Chilacates
Last inspected: Jan 13, 2026
70
Score
Across the available record, Chilacates has 10 inspections on file, the first dated 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Jan 13, 2026. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near five violations per visit across recent inspections.
When inspectors have written things up, “ventilation hood systems filters” has been the most frequent reason, cited four times.
Compared to other Roxbury restaurants (averaging 83), there's room to close the gap. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
10
Inspections
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Critical latest
1
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 13, 2026
Routine
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food labels (pf)
Inspector notes: Provide labels with ingredients on all packaged items.
590.003/3-602.11-PF
Temperature measuring devices-functionality (c)
Inspector notes: Provide working internal thermometers in the lower walkin unit & the open top reachin at the counter.
590.004/4-204.112-C
(a) certified food protection manager (c)
Inspector notes: Provide and post a certified food managers & allergen awareness certificates from a full time employee.
590.002(C)/2-102.12-C
Surface characteristics-indoor areas (c)
Inspector notes: There is a large hole in the mop closet wall.Repair (possible pest access)
590.006/6-101.11-C
Maintaining refuse areas and enclosures (c)
Inspector notes: Clean the outside trash location to remove all unnecessary debris & clutter. Clean & organize
590.005/5-501.115-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Clean the interior of the open top reachin unit to remove soils
590.004/4-602.13-C
70
Dec 4, 2025
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Ventilation hood systems filters (c)
Inspector notes: Missing hood filters observed on cookline. Provide.
590.004/4-202.18-C
Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)
Inspector notes: Hood sticker observed expired. Exterior of hood system observed with grease build up. Referred to BFD. BFD to location on 11.12.25. Fire inspector Lek Moy closed the cookline due to ANSUL system non compliance. No cooking on production line until full hood system report is provided to Lek Moy.
590.006/6-501.14-C
90
Nov 10, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Container of mayonaise observed open stored in ambient air. Discarded. Per manufactures instruction container should be refrigerated after opening.
590.003/3-501.16-P
Food labels (pf)
Inspector notes: Desserts in front grab and go refrigerator observed with no labels. Provide.
590.003/3-602.11-PF
Ventilation hood systems filters (c)
Inspector notes: Missing hood filters observed on cookline. Provide.
590.004/4-202.18-C
Effectiveness-hair restraints (c)
Inspector notes: Employees on production line observed without hair restraints. Provide.
590.002/2-402.11-C
Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)
Inspector notes: Hood sticker observed expired. Exterior of hood system observed with grease build up. Referred to BFD.
590.006/6-501.14-C
Outer openings protected (c)
Inspector notes: Both back and front doors observed open. Close to prevent potential contaminants. Corrected on site.
590.006/6-202.15-C
64
Apr 28, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food date marking (pf)
Inspector notes: Multiple foods without date marking. Provide date marking for all foods held longer than 24 hours.
590.003/3-501.17-PF
Temperature measuring devices-functionality (c)
Inspector notes: No thermometers in multiple refrigeration units in basement. Provide for all units.
590.004/4-204.112-C
Effectiveness-hair restraints (c)
Inspector notes: Employees working on production line without hair restraints. Provide.
590.002/2-402.11-C
Ventilation hood systems filters (c)
Inspector notes: Missing hood filters on cookline hood system. Ensure hood filters are in place.
590.004/4-202.18-C
Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)
Inspector notes: Grease build up on exterior hood vent system. Grease observed on ground in back alley. Clean to remove all soils.
590.006/6-501.14-C
74
Dec 13, 2024
Routine
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food labels (pf)
Inspector notes: Desserts for self-service without labels. Provide labels for all grab and go items for self-service.
590.003/3-602.11-PF
Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)
Inspector notes: Broken floor tiles at threshhold into kitchen. Repair as needed for smooth cleanable durable surface. PIC stated repair scheduled for next week.
590.006/6-501.11-C
(a) certified food protection manager (c)
Inspector notes: CFPM certification expired. Provide current certification at least one person certified per location.
590.002(C)/2-102.12-C
82
Jun 3, 2024
Routine
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food date marking (pf)
Inspector notes: Containers of cheese observed with out proper date marking in basement. Provide for all foods held longer than 24 hrs.
590.003/3-501.17-PF
Food labels (pf)
Inspector notes: Dessert items in grab and go cooler observed with no labels. Provide.
590.003/3-602.11-PF
(a) certified food protection manager (c)
Inspector notes: Certified food manager certificate observed expired. Schedule class to update certificate.
590.002(C)/2-102.12-C
Ventilation hood systems filters (c)
Inspector notes: Hood sticker observed expired. Hood missing filter. Hood observed with heavy grease build up. Clean to remove all soils. Schedule cleaning appointment to update hood sticker.
590.004/4-202.18-C
Maintaining refuse areas and enclosures (c)
Inspector notes: Excess trash items and equiptment left out in trash area. Clean area and remove all un used items.
590.005/5-501.115-C
Outer openings protected (c)
Inspector notes: Back door observed open. Close to prevent potential pest entry.
590.006/6-202.15-C
67
Jul 11, 2023
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Cooling (p)
Inspector notes: Beef cooked previous evening 65-70F in cooler. Salsa in cooler at 41F. Beef discarded by PIC. Review cooling procedures with staff to ensure cooked food is cooled to 41F within time requirements. Cooling log provided via email
590.003/3-501.14-P
Outer openings protected (c)
Inspector notes: Back door open without screen. Provide screen to prevent pests and contaminants from entering premises.
590.006/6-202.15-C
Sponges use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Sponges observed at warewashing sink. PIC stated sponges are for washing equipment. Discontinue using sponges because they can harbor high levels of pathogens.
590.004/4-101.16-C
78
Feb 16, 2023
Routine
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Food labels (pf)
Inspector notes: Orange juice flan and horchata for self-service sale without labels. Discontinue selling packaged foods without labels.
590.003/3-602.11-PF
90
Jul 29, 2022
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Reheating for hot holding (p)
Inspector notes: Cooked beef reheated to 122F in steam table within 30 minutes Reheated to 172F. Retrain staff to use thermometer to confirm foods for hot holding are reheated to 165F.
590.003/3-403.11-P
Ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food date marking (pf)
Inspector notes: Containers of grated cotija cheese without date mraking. Date all prepped foods held more than 24 hours to ensure product rotation.
590.003/3-501.17-PF
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Mouse droppings in basement under shelves. Clean and monitor for activity. Consult licensed pest control as needed.
590.004/4-602.13-C
Miscellaneous sources of contamination (c)
Inspector notes: No temperature recieving logs for foods delivered from commissary location. Provide logs that record receiving temperature date initials and corrective actions. Instruct staff to reject any items delivered out of temperature control.
590.003/3-307.11-C
70
May 9, 2022
Routine
3 critical violations. 5 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 13 violations
Cooling (p)
Inspector notes: Cooked pork from previos day in cooler at 55F. Discarded by PIC. Cool foods according to time and temperature parameters required by Food Code.
590.003/3-501.14-P
(a)(1) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Carnitas on steam table at 120F. Reheated to 168F. Monitor temperatures to ensure correct hot and cold holding temperatures.
590.003/3-501.16-P1
Packaged and unpackaged food-separation packaging and segregation (p)
Inspector notes: Raw shrimp at cook line stored above shredded cheese. Raw animal products must be stored below ready to eat foods. Corrected on site.
590.003/3-302.11-P
Ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food date marking (pf)
Inspector notes: Containers of prepped cheese and salsa held over night without date marking. Date mark all foods held more than 24 hours.
590.003/3-501.17-PF
Common name-working containers (pf)
Inspector notes: Unlabeled spray bottle with bleach. Label chemical bottles to prevent contamination.
590.007/7-102.11-PF
Segregation and location-distressed merchandise (pf)
Inspector notes: Dented cans opf chipolte peppers observed on shelf in dry storage. Discard heavily dented cans and store separately to avoid using.
590.006/6-404.11-PF
Using a handwashing sink-operation and maintenance (pf)
Inspector notes: Hand sink at cook line blocked with to go bags. Keep sinks clear and accessible at all times. Corrected on site.
590.005/5-205.11-PF
Food labels (pf)
Inspector notes: Prepared desserts and drinks in self-service cooler without complete labels. Labeling guidance provided via email. Discontinue sleeing foods without proper labels.
590.003/3-602.11-PF
Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)
Inspector notes: Hood stiocker expired February 2022. PIC stated cleaning scheduled 5/11
590.006/6-501.14-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Mouse droppings observed inbasement behind furnace and refrigerator. Clean and montior for activity.
590.004/4-602.13-C
(b) cooling methods (c)
Inspector notes: Cooked black beans cooling on counter placed ion cooler with lid at 95F. Cool foods spread out uncovered. Do not cover cooled foods until 41F or below. Review cooling methods with staff.
590.003/3-501.15-C
In-use utensils between-use storage (c)
Inspector notes: Knives stored under table in soiled container. Clean container and store knives covered to prevent debris from falling in container.
590.003/3-304.12-C
Sponges use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Sponges observed at warewashing area. Discontinue using sponges to clean food contact surfaces. Sponges can harbor bacteria.
590.004/4-101.16-C
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Chilacates last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Chilacates on file is from Jan 13, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Chilacates?
Across the inspection record, “ventilation hood systems filters” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Chilacates.
How does Chilacates compare to other restaurants in Roxbury?
Chilacates most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Roxbury average of 83.
Has Chilacates' inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Chilacates have averaged around five 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 three times per year on average.
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