Bartaco

1321 Boylston St, Boston, MA 02215

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: May 5, 2026

Score

Low Risk

The health department has logged four inspections at Bartaco, the earliest from 2024. The most recent visit was on May 5, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around three violations each.

Restaurants in Boston average 86, so Bartaco trails the local norm. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

Inspections

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Inspection History

May 5, 2026

Routine

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

View 3 violations

Mechanical warewashing equipment hot water sanitization temperatures (pf)

Inspector notes: High temp dishmachine- Wash-150 and Rinse 162. Ran dishmachine 4 times and placed the irreversible thermometer inside- 150. PIC called company to come out and repair today.

590.004/4-501.112-PF

Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)

Inspector notes: Hood sticker expired in April. Update hood sticker.

590.006/6-501.14-C

Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)

Inspector notes: Observed dust build up on the wall in the warewash area. Clean walls to remove dust.

590.006/6-201.11-C

Oct 7, 2025

Routine

2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

View 5 violations

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

Inspector notes: Raw chicken stored above raw beef. Corrected on site. Retrain staff.

590.003/3-302.11-P

(a) gloves use limitation (p)

Inspector notes: Observed food employee handle raw chicken then return to cookline tasks. Instructed to stop discard gloves wash hands don new gloves. COS. Retrain staff.

590.003/3-304.15-P

(a) (b) and (c)(1) (4)-(16) demonstration (pf)

Inspector notes: No allergen awareness certificate. Provide. 590.011 Food Allergen Awareness Training. (a) Such food establishments shall have on staff a certified food protection manager who has been issued a Massachusetts certificate of allergen awareness training by an allergen awareness training verification program recognized by the Department. The certificate will be valid for five years. (b) The certified food protection manager shall: 1. Demonstrate knowledge of major food allergens by posting the Massachusetts food allergen awareness training certificate; and 2. Ensure that employees are properly trained in food allergy awareness as it relates to their assigned duties.

590.002(B)/2-102.11-PF

Anti-choking

Inspector notes: No choke save certificate. Provide. Anti-choking Procedures in Food Service Establishments. (1) Pursuant to M.G.L. c. 94 § 305D restaurants with a certain seating capacity are required to have one or more employees trained in a manual choke-saving procedure in accordance with 105 CMR 605.000: Approved Choke-saving Procedures. (2) Each food service establishment with a seating capacity that conforms with M.G.L. c. 94 § 305D shall: (a) Have on its premises while food is being served an employee trained in manual procedures approved by the Department to remove food lodged in a person's throat; and (b) Make adequate provision for insurance to cover employees trained in rendering such assistance.

590.009(E)

Miscellaneous sources of contamination (c)

Inspector notes: Cut bar fruit on top of bar uncovered. PIC relocated to protected areas.

590.003/3-307.11-C

Jan 15, 2025

Routine

1 major violation.

View 1 violation

Consumption of animal foods that are raw undercooked or not otherwise processed to eliminate pathogens (pf)

Inspector notes: Consumer advisory statement is too small. Provide font size 11 or above.

590.003/3-603.11-PF

Feb 7, 2024

Routine

No violations found.

100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Bartaco last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Bartaco on file is from May 5, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.

How does Bartaco compare to other restaurants in Boston?

Bartaco most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is lower than the Boston average of 86.

Has Bartaco's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Bartaco have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Bartaco 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 Bartaco inspected?

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

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