El Paso Enchiladas

1 Faneuil Hall Mkt Pl Pl, Boston, MA 02109
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Oct 8, 2025
100
Score
Low Risk

Going back to 2022, El Paso Enchiladas has 13 inspections in the public record. Inspectors last stopped by on Oct 8, 2025. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near one violation each time.

“Floors walls and ceilings utility lines” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing six times across the record.

El Paso Enchiladas' latest score of 100 sits above the Boston average of 86. The record reflects steady performance over time.

13
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 8, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
May 7, 2025
Routine
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Roaches seen on grease trap and inside empty mop bucket clean to remove and supply detailed exterminator reports with findings and recommendations 4-17-25: Roaches seen in 3 bay sink basins this morning. 4-25-25: Food left in trash bag overnight per Pest reports with pictures. Owner did not supply paper work that was stated in the hearing from 4-17-25 and written in report from said hearing. 4-29-25: Exterminator reports still show evidence of roaches
590.006/6-501.111-PF
90
Apr 29, 2025
Routine
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Roaches seen on grease trap and inside empty mop bucket clean to remove and supply detailed exterminator reports with findings and recommendations 4-17-25: Roaches seen in 3 bay sink basins this morning. 4-25-25: Food left in trash bag overnight per Pest reports with pictures. Owner did not supply paper work that was stated in the hearing from 4-17-25 and written in report from said hearing. 4-29-25: Exterminator reports still show evidence of roaches
590.006/6-501.111-PF
90
Apr 25, 2025
Routine
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Roaches seen on grease trap and inside empty mop bucket clean to remove and supply detailed exterminator reports with findings and recommendations 4-17-25: Roaches seen in 3 bay sink basins this morning. 4-25-25: Food left in trash bag overnight per Pest reports with pictures. Owner did not supply paper work that was stated in the hearing from 4-17-25 and written in report from said hearing.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
90
Feb 27, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Roaches seen on grease trap and inside empty mop bucket clean to remove and supply detailed exterminator reports with findings and recommendations
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Floors walls and ceilings utility lines (c)
Inspector notes: 1) Floor & wall to right of grill with grease build up clean to remove 2) Rail on half wall that touches left side of grill with grease build up clean to remove 3) Floor and walls under front counter of the hot line in far right corner and under cash register area with grease build up and debris clean to remove
590.006/6-201.12-C
Nonfood-contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Side of small coke cooler and grease trap with grease and dirt build up build up clean to remove
590.004/4-202.16-C
82
Dec 30, 2024
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Floors walls and ceilings utility lines (c)
Inspector notes: Grease on walls to right of cooking line clean to remove Grease on piping to right of cooking line near ceiling clean to remove Grease on wires to right of cooking line near ceiling clean to remove
590.006/6-201.12-C
95
Dec 5, 2024
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Floors walls and ceilings utility lines (c)
Inspector notes: Grease on walls to right of cooking line clean to remove Grease on piping to right of cooking line near ceiling clean to remove Grease on wires to right of cooking line near ceiling clean to remove Grease on floor at cooking line clean to remove
590.006/6-201.12-C
95
Oct 24, 2024
Routine
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Handwashing cleanser availability (pf)
Inspector notes: No hand soap at hand sink supply for all hand sinks
590.006/6-301.11-PF
Floors walls and ceilings utility lines (c)
Inspector notes: Hood vents with grease build up clean to remove
590.006/6-201.12-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: 1) Side panel of grill next to fryer with grease build up clean to remove 2) Counter top under grill with with grease build up clean to remove 3) Wire shelving with grease and soils clean to remove
590.004/4-602.13-C
82
Jul 9, 2024
Routine
2 critical violations.
View 2 violations
(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Empanadas @ 46f ensure proper cold hold of 41f or below
590.003/3-501.16-P
Cooling (p)
Inspector notes: Rice made 7-8-24 @ 49f ensure proper cooling methods (Discarded at time of inspection)
590.003/3-501.14-P
74
Jan 19, 2024
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Floors walls and ceilings utility lines (c)
Inspector notes: 1) Floor near grease trap with grease build up clean to remove 2) Walls beside and behind cooking line with grease build up clean to remove 3) Back of menu board with grease build up clean to remove 4) Hood piping and clean out areas with grease build up clean to remove
590.006/6-201.12-C
95
Sep 7, 2023
Routine
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Clean-up of vomiting and diarrheal events (pf)
Inspector notes: Missing diarrhea and vomit kit. Provide
590.002/2-501.11-PF
Handwashing cleanser availability (pf)
Inspector notes: Handsink missing soap. PIC provided when informed. Assure handwashing cleaner is available at all times.
590.006/6-301.11-PF
(b) and (c) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (c)
Inspector notes: Heavy soils located on the Greast trap. Clean to remove. Heavy soils on interior of both microwaves. Clean to remove.
590.004/4-601.11-C
78
Jan 19, 2023
Routine
No violations found.
100
Jul 28, 2022
Routine
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Packaged and unpackaged food-separation packaging and segregation (p)
Inspector notes: Raw Shrimp and raw fish sitting above lettuce and ready to eat foods store raw below raedy to eat foods
590.003/3-302.11-P
Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils-frequency (p)
Inspector notes: Metal inserts for food products and runners of coolers with old soils and debris clean to remove
590.004/4-602.11-P
(a)-(p) person-in-charge-duties (pf)
Inspector notes: Manager not ensuring food sfaety and clean equipment provide
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF
(b) and (c) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (c)
Inspector notes: Exterior of Nacho station and back 1 door cooler with soils and grease clean to remove
590.004/4-601.11-C
Floors walls and ceilings utility lines (c)
Inspector notes: Hood vents with grease build up clean to remove
590.006/6-201.12-C
61

Frequently Asked Questions

When was El Paso Enchiladas last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at El Paso Enchiladas on file is from Oct 8, 2025. The public record contains 13 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at El Paso Enchiladas?

Across the inspection record, “floors walls and ceilings utility lines” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at El Paso Enchiladas.

How does El Paso Enchiladas compare to other restaurants in Boston?

El Paso Enchiladas most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Boston average of 86.

Has El Paso Enchiladas' inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at El Paso Enchiladas have averaged around one violation per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at El Paso Enchiladas means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is El Paso Enchiladas inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, El Paso Enchiladas is inspected around four times per year on average.