El Jefe's Taqueria
Last inspected: Jan 29, 2026
74
Score
El Jefe's Taqueria, located at 957 Commonwealth Av, Boston, MA, underwent a moderate risk inspection on January 29, 2026, resulting in a score of 74. This inspection identified two major and two minor violations, including issues with wiping cloth use, handwashing sink operation, and handwashing signage. While the most recent inspection noted several violations, El Jefe's Taqueria has a historical pattern of mostly low-risk inspections over its 12 scored visits.
12
Inspections
0
Critical latest
2
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 29, 2026
Routine
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
74
Jan 14, 2026
Routine
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
74
Jul 21, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
Jan 3, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
Jun 20, 2024
Routine
No violations found.
100
Nov 1, 2023
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
78
Oct 24, 2023
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
78
Jul 21, 2023
Routine
1 minor violation.
95
Jun 29, 2023
Routine
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
55
Jun 22, 2023
Routine
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
58
Aug 17, 2022
Routine
No violations found.
100
May 4, 2022
Routine
1 major violation.
90
Violations — Jan 29, 2026 Inspection
Wiping cloths use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Wiping cloths stored soiled on the counter. Store properly in sanitizer solution.
590.003/3-304.14-C
Using a handwashing sink-operation and maintenance (pf)
Inspector notes: Soiled utensil observed inside handsink near warewashing area PIC removed it. Use for handwashing only.
590.005/5-205.11-PF
Handwashing signage (c)
Inspector notes: Toilet handsink without proper signage. Provide.
590.006/6-301.14-C
Hand drying provision (pf)
Inspector notes: Handsink at prep area without paper towels. Provide.
590.006/6-301.12-PF
Priority (Critical)
Priority Foundation (Major)
Core (Minor)
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