La Taqueria
Last inspected: Apr 24, 2026
95
Score
Public records show 10 inspections at La Taqueria stretching back to 2024. On Apr 24, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.
Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around two violations across recent inspections versus roughly five violations before.
When inspectors have written things up, “controlling pests” has been the most frequent reason, cited four times.
Restaurants in Dorchester average 86, so La Taqueria is doing better than most peers. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
10
Inspections
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Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 24, 2026
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Controlling pests (c)
Inspector notes: Pest report from 4/15/26 indicates roach activity. Provide weekly pest control service and email reports to connal.mccullough@boston.gov
590.006/6-501.111-C
95
Apr 17, 2026
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Controlling pests (c)
Inspector notes: Pest report from 4/15/26 indicates roach activity. Provide weekly pest control service and email reports to connal.mccullough@boston.gov
590.006/6-501.111-C
95
Mar 31, 2026
Routine
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
(a)(1) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Cooked beef observed being stored directly in front of the grill top at 77F. Discontinue and ensure all TCS foods are being maitained at 135F and above. Beef to be reheated to 165F to ensure no bacterial growth.
590.003/3-501.16-P1
(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Shredded cheese observed being left out on counter tops (74F). Discontinue and ensure all TCS foods are being maintained at below 41F. Cheese was removed at the time of the inspection.
590.003/3-501.16-P
Sanitizing solutions testing devices (pf)
Inspector notes: At the time of the inspection there were no test strips available for the 3 bay sink/sanitizing buckets. Provide.
590.004/4-302.14-PF
Food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)
Inspector notes: Squeeze bottles filled with sauce and dressings with no labels. Provide. Enusre all containers of food have proper labeling/use by dates.
590.003/3-302.12-C
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Hood and Ventilation tags with a past expiratioon date of July 2025. Address and provide up to date tags for the re-inspection.
590.006/6-201.11-C
61
Mar 24, 2026
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Controlling pests (c)
Inspector notes: Pest report from 3/15/26 indicates one dead mouse. Provide weekly pest control service and email reports to connal.mccullough@boston.gov
590.006/6-501.111-C
95
Mar 5, 2026
Routine
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 10 violations
When to wash (p)
Inspector notes: Observed an employee answer the pone continue working at the cashier and then serve food without washing hands or changing gloves between tasks. Employee must wash hands and change gloves as required when switching tasks to prevent contaminaton
590.002/2-301.14-P
Ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food date marking (pf)
Inspector notes: Several containers of prepped foods (cooked Black Beans and pinto benas ) stored in the walk-in unit observed without date marking. Provide made/discard date before storing.Per PIC foods were prepped the day before
590.003/3-501.17-PF
Using a handwashing sink-operation and maintenance (pf)
Inspector notes: A speaker was observed stored inside the kitchen handwashing sink at the time of inspection. Handwashing sink must be used for handwashing only and must be acceible at all times. Remove by PIC
590.005/5-205.11-PF
Handwashing cleanser availability (pf)
Inspector notes: No soap was observed at the fron service handwashing sink at the time of inspection. Handwashing sinks must be supplied with soap at all times to allow proper handwashing and to prevent contamination of food. Provide soap and maintain at all time
590.006/6-301.11-PF
Wiping cloths air drying location (c)
Inspector notes: observed soiled wiping cloths on the counter/properly store all wiping cloths in a sanitizing solution at the required 200ppm
590.004/4-901.12-C
System maintained in good repair (c)
Inspector notes: The Kitchen handwashing sink was turned on and no hot or cold running water was availabel at the time of inspection. Per PIC the employees wash their hands at the front handwashing sink and restroom. A handwashing sink must be availabel and properly supplied with both hot and cold running water in food preparation area to allow employees to wash hands when required and to prevent contamination of food equipment and utensils. Repair
590.005/5-205.15-C
Handwashing signage (c)
Inspector notes: Front service handwashing sink/provide employee must wash hands signage
590.006/6-301.14-C
Controlling pests (c)
Inspector notes: A small amount of rodent dropping was observed on the wooden shelves in the basement at the time of inspection. clean to remove Provide a detailed licensed exterminator’s report to keila.depina@boston.gov
590.006/6-501.111-C
Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)
Inspector notes: Excessive unnecessary miscellaneous equipement were stored in the basement area in the small room. Items were observed stored directly on the floor .Remove unnecessary items and maintain proper storage at least 6 inches of the ground. Clean and organize
590.006/6-501.114-C
Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)
Inspector notes: Hood Sticker observed expired Feb.18 2026/ Updated new sticker
590.006/6-501.14-C
47
Aug 1, 2025
Routine
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
(a)(1) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Cooked beef observed being stored directly in front of the grill top at 77F. Discontinue and ensure all TCS foods are being maitained at 135F and above. Beef to be reheated to 165F to ensure no bacterial growth.
590.003/3-501.16-P1
(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Shredded cheese observed being left out on counter tops (74F). Discontinue and ensure all TCS foods are being maintained at below 41F. Cheese was removed at the time of the inspection.
590.003/3-501.16-P
Sanitizing solutions testing devices (pf)
Inspector notes: At the time of the inspection there were no test strips available for the 3 bay sink/sanitizing buckets. Provide.
590.004/4-302.14-PF
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Hood and Ventilation tags with a past expiratioon date of July 2025. Address and provide up to date tags for the re-inspection.
590.006/6-201.11-C
Food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)
Inspector notes: Squeeze bottles filled with sauce and dressings with no labels. Provide. Enusre all containers of food have proper labeling/use by dates.
590.003/3-302.12-C
61
Feb 10, 2025
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Nonfood-contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Lower drawer of the 2 drawer cooler under the stove top not closing properly allowinf for cold air to escape. Address and make any necessary repairs. All foods isnide of the unit were at below 41F at the time of the inspection.
590.004/4-202.16-C
Light bulbs protective shielding (c)
Inspector notes: Light out above stove top and fryer. Replace.
590.006/6-202.11-C
90
Jan 23, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food-contact surfaces-cleanability (pf)
Inspector notes: Small single use plastic container being used to dispense out of bulk food bin filled with sugar. discontinue and use a handled scoop to prevent contamination from hands.
590.004/4-202.11-PF
Food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)
Inspector notes: Several squeeze bottles filled with dressings and sauces have no labels. Provide.
590.003/3-302.12-C
Nonfood-contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Lower drawer of the 2 drawer cooler under the stove top not closing properly allowinf for cold air to escape. Address and make any necessary repairs. All foods isnide of the unit were at below 41F at the time of the inspection.
590.004/4-202.16-C
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Hood and Ventilation tags with a past expiration date from Dec. 2024. Address and provide up too date tags for the re-inspection date provided.
590.006/6-201.11-C
Light bulbs protective shielding (c)
Inspector notes: Light out above stove top and fryer. Replace.
590.006/6-202.11-C
74
Sep 13, 2024
Routine
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Sanitizing solutions testing devices (pf)
Inspector notes: No test strips available for the 3 bay sink at the time of the inspection. Provide.
590.004/4-302.14-PF
Nonfood-contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Small electric fryer observed on site not under any type of suppression system. Discontinue use unless otherwise authorized. Light out above the stove top. Replace.
590.004/4-202.16-C
86
May 22, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Backflow prevention air gap (p)
Inspector notes: Observed no air gap for indirect waste at prep sink. Contact licensed plumber for repairs and provide a plumbers report. Temporarily use collander for all prep
590.005/5-202.13-P
Ventilation hood systems adequacy (c)
Inspector notes: Observed hood system not functioning at this time. Instructed PIC to contact hood company for repairs.
590.004/4-301.14-C
82
Frequently Asked Questions
When was La Taqueria last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at La Taqueria on file is from Apr 24, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at La Taqueria?
Across the inspection record, “controlling pests” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at La Taqueria.
How does La Taqueria compare to other restaurants in Dorchester?
La Taqueria most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Dorchester average of 86.
Has La Taqueria's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at La Taqueria have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly five earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at La Taqueria 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 Taqueria inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, La Taqueria is inspected around five times per year on average.
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