Bokados Restaurant

1299 River St, Hyde Park, MA 02136
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Sep 8, 2025
33
Score
High Risk

Bokados Restaurant has a thin inspection record, with only two visits on file so far. The most recent report on file is from Sep 8, 2025. A high risk tier suggests the facility had a rough recent inspection, with multiple violations on record.

The trend has not been favorable: recent inspections average around 12 violations each, up from closer to five violations before.

Bokados Restaurant's latest score of 33 falls below the Hyde Park average of 84. Diners may want to scan the inspection details before deciding to visit.

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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Sep 8, 2025
Routine
3 critical violations. 4 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Packaged and unpackaged food-separation packaging and segregation (p)
Inspector notes: Observed items eggs meat not being stored properly in the walk in and refrigeration units. Ensure staff is trained on proper storage of food items. Clean interior and exterior of refrigeration units.
590.003/3-302.11-P
Restriction and storage-medicines (p)
Inspector notes: Observed medicine being stored on the counter. Provide proper storage for all medicine.
590.007/7-207.11-P
(a)(1) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Observed egg 90F and pork 92F on the steam table. PIC stated she was hot holding when I asked what the temperature for hot holding she was not sure. PIC removed both food items and through them in the trash. The rest of the food items on the steam table were 135F or above. Observed the 2 stainless steal pans that were being used to hold the egg and pork were not shallow enough on the steam table. Recommended using deeper pans this will keep the food at the correct temperature. Ensure staff is properly trained on hot holding.
590.003/3-501.16-P1
Using a handwashing sink-operation and maintenance (pf)
Inspector notes: Hand sink next to the 3 bay sink has items being stored inside. Remove all items and ensure staff is trained on proper storage.
590.005/5-205.11-PF
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed dead insects inside the 2 door soda refrigeration unit. Photos taken. PIC was able to provide a detailed IPM report from 8/25. Contact licensed exterminator and provide a detailed IPM report. Clean inside of refrigeration unit to remove dead insects.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
(a)-(p) person-in-charge-duties (pf)
Inspector notes: Ensure staff is properly trained - Hot holding - wash rinse and sanitize - not storing soiled items in the 3 bay sink or prep sink - proper means of storing food items - proper storage of medicine tools mops - closing the grease lid and dumpster lids - Cleaning interior and exterior of equipment
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF
Hand drying provision (pf)
Inspector notes: No means to dry hands in the employee bathroom. Provide means to dry hands
590.006/6-301.12-PF
Food storage-preventing contamination from the premises (c)
Inspector notes: Observed original tomato can opened. Provide commerical grade container for opened food items. Observed sugar and floor being stored in their original bags. Provide proper commerical grade containers.
590.003/3-305.11-C
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Observed cracked tiles in the kitchen area. Repair all tiles to ensure they are clean smooth and durable. Observed soiled floors under equipment behind the stove inside the walk in refrigeration units. Clean and sanitize floors Observed items being stored in the hallway near the employee bathroom. Provide proper storage for the staffs items remove all unnessary items in the hallway. Clean floor. Clean and organize items on the shelving and remove any tools and unnessary items.
590.006/6-201.11-C
Outdoor storage surface (c)
Inspector notes: Observed the lid on the grease container and dumpster were left open. Ensure staff is trained on closing grease lid and dumpster lids. Provide a lock for the dumpster and keep dumpster locked at night time. Observed vegetation weeds out back remove and sweep the back area near grease and dumpster area. Observed grease on the grease container. Clean to remove grease.
590.005/5-501.11-C
Warewashing equipment clean solutions (c)
Inspector notes: Observed soiled pots and pans being stored in the prep sink. Remove soiled pots and pans and clean and sanitize prep sink. Observed soiled pans in the sanitize bay located at the 3 bay sink. Ensure staff is trained properly on wash rinse and sanitize. Clean and sanitize all 3 sinks. Observed pots and pan not being properly stored. Stored inverted.
590.004/4-501.18-C
Packaged and unpackaged food-separation packaging and segregation (c)
Inspector notes: Observed food items not being stored with lids/covers inside the refrigeration units. Provide proper lids.
590.003/3-302.11-C
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Jul 3, 2025
Routine
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food temperature measuring devices (pf)
Inspector notes: No thermometer. Provide thermometer to temp food.
590.004/4-302.12-PF
Consumption of animal foods that are raw undercooked or not otherwise processed to eliminate pathogens (pf)
Inspector notes: Provide consumer advisory on menu and take up menu. Provide allergen verbiage on menu and post on wall.
590.003/3-603.11-PF
Rinsing procedures (c)
Inspector notes: 3 bay sink is set up in correctly. Remove stickers on the front of the 3 bay and arrange them - Wash Rinse Sanitize.
590.004/4-603.16-C
Temperature measuring devices-functionality (c)
Inspector notes: No thermometers inside refrigeration units. Provide thermometers.
590.004/4-204.112-C
Cutting surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Observed cutting board worn and scored. Provide cutting board for the flip top.
590.004/4-501.12-C
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Bokados Restaurant last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Bokados Restaurant on file is from Sep 8, 2025. The public record contains two inspections in total.

How does Bokados Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Hyde Park?

Bokados Restaurant most recently scored 33 out of 100, which is lower than the Hyde Park average of 84.

Has Bokados Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Bokados Restaurant have averaged around 12 violations per visit, up from roughly five earlier in the record.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at Bokados Restaurant means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.