Achilitos Taqueria

160 Chestnut Hill Av, Brighton, MA 02135

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Mar 27, 2025

100

Score

Low Risk

Inspectors have visited Achilitos Taqueria five times, with records going back to 2022. The most recent report on file is from Mar 27, 2025. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near zero violations per visit.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “cooling heating and holding capacities-equipment”, showing up two times.

Restaurants in Brighton average 88, so Achilitos Taqueria is doing better than most peers. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

Inspections

Critical latest

Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Mar 27, 2025

Routine

No violations found.

100

Mar 25, 2024

Routine

No violations found.

100

Dec 13, 2023

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 major violation.

View 2 violations

System maintained in good repair (p)

Inspector notes: Handsink at the serving line is blocked/can't drain. Repair.

590.005/5-205.15-P

Using a handwashing sink-operation and maintenance (pf)

Inspector notes: Handsink at serving line used to dump liquid food items. Discontinue use for handwashing only.

590.005/5-205.11-PF

May 1, 2023

Routine

2 major violations. 3 minor violations.

View 5 violations

Hand drying provision (pf)

Inspector notes: Handsink at prep area without paper towels. Provide.

590.006/6-301.12-PF

Cooling heating and holding capacities-equipment (pf)

Inspector notes: One of the refrigerating units near serving line registers 52F interior temperature. Establishment is currently using it to store only shelf stable tortilla. Repair to mantain 41F or below.

590.004/4-301.11-PF

Nonfood contact surfaces (c)

Inspector notes: Interior of refrigerating unit at serving line soiled. Clean properly.

590.004/4-602.13-C

Food storage-preventing contamination from the premises (c)

Inspector notes: Rice Containers at lower level overfilled lid not closing properly. Mantain in properly enclosed containers.

590.003/3-305.11-C

(a) and (c) equipment utensils linens and single-service and single-use articles-storing (c)

Inspector notes: Boxes with single-use take out containers stored on the floor at lower level. Elevate properly.

590.004/4-903.11-C

Oct 26, 2022

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

View 5 violations

(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)

Inspector notes: Refrigerating unit at prep area- Rice 63F Corn 63F. Unit 63F. Mantain all TCS items at 41F or below. PIC voluntarily discarded food out of temperature and moved the other foods to another unit.

590.003/3-501.16-P

Cooling heating and holding capacities-equipment (pf)

Inspector notes: Refrigerating Unit at Prep area registering 65F. Refrigerating unit near serving line 55F. Repair both to mantain 41F or below.

590.004/4-301.11-PF

Nonfood contact surfaces (c)

Inspector notes: The storage shelf and wall behind soiled due to a small fryolator in use at this area. Remove fryolator and place it under Hood Vent and clean properly all area (shelf wall).

590.004/4-602.13-C

Wiping cloths use limitation (c)

Inspector notes: Wiping cloths stored soiled on counters. Store properly in sanitizer solution.

590.003/3-304.14-C

Temperature measuring devices-functionality (c)

Inspector notes: Refrigerating unit at prep area with thermometer used for hot holding. Provide proper interior thermometer for cold holding.

590.004/4-204.112-C

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Achilitos Taqueria last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Achilitos Taqueria on file is from Mar 27, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Achilitos Taqueria?

Across the inspection record, “cooling heating and holding capacities-equipment” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Achilitos Taqueria.

How does Achilitos Taqueria compare to other restaurants in Brighton?

Achilitos Taqueria most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Brighton average of 88.

Has Achilitos Taqueria's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Achilitos Taqueria have averaged around zero violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Achilitos Taqueria 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 Achilitos Taqueria inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Achilitos Taqueria is inspected around two times per year on average.

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