Inspection
Mar 26, 2026
Passed
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Mar 26, 2026 · Original Source
Eating & Drinking · Boston, MA
Pollos A La Brasa Beto's
294 Bennington St
Last inspected Mar 26, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗
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The full inspection history
9 inspectionsInspection
Dec 30, 2025
Passed
1 recorded violation
minorCode 590.006/6-201.17-CFacility maintenance
Official wording
Walls and Ceilings Attachments (C)
Inspector’s notes
Hood tag expired in October 2025 / contact hood cleaning company
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, Dec 30, 2025 · Original Source
Inspection
Dec 11, 2025
Failed
1 recorded violation
minorCode 590.006/6-201.17-CFacility maintenance
Official wording
Walls and Ceilings Attachments (C)
Inspector’s notes
Hood tag expired in October 2025 / contact hood cleaning company
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, Dec 11, 2025 · Original Source
Inspection
Jun 17, 2025
Report filed
2 recorded violations
minorCode 590.004/4-204.112-CFood temperature
Official wording
Temperature Measuring Devices-Functionality (C)
Inspector’s notes
Interior hot holding thermometer broken inside hot holding box. Provide a proper functioning one.
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 temperatureminorCode 590.004/4-602.13-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
Inspector’s notes
Interior of refrigerating unit at prep area soiled. Top of oven and magnetic strip soiled.. Clean all properly.
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, Jun 17, 2025 · Original Source
Inspection
Nov 23, 2024
Passed
1 recorded violation
majorCode 590.008/8-404.11-PFOther
Official wording
(A) Ceasing Operations and Reporting (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
Imminent Health Hazard -Water main break caused interruption of running water in the establishment. Repair work being performed by BWS- Remain closed until running water is restored. Call Health Department at 617-635 -5326 8am - 4pm or after hours at 617-635-4500 for aproval to re-open. If you need to call the after hours number ask for Health Department Assistant Commissioner Dan Prendergast. He will be able to call out the after hours inspector.
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 23, 2024 · Original Source
Inspection
Nov 22, 2024
Voluntarily closed
1 recorded violation
majorCode 590.008/8-404.11-PFOther
Official wording
(A) Ceasing Operations and Reporting (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
Imminent Health Hazard -Water main break caused interruption of running water in the establishment. Repair work being performed by BWS- Remain closed until running water is restored. Call Health Department at 617-635 -5326 8am - 4pm or after hours at 617-635-4500 for aproval to re-open. If you need to call the after hours number ask for Health Department Assistant Commissioner Dan Prendergast. He will be able to call out the after hours inspector.
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 22, 2024 · Original Source
Inspection
Nov 19, 2024
Report filed
2 recorded violations
minorCode 590.006/6-501.113-COther
Official wording
Storing Maintenance Tools (C)
Inspector’s notes
Brooms and mops stored on floor next to oven / Remove and elevate at least 6" off of the floor
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingminorCode 590.006/6-501.12-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Cleaning Frequency and Restrictions (C)
Inspector’s notes
Area surrounding the mop sink with visible soils / Clean and repaint where needed
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 19, 2024 · Original Source
Inspection
Apr 2, 2024
Passed
2 recorded violations
minorCode 590.006/6-301.14-CHandwashing
Official wording
Handwashing Signage (C)
Inspector’s notes
Handsink at the cooking line missing the signage. Provide.
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 problemsmajorCode 590.003/3-501.15-PFFood temperature
Official wording
(A )Cooling Methods (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
Observed roasted chickens placed in trays in ambient temperature registering 115F. PIC stated he had put them there 30 minutes ago and was waiting to cool before placed them in the refrigerating unit. No logs mantained. Perform proper cooling all the time using time and temperature control. PIC moved chickens inside refrigerating unit.
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 temperatureOfficial record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Apr 2, 2024 · Original Source
Inspection
Mar 26, 2024
Failed
2 recorded violations
minorCode 590.006/6-301.14-CHandwashing
Official wording
Handwashing Signage (C)
Inspector’s notes
Handsink at the cooking line missing the signage. Provide.
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 problemsmajorCode 590.003/3-501.15-PFFood temperature
Official wording
(A )Cooling Methods (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
Observed roasted chickens placed in trays in ambient temperature registering 115F. PIC stated he had put them there 30 minutes ago and was waiting to cool before placed them in the refrigerating unit. No logs mantained. Perform proper cooling all the time using time and temperature control. PIC moved chickens inside refrigerating unit.
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 temperatureOfficial record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Mar 26, 2024 · Original Source
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