Bartaco
Last inspected: Mar 31, 2026
100
Score
Public records show 14 inspections at Bartaco stretching back to 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Mar 31, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near five violations per visit across recent inspections.
The pattern that stands out is “packaged and unpackaged food-separation packaging”, which has been cited three times.
Bartaco's latest score of 100 sits above the Boston average of 86. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
14
Inspections
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Major latest
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Inspection History
Mar 31, 2026
Routine
No violations found.
100
Aug 6, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Packaged and unpackaged food-separation packaging and segregation (p)
Inspector notes: Raw chicken stored in the walkin next to Ready to eat foods.Discontinue
590.003/3-302.11-P
Handwashing cleanser availability (pf)
Inspector notes: Provide soap at the hand sink on the cookline.
590.006/6-301.11-PF
Hand drying provision (pf)
Inspector notes: Provide hand drying provision at the hand sink at the bar and cookline.
590.006/6-301.12-PF
Warewashing machines temperature measuring devices (pf)
Inspector notes: Dish gauge on the high temp dish machine broken.Repair
590.004/4-204.115-PF
Maintaining refuse areas and enclosures (c)
Inspector notes: Remove all pallets not in use and any unnecessary items from the trash area.
590.005/5-501.115-C
Food storage-preventing contamination from the premises (c)
Inspector notes: Store all single use products in the dry area 6 inches above the floor
590.003/3-305.11-C
Handwashing signage (c)
Inspector notes: Provide hand sink sign on the cookline.
590.006/6-301.14-C
55
Apr 13, 2025
Routine
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
System maintained in good repair (p)
Inspector notes: Manager stating the ansul system was manuelly discharged in the kitchen(cook line).Repair/reset ansul system using a licensed company. Provide all repair documentation to the Health Department.
590.005/5-205.15-P
Discarding or reconditioning unsafe adulterated or contaminated food (p)
Inspector notes: Multiple exposed food items were discarded prior to my arrival Denatured on site & disposed Trash pick up to be verified
590.003/3-701.11-P
(a)-(p) person-in-charge-duties (pf)
Inspector notes: Fire/ansul discharge in the establishment BFD ariived and extinguished the fryer fire. Assistant Commissioner Dan Prendergast notified. Voluntary closure issued. PIC Instructed to provide all necessary repairs clean/sanitize/disinfect affected locations provide a hood cleaning submit all documentation to ISDHealth@Boston.gov be re-inspected by building plumbing electrical & health for approval to re-open.
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Clean/sanitize/disinfect all exposed equipment.counters.tables wares ect.. Clean to remove grease buildup from attached pipes behind cooking equipment Clean the wall behind the flat top grill to remove soils (burning residue)
590.004/4-602.13-C
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Remove all standing water & extinguisher residue Clean/sanitize/disinfect the location throughout(fire in the establishment ) Provide all cleaning documentation to the Health Department.
590.006/6-201.11-C
Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)
Inspector notes: Ansul tech(Impact Fire--800-244-7531) recommending that the Hood be cleaned due to ansul & chemical fire extinguisher dishcharge. Provide a proper hood cleaning from a licensed company.Post new sticker (Staff stating cleaning is scheduled for tonight) Staff instructed to provide all documentation to ISDHealth@Boston.gov
590.006/6-501.14-C
Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)
Inspector notes: Provide all necessary repairs to damaged equipment as needed. Provide repair documentation to the health depaertment.
590.006/6-501.11-C
55
Apr 3, 2025
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: Guacomole stored in the cold holding unit half hour ago at 45F. Monitor. COS by storing to the walkin to be chilled below 41F
590.003/3-501.16-P
Temperature measuring devices manual and mechanical warewashing (pf)
Inspector notes: Noted no irreversible thermometer available to check the surface temp. Provide
590.004/4-302.13-PF
In-use utensils between-use storage (c)
Inspector notes: Ice scoop stored in the ice bin. Remove and store in a clean container/store in the bin holder or handle facing up
590.003/3-304.12-C
Wiping cloths use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Soiled wiping linnen stored on the shelf in the dish area.Store in a santizer
590.003/3-304.14-C
(b) and (c) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (c)
Inspector notes: Visible dust on the filters of the ice machine. Clean
590.004/4-601.11-C
67
Oct 7, 2024
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
(b) and (c) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (c)
Inspector notes: Observed food soils in multiple freezer and refrigeration units. Clean to remove.
590.004/4-601.11-C
Cleaning of plumbing fixtures (c)
Inspector notes: Multiple handsink fixtures observed with heavy grime build up and debris. Clean to remove
590.006/6-501.18-C
Controlling pests (c)
Inspector notes: Evidence of roach activity at the bar area. Provide treatment and an updated report from your contracted provider to indicate treated areas.
590.006/6-501.111-C
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Observed food splatters and debris build up on the wall and floor along the baseboard. Clean to remove
590.006/6-201.11-C
(b) and (c) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (c)
Inspector notes: Observed heavy food debris on top of the shelving units. Clean to remove
590.004/4-601.11-C
78
Sep 16, 2024
Routine
1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Heavy activity of fruit flies in the rear of kitchen and observed in the lobby. Provide a current pest control report to reflect treatment of area.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
(b) and (c) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (c)
Inspector notes: Soils observed on the interior and exterior of ice machine. Clean to remove Soils and food debris on top of the dishmachine. Clean to remove
590.004/4-601.11-C
Cleaning of plumbing fixtures (c)
Inspector notes: Multiple handsink fixtures observed with heavy grime build up and debris. Clean to remove
590.006/6-501.18-C
Controlling pests (c)
Inspector notes: Evidence of roach activity at the bar area. Provide treatment and an updated report from your contracted provider to indicate treated areas.
590.006/6-501.111-C
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Observed food splatters and debris build up on the wall and floor along the baseboard. Clean to remove
590.006/6-201.11-C
(b) and (c) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (c)
Inspector notes: Observed heavy food debris on top of the shelving units. Clean to remove
590.004/4-601.11-C
(b) and (c) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (c)
Inspector notes: Observed food soils in multiple freezer and refrigeration units. Clean to remove.
590.004/4-601.11-C
67
Jul 8, 2024
Routine
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Heavy activity of fruit flies in the rear of kitchen and observed in the lobby. Provide a current pest control report to reflect treatment of area.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
(b) and (c) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (c)
Inspector notes: Soils observed on the interior and exterior of ice machine. Clean to remove Soils and food debris on top of the dishmachine. Clean to remove
590.004/4-601.11-C
86
Jan 4, 2024
Routine
No violations found.
100
Oct 2, 2023
Routine
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Temperature measuring devices manual and mechanical warewashing (pf)
Inspector notes: No irreversible indicator for high temperature dish machines. Provide.
590.004/4-302.13-PF
Hand drying provision (pf)
Inspector notes: No paper towels at prep line handsink. Corrected on site. Handwashing practices satisfactory.
590.006/6-301.12-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)
Outer openings protected (c)
Inspector notes: Seal all wall openings noted during inspection with pest proof materials. Work is scheduled to occur by Pierce Management. Maintain patio doors closed if any activity is noted.
590.006/6-202.15-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Metal wall in bar area with caked on soils. Clean to remove. Clean floors at bar under equipment of visible soils.
590.004/4-602.13-C
Surface characteristics-indoor areas (c)
Inspector notes: Galvanized metal wall with unsealed rusty surfaces. Seal with cleanable materials.
590.006/6-101.11-C
67
Jan 25, 2023
Routine
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Cleaning procedure (p)
Inspector notes: No evidence of handwashing during inspection. Retrain staff.
590.002/2-301.12-P
Temperature measuring devices manual and mechanical warewashing (pf)
Inspector notes: No irreversible indicator for dish machine. Provide.
590.004/4-302.13-PF
Consumption of animal foods that are raw undercooked or not otherwise processed to eliminate pathogens (pf)
Inspector notes: Provide font size 11 or above for consumer advisory.
590.003/3-603.11-PF
Hand drying provision (pf)
Inspector notes: Provide soap and paper towels at cookline handsink. COS.
590.006/6-301.12-PF
Warewashing machines temperature measuring devices (pf)
Inspector notes: Final rinse gauge on high temperature unit inoperable. Replace.
590.004/4-204.115-PF
Surface characteristics-indoor areas (c)
Inspector notes: Loose baseboard in walkin cooler near door. Repair.
590.006/6-101.11-C
Handwashing signage (c)
Inspector notes: No handwash signage at cookline handsink. Provide.
590.006/6-301.14-C
Effectiveness-hair restraints (c)
Inspector notes: Food worker without beard restraint. Provide.
590.002/2-402.11-C
50
Sep 6, 2022
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Outer openings protected (c)
Inspector notes: Rodent burrow in ground near outside patio. Provide update detailed IPM pest control report upon reinspection. Treat and seal burrows.
590.006/6-202.15-C
Surface characteristics-outdoor areas (c)
Inspector notes: Exposed earth enticing rodent activity in outside area adjacent to patio. Treat and Seal with pest proof materials.
590.006/6-102.11-C
90
Aug 23, 2022
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Surface characteristics-outdoor areas (c)
Inspector notes: Exposed earth enticing rodent activity in outside area adjacent to patio. Treta and Seal with pest proof materials.
590.006/6-102.11-C
Outer openings protected (c)
Inspector notes: Rodent burrow in ground near outside patio. Provide update detailed IPM pest control report upon reinspection. Treat and seal burrows.
590.006/6-202.15-C
90
Jul 28, 2022
Routine
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
Packaged and unpackaged food-separation packaging and segregation (p)
Inspector notes: In walk in cooler Raw pork is stored over raw shrimp- Store raw pork underneath the raw shrimp to prevent cross contamiation. 7/26/22- Raw Duck stored on top of raw shrimp and raw pork- Discontinue storing poultry over different species either raw or ready to eat. Eggs stored over ready to eat in walk in cooler.
590.003/3-302.11-P
86
Jul 18, 2022
Routine
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Packaged and unpackaged food-separation packaging and segregation (p)
Inspector notes: In walk in cooler Raw pork is stored over raw shrimp- Store raw pork underneath the raw shrimp to prevent cross contamiation
590.003/3-302.11-P
Sanitizers criteria-chemicals (p)
Inspector notes: Sanitizer solution in sanitizer buckets was 500PPM- I had Chef re do the buckets to 200PPM- Make sure you are filling the sanitizer with the correct amount of sanitizer and its not reading at a toxic level. train staff
590.007/7-204.11-P
Using a handwashing sink-operation and maintenance (pf)
Inspector notes: Handsink behind the bar was blocekd with 2 trash barrels and box also had sugar cubes and salt for drinks on the handsink- Make sure handsinks are easily accessible for staff at all times.
590.005/5-205.11-PF
Wiping cloths use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Soiled wiping cloths on counter not in sanitizer solution- COS - Store all soiled wiping cloths in sanitizer solution.
590.003/3-304.14-C
Ventilation hood systems filters (c)
Inspector notes: Hood is expired the hood inside is greasy- Provide a hood inspection and cleaning from a licensed hood cleaning company
590.004/4-202.18-C
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Bartaco last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Bartaco on file is from Mar 31, 2026. The public record contains 14 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Bartaco?
Across the inspection record, “packaged and unpackaged food-separation packaging” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Bartaco.
How does Bartaco compare to other restaurants in Boston?
Bartaco most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher 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 five 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 four times per year on average.
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