Latino Restaurant
Last inspected: Jan 8, 2026
86
Score
The health department has logged 16 inspections at Latino Restaurant, the earliest from 2023. The latest inspection on file is from Jan 8, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.
Things have been moving the wrong way, with the rolling count rising from around three violations to closer to six violations per visit.
“Ventilation hood systems filters” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing eight times across the record.
That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Jamaica Plain restaurant scores 83. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
16
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 8, 2026
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Nonfood-contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Aluminum foil covering shelves in kitchen. Discard foil. Resurface equipment as needed. Use materials that are durable and cleanable.
590.004/4-101.19-C
Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)
Inspector notes: Damaged floor tiles in kitchen. Repair for smooth cleanable surface.
590.006/6-501.11-C
(b) cooling methods (c)
Inspector notes: Pot of soup cooling covered with plastic. Soup 155F. Spread out hot foods and cool uncovered.
590.003/3-501.15-C
86
Jul 29, 2025
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Walking shelvings unit observed soiled and rusty. Clean to remove
590.004/4-602.13-C
Ventilation hood systems filters (c)
Inspector notes: Hood system observed heavily soiled dusty. Clean to remove. Hood sticker expires 07/21/25
590.004/4-202.18-C
90
Jul 14, 2025
Routine
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 13 violations
(a)(1) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Beef stew 128F chicken stew 132F baked chicken 121F stored in the hot holding unit. PIC to train staff on hot holding temperature and fill line. (corrected on site)
590.003/3-501.16-P1
Sanitizers criteria-chemicals (p)
Inspector notes: Sanitzer observed reading over 200ppm chlorine. Use according to law. Corrected on site 80ppm
590.007/7-204.11-P
(a)-(p) person-in-charge-duties (pf)
Inspector notes: PIC to provide active managerial control and train staff on violations noted on today's inspection
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF
Food temperature measuring devices (pf)
Inspector notes: PIC unable to provide a metal probe thermometer. Provide
590.004/4-302.12-PF
Ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food date marking (pf)
Inspector notes: Multiple containers of food stored in various refrigeration unit observed without date marking. Provide made/discard before storing Per PIC products were prep the day before and ealier in the day today
590.003/3-501.17-PF
Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)
Inspector notes: Walking door observed not closing all the way. Repair
590.006/6-501.11-C
Food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)
Inspector notes: Multiple squeeze bottles observed without labels. Provide labels when removed from original containers
590.003/3-302.12-C
Ventilation hood systems filters (c)
Inspector notes: Hood system observed heavily soiled dusty. Clean to remove. Hood sticker expires 07/21/25
590.004/4-202.18-C
Good repair and proper adjustment-equipment (c)
Inspector notes: Walkin unit condensor observed leaking. Repair
590.004/4-501.11-C
Temperature measuring devices-functionality (c)
Inspector notes: Refrigerator unit observed without a conspiciuous thermometer. Provide and maintain visible
590.004/4-204.112-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Walking shelvings unit observed soiled and rusty. Clean to remove
590.004/4-602.13-C
Drying mops (c)
Inspector notes: Soiled mop observed stored in the kitchen floor. Discontinue
590.006/6-501.16-C
Miscellaneous sources of contamination (c)
Inspector notes: Employee belongins observed stored on top of cutting board in the drying rack. Discontinue
590.003/3-307.11-C
37
Jan 8, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food date marking (pf)
Inspector notes: Multiple containers of foods stored in walkin unit observed without date marking. Provide made/discard date . Per PIC foods were prep the night before.
590.003/3-501.17-PF
Storage or display of food in contact with water or ice (c)
Inspector notes: Chopped lettuce observed stored in water. Discontinue
590.003/3-303.12-C
Ventilation hood systems filters (c)
Inspector notes: Hood system observed heavily soiled. Clean to remove Hood sticker expires 1.8.25
590.004/4-202.18-C
82
Aug 22, 2024
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Good repair and proper adjustment-equipment (c)
Inspector notes: Kitchen main hand sink observed leaking. Repair.
590.004/4-501.11-C
95
Aug 8, 2024
Routine
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Hand drying provision (pf)
Inspector notes: No paper towel observed at the kitchen main hand sink. Provide and maintain (COS)
590.006/6-301.12-PF
Handwashing cleanser availability (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed no handsoap at the kitchen main handsink. Provide and maintain. (COS)
590.006/6-301.11-PF
Ventilation hood systems filters (c)
Inspector notes: Hood vent observed heavily soiled. Clean to remove Hood sticker expires 10.2.24
590.004/4-202.18-C
Good repair and proper adjustment-equipment (c)
Inspector notes: Kitchen main hand sink observed leaking. Repair.
590.004/4-501.11-C
74
Apr 19, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Backflow prevention device when required (p)
Inspector notes: Observed no backflow preventor/ air gap on the prep sink. Install food prepsink with proper airgap or provide a plumbers report variance request and procedures to state how an alternative safe prep will be provided.
590.005/5-203.14-P
Good repair and proper adjustment-equipment (c)
Inspector notes: Front of the house produce refrigerator unit observed internal temperature 50F lettuce temperature was 40F. Produce was removed and placed in a diffrent unit. Repair
590.004/4-501.11-C
82
Apr 1, 2024
Routine
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 14 violations
Backflow prevention device when required (p)
Inspector notes: Observed no backflow preventor/ air gap on the prep sink. Install food prepsink with proper airgap or provide a plumbers report variance request and procedures to state how an alternative safe prep will be provided.
590.005/5-203.14-P
Ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food disposition (p)
Inspector notes: Multiple containers of food held for more than 24hours observed without date marking . Provide
590.003/3-501.18-P
Ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food disposition (p)
Inspector notes: Multiple containers of food held for more than 24hours observed without date marking . Provide
590.003/3-501.18-P
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
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
Food storage-preventing contamination from the premises (c)
Inspector notes: Observed buckets of food stored on the floor inside walkin unit. Discontinue.
590.003/3-305.11-C
Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)
Inspector notes: Hood ventilation system observed heavily soiled and full of dust. Clean and sanitize to remove.
590.006/6-501.14-C
Good repair and proper adjustment-equipment (c)
Inspector notes: Front of the house produce refrigerator unit observed internal temperature 50F lettuce temperature was 40F. Produce was removed and placed in a diffrent unit. Repair
590.004/4-501.11-C
Handwashing signage (c)
Inspector notes: Both male and female restrooms observed without handwash sign. Provide and maintain.
590.006/6-301.14-C
Handwashing signage (c)
Inspector notes: Both male and female restrooms observed without handwash sign. Provide and maintain.
590.006/6-301.14-C
Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)
Inspector notes: Hood ventilation system observed heavily soiled and full of dust. Clean and sanitize to remove.
590.006/6-501.14-C
Storage or display of food in contact with water or ice (c)
Inspector notes: Observed lettuce stored in stagnant water observed plaintain store in stagnant water. Discontinue.
590.003/3-303.12-C
Storage or display of food in contact with water or ice (c)
Inspector notes: Observed lettuce stored in stagnant water observed plaintain store in stagnant water. Discontinue.
590.003/3-303.12-C
Food storage-preventing contamination from the premises (c)
Inspector notes: Observed buckets of food stored on the floor inside walkin unit. Discontinue.
590.003/3-305.11-C
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Mar 25, 2024
Routine
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Backflow prevention device when required (p)
Inspector notes: Observed no backflow preventor/ air gap on the prep sink. Install food prepsink with proper airgap or provide a plumbers report variance request and procedures to state how an alternative safe prep will be provided.
590.005/5-203.14-P
Ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food disposition (p)
Inspector notes: Multiple containers of food held for more than 24hours observed without date marking . Provide
590.003/3-501.18-P
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
Food storage-preventing contamination from the premises (c)
Inspector notes: Observed buckets of food stored on the floor inside walkin unit. Discontinue.
590.003/3-305.11-C
Storage or display of food in contact with water or ice (c)
Inspector notes: Observed lettuce stored in stagnant water observed plaintain store in stagnant water. Discontinue.
590.003/3-303.12-C
Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)
Inspector notes: Hood ventilation system observed heavily soiled and full of dust. Clean and sanitize to remove.
590.006/6-501.14-C
Handwashing signage (c)
Inspector notes: Both male and female restrooms observed without handwash sign. Provide and maintain.
590.006/6-301.14-C
Good repair and proper adjustment-equipment (c)
Inspector notes: Front of the house produce refrigerator unit observed internal temperature 50F lettuce temperature was 40F. Produce was removed and placed in a diffrent unit. Repair
590.004/4-501.11-C
52
Nov 1, 2023
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)
Inspector notes: Remova all broken equipment in the basement
590.006/6-501.114-C
(a) certified food protection manager (c)
Inspector notes: Post copy of current food safety certificate as discussed
590.002(C)/2-102.12-C
Nonfood-contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Resurface all remaining exposed wooden surfaces in the kitchen
590.004/4-101.19-C
86
Oct 25, 2023
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 16 minor violations.
View 19 violations
Cooling (p)
Inspector notes: Discontinue cooling rice in large plastic deep containers - this process will not cool down the rice within the proper time allowed by the food code - break down rice into small and preferably stainless steel containers so rice can cool down to a minimum of 41F within the six [6] window of time we discussed during the inspection [ rice was 170F when the temperature was taken two hours after being cooked ]
590.003/3-501.14-P
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: evidence of rodent activity - address as discussed
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Consumption of animal foods that are raw undercooked or not otherwise processed to eliminate pathogens (pf)
Inspector notes: Several food items on the menu that can be ordered under cooked are not clearly identified with an advisory - address as discussed
590.003/3-603.11-PF
Prohibition-jewelry (c)
Inspector notes: Remove all long braclets dangling from the food handlers wrists while working with foods
590.002/2-303.11-C
Drying mops (c)
Inspector notes: Keep all in use mops and broms elevated off the floors after use
590.006/6-501.16-C
Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)
Inspector notes: Remova all broken equipment in the basement
590.006/6-501.114-C
Surface characteristics-indoor areas (c)
Inspector notes: Clean the stairway leading to the basement - floors in thekitchen as well as in the basement from all visible soils
590.006/6-101.11-C
Outside receptacles (c)
Inspector notes: Clean to remove all loose trash and debris
590.005/5-501.15-C
Grease trap(c)
Inspector notes: Clean to remove all visible soils
590.005/5-402.12-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Clean to remove all visible food soils inside and outside of all refrigeration / freezer units - all cooking equipment - counter tops and table tops -exterior of all bulk food storage bins
590.004/4-602.13-C
Ventilation hood systems filters (c)
Inspector notes: Clesn vents above the char grill from heavy black soils
590.004/4-202.18-C
Nonfood-contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Resurface all remaining exposed wooden surfaces in the kitchen
590.004/4-101.19-C
In-use utensils between-use storage (c)
Inspector notes: Ensure utensils being used to dispense condiments have handles to reduce potential contamination
590.003/3-304.12-C
Food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)
Inspector notes: Clearly label to properly identify the contents as such [ rice - flour - sugar - salt - masa ]
590.003/3-302.12-C
(a) certified food protection manager (c)
Inspector notes: PIC needs to post a copy of their current food safety certificate on site
590.002(C)/2-102.12-C
(a) certified food protection manager (c)
Inspector notes: Post copy of current food safety certificate as discussed
590.002(C)/2-102.12-C
Effectiveness-hair restraints (c)
Inspector notes: Ensure hair restraints are worn by cooks with long hair and braids when working with foods
590.002/2-402.11-C
Clean condition-outer clothing (c)
Inspector notes: Ensure food handlers are wearing clean outer garments / aprons / uniforms when working with foods - currently working in common clothing visibly tattered
590.002/2-304.11-C
Wiping cloths use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Set up as discussed
590.003/3-304.14-C
32
Oct 20, 2023
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 13 minor violations.
View 16 violations
Cooling (p)
Inspector notes: Discontinue cooling rice in large plastic deep containers - this process will not cool down the rice within the proper time allowed by the food code - break down rice into small and preferably stainless steel containers so rice can cool down to a minimum of 41F within the six [6] window of time we discussed during the inspection [ rice was 170F when the temperature was taken two hours after being cooked ]
590.003/3-501.14-P
Consumption of animal foods that are raw undercooked or not otherwise processed to eliminate pathogens (pf)
Inspector notes: Several food items on the menu that can be ordered under cooked are not clearly identified with an advisory - address as discussed
590.003/3-603.11-PF
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: evidence of rodent activity - address as discussed
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Effectiveness-hair restraints (c)
Inspector notes: Ensure hair restraints are worn by cooks with long hair and braids when working with foods
590.002/2-402.11-C
Clean condition-outer clothing (c)
Inspector notes: Ensure food handlers are wearing clean outer garments / aprons / uniforms when working with foods - currently working in common clothing visibly tattered
590.002/2-304.11-C
Drying mops (c)
Inspector notes: Keep all in use mops and broms elevated off the floors after use
590.006/6-501.16-C
(a) certified food protection manager (c)
Inspector notes: PIC needs to post a copy of their current food safety certificate on site
590.002(C)/2-102.12-C
Prohibition-jewelry (c)
Inspector notes: Remove all long braclets dangling from the food handlers wrists while working with foods
590.002/2-303.11-C
Food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)
Inspector notes: Clearly label to properly identify the contents as such [ rice - flour - sugar - salt - masa ]
590.003/3-302.12-C
In-use utensils between-use storage (c)
Inspector notes: Ensure utensils being used to dispense condiments have handles to reduce potential contamination
590.003/3-304.12-C
Wiping cloths use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Set up as discussed
590.003/3-304.14-C
Ventilation hood systems filters (c)
Inspector notes: Clesn vents above the char grill from heavy black soils
590.004/4-202.18-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Clean to remove all visible food soils inside and outside of all refrigeration / freezer units - all cooking equipment - counter tops and table tops -exterior of all bulk food storage bins
590.004/4-602.13-C
Grease trap(c)
Inspector notes: Clean to remove all visible soils
590.005/5-402.12-C
Outside receptacles (c)
Inspector notes: Clean to remove all loose trash and debris
590.005/5-501.15-C
Surface characteristics-indoor areas (c)
Inspector notes: Clean the stairway leading to the basement - floors in thekitchen as well as in the basement from all visible soils
590.006/6-101.11-C
37
May 1, 2023
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
(a) certified food protection manager (c)
Inspector notes: Ensure the food safety certificate and allergen awareness certificates have matching names as we discussed
590.002(C)/2-102.12-C
Wiping cloths use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Set up wiping cloths as we discussed - discontinue discarding in use rags all over the kitchen appliances - store neatly and segragated as discussed
590.003/3-304.14-C
Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)
Inspector notes: Clean to remove all the person items clutter and debris not affiliated with the restaurant
590.006/6-501.114-C
86
Apr 21, 2023
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Nonfood-contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Ensure all exposed wooden surfaces are properly sealed as we discussed during inspection
590.004/4-101.19-C
Wiping cloths use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Set up wiping cloths as we discussed - discontinue discarding in use rags all over the kitchen appliances - store neatly and segragated as discussed
590.003/3-304.14-C
(a) certified food protection manager (c)
Inspector notes: Ensure the food safety certificate and allergen awareness certificates have matching names as we discussed
590.002(C)/2-102.12-C
Controlling pests (c)
Inspector notes: Block any holes in the basement where light is shining through - remove all clutter and debris where needed
590.006/6-501.111-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Clean un derneath all table top cookware from visible grease and grime
590.004/4-602.13-C
Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)
Inspector notes: Clean to remove all the person items clutter and debris not affiliated with the restaurant
590.006/6-501.114-C
74
Apr 14, 2023
Routine
4 major violations. 11 minor violations.
View 15 violations
Food-contact surfaces-cleanability (pf)
Inspector notes: Wooden cutting boards in use with deep lacerations and appear uncleanable - remove and replace
590.004/4-202.11-PF
Consumption of animal foods that are raw undercooked or not otherwise processed to eliminate pathogens (pf)
Inspector notes: Provide the proper disclosure / reminder for menu items offered under cooked
590.003/3-603.11-PF
Assignment (pf)
Inspector notes: No one on site available to answer questions about food safety - address
590.002(A)/2-101.11-PF
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Evidence of some rodent activity in basement - address as discussed
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Effectiveness-hair restraints (c)
Inspector notes: All food handlers shall wear proper hair restraints when working with foods
590.002/2-402.11-C
Controlling pests (c)
Inspector notes: Block any holes in the basement where light is shining through - remove all clutter and debris where needed
590.006/6-501.111-C
Insect control devices design and installation (c)
Inspector notes: Remove all retail purchased mpouse traps - allow your pest control company to address the issues as discussed
590.006/6-202.13-C
Surface characteristics-indoor areas (c)
Inspector notes: Clean kitchen floors as well as the basement floor and stairway from all visible soils
590.006/6-101.11-C
Outside receptacles (c)
Inspector notes: Need to keep the trash receptacles soil free with the covers lrft on tightly when not in use - clean to remove all visible loose trash and debris
590.005/5-501.15-C
Storage of soiled linens (c)
Inspector notes: Discontinue stored soiled linens and aprons off the floors - store in an enclosed container off the floor and segragated from foods and food prep areas of the kitchen
590.004/4-803.11-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Clean un derneath all table top cookware from visible grease and grime
590.004/4-602.13-C
Ventilation hood systems filters (c)
Inspector notes: Clean all vents where needed in the hood
590.004/4-202.18-C
Nonfood-contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Ensure all exposed wooden surfaces are properly sealed as we discussed during inspection
590.004/4-101.19-C
Food storage-preventing contamination from the premises (c)
Inspector notes: Ensure all foods are being stored elevated off the floors a minimum of six inched during storage
590.003/3-305.11-C
Wiping cloths use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Set up as we discussed - one for all raw foods and another one for all the fully cooked / ready to eat foods
590.003/3-304.14-C
39
Apr 7, 2023
Routine
4 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Evidence of some rodent activity in basement - address as discussed
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Food-contact surfaces-cleanability (pf)
Inspector notes: Wooden cutting boards in use with deep lacerations and appear uncleanable - remove and replace
590.004/4-202.11-PF
Consumption of animal foods that are raw undercooked or not otherwise processed to eliminate pathogens (pf)
Inspector notes: Provide the proper disclosure / reminder for menu items offered under cooked
590.003/3-603.11-PF
Assignment (pf)
Inspector notes: No one on site available to answer questions about food safety - address
590.002(A)/2-101.11-PF
Insect control devices design and installation (c)
Inspector notes: Remove all retail purchased mpouse traps - allow your pest control company to address the issues as discussed
590.006/6-202.13-C
Ventilation hood systems filters (c)
Inspector notes: Clean all vents where needed in the hood
590.004/4-202.18-C
Outside receptacles (c)
Inspector notes: Need to keep the trash receptacles soil free with the covers lrft on tightly when not in use - clean to remove all visible loose trash and debris
590.005/5-501.15-C
Food storage-preventing contamination from the premises (c)
Inspector notes: Ensure all foods are being stored elevated off the floors a minimum of six inched during storage
590.003/3-305.11-C
Surface characteristics-indoor areas (c)
Inspector notes: Clean kitchen floors as well as the basement floor and stairway from all visible soils
590.006/6-101.11-C
Storage of soiled linens (c)
Inspector notes: Discontinue stored soiled linens and aprons off the floors - store in an enclosed container off the floor and segragated from foods and food prep areas of the kitchen
590.004/4-803.11-C
Effectiveness-hair restraints (c)
Inspector notes: All food handlers shall wear proper hair restraints when working with foods
590.002/2-402.11-C
Wiping cloths use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Set up as we discussed - one for all raw foods and another one for all the fully cooked / ready to eat foods
590.003/3-304.14-C
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Latino Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Latino Restaurant on file is from Jan 8, 2026. The public record contains 16 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Latino Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “ventilation hood systems filters” has been cited eight times, more than any other issue at Latino Restaurant.
How does Latino Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Jamaica Plain?
Latino Restaurant most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Jamaica Plain average of 83.
Has Latino Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Latino Restaurant have averaged around six violations per visit, up from roughly three earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Latino Restaurant 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 Latino Restaurant inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Latino Restaurant is inspected around six times per year on average.
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