La Fonda Boston

1620 Commonwealth Av, Brighton, MA 02135
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Dec 11, 2025
100
Score
Low Risk

Going back to 2023, La Fonda Boston has five inspections in the public record. La Fonda Boston was last inspected on Dec 11, 2025. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near zero violations per visit across recent inspections.

The pattern that stands out is “wiping cloths use limitation”, which has been cited two times.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Brighton restaurant scores 88. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

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Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 11, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
Apr 28, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
Apr 11, 2024
Routine
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Ice machine in lower level with soil buildup on the internal mechanisms- Clean with proper frequency
590.004/4-601.11-PF
Wiping cloths use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: In use wiping cloths stored on counter wet with no sanitizer solution set up- Corrected on site
590.003/3-304.14-C
86
Jul 11, 2023
Routine
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Common name-working containers (pf)
Inspector notes: Plastic container with chlorine not labeled. Label properly.
590.007/7-102.11-PF
Food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)
Inspector notes: Bulk food containers without labels. Provide.
590.003/3-302.12-C
Wiping cloths use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Wiping cloths stored soiled on counters. Store properly in sanitizer solution.
590.003/3-304.14-C
82
Mar 8, 2023
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Drying mops (c)
Inspector notes: Mop sink without enclosing door. Provide.
590.006/6-501.16-C
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Lower level missing a ceiling tile near prep sink. Replace.
590.006/6-201.11-C
Receptacles (c)
Inspector notes: No trash receptacles at this time on site. Provide.
590.005/5-501.13-C
86

Frequently Asked Questions

When was La Fonda Boston last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at La Fonda Boston on file is from Dec 11, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at La Fonda Boston?

Across the inspection record, “wiping cloths use limitation” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at La Fonda Boston.

How does La Fonda Boston compare to other restaurants in Brighton?

La Fonda Boston most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Brighton average of 88.

Has La Fonda Boston's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at La Fonda Boston have averaged around zero violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at La Fonda Boston 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 La Fonda Boston inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, La Fonda Boston is inspected around two times per year on average.