El Centro
Last inspected: Mar 3, 2026
74
Score
El Centro, located at 474 Shawmut Avenue in Boston, MA, underwent a moderate risk inspection on March 3, 2026, with a score of 74. This inspection identified two major and two minor violations, including issues with assignment and the consumption of raw or undercooked animal foods. Across fifteen scored inspections, El Centro has historically maintained a medium-risk rating.
15
Inspections
0
Critical latest
2
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 3, 2026
Routine
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
74
Jul 25, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
67
Jul 18, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
67
Feb 5, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
78
Jan 29, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
78
Nov 19, 2024
Routine
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
86
Nov 12, 2024
Routine
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
86
Aug 20, 2024
Routine
No violations found.
100
Jan 10, 2024
Routine
1 major violation.
90
Sep 26, 2023
Routine
3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
67
Sep 14, 2023
Routine
3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
67
May 2, 2023
Routine
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
55
Apr 27, 2023
Routine
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
55
Jul 8, 2022
Routine
6 major violations. 3 minor violations.
47
Jun 29, 2022
Routine
6 major violations. 3 minor violations.
47
Violations — Mar 3, 2026 Inspection
Assignment (pf)
Inspector notes: Ensure there is a designated PIC / Manager in place during all hours of business to address food safety and to oversee the day to day operations
590.002(A)/2-101.11-PF
Consumption of animal foods that are raw undercooked or not otherwise processed to eliminate pathogens (pf)
Inspector notes: Several items on the menu that are offered under cooked do not have the proper disclosure / reminder - identify as we discussed with aan astrik [*] and then the astik by the verbiage [*] consumption of raw or under cooked .... to coincide with that particular item
590.003/3-603.11-PF
Effectiveness-hair restraints (c)
Inspector notes: All food handlers need proper hair restraints when working with exposed foods and preperation address where needed
590.002/2-402.11-C
(a) certified food protection manager (c)
Inspector notes: Post copies of both the current food safety and allergen awareness certificates of the on site manager in a conspicuous location of the restaurant as discussed
590.002(C)/2-102.12-C
Priority (Critical)
Priority Foundation (Major)
Core (Minor)
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