La Cabra Restaurant
Last inspected: Apr 29, 2026
55
Score
Across the available record, La Cabra Restaurant has seven inspections on file, the first dated 2025. The newest entry in the record is dated Apr 29, 2026. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around five violations each.
The pattern that stands out is “system maintained in good repair”, which has been cited three times.
By comparison, the average Mattapan facility scores 84, putting La Cabra Restaurant on the weaker side. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.
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Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
9
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 29, 2026
Routine
1 critical violation. 9 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Packaged and unpackaged food-separation packaging and segregation (p)
Inspector notes: Chicken stored above pork provide proper order.
590.003/3-302.11-P
Food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)
Inspector notes: No labels on squeeze bottles provide with ingredient name.
590.003/3-302.12-C
Ventilation hood systems filters (c)
Inspector notes: Exhausthood filter damaged repair or replace.
590.004/4-202.18-C
Temperature measuring devices-functionality (c)
Inspector notes: No thermometer for hot holding unit provide.
590.004/4-204.112-C
(b) and (c) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (c)
Inspector notes: Clean sides inbetween and backsplash of cooking equipment.
590.004/4-601.11-C
Storage refuse recyclables and returnable (c)
Inspector notes: Remove clutter of bread racks from basement storage area.
590.005/5-501.110-C
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Floor soiled below cooking equipment ware washing and prep area clean to remove visible soil.
590.006/6-201.11-C
Outer openings protected (c)
Inspector notes: Observed opening below both front and rear exit door repair.
590.006/6-202.15-C
Handwashing signage (c)
Inspector notes: No Hand Wash signage at all hand sinks provide.
590.006/6-301.14-C
Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)
Inspector notes: Ceiling has opening at basement near stairs repair. Wall at 3 bay sink is and discolored missing back splash repair.
590.006/6-501.11-C
55
Oct 1, 2025
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
System maintained in good repair (c)
Inspector notes: Mop sink and prep sink have been installed by a licensed plumber and a permit was pulled. Waiting on plumbing inspector to inspect. PIC reached out to the plumber to contact plumbing inspector.
590.005/5-205.15-C
95
Sep 11, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
System maintained in good repair (p)
Inspector notes: Mop sink and prep sink have been installed by a licensed plumber. Waiting on plumbing inspector to inspect.
590.005/5-205.15-P
System maintained in good repair (c)
Inspector notes: Mop sink and prep sink have been installed by a licensed plumber and a permit was pulled. Waiting on plumbing inspector to inspect. PIC reached out to the plumber to contact plumbing inspector.
590.005/5-205.15-C
82
Aug 7, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
System maintained in good repair (p)
Inspector notes: Observed a leaky faucet and a shopping bag wrapped around the faucet at the 3 bay sink. Mop sink and prep sink have still not been approved. Please be sure that the licensed plumber has applied for the proper plumbing permits and they would need to call the plumbing inspector to schedule the inspection after the job is complete for the 3 bay prep and mop sink.
590.005/5-205.15-P
86
Jul 23, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 11 violations
System maintained in good repair (p)
Inspector notes: Observed a leaky faucet and a shopping bag wrapped around the faucet at the 3 bay sink. Mop sink and prep sink have still not been approved. Please be sure that the licensed plumber has applied for the proper plumbing permits and they would need to call the plumbing inspector to schedule the inspection after the job is complete for the 3 bay prep and mop sink.
590.005/5-205.15-P
Hand drying provision (pf)
Inspector notes: No means to dry hands at all hand sinks. Provide means to dry hands at all times.
590.006/6-301.12-PF
Using a handwashing sink-operation and maintenance (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed soiled utensils being stored in the handsink located at the front counter. Remove utensils and ensure staff is trained properly. Handsinks are used to wash hands only.
590.005/5-205.11-PF
Cutting surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Observed worn/scored cutting board in the kitchen. Replace/Resurface/Sanitize
590.004/4-501.12-C
Temperature measuring devices-functionality (c)
Inspector notes: No thermometers inside the refrigeration units. Provide thermometers inside all refrigeration units
590.004/4-204.112-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Observed grease on the backsplash behind the stove and on the side of the hot holding unit. Clean to remove all grease. Observed heavy grease on the hood filters. Clean to remove heavy grease Observed soil on the exterior of the kitchen equipment. Ensure staff is cleaning/sanitizing all equipment.
590.004/4-602.13-C
Rinsing procedures (c)
Inspector notes: Observed the 3 bay sink storing soiled pots and pans in all 3 bays. Ensure staff is trained on wash rinse and sanitize procedures. Recommeded purchasing a cart for the soiled equipment pots & pans. 3 bay sink can not be used to store soiled pots and pans.
590.004/4-603.16-C
(a) and (c) equipment utensils linens and single-service and single-use articles-storing (c)
Inspector notes: Observed pans not inverted while stored on the drying racks. Provide proper storage of the pots and pans.
590.004/4-903.11-C
Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)
Inspector notes: Observed doors trash and other items being stored out back. Clean to remove all items. Trash area must be kept clean and organized.
590.006/6-501.114-C
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Observed grease and soil on the kitchen floor. Clean to remove grease and soil.
590.006/6-201.11-C
Wiping cloths use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Observed wiping cloths not being stored inside the sanitizer buckets. Provide proper storage for the wiping clothes.
590.003/3-304.14-C
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May 14, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Handwashing sinks-numbers and capacities (pf)
Inspector notes: No hand sink near the steam table. Plumber came out and installed the plumbing connections waiting on hand sink to be delivered. Owner provided receipt and it is out for delivery. Take a photo and email over the photo when the hand sink has been installed.
590.005/5-203.11-PF
Service sink (c)
Inspector notes: Mop sink has been delivered. Plumber is scheduled to come today. Send picture of the mop sink after it has been installed. Prep sink with protection on the side has been delivered. Ensure air gap is installed. Send picture of prep sink after it has been installed.
590.005/5-203.13-C
Intensity-lighting (c)
Inspector notes: No light bulb above the stove. Light b
590.006/6-303.11-C
82
May 9, 2025
Routine
7 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 13 violations
Handwashing sinks-numbers and capacities (pf)
Inspector notes: No hand sink near the steam table. Provide hand sink near the steam table. Provide soap and means to wash hands and hand wash signage. Contact licensed plumber to install hand sink. Provide invoice from licensed plumber.
590.005/5-203.11-PF
Hand drying provision (pf)
Inspector notes: No means to dry hands at both bathrooms. Provide means to dry hands.
590.006/6-301.12-PF
Clean-up of vomiting and diarrheal events (pf)
Inspector notes: No vomit & diarrhea kit onsite. Provide vomit & diarrhea kit. Procedures and supplies will be emailed with this report.
590.002/2-501.11-PF
Consumption of animal foods that are raw undercooked or not otherwise processed to eliminate pathogens (pf)
Inspector notes: No consumer advisory on menu. Provide on all menus. Consumer advisory veribage will be emailed with this report.
590.003/3-603.11-PF
Sanitizing solutions testing devices (pf)
Inspector notes: No test kit for the 3 bay sink. Provide test kit.
590.004/4-302.14-PF
Food temperature measuring devices (pf)
Inspector notes: No thermometer onsite. Provide thermometer.
590.004/4-302.12-PF
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: No prep sink onsite. Provide prep sink with protection on the side. Contact licensed plumber to install prep sink with air gap.
590.004/4-601.11-PF
Toilet room receptacle covered (c)
Inspector notes: Provide trash receptacle with lid in bathrooms.
590.005/5-501.17-C
Wiping cloths use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: No sanitizer buckets on site. Provide sanitizer buckets.
590.003/3-304.14-C
Intensity-lighting (c)
Inspector notes: No light bulb above the stove. Provide light bulb.
590.006/6-303.11-C
Handwashing signage (c)
Inspector notes: No hand wash signage in the bathroom near the back door. Provide hand wash signage
590.006/6-301.14-C
Service sink (c)
Inspector notes: Enclose the mop sink.
590.005/5-203.13-C
Using drain plugs (c)
Inspector notes: Provide 3 drain plugs.
590.005/5-501.114-C
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was La Cabra Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at La Cabra Restaurant on file is from Apr 29, 2026. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at La Cabra Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “system maintained in good repair” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at La Cabra Restaurant.
How does La Cabra Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Mattapan?
La Cabra Restaurant most recently scored 55 out of 100, which is lower than the Mattapan average of 84.
Has La Cabra Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at La Cabra Restaurant have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at La Cabra Restaurant means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
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