixtures-Methods (C)

Inspector’s notes

Observed light bulb over the stove not working and a few other lights that are flickering in the prep area and kitchen area. Replace light bulbs and clean the inside of the light shields to remove debris.

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, Sep 16, 2026 · Original Source

Inspection

Sep 9, 2026

Failed

6 recorded violations

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

Took temperature of the fish in the flip top/drawer refrigeration unit- 51F. PIC removed and discarded. All other items in the unit were in compliance.

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
minorCode 590.005/5-205.15-CFacility maintenance

Official wording

System Maintained in Good Repair (C)

Inspector’s notes

Observed a bucket of stagnant water under the prep sink and a leaky faucet. Contact licensed plumber to repair the faucet and to ensure the air gap located under the prep sink has been installed properly. A proper air gap will not require a bucket to be placed underneath. PIC remove the bucket of stagnant 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
minorCode 590.005/5-501.15-COther

Official wording

Outside Receptacles (C)

Inspector’s notes

Observed missing lid on the dumpster. Contact trash company to replace the lid.

In plain English

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

More about other finding
minorCode 590.006/6-201.11-CCleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)

Inspector’s notes

Observed dust on the bathroom ceiling vents on the ceiling and vents in the kitchen and also downstairs in the prep area. Clean ceiling and vents to remove the dust. Wipe down all lighting fixtures and fans to remove the dust. Observed items being stored on the floor in the equipment room. Clean and organize this area.

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 590.006/6-501.111-CPests

Official wording

Controlling Pests (C)

Inspector’s notes

PIC was able to provide an updated pest report from earlier today 9/9. Pest report states catches. 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. Provide a secure door sweep to the front exterior door to ensure no daylight gets through.

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
minorCode 590.006/6-501.11-CFacility maintenance

Official wording

Repairing-Premises Structures Attachments and Fixtures-Methods (C)

Inspector’s notes

Observed light bulb over the stove not working and a few other lights that are flickering in the prep area and kitchen area. Replace light bulbs and clean the inside of the light shields to remove debris. Observed missing floor tiles on the floor in the basement/prep area. Replace missing floor tiles to ensure durable cleanable floors. Observed a hole in the corner of the wall under the shelving in the equipment room. Seal hole to ensure no rodent activity.

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, Sep 9, 2026 · Original Source

Inspection

Sep 5, 2026

Passed

1 recorded violation

majorCode 590.008/8-404.11-PFOther

Official wording

(A) Ceasing Operations and Reporting (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

Power outage at the location Establishment has voluntarily closed Dry ice has been provided Manager instructed to contact the ISD Health office @ 617-635-5326 The next business day to provide an update (After hours)Contact 311 or 617-635-4500 to request ISD Health & Electrical to re-inspect

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, Sep 5, 2026 · Original Source

Inspection

Sep 5, 2026

Voluntarily closed

1 recorded violation

majorCode 590.008/8-404.11-PFOther

Official wording

(A) Ceasing Operations and Reporting (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

Power outage at the location Establishment has voluntarily closed Dry ice has been provided Manager instructed to contact the ISD Health office @ 617-635-5326 The next business day to provide an update (After hours)Contact 311 or 617-635-4500 to request ISD Health & Electrical to re-inspect

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, Sep 5, 2026 · Original Source

Inspection

Nov 18, 2025

Report filed

2 recorded violations

minorCode 590.006/6-202.11-CFacility maintenance

Official wording

Light Bulbs Protective Shielding (C)

Inspector’s notes

Light shield missing above warewashing area in kitchen. 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
minorCode 590.006/6-303.11-CFacility maintenance

Official wording

Intensity-Lighting (C)

Inspector’s notes

Several bulbs out in basement prep area. 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

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Nov 18, 2025 · Original Source

Inspection

Nov 18, 2025

Report filed

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Nov 18, 2025 · Original Source

Inspection

Jul 21, 2025

Passed

3 recorded violations

criticalCode 590.003/3-501.14-PFood temperature

Official wording

Cooling (P)

Inspector’s notes

Cooked chorizo 110F outside of temperature control made within the hour placed into walkin cooler to cool. Ensure cooling process begins when product reaches 135F. COS.

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
minorCode 590.006/6-202.12-CEmployee health and hygiene

Official wording

Heating Ventilation Air Conditioning System Vents (C)

Inspector’s notes

HVAC vent above kitchen appears rusted and soiled. Clean and resurface.

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 590.006/6-202.15-COther

Official wording

Outer Openings Protected (C)

Inspector’s notes

Both back doors wide open no screen. Maintain closed or provide pest proof screen doors.

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, Jul 21, 2025 · Original Source

Inspection

Jul 14, 2025

Failed

3 recorded violations

criticalCode 590.003/3-501.14-PFood temperature

Official wording

Cooling (P)

Inspector’s notes

Cooked chorizo 110F outside of temperature control made within the hour placed into walkin cooler to cool. Ensure cooling process begins when product reaches 135F. COS.

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
minorCode 590.006/6-202.12-CEmployee health and hygiene

Official wording

Heating Ventilation Air Conditioning System Vents (C)

Inspector’s notes

HVAC vent above kitchen appears rusted and soiled. Clean and resurface.

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 590.006/6-202.15-COther

Official wording

Outer Openings Protected (C)

Inspector’s notes

Both back doors wide open no screen. Maintain closed or provide pest proof screen doors.

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, Jul 14, 2025 · Original Source

Inspection

Oct 17, 2024

Report filed

4 recorded violations

majorCode 590.005/5-205.11-PFHandwashing

Official wording

Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

Utensils stored in basement handsink at warewashing area. Corrected on site. Glove use and handwashing satisfactory

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
criticalCode 590.005/5-205.15-PFacility maintenance

Official wording

System Maintained in Good Repair (P)

Inspector’s notes

Handsink at first floor warewashing area is inoperable. Repair. Provide proof of proper permits pulled from ISD plumbing. Food employees to utlize additional handsink at cookline until unit is repaired.

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 590.006/6-101.11-COther

Official wording

Surface Characteristics-Indoor Areas (C)

Inspector’s notes

Floor surfaces in basement warewashing area and walk in beer cooler constructed of unsealed concrete. Seal with smooth durable non porous easily cleanable materials. Materials purchased to resurface basement floor- work scheduled for next week

In plain English

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

More about other finding
minorCode 590.009(E)Other

Official wording

Anti-Choking

Inspector’s notes

No choke save certificate posted. Provide. (A)Anti-choking Procedures in Food Service Establishments. (1) Pursuant to M.G.L. c. 94 § 305D restaurants with a certain seating capacity are required to have one or more employees trained in a manual choke-saving procedure in accordance with 105 CMR 605.000: Approved Choke-saving Procedures. (2) Each food service establishment with a seating capacity that conforms with M.G.L. c. 94 § 305D shall: (a) Have on its premises while food is being served an employee trained in manual procedures approved by the Department to remove food lodged in a person's throat; and (b) Make adequate provision for insurance to cover employees trained in rendering such assistance.

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, Oct 17, 2024 · Original Source

Inspection

Oct 10, 2024

Failed

4 recorded violations

majorCode 590.005/5-205.11-PFHandwashing

Official wording

Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

Utensils stored in basement handsink at warewashing area. Corrected on site. Glove use and handwashing satisfactory

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
criticalCode 590.005/5-205.15-PFacility maintenance

Official wording

System Maintained in Good Repair (P)

Inspector’s notes

Handsink at first floor warewashing area is inoperable. Repair. Provide proof of proper permits pulled from ISD plumbing. Food employees to utlize additional handsink at cookline until unit is repaired.

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 590.006/6-101.11-COther

Official wording

Surface Characteristics-Indoor Areas (C)

Inspector’s notes

Floor surfaces in basement warewashing area and walk in beer cooler constructed of unsealed concrete. Seal with smooth durable non porous easily cleanable materials.

In plain English

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

More about other finding
minorCode 590.009(E)Other

Official wording

Anti-Choking

Inspector’s notes

No choke save certificate posted. Provide. (A)Anti-choking Procedures in Food Service Establishments. (1) Pursuant to M.G.L. c. 94 § 305D restaurants with a certain seating capacity are required to have one or more employees trained in a manual choke-saving procedure in accordance with 105 CMR 605.000: Approved Choke-saving Procedures. (2) Each food service establishment with a seating capacity that conforms with M.G.L. c. 94 § 305D shall: (a) Have on its premises while food is being served an employee trained in manual procedures approved by the Department to remove food lodged in a person's throat; and (b) Make adequate provision for insurance to cover employees trained in rendering such assistance.

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, Oct 10, 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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