Chilacates

66 Staniford St, Boston, MA 02114
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Mar 9, 2026
55
Score
Medium Risk

Inspectors have visited Chilacates six times, with records going back to 2023. The most recent visit was on Mar 9, 2026. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.

Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around three violations each.

Across the inspection history, “(1) time/temperature control for safety food hot” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.

Restaurants in Boston average 86, so Chilacates trails the local norm. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.

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Inspections
1
Critical latest
2
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 9, 2026
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Backflow prevention (p)
Inspector notes: Noted no air gap on the prep sink.Provide plumbers report for installation of air gap
590.005/5-402.11-P
(a)-(p) person-in-charge-duties (pf)
Inspector notes: No PIC during the operation.Provide to perform manager duties and train staff.
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF
Ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food date marking (pf)
Inspector notes: Noted several food containers in the walkin without date marking.Provide
590.003/3-501.17-PF
Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)
Inspector notes: Noted front service area missing tiles.Repair
590.006/6-501.11-C
Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils-frequency (c)
Inspector notes: Noted floors in the walkin with standin water and heavily soiled with food debris and rust on the walls.Clean to remove
590.004/4-602.11-C
Mechanical-ventilation (c)
Inspector notes: Hood sticker expired Oct.2025.Service Hood filter heavily soiled.Clean with frequency
590.006/6-304.11-C
Using dressing rooms and lockers (c)
Inspector notes: Several staff belongings stored in contact with single use items on the dry area.Provide seperate storage lockers
590.006/6-501.110-C
Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)
Inspector notes: Noted several boxes stored infornt of the electrical closest.Remove
590.006/6-501.114-C
55
Sep 18, 2025
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: 1) Back wall near walk-in cooler in disrepair repair or replace 2) Tiles missing under 3 bay sink repair or replace
590.006/6-201.11-C
95
Sep 17, 2024
Routine
2 critical violations. 1 major violation.
View 3 violations
(a)(1) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Beef in steam table @ 110f esnure proper hot hold of 135f or above (Chef reheated foods to 189f @ time of inspection)
590.003/3-501.16-P1
(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Pinto Beans Guacamole and Raw Eggs @ 50f-54f in walk-in esnure proper cold hold of 41f or below (Chef moved food products to other walk-in cooler at time of inspection)
590.003/3-501.16-P
Cooling heating and holding capacities-equipment (pf)
Inspector notes: Back walk-in cooler reading 50f at time of inspection repair to read 41f or below
590.004/4-301.11-PF
67
Jun 18, 2024
Routine
2 critical violations. 1 major violation.
View 3 violations
(a)(1) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Beef in steam table @ 110f esnure proper hot hold of 135f or above (Chef reheated foods to 189f @ time of inspection)
590.003/3-501.16-P1
(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Pinto Beans Guacamole and Raw Eggs @ 50f-54f in walk-in esnure proper cold hold of 41f or below (Chef moved food products to other walk-in cooler at time of inspection)
590.003/3-501.16-P
Cooling heating and holding capacities-equipment (pf)
Inspector notes: Back walk-in cooler reading 50f at time of inspection repair to read 41f or below
590.004/4-301.11-PF
67
Oct 16, 2023
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)
Inspector notes: Hood sticker exp 9/23. Provide updated inspection sticker.
590.006/6-501.14-C
95
Jul 17, 2023
Routine
3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Consumption of animal foods that are raw undercooked or not otherwise processed to eliminate pathogens (pf)
Inspector notes: Consumer advisory missing. Provide
590.003/3-603.11-PF
Handwashing cleanser availability (pf)
Inspector notes: Missing handsoap at handsink. Provide
590.006/6-301.11-PF
Hand drying provision (pf)
Inspector notes: Missing paper towels at handsink. Provide.
590.006/6-301.12-PF
Handwashing signage (c)
Inspector notes: Missing handwash signage at all handsinks. Provide
590.006/6-301.14-C
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Chilacates last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Chilacates on file is from Mar 9, 2026. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Chilacates?

Across the inspection record, “(1) time/temperature control for safety food hot” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Chilacates.

How does Chilacates compare to other restaurants in Boston?

Chilacates most recently scored 55 out of 100, which is lower than the Boston average of 86.

Has Chilacates' inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Chilacates have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Chilacates means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

How often is Chilacates inspected?

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