La Sultana Bakery
Last inspected: Dec 2, 2025
39
Score
La Sultana Bakery has been inspected six times since 2022. On Dec 2, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A high risk rating points to multiple serious findings at the most recent inspection.
Things have been moving the wrong way, with the rolling count rising from around four violations to closer to seven violations per visit.
Across the inspection history, “equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded three times.
Compared to other East Boston restaurants (averaging 91), there's room to close the gap. There are enough flags in the record to merit a second thought.
6
Inspections
2
Critical latest
4
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 2, 2025
Routine
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 11 violations
(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Noted cole slaw and macaroni salad recorded 50F stored near the hot holding unit.Remove and hold it below 41F
590.003/3-501.16-P
(a)(1) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Noted empanadas in the hot holding unit recorded 110F stored half hour ago.Remove and reheat
590.003/3-501.16-P1
Using a handwashing sink-operation and maintenance (pf)
Inspector notes: Noted gloves/takeout bags stored infront of the hand sink at the front counter.Remove COS by the PIC
590.005/5-205.11-PF
Washing fruits and vegetables (pf)
Inspector notes: Noted oranges with the stickers in the juice machine.Remove and wash before extracting any juice.
590.003/3-302.15-PF
Ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food date marking (pf)
Inspector notes: Several prepared food items in the walkin without proper labelling.Provide
590.003/3-501.17-PF
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Noted walkin in the basement and on the first floor visible dust and mold.Remove/Clean with frequency Remove the card board from the floor in the walkin. Noted several shelves in the walkin and frezzer with dried blood stains.Clean with frequency
590.004/4-601.11-PF
Covering receptacles (c)
Inspector notes: Noted dumpster and oil container lids wide open.Close all trash receptacles to prevent rodent entry
590.005/5-501.113-C
Using dressing rooms and lockers (c)
Inspector notes: Noted several personal items stored in contact with take out containers in the basement.Remove
590.006/6-501.110-C
Food storage-preventing contamination from the premises (c)
Inspector notes: Noted several flour bags/food containers/take out containers stored on the floor.Remove and store 6 inches from the floor.
590.003/3-305.11-C
Effectiveness-hair restraints (c)
Inspector notes: Noted staff preparing food items without hair restraint.Provide COS by PIC
590.002/2-402.11-C
Drain boards (c)
Inspector notes: No drain board to store soiled dishes in the 3 bay sink.Provide
590.004/4-301.13-C
39
Apr 30, 2025
Routine
2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 9 violations
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Slicer at lower level with encrusted food debris. Can opener with encrusted food debris. Dough Mixer with encrusted food debris. Clean and sanitize properly.
590.004/4-601.11-PF
Ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food date marking (pf)
Inspector notes: Several container with prepared food items on both floors walk-in units without date marking . Provide.
590.003/3-501.17-PF
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Exterior of several equipment at cooking line with grease build up. Clean to remove. Inteirior of some refrigerating unit including floor of walk-in freezer at lower level soiled. Clean all to remove.
590.004/4-602.13-C
Maintaining refuse areas and enclosures (c)
Inspector notes: Grease container on the rear with grease build up on the exterior and area around soiled. Clean to remove grease and the area around.
590.005/5-501.115-C
Outer openings protected (c)
Inspector notes: Rear door with damaged net. Repair.
590.006/6-202.15-C
Cleaning floors dustless methods (c)
Inspector notes: Floor under and around 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. Hood Vent with grease build up. Clean to remove grease and provide a current Hood Vent Sticker.
590.006/6-501.14-C
Temperature measuring devices-functionality (c)
Inspector notes: Refrigerating unit at serving line without interior thermometer. Provide.
590.004/4-204.112-C
Food storage-preventing contamination from the premises (c)
Inspector notes: Several bags of flour stored on the floor at both levels. Some food items stored on the floor inside walk-in units. Elevate all properly.
590.003/3-305.11-C
58
Apr 5, 2024
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Outside receptacles (c)
Inspector notes: Large dumpster at the rear missing covers to fully cover it. Repair or provide a new dumpster.
590.005/5-501.15-C
95
Mar 22, 2024
Routine
2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 9 violations
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed knifes at lower level stored soiled in the knife box. Clean and sanitize before storing away. Can Opener soiled with encrusted food debris. Clean and sanitize properly.
590.004/4-601.11-PF
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Rodent-like droppings observed at the lower level. Provide an IPM report by a licensed exterminator.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Bulk food containers at bakery sectionsoiled. Clean all properly.
590.004/4-602.13-C
(a) certified food protection manager (c)
Inspector notes: Allergen Awarness Certification expired. Provide a current one.
590.002(C)/2-102.12-C
Food storage prohibited areas (c)
Inspector notes: Boxes with food products and ice stored on the floor at lower level. Elevate properly.
590.003/3-305.12-C
Maintaining refuse areas and enclosures (c)
Inspector notes: Area around dumpster very soiled and two trash bags stored on the floor. Clean all properly and store trash in the dumpster.
590.005/5-501.115-C
Cleaning frequency and restrictions (c)
Inspector notes: Floor and equipment at bakery area soiled. Clean all properly.
590.006/6-501.12-C
Outside receptacles (c)
Inspector notes: Large dumpster at the rear missing covers to fully cover it. Repair or provide a new dumpster.
590.005/5-501.15-C
Warewashing sinks use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Three bay sink observed filled with soiled dishes. Remove and store separately in a storage rack or containers.
590.004/4-501.16-C
58
Apr 6, 2023
Routine
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Using a handwashing sink-operation and maintenance (pf)
Inspector notes: Hand sink in basement prep area blocked by a table and pots and pans / Remove and ensure the hand sinks are kept free and clear for proper hand washing
590.005/5-205.11-PF
Walls and ceilings attachments (c)
Inspector notes: Hood vent covers with visible grease build up. Hood tag current through April 2023 / Clean to remove Pipes above hood with visible dust build up / Clean to remove
590.006/6-201.17-C
86
Oct 5, 2022
Routine
No violations found.
100
Frequently Asked Questions
When was La Sultana Bakery last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at La Sultana Bakery on file is from Dec 2, 2025. The public record contains six inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at La Sultana Bakery?
Across the inspection record, “equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at La Sultana Bakery.
How does La Sultana Bakery compare to other restaurants in East Boston?
La Sultana Bakery most recently scored 39 out of 100, which is lower than the East Boston average of 91.
Has La Sultana Bakery's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at La Sultana Bakery have averaged around seven violations per visit, up from roughly four earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at La Sultana Bakery means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is La Sultana Bakery inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, La Sultana Bakery is inspected around two times per year on average.
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