Fajitas & Ritas
Last inspected: Jul 5, 2024
100
Score
Public records show six inspections at Fajitas & Ritas stretching back to 2022. Fajitas & Ritas was last inspected on Jul 5, 2024. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near four violations per visit across recent inspections.
Across the inspection history, “equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded three times.
Among Boston restaurants, the typical score is 86; Fajitas & Ritas is comfortably above that bar. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Jul 5, 2024
Routine
No violations found.
100
May 31, 2024
Routine
2 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Common name-working containers (pf)
Inspector notes: Chemical spray bottle observed without label. Provide.
590.007/7-102.11-PF
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: French fry press observed with food debris. Person in charge had employee clean on site.
590.004/4-601.11-PF
Food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)
Inspector notes: Margarita mix observed at bar without any labels. Provide.
590.003/3-302.12-C
Receptacles (c)
Inspector notes: Grease containers in basment observed soiled. Clean to remove.
590.005/5-501.13-C
Grease trap(c)
Inspector notes: Food items stored on top of grease trap. Discontinue and leave area clear to be cleaned.
590.005/5-402.12-C
System maintained in good repair (c)
Inspector notes: Pipe leaking in basement on to grease containers. Repair as necessary.
590.005/5-205.15-C
Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)
Inspector notes: Areas with excess items and broken equiptment. Basement area has a lot of clutter. Remove all unnecessary items.
590.006/6-501.114-C
Miscellaneous sources of contamination (c)
Inspector notes: Hot holding unit holding meats stored on top of grease trap. Discontinue to prevent potential contamination.
590.003/3-307.11-C
Ventilation hood systems filters (c)
Inspector notes: Hood filters observed soiled. Clean to remove.
590.004/4-202.18-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Sides of grill have heavy grease build up. Walls on production line are soiled. Floor of bar is soiled. Under equiptment in kitchen area are soiled. Clean to remove all soils.
590.004/4-602.13-C
55
Sep 29, 2023
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Removing dead or trapped birds insects rodents and other pest (c)
Inspector notes: Glue traps with dead roaches in basement. Discard to prevent contamination. Reviewed pest report. Follow pest control recommendations for cleaning and maintenance.
590.006/6-501.112-C
95
Apr 13, 2023
Routine
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Soda gun holder with pink soil build up. Clean to prevent contamination.
590.004/4-601.11-PF
(a )cooling methods (pf)
Inspector notes: Cooked rice in plastic container covered with plastic film in walk-in at 135F. Spread out in shallow meatal pans- 100F in 10 minutes. Cool foods uncovered in shallow pans.
590.003/3-501.15-PF
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Floor of basement walk-in with possible beef blood. Clean and maintain. Floor under fryer with grease and debris. Clean to avoid attracting pests.
590.004/4-602.13-C
78
Nov 10, 2022
Routine
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Dead roaches in basement Rat droppings in basement storage and under kitchen prep sink. Pest report noted rat and roach activity. Clean to avoid attracting pests Consult pest control for plan to eliminate rats and roaches.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Spills debris and rat droppings under bar. Floor drains at bar with soils. Soils and rat droppings under prep sink in kitchen. Roaches rat droppings and debris in basement storage under shelves. Water on floor of mop area. Clean and dry. Clean all areas and monitor for activity.
590.004/4-602.13-C
Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)
Inspector notes: Hole in floor in kitchen next to garnish cooler. Repar to prevent pests from accessing kitchen
590.006/6-501.11-C
82
May 6, 2022
Routine
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Reheating for hot holding (p)
Inspector notes: Chili in steam table at 120F. Reheat cooked foods to be held hot to 165F prior to placing into hot holding. Chili reheated to 170F.
590.003/3-403.11-P
Ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food date marking (pf)
Inspector notes: Multiple containers of cooked rice chicken and beef without dagte marking. Prepped foods held mroe than 24 hours require date marking to ensure proper rotation.
590.003/3-501.17-PF
Temperature measuring devices manual and mechanical warewashing (pf)
Inspector notes: No irreversible thermometer or thermal strips on site for measuring final rinse temperature of dish machine. Provide either thermometer or strips.
590.004/4-302.13-PF
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Interior chute of ice machine with black mold-like substance. Clean to prevent contamination.
590.004/4-601.11-PF
Clean-up of vomiting and diarrheal events (pf)
Inspector notes: No kit or procedures on site. Guidance provided via email.
590.002/2-501.11-PF
Thawing (c)
Inspector notes: Pan of frozen cooked pork at 31F in steam table. Spread out in shallow pan and placed in oven to heat through. Thaw cooked foods in refrigerator overnight.
590.003/3-501.13-C
Nonfood-contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Floor under dsih machine with soils and utensils. Floor under shelf in dry storage with debris. Cooler at cookline with soils and spills inside and the doors. Clean all areas and maintain to avoid contamination.
590.004/4-101.19-C
Cutting surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Cutting board at cookline stained. Replace or resurface to prevent contamination.
590.004/4-501.12-C
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Fajitas & Ritas last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Fajitas & Ritas on file is from Jul 5, 2024. The public record contains six inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Fajitas & Ritas?
Across the inspection record, “equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Fajitas & Ritas.
How does Fajitas & Ritas compare to other restaurants in Boston?
Fajitas & Ritas most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Boston average of 86.
Has Fajitas & Ritas' inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Fajitas & Ritas have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Fajitas & Ritas 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 Fajitas & Ritas inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Fajitas & Ritas is inspected around three times per year on average.
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