Amelia's Taqueria
Last inspected: Feb 11, 2026
86
Score
Public records show seven inspections at Amelia's Taqueria stretching back to 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Feb 11, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.
Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around two violations lately and about six violations before that.
“Using a handwashing sink-operation and maintenance” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing five times across the record.
Among Allston restaurants, the typical score is 80; Amelia's Taqueria is comfortably above that bar. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
0
Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 11, 2026
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
In-use utensils between-use storage (c)
Inspector notes: Ice scoop placed on top of di ice machine (soiled). Store properly on a clean/sanitized surface.
590.003/3-304.12-C
(a) certified food protection manager (c)
Inspector notes: No Allergen Certificate posted on site. Provide.
590.002(C)/2-102.12-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
86
Dec 11, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Manual and mechanical warewashing equipment chemical sanitization-temperature ph concentration and hardness (p)
Inspector notes: At the three compartment sink's sanitizer bay the solution tested at 10ppm or less chlorine; one of the employees added more chlorine and restested the solution at 100ppm corrected on site.
590.004/4-501.114-P
Assignment (pf)
Inspector notes: There was no designated person in charge during the inspection and no person on site that could answer questions about food safety illness policy sanitization and that could take active managerial control; provide a designated person in charge who is knowlegable about food safety illness policy sanitization and that can take active managerial control when the certified food protection manager is not at the location.
590.002(A)/2-101.11-PF
Food labels (c)
Inspector notes: On a table there is a a drink dispenser that customers can dispense their own drinks none of the three containers containing drinks or liquids are labeled. Label the drink containers with the common name of the contents and any allergens they contain.
590.003/3-602.11-C
74
Apr 11, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
Aug 16, 2022
Routine
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed rodent-like droppings at warewashing area. Provide an IPM report from a licensed exterminator.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Using a handwashing sink-operation and maintenance (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed plastic pipe discharging liquid at lower level handsink. Remove and plumb properly.
590.005/5-205.11-PF
Wiping cloths use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Wiping cloths observed wet on counter. Store properly in sanitizer solution.
590.003/3-304.14-C
Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)
Inspector notes: Large amount of cardboard boxes piled up at lower level. Remove.
590.006/6-501.114-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Observed shelves at warewashing area soiled. Clean properly. Observed cardboard placed on the shelves of walk-in unit . Remove and clean properly.
590.004/4-602.13-C
70
Jun 7, 2022
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Handwashing aids and devices use restrictions (c)
Inspector notes: Prep sink at prep area upstairs with a soap dispenser installed next to it. Remove.
590.006/6-301.13-C
Warewashing sinks and drain boards self-draining (c)
Inspector notes: Current Three Bay sink is demaged hole blocked with plastic tape. New three bay sink is aquired and according to PIC will be installed this week depending on availability of plumber. Repair or replace.
590.004/4-204.119-C
90
May 24, 2022
Routine
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Reheating for hot holding (p)
Inspector notes: Rice in hot holding unit at serving line registered 59F. Unit 163F. PIC stated he had just placed it without reheating it less than 30 minutes ago. He placed it on the stove top for immediate reheating to 165F. Reheat properly before placing for hot holding.
590.003/3-403.11-P
Using a handwashing sink-operation and maintenance (pf)
Inspector notes: Several trays and equipment placed in front of handsink at prep area. Remove keep accessible all the time.
590.005/5-205.11-PF
(a)-(p) person-in-charge-duties (pf)
Inspector notes: Retrain staff with regard to proper warewashing and proper reheating of TCS foods for hot holding.
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed employee washing equipment without setting up three bay sink. Rinse bay filled with soiled equipment. Later when I asked employee to set up three bay sink he did so without cleaning properly the three bay sink. Provide proper warewashing all the time (wash rinse sanitize) in three bay sink.
590.004/4-601.11-PF
Using a handwashing sink-operation and maintenance (pf)
Inspector notes: Handsink at the lower level has pipe draining in it. Remove pipe and install properly.
590.005/5-205.11-PF
Warewashing sinks and drain boards self-draining (c)
Inspector notes: Current Three Bay sink is demaged hole blocked with plastic tape. New three bay sink is aquired and according to PIC will be installed this week depending on availability of plumber. Repair or replace.
590.004/4-204.119-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. Elevate properly.
590.004/4-903.11-C
Kitchenware and tableware-preventing contamination (c)
Inspector notes: Metal pan covers stored against the wall at prep area handsink. Remove and store properly.
590.004/4-904.11-C1
Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)
Inspector notes: CO2 tanks for carbonated drinks not secured/chained. Secure properly.
590.006/6-501.11-C
Handwashing aids and devices use restrictions (c)
Inspector notes: Prep sink at prep area upstairs with a soap dispenser installed next to it. Remove.
590.006/6-301.13-C
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Floor at lower level with gaps. Paint to seal it properly or repair. Floor at carbonated drinks area at lower level missing tiles. Repair.
590.006/6-201.11-C
Food storage-preventing contamination from the premises (c)
Inspector notes: Boxes with chips stored on the floor at lower level. Elevate properly. Trays with meat products stored on the floor of walk-in unit at the lower level. Elevate properly. Two plastic containers with rice covered with lids that dont cover properly the containers. Provide proper enclosed containers.
590.003/3-305.11-C
41
May 17, 2022
Routine
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Reheating for hot holding (p)
Inspector notes: Rice in hot holding unit at serving line registered 59F. Unit 163F. PIC stated he had just placed it without reheating it less than 30 minutes ago. He placed it on the stove top for immediate reheating to 165F. Reheat properly before placing for hot holding.
590.003/3-403.11-P
Using a handwashing sink-operation and maintenance (pf)
Inspector notes: Several trays and equipment placed in front of handsink at prep area. Remove keep accessible all the time.
590.005/5-205.11-PF
Using a handwashing sink-operation and maintenance (pf)
Inspector notes: Handsink at the lower level has pipe draining in it. Remove pipe and install properly.
590.005/5-205.11-PF
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed employee washing equipment without setting up three bay sink. Rinse bay filled with soiled equipment. Later when I asked employee to set up three bay sink he did so without cleaning properly the three bay sink. Provide proper warewashing all the time (wash rinse sanitize) in three bay sink.
590.004/4-601.11-PF
(a)-(p) person-in-charge-duties (pf)
Inspector notes: Retrain staff with regard to proper warewashing and proper reheating of TCS foods for hot holding.
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF
Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)
Inspector notes: CO2 tanks for carbonated drinks not secured/chained. Secure properly.
590.006/6-501.11-C
Handwashing aids and devices use restrictions (c)
Inspector notes: Prep sink at prep area upstairs with a soap dispenser installed next to it. Remove.
590.006/6-301.13-C
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Floor at lower level with gaps. Paint to seal it properly or repair. Floor at carbonated drinks area at lower level missing tiles. Repair.
590.006/6-201.11-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. Elevate properly.
590.004/4-903.11-C
Food storage-preventing contamination from the premises (c)
Inspector notes: Boxes with chips stored on the floor at lower level. Elevate properly. Trays with meat products stored on the floor of walk-in unit at the lower level. Elevate properly. Two plastic containers with rice covered with lids that dont cover properly the containers. Provide proper enclosed containers.
590.003/3-305.11-C
Kitchenware and tableware-preventing contamination (c)
Inspector notes: Metal pan covers stored against the wall at prep area handsink. Remove and store properly.
590.004/4-904.11-C1
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Amelia's Taqueria last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Amelia's Taqueria on file is from Feb 11, 2026. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Amelia's Taqueria?
Across the inspection record, “using a handwashing sink-operation and maintenance” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Amelia's Taqueria.
How does Amelia's Taqueria compare to other restaurants in Allston?
Amelia's Taqueria most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Allston average of 80.
Has Amelia's Taqueria's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Amelia's Taqueria have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Amelia's 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 Amelia's Taqueria inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Amelia's Taqueria is inspected around two times per year on average.
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