Istanbul Doner Burrito Downtown Crossing

417 Washington St, Boston, MA 02108

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Nov 19, 2025

Score

Low Risk

The health department has logged four inspections at Istanbul Doner Burrito Downtown Crossing, the earliest from 2024. Istanbul Doner Burrito Downtown Crossing was last inspected on Nov 19, 2025. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around one violation compared to roughly four violations earlier on.

“System maintained in good repair” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing three times across the record.

Restaurants in Boston average 86, so Istanbul Doner Burrito Downtown Crossing is doing better than most peers. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Nov 19, 2025

Routine

1 minor violation.

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System maintained in good repair (c)

Inspector notes: Pipe below 3 compartment sink observed leaking.Repair On compliance visit pipe below three compartment sink is still leaking/ Repair 11/12/25 appointment schedule for tomorrow to repair the prep sink

590.005/5-205.15-C

Nov 12, 2025

Routine

2 minor violations.

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System maintained in good repair (c)

590.005/5-205.15-C

Controlling pests (c)

Inspector notes: Mise dropping observed in front counter area and in the kitchen under 3 bay sink/ Remove evidence of rodents dropping from floor / Provide a detailed licensed exterminator’s report. Clean and sanitize the floor 11/4/2025 Large rat dropping behind grease trap and under the cabinet near handwashing sink/ Clean to remove

590.006/6-501.111-C

Oct 27, 2025

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.

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(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)

Inspector notes: Lettuce Tomato Peas Jalapeno sour cream observed with elevate temperature on a cold holding unit with refrigerated is 50F. Provide proper cold Holding of 41F or Below

590.003/3-501.16-P

Hand drying provision (pf)

Inspector notes: Front handsink Observed without paper towel. Provide proper means to dry hands. Corrected on site by PIC.

590.006/6-301.12-PF

System maintained in good repair (c)

Inspector notes: Pipe below 3 compartment sink observed leaking.Repair

590.005/5-205.15-C

Controlling pests (c)

590.006/6-501.111-C

Handwashing signage (c)

Inspector notes: Front handsink observed without employee must wash hand signage/ provide employee must wash hands signage

590.006/6-301.14-C

Effectiveness-hair restraints (c)

Inspector notes: Employees observed prepping food without hair restraint. Provide proper hair restraint.

590.002/2-402.11-C

Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)

Inspector notes: Front area and kitchen Clean the floors under the equipment to remove debris

590.006/6-201.11-C

Dec 16, 2024

Routine

1 major violation.

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Sanitizing solutions testing devices (pf)

Inspector notes: Wrong Ph Strips supply new test strips to measure sanitizer to mininimum of 200ppm's

590.004/4-302.14-PF

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Istanbul Doner Burrito Downtown Crossing last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Istanbul Doner Burrito Downtown Crossing on file is from Nov 19, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Istanbul Doner Burrito Downtown Crossing?

Across the inspection record, “system maintained in good repair” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Istanbul Doner Burrito Downtown Crossing.

How does Istanbul Doner Burrito Downtown Crossing compare to other restaurants in Boston?

Istanbul Doner Burrito Downtown Crossing most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Boston average of 86.

Has Istanbul Doner Burrito Downtown Crossing's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Istanbul Doner Burrito Downtown Crossing have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Istanbul Doner Burrito Downtown Crossing means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

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