Acapulco Mexican Restaurant

466 Centre, Jamaica Plain, MA 02130

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Oct 9, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Public records show five inspections at Acapulco Mexican Restaurant stretching back to 2022. Acapulco Mexican Restaurant was last inspected on Oct 9, 2025. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around four violations each.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition”, showing up three times.

Acapulco Mexican Restaurant's latest score of 78 falls below the Jamaica Plain average of 83. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Oct 9, 2025

Routine

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

View 3 violations

Packaged and unpackaged food-separation packaging and segregation (p)

Inspector notes: Raw shelled eggs observed stored above RTE foods. Discontinue (cos)

590.003/3-302.11-P

Cutting surfaces (c)

Inspector notes: Cutting board observed heavily scored. Resurface/replace

590.004/4-501.12-C

Effectiveness-hair restraints (c)

Inspector notes: Observed staff prepping RTE foods without proper hair restraint. Provide (COS)

590.002/2-402.11-C

Oct 9, 2024

Routine

1 major violation. 4 minor violations.

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Handwashing cleanser availability (pf)

Inspector notes: Handsink at bar area without soap. Provide.

590.006/6-301.11-PF

Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)

Inspector notes: Several bags with empty cans stored in the lower level. Remove.

590.006/6-501.114-C

Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)

Inspector notes: Hood vent sticker expired. Provide a current one.

590.006/6-501.14-C

Nonfood contact surfaces (c)

Inspector notes: Interior od walk-in unit with rusted storage shelves. Clean to remove.

590.004/4-602.13-C

Handwashing signage (c)

Inspector notes: Women Toilet handsink without signage. provide.

590.006/6-301.14-C

Nov 15, 2023

Routine

2 major violations. 1 minor violation.

View 3 violations

Sanitizing solutions testing devices (pf)

Inspector notes: Provide Chlorine test kit on site. (test done using the inspectors test kit)

590.004/4-302.14-PF

(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)

Inspector notes: Interior of the ice machine observed with soils.Clean to remove soils.

590.004/4-601.11-PF

Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)

Inspector notes: Hot water fixture is missing at the handwash sink.Repair/replace

590.006/6-501.11-C

Nov 14, 2022

Routine

2 minor violations.

View 2 violations

Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)

Inspector notes: Hood sticker exp 1/22. Provide updated hood sticker inspection.

590.006/6-501.14-C

(a) certified food protection manager (c)

Inspector notes: Servesafe Certifiction expired 5/22. Provide proof of course enrollment or updated servesafe certification.

590.002(C)/2-102.12-C

Sep 29, 2022

Routine

1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.

View 4 violations

Cooling (p)

Inspector notes: Rice cold holding at 57F-61F. Per pic rice was cooked the previous day. Explained to pic how to properly cool foods prior to placing in a cold unit not equipped to cool at a rapid pace. PIC voluntarily discarded rice and will utilize flat metal pans to cool rice properly.

590.003/3-501.14-P

(a) certified food protection manager (c)

Inspector notes: Servesafe Certifiction expired 5/22. Provide proof of course enrollment or updated servesafe certification.

590.002(C)/2-102.12-C

Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)

Inspector notes: Hood sticker exp 1/22. Provide updated hood sticker inspection.

590.006/6-501.14-C

Nonfood contact surfaces (c)

Inspector notes: Heavy grease stains on wall around fryer and prep table. Clean to remove. Soiled exterior of refrigeration units and freezer doors. Clean to remove

590.004/4-602.13-C

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Acapulco Mexican Restaurant last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Acapulco Mexican Restaurant on file is from Oct 9, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Acapulco Mexican Restaurant?

Across the inspection record, “cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Acapulco Mexican Restaurant.

How does Acapulco Mexican Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Jamaica Plain?

Acapulco Mexican Restaurant most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is lower than the Jamaica Plain average of 83.

Has Acapulco Mexican Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Acapulco Mexican Restaurant have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Acapulco Mexican Restaurant means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is Acapulco Mexican Restaurant inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Acapulco Mexican Restaurant is inspected around two times per year on average.

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