Don Tequeno Y Dona Arepa

401A Centre St, Jamaica Plain, MA 02130

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Mar 5, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Across the available record, Don Tequeno Y Dona Arepa has four inspections on file, the first dated 2024. Don Tequeno Y Dona Arepa was last inspected on Mar 5, 2026. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around five violations to closer to one violation per visit.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “nonfood-contact surfaces”, showing up two times.

Compared to the broader Jamaica Plain restaurant scene, where the average is 83, this is a stronger showing. The record reflects steady performance over time.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 5, 2026

Routine

1 minor violation.

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Food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)

Inspector notes: Squeeze bottles filled with sauces/dressings have no labels. Provide.

590.003/3-302.12-C

Oct 15, 2025

Routine

2 minor violations.

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Surface characteristics-indoor areas (c)

Inspector notes: Please patch the small hole in the ceiling above the cooking line.

590.006/6-101.11-C

Nonfood-contact surfaces (c)

Inspector notes: Clean the bottom shelves in the kitchen that have the peeling plastic covers.

590.004/4-202.16-C

Apr 25, 2025

Routine

2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.

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

Inspector notes: Cheese out on counter on cooking line 52F and flip top had small covered containers above the fill line and temperatures between 49F to 51F.All food need to be stored at or below 41F.

590.003/3-501.16-P

Manual and mechanical warewashing equipment chemical sanitization-temperature ph concentration and hardness (p)

Inspector notes: tA this time found staff washing equipment with soap and rinsing under water. No sanitiaer set up. All equipment needs to fit into three bay sink.

590.004/4-501.114-P

Handwashing cleanser availability (pf)

Inspector notes: No soap at one hand sinks in kitchen. PIC corrected and will need to review with staff to wash hands in hte hand sink and not three bay sink.

590.006/6-301.11-PF

Using a handwashing sink-operation and maintenance (pf)

Inspector notes: Both hand sinks in kitchen blocked with equipment. PIC removed items and will need to review with staff not to block sinks.

590.005/5-205.11-PF

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

Inspector notes: PIC will need to review with staff not to block hand sinks and keep them stocke with soap and paper towels. Three bay sik will need to be set up properly to warewash equipment. All equipment in the restaurants needs to be working. Please have dishwasher repaired.

590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF

In-use utensils between-use storage (c)

Inspector notes: Please review with staff not to store tongs on oven door handle.

590.003/3-304.12-C

Wiping cloths use limitation (c)

Inspector notes: PIC will need to set up a sanitizer bucket for wiping cloths to be stored in when not being used.

590.003/3-304.14-C

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

Inspector notes: I was told that dishwasher at front counter was not working have repaired. Three bay sink is available but not set up correct. Please review with staff to set up all three bay of the sink to warewash.

590.006/6-501.11-C

Jul 19, 2024

Routine

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

Temperature measuring devices manual and mechanical warewashing (pf)

Inspector notes: PIC will need to provide an irreversible measuring device for the high temp dishwasher.

590.004/4-302.13-PF

Nonfood-contact surfaces (c)

Inspector notes: PIC will need to install a divider between drain board and prep table in kitchen.

590.004/4-202.16-C

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Don Tequeno Y Dona Arepa last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Don Tequeno Y Dona Arepa on file is from Mar 5, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Don Tequeno Y Dona Arepa?

Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surfaces” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Don Tequeno Y Dona Arepa.

How does Don Tequeno Y Dona Arepa compare to other restaurants in Jamaica Plain?

Don Tequeno Y Dona Arepa most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Jamaica Plain average of 83.

Has Don Tequeno Y Dona Arepa's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Don Tequeno Y Dona Arepa have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly five earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Don Tequeno Y Dona Arepa means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is Don Tequeno Y Dona Arepa inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Don Tequeno Y Dona Arepa is inspected around two times per year on average.

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