Istanbul Doner Burrito
Last inspected: Feb 5, 2026
58
Score
Istanbul Doner Burrito has been inspected nine times since 2023. The most recent report on file is from Feb 5, 2026. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near six violations per visit.
The pattern that stands out is “sanitizing solutions testing devices”, which has been cited three times.
Istanbul Doner Burrito's latest score of 58 falls below the Boston average of 86. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
9
Inspections
1
Critical latest
3
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 5, 2026
Routine
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
When to wash (p)
Inspector notes: Food handler not washing hand as required
590.002/2-301.14-P
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Pest activity - Evidence of mouse droppings in cabinet on floor under and behind all equipment Provide full extermination prior to reinspection with an Intergated Pest Management Report (information provided via email)
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Hand drying provision (pf)
Inspector notes: Paper towel dispenser empty - Asked employee to replenish during inspection
590.006/6-301.12-PF
Handwashing cleanser availability (pf)
Inspector notes: No hand cleanser - Employee asked during inspection to purchase soap (near by retail food in area)
590.006/6-301.11-PF
Outside receptacles (c)
Inspector notes: Heavy build up of grease on grease bins and bin are not covered/closed Receptacles for refuse recyclables returnable outside shall be designed tight fitting lids doors or covers. Compactors shall be installed to not accumulate debris harborage attract vermin and inhibit effective cleaning
590.005/5-501.15-C
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Notes:Pest activity - Evidence of mouse droppings on floor under and behind all equipment throughout Floor under and behind all equipment throughout food establishment
590.006/6-201.11-C
58
Dec 1, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Observed cut tomatoes cold holding at 48f and cut peppers at 46f. PIC advised to prep in smaller portions to cool down properly and allow faster prep time. Establishment is limited on refrigeration equipment.
590.003/3-501.16-P
Handwashing cleanser availability (pf)
Inspector notes: Handsink missing soap. Provide at all times
590.006/6-301.11-PF
Food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)
Inspector notes: Observed plastic squeeze bottles without labels. Provide at all times
590.003/3-302.12-C
74
May 5, 2025
Routine
5 critical violations. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 11 violations
(a)(1) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Cooked diced chicken 109F in the hot holding unit . PIC reheated the chicken to 165F and up. (corrected on site) PIC to train staff on monotoring temperature
590.003/3-501.16-P1
Reheating for hot holding (p)
Inspector notes: Black beans 126F and pinto beans109F . PIC reheated both foods to 165F and up. (corrected on site) PIC to train staff on monotoring temperature
590.003/3-403.11-P
(a) gloves use limitation (p)
Inspector notes: Staff observed multitasking different areas of the kitchen and working with RTE foods without changing gloves in between. PIC to train staff on glove use and to understand that gloves are task specific and should never be worn continuously.
590.003/3-304.15-P
Cooling (p)
Inspector notes: Chopped romaine 82F Sweet corn 53F pico de gallo 54F diced tomato 63F All foods were placed back into the walk in to cool down to 41F and below before serving (corrected on site) PIC to train staff on monotoring temperature
590.003/3-501.14-P
When to wash (p)
Inspector notes: Cashier observed handling money and then putting new pair of gloves without washing hands prior to handle RTE foods. PIC to train staff on when to wash hands.
590.002/2-301.14-P
Capacity-quantity and availability (pf)
Inspector notes: Hot water throughout the establishment observed fluctuating between 75F-121F. Repair
590.005/5-103.11-PF
(a)-(p) person-in-charge-duties (pf)
Inspector notes: P's and PF's violation noted on the inspection report. Unsatisfactory handwashing observed during the inspection process. Advised staff to stop and wash hands more often PIC/CFPM to provide active managerial control and to train staff on violations noted.
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF
Cooling heating and holding capacities-equipment (pf)
Inspector notes: Facility observed without a microwave to facilitate with reheating and cooling of RTE foods before servings. Staff have to go to the sister store across the hall to use walkin. Provide equipments for cooling and reheating.
590.004/4-301.11-PF
Nonfood-contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Old mice droppings observed on the floor in the warewashing/prep area bottom shelvings in under counter area. Clean to remove PIC to provide current detailed IPM report from a licensed exterminator at: Inca.Prince@Boston.Gov.
590.004/4-202.16-C
Temperature measuring devices-functionality (c)
Inspector notes: Refrigeration unit observed without a conspiciuous thermometer. Provide and maintain visible
590.004/4-204.112-C
Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)
Inspector notes: Hood vent system observed without sticker. Provide sticker from a certified licensed hood cleaner.
590.006/6-501.14-C
30
Dec 19, 2024
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Ventilation hood systems filters (c)
Inspector notes: Filters (gap between filters)
590.004/4-202.18-C
95
Nov 26, 2024
Routine
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Sanitizing solutions testing devices (pf)
Inspector notes: No quats test kit
590.004/4-302.14-PF
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Built up soils on hot holding cabinet
590.004/4-602.13-C
Ventilation hood systems filters (c)
Inspector notes: Filters (gap between filters)
590.004/4-202.18-C
82
Aug 15, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 14 violations
Separation-storage (p)
Inspector notes: Toxic chemicals stored above food prep sink
590.007/7-201.11-P
Food labels (pf)
Inspector notes: Prepackaged foods for customer self service not labeled per code
590.003/3-602.11-PF
Clean-up of vomiting and diarrheal events (pf)
Inspector notes: No written instructions Provided the written instructions today and at previous inspection
590.002/2-501.11-PF
Cooling heating and holding capacities-equipment (pf)
Inspector notes: Cooking unit is not for commercial use - Ninga on Counter
590.004/4-301.11-PF
Sanitizing solutions testing devices (pf)
Inspector notes: No quats test kit
590.004/4-302.14-PF
Food storage-preventing contamination from the premises (c)
Inspector notes: Items not stored on shelving 6" above the floor
590.003/3-305.11-C
Food preparation (c)
Inspector notes: Storing personal items above food prep sink
590.003/3-305.14-C
Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)
Inspector notes: Chipped paint on wall pipes Chipped paint on shelving under Gyro units Broken and loose ceiling tiles in ware washing/prep - Ceiling tiles must be smooth durable non absorbant and easily cleanable
590.006/6-501.11-C
Mechanical-ventilation (c)
Inspector notes: No hood system above fryolators Also notified Boston Fire Headquarters
590.006/6-304.11-C
Outside receptacles (c)
Inspector notes: Heavy built up of grease on ground area and grease bins
590.005/5-501.15-C
Covering receptacles (c)
Inspector notes: Grease bins lids are not closed tight and secured
590.005/5-501.113-C
(a) (b) and (d) equipment utensils linens and single-service and single-use articles storing (c)
Inspector notes: Pans etc not inverted on shelving above 3 bay sink
590.004/4-903.11-C1
Equipment and utensils air-drying required (c)
Inspector notes: Not allowing for proper airdrying of clean equipment/Wet nesting
590.004/4-901.11-C
Good repair and proper adjustment-equipment (c)
Inspector notes: Provide drain plugs for each bay at 3 bay sink
590.004/4-501.11-C
37
Mar 6, 2024
Routine
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
(a) (b) and (c)(1) (4)-(16) demonstration (pf)
Inspector notes: No proof of a Certified food protection manager that is at this location full time
590.002(B)/2-102.11-PF
90
Mar 1, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 5 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 12 violations
When to wash (p)
Inspector notes: Observed no hand washing by food handlers/employees during inspection I provided hand washing procedures during inspection via email
590.002/2-301.14-P
Food temperature measuring devices (pf)
Inspector notes: No thin probe thermometer
590.004/4-302.12-PF
(a) (b) and (c)(1) (4)-(16) demonstration (pf)
Inspector notes: No proof of a Certified food protection manager that is at this location full time
590.002(B)/2-102.11-PF
Assignment (pf)
Inspector notes: No person in charge during inspection Evdence that employees have not been trained in food safety and sanitation as it relates to their assigned duties per code
590.002(A)/2-101.11-PF
Clean-up of vomiting and diarrheal events (pf)
Inspector notes: No kit and written procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events I provided the written procedures via email at time of inspection
590.002/2-501.11-PF
Sanitizing solutions testing devices (pf)
Inspector notes: No test kit for sanitizing solution
590.004/4-302.14-PF
Service sink (c)
Inspector notes: No service sink. Employee stated that the mop water is dumped in to the 3 bay sink - Discontinue dumping mop water in 3 bay sink and provide a service sink or request a variance (variance form provided during inspection)
590.005/5-203.13-C
Food preparation (c)
Inspector notes: Observed food prep in middle bay of three bay sink while dirty equipment was in both sides of middle bay
590.003/3-305.14-C
Food storage-preventing contamination from the premises (c)
Inspector notes: Items stored on top of ice machine
590.003/3-305.11-C
Wiping cloths use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Wiping cloths not stored in a sanitizing solution - Ware washing/food service areas
590.003/3-304.14-C
Effectiveness-hair restraints (c)
Inspector notes: Food handlers not wearing hair restraints
590.002/2-402.11-C
Sponges use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Using sponges in ware washing area
590.004/4-101.16-C
39
Oct 27, 2023
Routine
No violations found.
100
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Istanbul Doner Burrito last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Istanbul Doner Burrito on file is from Feb 5, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Istanbul Doner Burrito?
Across the inspection record, “sanitizing solutions testing devices” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Istanbul Doner Burrito.
How does Istanbul Doner Burrito compare to other restaurants in Boston?
Istanbul Doner Burrito most recently scored 58 out of 100, which is lower than the Boston average of 86.
Has Istanbul Doner Burrito's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Istanbul Doner Burrito have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Istanbul Doner Burrito 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 Istanbul Doner Burrito inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Istanbul Doner Burrito is inspected around four times per year on average.
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