El Jefe's Taqueria
Last inspected: Jan 14, 2026
74
Score
Public records show 10 inspections at El Jefe's Taqueria stretching back to 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Jan 14, 2026. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near one violation per visit.
“Using a handwashing sink-operation and maintenance” comes up most often, recorded three times in the inspection record.
El Jefe's Taqueria's latest score of 74 falls below the Boston average of 86. The record is unremarkable in either direction.
10
Inspections
0
Critical latest
2
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 14, 2026
Routine
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
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
Hand drying provision (pf)
Inspector notes: Handsink at prep area without paper towels. Provide.
590.006/6-301.12-PF
Handwashing signage (c)
Inspector notes: Toilet handsink without proper signage. Provide.
590.006/6-301.14-C
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
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
Oct 24, 2023
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
(a)(1) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Cooking line large containers with grilled chicken (108F) Steak (130F) placed on the top shelf above in ambient temperature. PIC stated they had been out for 30 minutes and placed them on stove top for reheating immediatley at 165F.Mantain at 135F or above.
590.003/3-501.16-P1
Exterior walls and roofs protective barrier (c)
Inspector notes: Side door without botton sweep creating gap. Handicap elevator doors in front with gap between door. Repair both .
590.006/6-202.16-C
(a) and (c) equipment utensils linens and single-service and single-use articles-storing (c)
Inspector notes: Boxes with single use food containers stored on the floor near serving line. Elevate properly.
590.004/4-903.11-C
78
Jul 21, 2023
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
System maintained in good repair (c)
Inspector notes: Walk-in unit slow leaking from the top contained with metal container under. It is inspected and scheduled for repair.Repair properly.
590.005/5-205.15-C
95
Jun 29, 2023
Routine
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Guacamole at sandwich unit in serving line registered 46F. Chill properly before placing it for cold holding and mantain at 41F or below.
590.003/3-501.16-P
(a)(1) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Chicken placed on shelves above cooking line registered 125F. PIC stated it had just been place there and removed it for immediate reheating at 165F. Mantain all TCS foods for hot holding at 135F or above. Provide more hot holding capacity if necessary.
590.003/3-501.16-P1
Using a handwashing sink-operation and maintenance (pf)
Inspector notes: Hand sink at serving line blocked with a large chip container stored in front of it. Remove.
590.005/5-205.11-PF
Cooling heating and holding capacities-equipment (pf)
Inspector notes: Walk-In refrigerating unit slow leaking water from the ceiling contained with metal container. Repair.
590.004/4-301.11-PF
Warewashing sinks and drain boards self-draining (c)
Inspector notes: Three Bay Sink filled with soiled utensils and not set up. Provide proper storage for soiled utensils/equipment.
590.004/4-204.119-C
System maintained in good repair (c)
Inspector notes: Walk-in unit slow leaking from the top contained with metal container under. It is inspected and scheduled for repair.Repair properly.
590.005/5-205.15-C
55
Jun 22, 2023
Routine
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Guacamole at sandwich unit in serving line registered 46F. Chill properly before placing it for cold holding and mantain at 41F or below.
590.003/3-501.16-P
(a)(1) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Chicken placed on shelves above cooking line registered 125F. PIC stated it had just been place there and removed it for immediate reheating at 165F. Mantain all TCS foods for hot holding at 135F or above. Provide more hot holding capacity if necessary.
590.003/3-501.16-P1
Cooling heating and holding capacities-equipment (pf)
Inspector notes: Walk-In refrigerating unit slow leaking water from the ceiling contained with metal container. Repair.
590.004/4-301.11-PF
Using a handwashing sink-operation and maintenance (pf)
Inspector notes: Hand sink at serving line blocked with a large chip container stored in front of it. Remove.
590.005/5-205.11-PF
Warewashing sinks and drain boards self-draining (c)
Inspector notes: Three Bay Sink filled with soiled utensils and not set up. Provide proper storage for soiled utensils/equipment.
590.004/4-204.119-C
58
Aug 17, 2022
Routine
No violations found.
100
May 4, 2022
Routine
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
(a)-(p) person-in-charge-duties (pf)
Inspector notes: 8-404.11 Immenent Health Hazard Power outage at the location.ISD Electrical inspector on site. Provide all necessary repairs be re-inspected by electrical & Health before approval to re-open
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF
90
Frequently Asked Questions
When was El Jefe's Taqueria last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at El Jefe's Taqueria on file is from Jan 14, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at El Jefe's Taqueria?
Across the inspection record, “using a handwashing sink-operation and maintenance” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at El Jefe's Taqueria.
How does El Jefe's Taqueria compare to other restaurants in Boston?
El Jefe's Taqueria most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the Boston average of 86.
Has El Jefe's Taqueria's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at El Jefe's Taqueria have averaged around one violation per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at El Jefe's Taqueria 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 El Jefe's Taqueria inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, El Jefe's Taqueria is inspected around three times per year on average.
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