Etnias Bar and Grill
Last inspected: Aug 20, 2025
61
Score
The health department has logged eight inspections at Etnias Bar and Grill, the earliest from 2022. Etnias Bar and Grill was last inspected on Aug 20, 2025. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.
Violation counts have ticked up lately, averaging around eight violations per visit versus roughly five violations earlier in the record.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “handwashing cleanser availability”, showing up four times.
Restaurants in East Boston average 91, so Etnias Bar and Grill trails the local norm. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.
8
Inspections
0
Critical latest
3
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Aug 20, 2025
Routine
3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Handwashing cleanser availability (pf)
Inspector notes: Handsink at the lower level without soap. provide.
590.006/6-301.11-PF
Hand drying provision (pf)
Inspector notes: Handsink at the lower level and inside toilet without paper towels. Provide.
590.006/6-301.12-PF
Ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food date marking (pf)
Inspector notes: Several food items without date marking inside refrigerating units on both levels.
590.003/3-501.17-PF
Cutting surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Cutting board at prep area heavily scored/ stained. Resurface and clean properly.
590.004/4-501.12-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Interior and exterior of several refigerating units soiled. Exterior of cooking line equipment near fryolator soiled. -- Clean all properly.
590.004/4-602.13-C
(a) (b) and (d) equipment utensils linens and single-service and single-use articles storing (c)
Inspector notes: Several not in use equipment stored on the floor inside a closet at lower level. Store properly elevated or remove.
590.004/4-903.11-C1
Cleaning frequency and restrictions (c)
Inspector notes: Floor under and around cooking line soiled. Clean properly
590.006/6-501.12-C
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Oct 25, 2024
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)
Inspector notes: Hood vent sticker expired. Provide a current one. Hood Vent with grease build up. Clean to remove.
590.006/6-501.14-C
System maintained in good repair (c)
Inspector notes: Hand sink ordered to be installed. Install properly.
590.005/5-205.15-C
Warewashing machines internal baffles (c)
Inspector notes: High Temp Dish Machine out of work (kitchen). Repair.
590.004/4-204.114-C
86
Oct 10, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 5 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 15 violations
Manual and mechanical warewashing equipment chemical sanitization-temperature ph concentration and hardness (p)
Inspector notes: Three bay sink- registers QUATs less than 200ppm. Mantain between 200-400ppm.
590.004/4-501.114-P
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: The slicer at lower level soiled. Cleam and sanitize properly.
590.004/4-601.11-PF
Hand drying provision (pf)
Inspector notes: Hand sinks at bar and lower level toilet without paper towels. Provide.
590.006/6-301.12-PF
Handwashing cleanser availability (pf)
Inspector notes: Hand sinks at bar and cooking line without soap. Provide.
590.006/6-301.11-PF
Food temperature measuring devices (pf)
Inspector notes: No food thermometer on site. provide.
590.004/4-302.12-PF
Handwashing sinks-location and placement (pf)
Inspector notes: No hand sink at lower level prep area Provide. Stop using area for food prep or warewashing without installing first handsink.
590.005/5-204.11-PF
Cutting surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Cutting board heavily scored. Resurface or replace.
590.004/4-501.12-C
Handwashing signage (c)
Inspector notes: Handwash sink at toilet (lower level) and bar without signage. Provide.
590.006/6-301.14-C
Cleaning frequency and restrictions (c)
Inspector notes: Floor under and around cooking line soiled. Wall behind cooking line and utility lines soiled. ----Clean all properly.
590.006/6-501.12-C
Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)
Inspector notes: Hood vent sticker expired. Provide a current one. Hood Vent with grease build up. Clean to remove.
590.006/6-501.14-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Interior and exterior of several refrigerating unit soiled. Clean proeprly.
590.004/4-602.13-C
System maintained in good repair (c)
Inspector notes: Hand sink ordered to be installed. Install properly.
590.005/5-205.15-C
(a) certified food protection manager (c)
Inspector notes: No CFPM certificate posted. Provide.
590.002(C)/2-102.12-C
Warewashing machines internal baffles (c)
Inspector notes: High Temp Dish Machine out of work (kitchen). Repair.
590.004/4-204.114-C
Toilet rooms enclosed (c)
Inspector notes: Toilet door at lower level not self-closing. Provide self-closing door.
590.006/6-202.14-C
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Oct 1, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 5 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 14 violations
Manual and mechanical warewashing equipment chemical sanitization-temperature ph concentration and hardness (p)
Inspector notes: Three bay sink- registers QUATs less than 200ppm. Mantain between 200-400ppm.
590.004/4-501.114-P
Food temperature measuring devices (pf)
Inspector notes: No food thermometer on site. provide.
590.004/4-302.12-PF
Handwashing sinks-location and placement (pf)
Inspector notes: No hand sink at lower level prep area Provide. Stop using area for food prep or warewashing without installing first handsink.
590.005/5-204.11-PF
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: The slicer at lower level soiled. Cleam and sanitize properly.
590.004/4-601.11-PF
Hand drying provision (pf)
Inspector notes: Hand sinks at bar and lower level toilet without paper towels. Provide.
590.006/6-301.12-PF
Handwashing cleanser availability (pf)
Inspector notes: Hand sinks at bar and cooking line without soap. Provide.
590.006/6-301.11-PF
Toilet rooms enclosed (c)
Inspector notes: Toilet door at lower level not self-closing. Provide self-closing door.
590.006/6-202.14-C
(a) certified food protection manager (c)
Inspector notes: No CFPM certificate posted. Provide.
590.002(C)/2-102.12-C
Cleaning frequency and restrictions (c)
Inspector notes: Floor under and around cooking line soiled. Wall behind cooking line and utility lines soiled. ----Clean all properly.
590.006/6-501.12-C
Handwashing signage (c)
Inspector notes: Handwash sink at toilet (lower level) and bar without signage. Provide.
590.006/6-301.14-C
Warewashing machines internal baffles (c)
Inspector notes: High Temp Dish Machine out of work (kitchen). Repair.
590.004/4-204.114-C
Cutting surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Cutting board heavily scored. Resurface or replace.
590.004/4-501.12-C
Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)
Inspector notes: Hood vent sticker expired. Provide a current one. Hood Vent with grease build up. Clean to remove.
590.006/6-501.14-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Interior and exterior of several refrigerating unit soiled. Clean proeprly.
590.004/4-602.13-C
35
Apr 27, 2023
Routine
No violations found.
100
Nov 1, 2022
Routine
No violations found.
100
Jul 7, 2022
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations.
View 3 violations
(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Top of reach in - Diced ham 55F Cut tomatoes 50F Raw bacon 53F / Bottom of reach in - Raw beef steak 55F Cooked chicken 50F / All items have been voluntarily disposed of due to being out of temperature for an undetermined amount of time as cook stated food remains in the unit overnight. / Provide 41F or below.
590.003/3-501.16-P
Cooling heating and holding capacities-equipment (pf)
Inspector notes: Reach in unit running at 52F / Unit has been taken out of service and will remain out of service until properly repaired. / Repair unit to operate at 41F or below.
590.004/4-301.11-PF
Temperature measuring devices ambient air and water-accuracy (pf)
Inspector notes: Reach in thermometer appears broken as it is reflecting an incorrect ambient air temperture. My personal thermometer read 52F while the unit thermometer inside read 40F / Replace thermometer
590.004/4-203.12-PF
70
Apr 14, 2022
Routine
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
Hot water and chemical-methods (p)
Inspector notes: High temperature dish machine rinse cycle maxing out between 172F-176F / Repair to ensure rinse temperatures of 180F-194F.
590.004/4-703.11-P
Warewashing machines temperature measuring devices (pf)
Inspector notes: Provide an irreversible temperature measuring device for the high temp dish machine
590.004/4-204.115-PF
Handwashing cleanser availability (pf)
Inspector notes: Provide liquid hand soap at the kitchen hand sink
590.006/6-301.11-PF
Consumption of animal foods that are raw undercooked or not otherwise processed to eliminate pathogens (pf)
Inspector notes: Steak offered under-cooked without proper consumer advisory / Provide a disclaimer (*) next to the steak items and a reminder at the bottom of the menu per the consumer advisory wording Reminder part of the consumer advisory missing under the eggs part of the menu / Provide
590.003/3-603.11-PF
Toilet rooms enclosed (c)
Inspector notes: Restroom doors must be self - closing.
590.006/6-202.14-C
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Etnias Bar and Grill last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Etnias Bar and Grill on file is from Aug 20, 2025. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Etnias Bar and Grill?
Across the inspection record, “handwashing cleanser availability” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Etnias Bar and Grill.
How does Etnias Bar and Grill compare to other restaurants in East Boston?
Etnias Bar and Grill most recently scored 61 out of 100, which is lower than the East Boston average of 91.
Has Etnias Bar and Grill's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Etnias Bar and Grill have averaged around eight violations per visit, up from roughly five earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Etnias Bar and Grill 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 Etnias Bar and Grill inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Etnias Bar and Grill is inspected around two times per year on average.
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