Inspection
Sep 28, 2026
Passed
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Sep 28, 2026 · Original Source
Eating & Drinking · Boston, MA
Pollo Campero
188 Border St
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Quick Answers
- When was Pollo Campero last inspected?
- The most recent inspection on record was on Sep 28, 2026. The result listed by Boston Inspectional Services Department was “Passed”.
- Were any violations recorded at the last inspection?
- No. No violations were recorded at the most recent inspection.
- How many inspections are on record?
- 13 inspections on record, from Mar 18, 2024 to Sep 28, 2026.
- Has Pollo Campero ever been closed by the health department?
- No closure appears in the 13 inspection records we hold for this business. The earliest is dated Mar 18, 2024.
The Full Inspection History
13 inspectionsInspection
May 26, 2026
Passed
1 recorded violation
minorCode 590.006/6-501.114-CFacility maintenance
Official Wording
Maintaining Premises Unnecessary Items and Litter (C)
Inspector’s Notes
Noted floor tiles loose near the drain under the hood and tiles near the 3 bay sink.Repair
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 issuesOfficial record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, May 26, 2026 · Original Source
Inspection
Apr 27, 2026
Failed (extension granted)
3 recorded violations
minorCode 590.006/6-202.15-COther
Official Wording
Outer Openings Protected (C)
Inspector’s Notes
Replace the horizontal door sweep under the back door to prevent rodent entry.
In Plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingminorCode 590.006/6-304.11-CFacility maintenance
Official Wording
Mechanical-Ventilation (C)
Inspector’s Notes
Noted frylator equipment not directly placed under the hood ventilation.Retrain staff to make sure the equipment is stored under the hood while in operation so it is properly vented.COS by the PIC
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 590.006/6-501.114-CFacility maintenance
Official Wording
Maintaining Premises Unnecessary Items and Litter (C)
Inspector’s Notes
Noted floor tiles loose near the drain under the hood and tiles near the 3 bay sink.Repair
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 issuesOfficial record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Apr 27, 2026 · Original Source
Inspection
Mar 18, 2026
Failed (extension granted)
5 recorded violations
minorCode 590.005/5-501.113-COther
Official Wording
Covering Receptacles (C)
Inspector’s Notes
Noted trash receptacle wide open in the back trash area.Ensure the lids are tightly closed to prevent rodent
In Plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingminorCode 590.006/6-202.15-COther
Official Wording
Outer Openings Protected (C)
Inspector’s Notes
Replace the horizontal door sweep under the back door to prevent rodent entry.
In Plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingminorCode 590.006/6-304.11-CFacility maintenance
Official Wording
Mechanical-Ventilation (C)
Inspector’s Notes
Noted frylator equipment not directly placed under the hood ventilation.Retrain staff to make sure the equipment is stored under the hood while in operation so it is properly vented.COS by the PIC
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 590.006/6-501.114-CFacility maintenance
Official Wording
Maintaining Premises Unnecessary Items and Litter (C)
Inspector’s Notes
Noted floor tiles loose near the drain under the hood and tiles near the 3 bay sink.Repair
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 590.006/6-501.12-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official Wording
Cleaning Frequency and Restrictions (C)
Inspector’s Notes
Noted floors and walls behind the chicken frylator heavily soiled with grease.Clean with frequency
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, Mar 18, 2026 · Original Source
Inspection
Mar 11, 2026
Failed
5 recorded violations
minorCode 590.005/5-501.113-COther
Official Wording
Covering Receptacles (C)
Inspector’s Notes
Noted trash receptacle wide open in the back trash area.Ensure the lids are tightly closed to prevent rodent
In Plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingminorCode 590.006/6-202.15-COther
Official Wording
Outer Openings Protected (C)
Inspector’s Notes
Replace the horizontal door sweep under the back door to prevent rodent entry.
In Plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingminorCode 590.006/6-304.11-CFacility maintenance
Official Wording
Mechanical-Ventilation (C)
Inspector’s Notes
Noted frylator equipment not directly placed under the hood ventilation.Retrain staff to make sure the equipment is stored under the hood while in operation so it is properly vented.COS by the PIC
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 590.006/6-501.114-CFacility maintenance
Official Wording
Maintaining Premises Unnecessary Items and Litter (C)
Inspector’s Notes
Noted floor tiles loose near the drain under the hood and tiles near the 3 bay sink.Repair
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 590.006/6-501.12-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official Wording
Cleaning Frequency and Restrictions (C)
Inspector’s Notes
Noted floors and walls behind the chicken frylator heavily soiled with grease.Clean with frequency
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, Mar 11, 2026 · Original Source
Inspection
Jan 29, 2026
Passed
2 recorded violations
minorCode 590.004/4-501.11-CEquipment and utensils
Official Wording
Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment (C)
Inspector’s Notes
3 bay fryer damaged due to a grease fire.Repair/replace Fryer is out of service (Gas has been shut off to the fryer unit by BFD) (Company plumber on site stating he will cap the line & keep it shut off until repairs are complete)
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
Clean the floors/walls/ceiling to remove grease & soils from the 3 bay fryer fire (Staff cleaning prior to my arrival)
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, Jan 29, 2026 · Original Source
Inspection
Jan 28, 2026
Failed
2 recorded violations
minorCode 590.004/4-501.11-CEquipment and utensils
Official Wording
Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment (C)
Inspector’s Notes
3 bay fryer damaged due to a grease fire.Repair/replace Fryer is out of service (Gas has been shut off to the fryer unit by BFD) (Company plumber on site stating he will cap the line & keep it shut off until repairs are complete)
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
Clean the floors/walls/ceiling to remove grease & soils from the 3 bay fryer fire (Staff cleaning prior to my arrival)
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, Jan 28, 2026 · Original Source
Inspection
Aug 29, 2025
Passed
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Aug 29, 2025 · Original Source
Inspection
Jan 21, 2025
Passed
1 recorded violation
notedCode L1Other
Official Wording
No wording provided in the official record.
Inspector’s Notes
2025 health permit has not been paid for / Please make payment ASAP
In Plain English
A plain-English explanation is being prepared. The official wording is the authoritative record.
More about inspection findingOfficial record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Jan 21, 2025 · Original Source
Inspection
May 23, 2024
Passed
2 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
Low Temp Dish Machine- Not registering any sanitizer level. Provide.
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 unsafelyminorCode 590.005/5-205.15-CFacility maintenance
Official Wording
System Maintained in Good Repair (C)
Inspector’s Notes
The establishment last night had a small backup of sewer linited to dish machine and toilet. Repair company was on site. Provide a report from repair company regarding the repair performed.
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 issuesOfficial record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, May 23, 2024 · Original Source
Inspection
May 16, 2024
Failed
2 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
Low Temp Dish Machine- Not registering any sanitizer level. Provide.
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 unsafelyminorCode 590.005/5-205.15-CFacility maintenance
Official Wording
System Maintained in Good Repair (C)
Inspector’s Notes
The establishment last night had a small backup of sewer linited to dish machine and toilet. Repair company was on site. Provide a report from repair company regarding the repair performed.
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 issuesOfficial record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, May 16, 2024 · Original Source
Inspection
Mar 22, 2024
Passed
1 recorded violation
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
Low Temp Dish Machine not registering any sanitizer. Repair to mantain 50-100ppm chlorine sanitizer. Three bay sink (QUATs 200ppm) will be used to perform sanitizing step until repair takes place.
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 unsafelyOfficial record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Mar 22, 2024 · Original Source
Inspection
Mar 18, 2024
Failed
1 recorded violation
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
Low Temp Dish Machine not registering any sanitizer. Repair to mantain 50-100ppm chlorine sanitizer. Three bay sink (QUATs 200ppm) will be used to perform sanitizing step until repair takes place.
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 unsafelyOfficial record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Mar 18, 2024 · Original Source