El Jefe's Taqueria of Kenmore Sq.

533 Commonwealth Av, Boston, MA 02215
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Feb 25, 2026
100
Score
Low Risk

Across the available record, El Jefe's Taqueria of Kenmore Sq. has three inspections on file, the first dated 2025. The most recent report on file is from Feb 25, 2026. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around zero violations each.

Compared to the broader Boston restaurant scene, where the average is 86, this is a stronger showing. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

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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 25, 2026
Routine
No violations found.
100
Jul 23, 2025
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Anti-choking
Inspector notes: Occupancy is 52 persons. Post current Choke Save certificate. Anti-choking Procedures in Food Service Establishments. (1) Pursuant to M.G.L. c. 94 § 305D restaurants with a certain seating capacity are required to have one or more employees trained in a manual choke-saving procedure in accordance with 105 CMR 605.000: Approved Choke-saving Procedures. (2) Each food service establishment with a seating capacity that conforms with M.G.L. c. 94 § 305D shall: (a) Have on its premises while food is being served an employee trained in manual procedures approved by the Department to remove food lodged in a person's throat; and (b) Make adequate provision for insurance to cover employees trained in rendering such assistance.
590.009(E)
95
Jan 21, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was El Jefe's Taqueria of Kenmore Sq. last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at El Jefe's Taqueria of Kenmore Sq. on file is from Feb 25, 2026. The public record contains three inspections in total.

How does El Jefe's Taqueria of Kenmore Sq. compare to other restaurants in Boston?

El Jefe's Taqueria of Kenmore Sq. most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Boston average of 86.

Has El Jefe's Taqueria of Kenmore Sq.'s inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at El Jefe's Taqueria of Kenmore Sq. have averaged around zero violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at El Jefe's Taqueria of Kenmore Sq. means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.