La Reina

80 Bennington St, East Boston, MA 02128

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Dec 10, 2025

100

Score

Low Risk

La Reina has been inspected seven times since 2022. The most recent report on file is from Dec 10, 2025. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

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

Restaurants in East Boston average 91, so La Reina is doing better than most peers. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

Inspections

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Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Dec 10, 2025

Routine

No violations found.

100

Aug 28, 2025

Routine

2 major violations. 1 minor violation.

View 3 violations

Warewashing equipment cleaning agents (pf)

Inspector notes: Several pans ready for use soiled to touch and sight. Wash properly to rmove.

590.004/4-501.17-PF

Ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food date marking (pf)

Inspector notes: Several prepared food items without labeling in the walk-in unit and the other refrigerated unit across. Provide.

590.003/3-501.17-PF

Outer openings protected (c)

Inspector notes: Rear door left wide open without screen door. Provide or mantain closed all the time.

590.006/6-202.15-C

Dec 27, 2024

Routine

1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

View 4 violations

Using a handwashing sink-operation and maintenance (pf)

Inspector notes: Hand sink blocked with bowls of shredded carrots in basin / Remove and ensure hand sink remains free and clear at all times

590.005/5-205.11-PF

Food storage-preventing contamination from the premises (c)

Inspector notes: Buckets of food stored on walk in floor / Discontinue and elevate at least 6" off of floor

590.003/3-305.11-C

Walls and ceilings attachments (c)

Inspector notes: Hood tag expired in November 2024 / Hood cleaning scheduled for tonight (12/27/2024)

590.006/6-201.17-C

Nonfood contact surfaces (c)

Inspector notes: Condensor fan covers in walk in with visible dust build up / Clean to remove

590.004/4-602.13-C

Jun 6, 2024

Routine

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

View 3 violations

Reheating for hot holding (p)

Inspector notes: Rice at hot holding unit registered 93F Unit 176F. PIC stated they put it there 30 minutes ago without re-heating it first and moved it to the stove top to reheat immediatley to 165F. Ensure that TCP foods are reheated properly before placing for hot holding.

590.003/3-403.11-P

Cutting surfaces (c)

Inspector notes: Cutting board scored/stained. Resurface or replace.

590.004/4-501.12-C

Wiping cloths air drying location (c)

Inspector notes: Wiping cloths containers with sanitizer solution not set up. Set up properly.

590.004/4-901.12-C

Sep 22, 2023

Routine

No violations found.

100

Jan 3, 2023

Routine

1 minor violation.

View 1 violation

Manual warewashing sink compartment requirements (c)

Inspector notes: Glassware is used for serving beverages attach scrub brushes at the bottom of the 3 bay sink compartments for proper washing

590.004/4-301.12-C

Jun 22, 2022

Routine

No violations found.

100

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was La Reina last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at La Reina on file is from Dec 10, 2025. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

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

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

Has La Reina's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at La Reina have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at La Reina 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 Reina inspected?

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

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