Burrito Loco

89 Brighton Av, Allston, MA 02134

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Feb 7, 2025

100

Score

Low Risk

Going back to 2024, Burrito Loco has three inspections in the public record. The most recent visit was on Feb 7, 2025. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around four violations to closer to zero violations per visit over the last few inspections.

Restaurants in Allston average 80, so Burrito Loco is doing better than most peers. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

Inspections

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Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Feb 7, 2025

Routine

No violations found.

100

Feb 5, 2025

Routine

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

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

Inspector notes: At the time of the inspection information was requested from owner on file for documentation of LLC and ownership

590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF

In-use utensils between-use storage (c)

Inspector notes: Bowls used as scoops on bulk food containers- Provide scoop with handle

590.003/3-304.12-C

Sep 17, 2024

Routine

3 major violations. 4 minor violations.

View 7 violations

Controlling pests (pf)

Inspector notes: Several small flies. Provide updated IPM pest report upon reinspection.

590.006/6-501.111-PF

Handwashing cleanser availability (pf)

Inspector notes: Handwashing sinks some with no soap. Provide.

590.006/6-301.11-PF

Cooling heating and holding capacities-equipment (pf)

Inspector notes: Some refrigerators are turned off unable to verify holding temperatures. Turn on units for reinspection to verify functionality.

590.004/4-301.11-PF

Frequency-removal (c)

Inspector notes: Trash overflowing in dumpster. Increase pickups as needed. Apply for site cleanliness permit @ https://www.boston.gov/departments/inspectional-services/how-apply-site-cleanliness-license

590.005/5-502.11-C

Miscellaneous sources of contamination (c)

Inspector notes: Door broken between cookline and common area. Replace. Persons unnecessary to the food establishment operation are not allowed in the food preparation food storage or ware-washing areas except that brief visits and tours may be authorized by the PIC if steps are taken to ensure that exposed food clean equipment utensils linens and unwrapped single-service and singleuse articles are protected from contamination;

590.003/3-307.11-C

Toilet room receptacle covered (c)

Inspector notes: Provide covered receptacles for restrooms.

590.005/5-501.17-C

Maintaining refuse areas and enclosures (c)

Inspector notes: Trash and debris in outside area. Clean to remove.

590.005/5-501.115-C

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Burrito Loco last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Burrito Loco on file is from Feb 7, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

How does Burrito Loco compare to other restaurants in Allston?

Burrito Loco most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Allston average of 80.

Has Burrito Loco's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Burrito Loco have averaged around zero violations per visit, down from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Burrito Loco means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

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