Currito Burrito

300 Terminal Rd, East Boston, MA 02128
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Feb 28, 2025
64
Score
Medium Risk

Currito Burrito has been inspected six times since 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Feb 28, 2025. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.

Things have been moving the wrong way, with the rolling count rising from around one violation to closer to three violations per visit.

When inspectors have written things up, “food storage containers identified with common name of food” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

That's lower than the typical East Boston restaurant, which scores around 91. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.

6
Inspections
1
Critical latest
2
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 28, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
(a)(1) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Several Food Items - (Chicken Rice Beans) registered 110-118F. PIC stated they had been out for 1 hour for hot holding and placed them for re-heating at 165F . Mantain TCS at 135F or above.
590.003/3-501.16-P1
Cooling heating and holding capacities-equipment (pf)
Inspector notes: Hot Holding Unit leaking water and does not mantain foods at 135F or above. Repair.
590.004/4-301.11-PF
Using a handwashing sink-operation and maintenance (pf)
Inspector notes: Handsink used to store soiled utensils. Discontinue use for handwashing only.
590.005/5-205.11-PF
Kitchenware and tableware-preventing contamination (c)
Inspector notes: Several soiled equipment/containers and cutting boards stored on the floor near three bay sink. Store properly in racks/containers.
590.004/4-904.11-C1
Food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)
Inspector notes: Some bulk food storage containers without labels. Provide.
590.003/3-302.12-C
64
Jan 23, 2024
Routine
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Can opener knife with dried up food debris. Clean and sanitize properly Knifes at prep area with rust lines from magnetic strip. Clean and sanitize properly.
590.004/4-601.11-PF
Thawing (c)
Inspector notes: Observed thawing of packaged food items in stagnant water (container). Thaw properly under running water or temperature control.
590.003/3-501.13-C
Food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)
Inspector notes: Container for bulk food without label. Provide.
590.003/3-302.12-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Shelves at strage shelves at the rear soiled. Clean properly . Magnetic strip for knives storage with rust. Clean to remove.
590.004/4-602.13-C
78
Oct 11, 2023
Routine
No violations found.
100
Feb 2, 2023
Routine
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Mouse noted in the dining area / Work together with Marketplace to develop a plan for rodent control and maintenance of the dining area. Ehrlich provides bi-weekly services for Currito and has noted no activity in the concession. Last extermination done on 1/26/2023
590.006/6-501.111-PF
In-use utensils between-use storage (c)
Inspector notes: Utensils stored in stagnant water / Remove and store properly as described below.
590.003/3-304.12-C
86
Nov 18, 2022
Routine
No violations found.
100
Jun 27, 2022
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Cleaning frequency and restrictions (c)
Inspector notes: Gaskets on reach in refrigeration and freezers with visible soils and food debris / Clean to remove
590.006/6-501.12-C
95

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Currito Burrito last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Currito Burrito on file is from Feb 28, 2025. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Currito Burrito?

Across the inspection record, “food storage containers identified with common name of food” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Currito Burrito.

How does Currito Burrito compare to other restaurants in East Boston?

Currito Burrito most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the East Boston average of 91.

Has Currito Burrito's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Currito Burrito have averaged around three violations per visit, up from roughly one earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Currito Burrito 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 Currito Burrito inspected?

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