Eating & Drinking w/ Take Out · Boston, MA

Taco John's

Name: Taco John's
Address: 71 Summer St, Boston, MA

71 Summer St

Last inspected Sep 17, 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

7 inspections

Inspection

Sep 17, 2026

Passed

2 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

Salsa and shredded cheese at 60F in cold holding unit. Discarded. Ensure cold holding at 41F or below.

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

majorCode 590.005/5-202.12-PFHandwashing

Official wording

Handwashing Sinks Installation (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

Hand sink on production line at 75F for multiple minutes. Other locations have hot water. Ensure hand sinks have 100F water or higher.

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.

Sep 10, 2026

Failed

2 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

Salsa and shredded cheese at 60F in cold holding unit. Discarded. Ensure cold holding at 41F or below.

In plain English

More about food kept at an unsafe temperature

majorCode 590.005/5-202.12-PFHandwashing

Official wording

Handwashing Sinks Installation (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

Hand sink on production line at 75F for multiple minutes. Other locations have hot water. Ensure hand sinks have 100F water or higher.

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.

Jan 21, 2026

Passed

3 recorded violations

majorCode 590.002/2-501.11-PFCleaning and sanitizing

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Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

No vomit/diarrhea clean up kit on site.Provide (procedures to be Emailed to the 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 problems

minorCode 590.005/5-501.115-CFacility maintenance

Official wording

Maintaining Refuse Areas and Enclosures (C)

Inspector’s notes

Outside trash observed with overflowing containers & bag on top of container.Maintain the trash location clean all trash in covered containers. PIC correcting

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 590.006/6-501.11-CFacility maintenance

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

Inspector’s notes

Handsink fixtures are not operating.Repair PIC stating parts are ordered repair scheduled for 1/16/26 Alternate rest room available

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, Jan 21, 2026 · Original Source

Inspection

Jan 15, 2026

Failed

3 recorded violations

majorCode 590.002/2-501.11-PFCleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

No vomit/diarrhea clean up kit on site.Provide (procedures to be Emailed to the 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 problems

minorCode 590.005/5-501.115-CFacility maintenance

Official wording

Maintaining Refuse Areas and Enclosures (C)

Inspector’s notes

Outside trash observed with overflowing containers & bag on top of container.Maintain the trash location clean all trash in covered containers. PIC correcting

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 590.006/6-501.11-CFacility maintenance

Official wording

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

Inspector’s notes

Handsink fixtures are not operating.Repair PIC stating parts are ordered repair scheduled for 1/16/26 Alternate rest room available

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, Jan 15, 2026 · Original Source

Inspection

Dec 15, 2025

Passed

2 recorded violations

minorCode 590.004/4-602.13-CCleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)

Inspector’s notes

Standing water in basement storage area. Clean to remove.

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 590.006/6-501.14-CCleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Cleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C)

Inspector’s notes

Hood stickers observed expired. Schedule cleaning appointment.

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

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Dec 15, 2025 · Original Source

Inspection

Dec 3, 2025

Failed

2 recorded violations

minorCode 590.004/4-602.13-CCleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)

Inspector’s notes

Standing water in basement storage area. Clean to remove.

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 590.006/6-501.14-CCleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Cleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C)

Inspector’s notes

Hood stickers observed expired. Schedule cleaning appointment.

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

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Dec 3, 2025 · Original Source

Inspection