Chilacates

69 L St, South Boston, MA 02127

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: May 6, 2026

Score

Medium Risk

Across the available record, Chilacates has nine inspections on file, the first dated 2023. Chilacates was last inspected on May 6, 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 two violations per visit across recent inspections.

The city-wide average sits at 87, which Chilacates' 74 doesn't quite reach. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.

Inspections

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Inspection History

May 6, 2026

Routine

1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.

View 4 violations

Backflow prevention (p)

Inspector notes: Prep sink in kitchen area and prep sink in basement prep area without air gaps reapir by licensed plumber

590.005/5-402.11-P

Food preparation (c)

Inspector notes: Food prep sink in main kitchen being used as a dump sink discontinue and poor grease and cooked food debris in ware washing area downstairs

590.003/3-305.14-C

Controlling pests (c)

Inspector notes: Wall in back area for trash damaged and what appears to be a burrow hole for rodents repair and supply detailed exterminator report with findings and recommedations

590.006/6-501.111-C

Ventilation hood systems filters (c)

Inspector notes: Filters at kitchen cooking line with carbon and grease build up clean to remove

590.004/4-202.18-C

Nov 12, 2025

Routine

1 minor violation.

View 1 violation

Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)

Inspector notes: Observed holes in the baseboard wall and plaster debri on the floor. Repair and seal properly

590.006/6-501.11-C

Jun 16, 2025

Routine

2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.

View 3 violations

When to wash (p)

Inspector notes: Noted while cooking the shrimp bowl the staff didn't wash hands. Retrain and Monitor staff when to wash hands.

590.002/2-301.14-P

(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)

Inspector notes: Noted Pico at 50F on the cookline station stored from yesterday.Discarded by the PIC/Monitor the temperature of the product and keep the lid closed when not busy.

590.003/3-501.16-P

Good repair and proper adjustment-equipment (c)

Inspector notes: Noted refrigerator on the cookline at 49F not maintaining 41F or below.Repair

590.004/4-501.11-C

Jun 13, 2025

Routine

No violations found.

100

Jan 6, 2025

Routine

No violations found.

100

Mar 25, 2024

Routine

3 minor violations.

View 3 violations

Miscellaneous sources of contamination (c)

Inspector notes: Prep sink only label missing. Provide at all prep sink locations.

590.003/3-307.11-C

Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)

Inspector notes: Hood sticker exp 2.24. PIC states the inspection was completed and will forward appropriate documents. Advised to have inspection sticker updated.

590.006/6-501.14-C

Cleaning of plumbing fixtures (c)

Inspector notes: Observed soils and debris on exterior and interior of all handsinks. Clean to remove

590.006/6-501.18-C

Feb 20, 2024

Routine

1 minor violation.

View 1 violation

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

Inspector notes: Heavy food soils and grease buitd up on the exterior of refrigeration units. Clean to remove

590.004/4-601.11-C

Oct 3, 2023

Routine

1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.

View 5 violations

Cleaning procedure (p)

Inspector notes: No handwashing observed amongst food employees. Retrain staff.

590.002/2-301.12-P

Using a handwashing sink-operation and maintenance (pf)

Inspector notes: Plastic pitcher in handsink. COS.

590.005/5-205.11-PF

Controlling pests (pf)

Inspector notes: Flies apparent in basement prep kitchen. provide updated IPM pest control report for treatment of flies.

590.006/6-501.111-PF

Nonfood contact surfaces (c)

Inspector notes: Water on floor in basement. Clean to remove. PIC states from overflowing ice machine. Make repairs if necessary.

590.004/4-602.13-C

Outer openings protected (c)

Inspector notes: Garage door open. Maintain closed or provide screen.

590.006/6-202.15-C

Apr 11, 2023

Routine

No violations found.

100

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Chilacates last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Chilacates on file is from May 6, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.

How does Chilacates compare to other restaurants in South Boston?

Chilacates most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the South Boston average of 87.

Has Chilacates' inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Chilacates have averaged around two 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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