El Pelon Taqueria

84 Peterborough St, Boston, MA 02215

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Jun 12, 2024

Score

Low Risk

Across the available record, El Pelon Taqueria has five inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Jun 12, 2024. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around three violations to closer to one violation per visit over the last few inspections.

Across the inspection history, “backflow prevention air gap” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.

Compared to the broader Boston restaurant scene, this is about average. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jun 12, 2024

Routine

1 critical violation.

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Backflow prevention air gap (p)

Inspector notes: Food prep sink without air gap. Consult plumber- determine if air gap can be installed. 3 compartment sink being used to wash produce with wash/rinse/sanitize procedure in place.

590.005/5-202.13-P

Jun 4, 2024

Routine

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

View 3 violations

Backflow prevention air gap (p)

Inspector notes: Food prep sink without air gap. Consult plumber- determine if air gap can be installed if not then provide plumber's report stating air gap is not feasible.

590.005/5-202.13-P

Nonfood-contact surfaces (c)

Inspector notes: Soiled cardboard on floor in basement with empty oil jugs stored on top. Discard cardboard to avoid attracting pests.

590.004/4-101.19-C

Food storage prohibited areas (c)

Inspector notes: Jugs of oil stored in sprinkler room. Store food in approved spaces with smooth cleanable walls floors and ceilings. Move oil to dry storage area.

590.003/3-305.12-C

Jan 19, 2024

Routine

3 minor violations.

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System maintained in good repair (c)

Inspector notes: Water leaking from 3 compartment sink. Repair as needed.

590.005/5-205.15-C

Nonfood-contact surfaces (c)

Inspector notes: Plastic trash bags tacked to ceiling in basement. Discard plastic. Use durable cleanable materials.

590.004/4-101.19-C

Ventilation hood systems adequacy (c)

Inspector notes: Counter top fryer on service line without exhaust hood or fire supression. Discontinue using fryer without Fire Department approval. Refered to Fire Department

590.004/4-301.14-C

Mar 1, 2023

Routine

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

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(a)(1) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)

Inspector notes: Multiple products on hot holding line with temperatures of 105F-120F for less than 2 hours. Removed at the time ofthe inspection and properly reheated

590.003/3-501.16-P1

Warewashing equipment clean solutions (c)

Inspector notes: Wash water in 3 bay sink heavily soiled and with food debris- Change with proper frequency

590.004/4-501.18-C

In-use utensils between-use storage (c)

Inspector notes: Knives stored between equipment- Removed during inspection Scoops stored in bulk food containers with the handles in the products- Corrected on site

590.003/3-304.12-C

Sep 8, 2022

Routine

4 minor violations.

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Nonfood contact surfaces (c)

Inspector notes: Grease buildup on shelving and wall at small tabletop fryolator

590.004/4-602.13-C

Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)

Inspector notes: Hood sticker over cookline expired Aug 2022- Schedule hood cleaning/ inspection

590.006/6-501.14-C

Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)

Inspector notes: Several floor tiles are loose in lower level storage- Repair

590.006/6-501.11-C

Mechanical-ventilation (c)

Inspector notes: Establishment is using a small counter top fryolator on a prep table. The shelves and wall at the fryolater have built up grease. Equipment shall be under a hood system

590.006/6-304.11-C

Frequently Asked Questions

When was El Pelon Taqueria last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at El Pelon Taqueria on file is from Jun 12, 2024. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at El Pelon Taqueria?

Across the inspection record, “backflow prevention air gap” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at El Pelon Taqueria.

How does El Pelon Taqueria compare to other restaurants in Boston?

El Pelon Taqueria most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is about the same as the Boston average of 86.

Has El Pelon Taqueria's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at El Pelon Taqueria have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly three earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at El Pelon Taqueria 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 Pelon Taqueria inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, El Pelon Taqueria is inspected around three times per year on average.

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