La Abundancia Bakery Corporation

59 Meridian St, East Boston, MA 02128

Café / Breakfast

Last inspected: Nov 25, 2025

Score

High Risk

La Abundancia Bakery Corporation has been inspected seven times since 2022. The most recent report on file is from Nov 25, 2025. High risk usually means inspectors flagged either critical violations or a stack of smaller ones.

Recent inspections have turned up more issues than earlier ones, averaging around five violations lately compared to roughly one violation before.

When inspectors have written things up, “walls and ceilings attachments” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

Compared to other East Boston restaurants (averaging 91), there's room to close the gap. Diners may want to weigh the inspection history when deciding to visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Nov 25, 2025

Routine

1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 5 minor violations.

View 9 violations

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

Inspector notes: Noted Chicken and Beef empanadas at 110F in the hot holding unit cooked an hour ago.Remove COS by the PIC

590.003/3-501.16-P1

(a)-(p) person-in-charge-duties (pf)

Inspector notes: Provide valid allergen certificate.

590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF

Sanitizing solutions testing devices (pf)

Inspector notes: Provide irrversible thermometer for high temp dish machine.

590.004/4-302.14-PF

(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)

Inspector notes: Freezer chest in the basement has visible rust.Clean Visible dust and black spots on the fan and around it.Clean

590.004/4-601.11-PF

Miscellaneous sources of contamination (c)

Inspector notes: Remove the condensation pipe from the 3 bay sink in the basement.

590.003/3-307.11-C

Wiping cloths use limitation (c)

Inspector notes: Noted dirty cloths stored on the rag.Remove and store in a sanitizer

590.003/3-304.14-C

In-use utensils between-use storage (c)

Inspector notes: Noted scoops in the bulk food containers stored in contact with the food.Remove and store properly

590.003/3-304.12-C

Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)

Inspector notes: Noted hood sticker expired Nov 20th 2025.Service Hood filters dirty with grease.Clean

590.006/6-501.14-C

Maintaining refuse areas and enclosures (c)

Inspector notes: Noted lot of clutter and overgrown grass in the trash area.Clean and remove innecessary items to prevent harborage of pest.

590.005/5-501.115-C

Apr 4, 2025

Routine

4 minor violations.

View 4 violations

Food storage-preventing contamination from the premises (c)

Inspector notes: Some food srticles stored on the floor at lower level. Elevate properly.

590.003/3-305.11-C

Nonfood contact surfaces (c)

Inspector notes: Small table at cooking line (lower counter) soiled with grease and covered with foil. Remove foil and clean properly.

590.004/4-602.13-C

Food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)

Inspector notes: Bulk food container at lower level without label. Provide.

590.003/3-302.12-C

Outer openings protected (c)

Inspector notes: Rear door without a sweep create open gap. Provide.

590.006/6-202.15-C

Sep 30, 2024

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

View 3 violations

Ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food disposition (p)

Inspector notes: Some TCS foods without date marking inside walk-in unit. Provide.

590.003/3-501.18-P

Handwashing cleanser availability (pf)

Inspector notes: Handsink at serving line without soap. Provide.

590.006/6-301.11-PF

(a) certified food protection manager (c)

Inspector notes: CFPM certificate expired. Provide a current one.

590.002(C)/2-102.12-C

Nov 15, 2023

Routine

No violations found.

100

Apr 12, 2023

Routine

No violations found.

100

Oct 19, 2022

Routine

1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

View 4 violations

Using a handwashing sink-operation and maintenance (pf)

Inspector notes: Handsink in warewash area shut off at time of inspection due to leaking pipe / Hand sink has been turned back on and a bucket is temporarily catching dripping water from below. Ensure hand sink stays on

590.005/5-205.11-PF

System maintained in good repair (c)

Inspector notes: Pipe under hand sink is leaking / Repair

590.005/5-205.15-C

Thawing (c)

Inspector notes: 4 sheet trays of fish thawing at room temp / Discontinue and properly thaw as discussed

590.003/3-501.13-C

Walls and ceilings attachments (c)

Inspector notes: Hood tag expired in August 2022 / Contact hood cleaning company ASAP

590.006/6-201.17-C

May 3, 2022

Routine

1 minor violation.

View 1 violation

Walls and ceilings attachments (c)

Inspector notes: Hood tag expired in April / Unclear if a hood cleaning has been scheduled / Contact hood cleaning company ASAP

590.006/6-201.17-C

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was La Abundancia Bakery Corporation last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at La Abundancia Bakery Corporation on file is from Nov 25, 2025. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at La Abundancia Bakery Corporation?

Across the inspection record, “walls and ceilings attachments” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at La Abundancia Bakery Corporation.

How does La Abundancia Bakery Corporation compare to other restaurants in East Boston?

La Abundancia Bakery Corporation most recently scored 50 out of 100, which is lower than the East Boston average of 91.

Has La Abundancia Bakery Corporation's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at La Abundancia Bakery Corporation have averaged around five violations per visit, up from roughly one earlier in the record.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at La Abundancia Bakery Corporation means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.

How often is La Abundancia Bakery Corporation inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, La Abundancia Bakery Corporation is inspected around two times per year on average.

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