Borrachito/The Garret Boston

131 Seaport Bl, Boston, MA 02210

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Oct 30, 2025

100

Score

Low Risk

Inspectors have visited Borrachito/The Garret Boston six times, with records going back to 2023. The newest entry in the record is dated Oct 30, 2025. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around two violations each.

Among Boston restaurants, the typical score is 86; Borrachito/The Garret Boston is comfortably above that bar. The record reflects steady performance over time.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Oct 30, 2025

Routine

No violations found.

100

Apr 22, 2025

Routine

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

(a )cooling methods (pf)

Inspector notes: Observed cooked chicken cooling in the walkin unit at 130f. PIC confirmed the chicken was stored at 10:30am. Advised on proper cooling methods and required time frame. PIC reduced the amount of product and placed on ice in metal flat pans to cool down properly. Retrain staff on proper cooling methods.

590.003/3-501.15-PF

Food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)

Inspector notes: Observed multiple squeeze bottles on the cookline without proper labels. Provide at all times

590.003/3-302.12-C

Jan 24, 2025

Routine

1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 1 minor violation.

View 5 violations

System maintained in good repair (p)

Inspector notes: Observed water leaking from the pipes onto clean stored equipment. Advised the pic to remove all equipment and dc storing anything in that area until the repair is made

590.005/5-205.15-P

(a)-(p) person-in-charge-duties (pf)

Inspector notes: PIC was not able to demonstrate knowledge of proper food safety guidelines. Retrain Staff

590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF

Handwashing cleanser availability (pf)

Inspector notes: Multiple handsinks missing soap for proper handwashing. Provide at all times.

590.006/6-301.11-PF

Using a handwashing sink-operation and maintenance (pf)

Inspector notes: Observed soiled equipment stored in the handsink. Remove and retrain staff on proper operation

590.005/5-205.11-PF

(b) and (c) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (c)

Inspector notes: Heavy food soils and debri observed inside of both ice machines. Clean to remove Heavy food soils observed on top of the dishmachine. Clean to remove

590.004/4-601.11-C

Jun 27, 2024

Routine

No violations found.

100

Oct 3, 2023

Routine

2 minor violations.

View 2 violations

(b) cooling methods (c)

Inspector notes: Cooling green salsa in deep container in walkin cooler. Use indirect contact with ice or increase surface area. COS.

590.003/3-501.15-C

Outer openings protected (c)

Inspector notes: Front door is open. Maintain closed or provide screen door.

590.006/6-202.15-C

Apr 3, 2023

Routine

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

View 3 violations

Temperature measuring devices manual and mechanical warewashing (pf)

Inspector notes: Provide irreversible thermometer for high temp dish machine.

590.004/4-302.13-PF

Toilet room receptacle covered (c)

Inspector notes: Provide covered receptacles in restrooms.

590.005/5-501.17-C

Anti-choking

Inspector notes: No choke save certificate. Provide or proof of enrollment.

590.009(E)

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Borrachito/The Garret Boston last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Borrachito/The Garret Boston on file is from Oct 30, 2025. The public record contains six inspections in total.

How does Borrachito/The Garret Boston compare to other restaurants in Boston?

Borrachito/The Garret Boston most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Boston average of 86.

Has Borrachito/The Garret Boston's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Borrachito/The Garret Boston have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Borrachito/The Garret Boston 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 Borrachito/The Garret Boston inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Borrachito/The Garret Boston is inspected around two times per year on average.

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