La Gran Manzana

22 William C Kelly Sq, East Boston, MA 02128

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Oct 30, 2025

100

Score

Low Risk

Public records show seven inspections at La Gran Manzana stretching back to 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Oct 30, 2025. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near four violations per visit.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “manual warewashing sink compartment requirements”, showing up four times.

Compared to the broader East Boston restaurant scene, where the average is 91, this is a stronger showing. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

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Major latest

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Inspection History

Oct 30, 2025

Routine

No violations found.

100

Mar 22, 2024

Routine

1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.

View 8 violations

Manual and mechanical warewashing equipment chemical sanitization-temperature ph concentration and hardness (p)

Inspector notes: Low temp dish machine not registering any chlorine sanitizer level level. Repair to mantain 50-100ppm.

590.004/4-501.114-P

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

Inspector notes: PIC must obtain a Health Permit. Currently establishment operating without a Health Permit.

590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF

Handwashing cleanser availability (pf)

Inspector notes: Handsinks at prep area and and toilets without soap. Provide.

590.006/6-301.11-PF

Hand drying provision (pf)

Inspector notes: Handsink at prep area and toilet without paper towels. Provide. Provide missing signage.

590.006/6-301.12-PF

Food storage-preventing contamination from the premises (c)

Inspector notes: Baggs of chicken and pork put together in a bowl inside the walk-in unit. Separate properly.Ensure that raw meat separates properly from TCS foods.

590.003/3-305.11-C

(a) certified food protection manager (c)

Inspector notes: No current CFPM certificate on site. Provide.

590.002(C)/2-102.12-C

Nonfood contact surfaces (c)

Inspector notes: Some of the shelves at prep area soiled. Clean properly.

590.004/4-602.13-C

Toilet rooms enclosed (c)

Inspector notes: Toilet door inside prep area taken off/removed. Repair or replace.

590.006/6-202.14-C

Apr 14, 2023

Routine

2 minor violations.

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Manual warewashing sink compartment requirements (c)

Inspector notes: Provide scrub brushes for the 3 bay sink at the bar for the glassware

590.004/4-301.12-C

Good repair and proper adjustment-equipment (c)

Inspector notes: Suburban was out on 3/21/23. Dish machine sensor is not working and the part is no longer available due to the age of the machine. Suburban is getting a new machine for the establishment.

590.004/4-501.11-C

Apr 7, 2023

Routine

1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.

View 6 violations

Hot water and chemical-methods (p)

Inspector notes: Dish machine without sanitizer / Replace / 3 bay sink being used and will use disposable plates until repair is made

590.004/4-703.11-P

Controlling pests (pf)

Inspector notes: Several small flies noted at bar / A+ provides weekly exterminations / Provide IPM style reports

590.006/6-501.111-PF

Handwashing cleanser availability (pf)

Inspector notes: Provide liquid hand soap at the bar hand sink

590.006/6-301.11-PF

System maintained in good repair (c)

Inspector notes: Low pressure at hand sink preventing adequate hot water for hand washing / Repair.

590.005/5-205.15-C

Manual warewashing sink compartment requirements (c)

Inspector notes: Provide scrub brushes for the 3 bay sink at the bar for the glassware

590.004/4-301.12-C

Good repair and proper adjustment-equipment (c)

590.004/4-501.11-C

Mar 21, 2023

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

Hot water and chemical-methods (p)

Inspector notes: Sanitizer at dish machine is empty no back ups on site / Discontinue use of dish machine until sanitizer is hooked up. 3 bay sink will be used until machine is properly running

590.004/4-703.11-P

(a) and (c) good repair and calibration-utensils and temperature and pressure measuring devices (c)

Inspector notes: Dish machine currently out of service disposables are being used until machine can be properly repaired or replaced

590.004/4-502.11-C

Mar 20, 2023

Routine

1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.

View 5 violations

Hot water and chemical-methods (p)

Inspector notes: Dish machine without sanitizer / Replace / 3 bay sink being used and will use disposable plates until repair is made

590.004/4-703.11-P

Controlling pests (pf)

Inspector notes: Several small flies noted at bar / A+ provides weekly exterminations / Provide IPM style reports

590.006/6-501.111-PF

Handwashing cleanser availability (pf)

Inspector notes: Provide liquid hand soap at the bar hand sink

590.006/6-301.11-PF

Manual warewashing sink compartment requirements (c)

Inspector notes: Provide scrub brushes for the 3 bay sink at the bar for the glassware

590.004/4-301.12-C

System maintained in good repair (c)

Inspector notes: Low pressure at hand sink preventing adequate hot water for hand washing / Repair.

590.005/5-205.15-C

May 18, 2022

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

Hot water and chemical-methods (p)

Inspector notes: Sanitizer at dish machine is empty no back ups on site / Discontinue use of dish machine until sanitizer is hooked up. 3 bay sink will be used until machine is properly running

590.004/4-703.11-P

Manual warewashing sink compartment requirements (c)

Inspector notes: 3 bay sink at the bar should have attached scrub brushes installed in order to properly wash glassware / Provide

590.004/4-301.12-C

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was La Gran Manzana last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at La Gran Manzana on file is from Oct 30, 2025. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at La Gran Manzana?

Across the inspection record, “manual warewashing sink compartment requirements” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at La Gran Manzana.

How does La Gran Manzana compare to other restaurants in East Boston?

La Gran Manzana most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the East Boston average of 91.

Has La Gran Manzana's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at La Gran Manzana have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at La Gran Manzana 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 Gran Manzana inspected?

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

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