El Embajador Restaurant
Last inspected: Feb 13, 2023
95
Score
Inspectors have visited El Embajador Restaurant four times, with records going back to 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Feb 13, 2023. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately. Note that El Embajador Restaurant's inspection history hasn't been updated since Feb 13, 2023; current conditions may have shifted from what the file shows.
The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around one violation, down from roughly 16 violations earlier in the record.
“Surface characteristics-indoor areas” comes up most often, recorded four times in the inspection record.
El Embajador Restaurant's latest score of 95 sits above the Jamaica Plain average of 83. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 13, 2023
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Surface characteristics-indoor areas (c)
Inspector notes: Clean floors throughout the kitchen / prep areas frtom visible spills and odors
590.006/6-101.11-C
95
Feb 8, 2023
Routine
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 11 minor violations.
View 16 violations
(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Pork out for hot holding is only 125F - maintain at 135F and / or above as discussed
590.003/3-501.16-P
Food-contact surfaces-cleanability (pf)
Inspector notes: Several cutting boards with deep lacerations filled with food soils from previous use - discard and replace
590.004/4-202.11-PF
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Some evidence of rodent activity in the trash areas and rear door delivery door entrance - address with an " IPM " report upon re-inspection as we discussed
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Consumption of animal foods that are raw undercooked or not otherwise processed to eliminate pathogens (pf)
Inspector notes: Make the necessary corrections on the menu where needed for foods offered under cooked [ * cerviche ]
590.003/3-603.11-PF
Food labels (pf)
Inspector notes: No labels on individual homemade desserts out for retail sale - address
590.003/3-602.11-PF
In-use utensils between-use storage (c)
Inspector notes: Using scoops without handles to dispense some condiments while cooking - ensure all scoops have handles [ food grade utensils only ]
590.003/3-304.12-C
Clean linens (c)
Inspector notes: Clearly seperate soiled linen from clean linens during storage
590.004/4-801.11-C
Surface characteristics-indoor areas (c)
Inspector notes: Clean floors walls and ceiling tiles where needed from all visible food soils
590.006/6-101.11-C
Surface characteristics-indoor areas (c)
Inspector notes: Clean floors throughout the kitchen / prep areas frtom visible spills and odors
590.006/6-101.11-C
Receptacles (c)
Inspector notes: All receptacles shall be maintained clean with tight fitting lids
590.005/5-501.13-C
Grease trap(c)
Inspector notes: Clean to remove visible grease and grime - resurface all rusted surfaces
590.005/5-402.12-C
Ventilation hood systems filters (c)
Inspector notes: Clean vent above the char grill from visible char and debris
590.004/4-202.18-C
Nonfood-contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Clean to remove all visible soils on the inside and exterior of all cooking equipment - freezer - refrigeration units - bulk food storage bins - tables and shelves underneath them - table top moveable small appliances on counter tops
590.004/4-101.19-C
Food labels (c)
Inspector notes: Label to identify the content of each bulk food storage bin [ masa - salt - sugar - flour - salt ]
590.003/3-602.11-C
Wiping cloths use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Set up for raw foods and a seperate sanitizer set up for ready to eat foods and any food contact surfaces
590.003/3-304.14-C
Effectiveness-hair restraints (c)
Inspector notes: PIC serving foods up by the front cou nter without a hair restraint for her long hair - addressed immediately
590.002/2-402.11-C
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Feb 1, 2023
Routine
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 15 violations
(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Pork out for hot holding is only 125F - maintain at 135F and / or above as discussed
590.003/3-501.16-P
Food-contact surfaces-cleanability (pf)
Inspector notes: Several cutting boards with deep lacerations filled with food soils from previous use - discard and replace
590.004/4-202.11-PF
Food labels (pf)
Inspector notes: No labels on individual homemade desserts out for retail sale - address
590.003/3-602.11-PF
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Some evidence of rodent activity in the trash areas and rear door delivery door entrance - address with an " IPM " report upon re-inspection as we discussed
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Consumption of animal foods that are raw undercooked or not otherwise processed to eliminate pathogens (pf)
Inspector notes: Make the necessary corrections on the menu where needed for foods offered under cooked [ * cerviche ]
590.003/3-603.11-PF
Grease trap(c)
Inspector notes: Clean to remove visible grease and grime - resurface all rusted surfaces
590.005/5-402.12-C
Receptacles (c)
Inspector notes: All receptacles shall be maintained clean with tight fitting lids
590.005/5-501.13-C
Surface characteristics-indoor areas (c)
Inspector notes: Clean floors walls and ceiling tiles where needed from all visible food soils
590.006/6-101.11-C
In-use utensils between-use storage (c)
Inspector notes: Using scoops without handles to dispense some condiments while cooking - ensure all scoops have handles [ food grade utensils only ]
590.003/3-304.12-C
Food labels (c)
Inspector notes: Label to identify the content of each bulk food storage bin [ masa - salt - sugar - flour - salt ]
590.003/3-602.11-C
Effectiveness-hair restraints (c)
Inspector notes: PIC serving foods up by the front cou nter without a hair restraint for her long hair - addressed immediately
590.002/2-402.11-C
Clean linens (c)
Inspector notes: Clearly seperate soiled linen from clean linens during storage
590.004/4-801.11-C
Ventilation hood systems filters (c)
Inspector notes: Clean vent above the char grill from visible char and debris
590.004/4-202.18-C
Nonfood-contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Clean to remove all visible soils on the inside and exterior of all cooking equipment - freezer - refrigeration units - bulk food storage bins - tables and shelves underneath them - table top moveable small appliances on counter tops
590.004/4-101.19-C
Wiping cloths use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Set up for raw foods and a seperate sanitizer set up for ready to eat foods and any food contact surfaces
590.003/3-304.14-C
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Sep 7, 2022
Routine
2 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Some rodent activity outside by the rear delivery door - address as discussed
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Sanitizing solutions testing devices (pf)
Inspector notes: Replace missing chlorine test strips
590.004/4-302.14-PF
Outside receptacles (c)
Inspector notes: Keep the lids closed on the trash receptacles when not in use - clean to remove all visible soils aroumd the perimeter
590.005/5-501.15-C
Nonfood-contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Clean inside and outside of all refrigeration / refrigeration units exterior of all cooking equipment bulk food stotage bins and all shelving units inside the walk in from visible food spills stains and soils
590.004/4-101.19-C
Ventilation hood systems filters (c)
Inspector notes: Clean to remove all visible soils above the char grill
590.004/4-202.18-C
Packaged and unpackaged food-separation packaging and segregation (c)
Inspector notes: During extended refrigeration / freezer storage of foods ensure that any exposed foods are covered completely
590.003/3-302.11-C
Handwashing signage (c)
Inspector notes: Post hand washing singnage behind all designated hand sinks where needed
590.006/6-301.14-C
In-use utensils between-use storage (c)
Inspector notes: When dispensing rice use a scoop with handles to reduce potential contamination
590.003/3-304.12-C
Washing fruits and vegetables (c)
Inspector notes: Identify the prep sink in the kitchen to reduce potential confusion
590.003/3-302.15-C
Wiping cloths use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Set up as discussed with one bucket available for raw foods and the other ready for ready to eat foods
590.003/3-304.14-C
Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)
Inspector notes: Clean to remove all broken equipment not being used in the rear of the restaurant
590.006/6-501.114-C
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was El Embajador Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at El Embajador Restaurant on file is from Feb 13, 2023. The public record contains four inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at El Embajador Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “surface characteristics-indoor areas” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at El Embajador Restaurant.
How does El Embajador Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Jamaica Plain?
El Embajador Restaurant most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Jamaica Plain average of 83.
Has El Embajador Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at El Embajador Restaurant have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly 16 earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at El Embajador Restaurant means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
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