La Parada Dominican Kitchen
Last inspected: Feb 3, 2026
90
Score
Going back to 2022, La Parada Dominican Kitchen has 11 inspections in the public record. The most recent visit was on Feb 3, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.
Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around four violations across recent inspections versus roughly nine violations before.
“Food storage containers identified with common name of food” comes up most often, recorded six times in the inspection record.
The city-wide average for Roxbury sits at 83, putting La Parada Dominican Kitchen on the better side of that line. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
11
Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 3, 2026
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Walls and shelves in walk-in refrigerator with black mold-like substance. Clean refrigerator.
590.004/4-602.13-C
Nonfood-contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Damaged wall in basement prep room. Patch/repair wall for smooth cleanable surface.
590.004/4-101.19-C
90
Jun 18, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
(a)(1) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: 6 Beef pastelitos 128F stored in the hot holding unit. PIC voluntarily discard the 6 beef pastelitos. PIC to train staff on hot holding.
590.003/3-501.16-P1
Warewashing equipment determining chemical sanitizer concentration (pf)
Inspector notes: PIC unable to provide sanitizer test strips. Provide Inspector test strip was used to measure the sanitizer concentration.
590.004/4-501.116-PF
Ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food date marking (pf)
Inspector notes: Multiple containers of pre packed salads stored in drawer refrigerator unit observed without date marking. Provide made/discard
590.003/3-501.17-PF
(a)-(p) person-in-charge-duties (pf)
Inspector notes: PIC to train staff on violations noted on the inspection report
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF
Food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)
Inspector notes: Multiple bulk bins observed without labels. Provide labels when remove from original containers.
590.003/3-302.12-C
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Ceiling vent above warewashing sink observed soiled (dusty) . Clean to remove
590.006/6-201.11-C
58
Feb 21, 2025
Routine
2 critical violations. 1 major violation.
View 3 violations
(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: About 5lbs of white rice stored in the refrigerator unit from the night before based on date marking labels tout of range temperature 48-50F . Discarded by PIC. PIC to review and train staff on cold holding.
590.003/3-501.16-P
Cooling (p)
Inspector notes: White rice in the refrigeration unit stored in deep container observed out of temperature range. Rice was placed in the refrigerator the night before. PIC to retrain staff on cooling process. PIC voluntarily discard the white rice. Denatured with bleach.
590.003/3-501.14-P
(a)-(p) person-in-charge-duties (pf)
Inspector notes: Priority violations cited. Provide active managerial conrtrol.
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF
67
Jan 9, 2025
Routine
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 7 violations
(a)(1) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Baked chicken leg temp at 108/129 F mix veggies 73F hot held for unknown time . PIC voluntarily discarded both products and pulled product from hot holding unit at175F. Retrain staff to monitor accurate temp and overfillig containers
590.003/3-501.16-P1
Cleaning procedure (p)
Inspector notes: Observed staff washing hands without hand cleanser. PIC to retrain staff on handwashing. Staff was advised to wash hands the correct way.
590.002/2-301.12-P
Handwashing cleanser availability (pf)
Inspector notes: Front of the house handsink observed without hand cleanser. Provide
590.006/6-301.11-PF
Ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food date marking (pf)
Inspector notes: Several containers of food prep the night before and earlier today observed without date marking. Provide made/discard
590.003/3-501.17-PF
(a)-(p) person-in-charge-duties (pf)
Inspector notes: CFPM to retrain staff on P's and PF's violations noted on the inspection report. Post current Health Permit Post current Site Cleanliness License Post current Common Victualler License
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF
Ventilation hood systems filters (c)
Inspector notes: Hood system observed heavily soiled. Clean to remove Hood sticker expires: 2.3.25
590.004/4-202.18-C
Food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)
Inspector notes: Multiple storage bin observed without lable. Provide label when removed from original containers.
590.003/3-302.12-C
50
Aug 26, 2024
Routine
2 critical violations. 8 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 14 violations
(a)(1) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Baked chicken temp at 124F roasted pork at 131F. PIC voluntarily discarded both products and pulled product from hot holding unit at 166F. Retrain staff to monitor accurate temp. Unit temp at 174F. Thermometer located inside of unit. Corrected on site
590.003/3-501.16-P1
Packaged and unpackaged food-separation packaging and segregation (p)
Inspector notes: Raw shelleggs observed stored above ready to eat foods. Discontinue (COS)
590.003/3-302.11-P
Clean-up of vomiting and diarrheal events (pf)
Inspector notes: No procedure or kit to respond to vomit and diarrhea clean up on site. Provide kit and procedure.
590.002/2-501.11-PF
(a)-(p) person-in-charge-duties (pf)
Inspector notes: CFPM to designate a PIC who's knowlegeable and present at all hours of operations. Person in charge must be properly trained to monitor hot holding handwashing understand proper procedures for manual warewashing of dishes and equipment and review responsibilities for company illness procedures.
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF
Ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food date marking (pf)
Inspector notes: Numerous containers of ready to eat products observed without date marking. Provide made/discard date.
590.003/3-501.17-PF
Food labels (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed multiples dessert cups for sale without labels on allergen information. Provide labels.
590.003/3-602.11-PF
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Meat slicer observed soiled interior and exterior of 2 door refrigeration unit observed soiled interior of 2 door freezer unit observed soiled interior condensor and ceiling of walking unit observed soiled. Clean and sanitze to remove.
590.004/4-601.11-PF
Using a handwashing sink-operation and maintenance (pf)
Inspector notes: Kitchen hand sink observed blocked by pot and trash can. Discontinue (Corrected on site)
590.005/5-205.11-PF
Handwashing cleanser availability (pf)
Inspector notes: Kitchen hand sink observed without hand cleanser. Provide (COS)
590.006/6-301.11-PF
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Multiple small flies and rodends dropping observed in the kitchen bottom shelvings. CFPm to email current IPM report from a licensed exterminator.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Temperature measuring devices-functionality (c)
Inspector notes: Multiple refrigeration and hot holding units observed without a conspicuous thermomether. Provide and maintain.
590.004/4-204.112-C
Good repair and proper adjustment-equipment (c)
Inspector notes: Both handsink in the establishment observed leaking. Repair
590.004/4-501.11-C
Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)
Inspector notes: Hood vent observed soiled. Clean to remove Hood sticker expires 11.11.24
590.006/6-501.14-C
Packaged and unpackaged food-separation packaging and segregation (c)
Inspector notes: Numerous containers of food stored in refrigerator unit observed without cover. Provide cover.
590.003/3-302.11-C
27
Apr 10, 2024
Routine
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Clean-up of vomiting and diarrheal events (pf)
Inspector notes: No procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events on site. Provide
590.002/2-501.11-PF
Sanitizing solutions testing devices (pf)
Inspector notes: No test strips available on site. Provide. Inspector use her test strip. 200ppm quatz .
590.004/4-302.14-PF
In-use utensils between-use storage (c)
Inspector notes: Observed plastic containers stored inside bulk items as dispensing utensils. Discontinue .
590.003/3-304.12-C
Food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)
Inspector notes: Multiples bulk bins observed without lables. Provide labels.
590.003/3-302.12-C
System maintained in good repair (c)
Inspector notes: Kitchen handsink observed leaking. Repair
590.005/5-205.15-C
70
Apr 3, 2024
Routine
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Sanitizing solutions testing devices (pf)
Inspector notes: No test strips available on site. Provide. Inspector use her test strip. 200ppm quatz .
590.004/4-302.14-PF
Clean-up of vomiting and diarrheal events (pf)
Inspector notes: No procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events on site. Provide
590.002/2-501.11-PF
In-use utensils between-use storage (c)
Inspector notes: Observed plastic containers stored inside bulk items as dispensing utensils. Discontinue .
590.003/3-304.12-C
Food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)
Inspector notes: Multiples bulk bins observed without lables. Provide labels.
590.003/3-302.12-C
System maintained in good repair (c)
Inspector notes: Kitchen handsink observed leaking. Repair
590.005/5-205.15-C
70
Nov 2, 2023
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Wiping cloths use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Seperate sanitizing buckets as we discussed so one bucket is for raw foods and raw food cutting surfaces - seperate one with seperate wiping cloths for all the fully cooked / prepared foods as well as all fully cooked food contact surfaces
590.003/3-304.14-C
(a) certified food protection manager (c)
Inspector notes: Post copies of all current food safety certificates who is a shift manager during hours of operation
590.002(C)/2-102.12-C
Effectiveness-hair restraints (c)
Inspector notes: Ensure all food handlers are wearing proper hair restraints when working / preparing / serving foods
590.002/2-402.11-C
86
Mar 6, 2023
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Effectiveness-hair restraints (c)
Inspector notes: ensure all food handlers are wearing proper hair restraints while working with ready to eat foods and other food prep services
590.002/2-402.11-C
Food storage-preventing contamination from the premises (c)
Inspector notes: Ensure all foods are being stored off the floors a minimum of six inches during dry storage as well as refrigeration / freezer storage
590.003/3-305.11-C
Closing toilet room doors (c)
Inspector notes: Door to the restroom needs to be able to self close - either provide loaded springs on the door or an attachment that will assist in self closure - this assist sin reducing potential contamination
590.006/6-501.19-C
86
Sep 26, 2022
Routine
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
(a) (b) and (c)(1) (4)-(16) demonstration (pf)
Inspector notes: Ensure that there is a PIC on site during all hours of operation that is familiar with food safety and able to respond to foiod safety concerns properly
590.002(B)/2-102.11-PF
Food temperature measuring devices (pf)
Inspector notes: No working food thermometer on site - address as discussed
590.004/4-302.12-PF
Ventilation hood systems filters (c)
Inspector notes: Clean the vents in the hood from a visible collection of soils and grease
590.004/4-202.18-C
Food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)
Inspector notes: Label to properly identify the contents of all bulk food storage bins [ rice - flour - sugar - mesa ]
590.003/3-302.12-C
Effectiveness-hair restraints (c)
Inspector notes: Ensure al;l food handlers are wearing proper hair restraints whille wporking with foods in the food preperation locations
590.002/2-402.11-C
Wiping cloths use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Set up a seperate sanitizing bucket for all raw foods and food service areas and then another seperate sanitizing station for ready to eat foods to reduce potential cross contamination
590.003/3-304.14-C
67
May 27, 2022
Routine
1 critical violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Packaged and unpackaged food-separation packaging and segregation (p)
Inspector notes: Cooked poultry stored beside raw poultry in the refrigeration unit - store seperately as discussed to minimiz epotential cross contamination as observed during inspection - compromised product was discarded
590.003/3-302.11-P
Handwashing signage (c)
Inspector notes: Post hand washing only signs behind all designated hand washing sinks as doiscussed
590.006/6-301.14-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Clean interior and exterior of all refrigeration /freezer units - exterior of all bulk food storage bins - exterior of all cooking equipment from visible food spills stains and soils
590.004/4-602.13-C
Packaged and unpackaged food-separation packaging and segregation (c)
Inspector notes: Ensure all foods are being stored off the floors a minimum of six inches during storage
590.003/3-302.11-C
Food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)
Inspector notes: Label all bulk food storage bins as discussed [ rice - flour - salt - mesa ]-to properly identify the content
590.003/3-302.12-C
Wiping cloths use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Set up as discussed
590.003/3-304.14-C
67
Frequently Asked Questions
When was La Parada Dominican Kitchen last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at La Parada Dominican Kitchen on file is from Feb 3, 2026. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at La Parada Dominican Kitchen?
Across the inspection record, “food storage containers identified with common name of food” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at La Parada Dominican Kitchen.
How does La Parada Dominican Kitchen compare to other restaurants in Roxbury?
La Parada Dominican Kitchen most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Roxbury average of 83.
Has La Parada Dominican Kitchen's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at La Parada Dominican Kitchen have averaged around four violations per visit, down from roughly nine earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at La Parada Dominican Kitchen 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 Parada Dominican Kitchen inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, La Parada Dominican Kitchen is inspected around three times per year on average.
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