La Pinata

199 Sumner St, East Boston, MA 02128

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Nov 25, 2025

100

Score

Low Risk

Across the available record, La Pinata has nine inspections on file, the first dated 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Nov 25, 2025. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around one violation lately and about six violations before that.

The pattern that stands out is “floor covering mats and duckboards”, which has been cited three times.

La Pinata's latest score of 100 sits above the East Boston average of 91. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Nov 25, 2025

Routine

No violations found.

100

Jul 2, 2025

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

System maintained in good repair (p)

Inspector notes: Hot water faucet at bar hand washing sink out of order. Repair.

590.005/5-205.15-P

Cleaning frequency and restrictions (c)

Inspector notes: Wall behind cooking line and equipment attached above with some grease build up. Clean properly to remove.

590.006/6-501.12-C

Sep 16, 2024

Routine

2 minor violations.

View 2 violations

Floor covering mats and duckboards (c)

Inspector notes: Floor at serving line damaged. Repair.

590.006/6-201.15-C

Controlling pests (c)

Inspector notes: Licensed Exterminator treating establishment every week. PIC will cntinue to send IPM reports to the Health Dept. Ensure that all necessary corrections are performed as described in IPM report and no pest activity.

590.006/6-501.111-C

Aug 30, 2024

Routine

1 major violation. 5 minor violations.

View 6 violations

Controlling pests (pf)

Inspector notes: Observed live cockroaches in the establishment sittin area. Provide an IPM report from a licensed exterminator.

590.006/6-501.111-PF

Controlling pests (c)

590.006/6-501.111-C

Nonfood contact surfaces (c)

Inspector notes: Exterior of equipment at the cooking line soiled. Clean properly.

590.004/4-602.13-C

Cleaning floors dustless methods (c)

Inspector notes: Floor under and around cooking line soiled. Hood vent with brease build up and dust. Clean all properly

590.006/6-501.13-C

Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)

Inspector notes: Hood Vent Cleaner expired. Provide a current one.

590.006/6-501.14-C

Floor covering mats and duckboards (c)

Inspector notes: Floor at serving line damaged. Repair.

590.006/6-201.15-C

Aug 22, 2024

Routine

1 major violation. 4 minor violations.

View 5 violations

Controlling pests (pf)

Inspector notes: Observed live cockroaches in the establishment sittin area. Provide an IPM report from a licensed exterminator.

590.006/6-501.111-PF

Cleaning floors dustless methods (c)

Inspector notes: Floor under and around cooking line soiled. Hood vent with brease build up and dust. Clean all properly

590.006/6-501.13-C

Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)

Inspector notes: Hood Vent Cleaner expired. Provide a current one.

590.006/6-501.14-C

Nonfood contact surfaces (c)

Inspector notes: Exterior of equipment at the cooking line soiled. Clean properly.

590.004/4-602.13-C

Floor covering mats and duckboards (c)

Inspector notes: Floor at serving line damaged. Repair.

590.006/6-201.15-C

Feb 21, 2024

Routine

7 minor violations.

View 7 violations

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

Inspector notes: Bulk food unit at lower level missing labels. Provide.

590.003/3-302.12-C

(a) certified food protection manager (c)

Inspector notes: CFPM certtificate expired and no allergen certificate posted. Provide.

590.002(C)/2-102.12-C

Wiping cloths use limitation (c)

Inspector notes: Observed wiping cloths wet on the counters. Store properly in sanitizer solution.

590.003/3-304.14-C

(a) and (c) equipment utensils linens and single-service and single-use articles-storing (c)

Inspector notes: Box with take out utensils stored on the floor at lower level. Elevate properly.

590.004/4-903.11-C

Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)

Inspector notes: Some construction debris and not in use items stored in the lower level. Remove.

590.006/6-501.114-C

Cleaning floors dustless methods (c)

Inspector notes: Wall behind cooking line soiled. Clean properly.

590.006/6-501.13-C

Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)

Inspector notes: Hood Vent Sticker expired. Provide a current one.

590.006/6-501.14-C

Nov 29, 2023

Routine

No violations found.

100

May 30, 2023

Routine

1 minor violation.

View 1 violation

Cleaning frequency and restrictions (c)

Inspector notes: Floors along walls under cookline with visible soils / Clean to remove Walls surrounding prep area with visible soils / Clean to remove

590.006/6-501.12-C

Dec 13, 2022

Routine

No violations found.

100

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was La Pinata last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at La Pinata on file is from Nov 25, 2025. The public record contains nine inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at La Pinata?

Across the inspection record, “floor covering mats and duckboards” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at La Pinata.

How does La Pinata compare to other restaurants in East Boston?

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

Has La Pinata's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at La Pinata have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at La Pinata 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 Pinata inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, La Pinata is inspected around three times per year on average.

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