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Billares Colombia

16 Bennington St, East Boston, MA 02128
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Dec 17, 2025
100
Score
Low Risk

Billares Colombia has been inspected nine times since 2022. The most recent report on file is from Dec 17, 2025. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near zero violations per visit.

The pattern that stands out is “controlling pests”, which has been cited two times.

Compared to the broader East Boston restaurant scene, where the average is 91, this is a stronger showing. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

9
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 17, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
Jun 5, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
Nov 12, 2024
Routine
No violations found.
100
Jun 3, 2024
Routine
No violations found.
100
Aug 30, 2023
Routine
No violations found.
100
Jan 4, 2023
Routine
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Several fruit flies noted in basement surrounding the empty beer bottles / Unclear on extermination services / Contact pest control company ASAP and have at least 1 extermination done before compliance. Keep IPM reports on site . Discussed more frequent bottle pick up.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
90
Nov 30, 2022
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils-frequency (p)
Inspector notes: Interior of ice machine with visible soils / Clean to remove
590.004/4-602.11-P
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Several fruit flies noted in basement surrounding the empty beer bottles / Unclear on extermination services / Contact pest control company ASAP and have at least 1 extermination done before compliance. Keep IPM reports on site . Discussed more frequent bottle pick up. Cans of raid noted under 3 bay sink / Remove and discontinue use of self exterminating chemicals
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Handwashing cleanser availability (pf)
Inspector notes: Hand soap out at hand sink / Provide
590.006/6-301.11-PF
In-use utensils between-use storage (c)
Inspector notes: Ice scoop buried inside ice / Owner removed / Ensure utensils are stored as described below
590.003/3-304.12-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Floor with standing water near reach in / Remove
590.004/4-602.13-C
64
May 9, 2022
Routine
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Manual warewashing sink compartment requirements (pf)
Inspector notes: Provide scrub brushes installed in the 3 bay sink for the glassware
590.004/4-301.12-PF
Sanitizing solutions testing devices (pf)
Inspector notes: Provide test kits for the chlorine used in the 3 bay sink and for the nu-foam tablets used in the sanitizer buckets
590.004/4-302.14-PF
Handwashing signage (c)
Inspector notes: Provide
590.006/6-301.14-C
Toilet rooms enclosed (c)
Inspector notes: Provide the doors to the restroom to be self closing
590.006/6-202.14-C
74
Apr 25, 2022
Routine
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Hot water and chemical-methods (p)
Inspector notes: Bar glasses washed in a 2 bay sink with Dawn dish soap and then rinsed with running water / Discontinue and install a dish machine to properly clean and sanitize glasses.
590.004/4-703.11-P
Sanitizing solutions testing devices (pf)
Inspector notes: Provide test kits for the chlorine used in the 3 bay sink and for the nu-foam tablets used in the sanitizer buckets
590.004/4-302.14-PF
Cleaning agents and sanitizers availability (pf)
Inspector notes: Bar glass ware being washed with dawn dish soap and then rinsed under running water in a 2 bay sink / Discontinue and provide proper cleaning and sanitizing agents
590.004/4-303.11-PF
Handwashing cleanser availability (pf)
Inspector notes: Provide
590.006/6-301.11-PF
Manual warewashing sink compartment requirements (pf)
Inspector notes: Provide scrub brushes installed in the 3 bay sink for the glassware
590.004/4-301.12-PF
Handwashing signage (c)
Inspector notes: Provide
590.006/6-301.14-C
Toilet rooms enclosed (c)
Inspector notes: Provide the doors to the restroom to be self closing
590.006/6-202.14-C
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Billares Colombia last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Billares Colombia on file is from Dec 17, 2025. The public record contains nine inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Billares Colombia?

Across the inspection record, “controlling pests” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Billares Colombia.

How does Billares Colombia compare to other restaurants in East Boston?

Billares Colombia most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the East Boston average of 91.

Has Billares Colombia's inspection record improved over time?

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

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Billares Colombia 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 Billares Colombia inspected?

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

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