Loco Taqueria & Oyster Bar
Last inspected: Feb 10, 2026
58
Score
Public records show six inspections at Loco Taqueria & Oyster Bar stretching back to 2023. The most recent visit was on Feb 10, 2026. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near six violations per visit.
When inspectors have written things up, “hand drying provision” has been the most frequent reason, cited three times.
The city-wide average sits at 86, which Loco Taqueria & Oyster Bar's 58 doesn't quite reach. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
6
Inspections
1
Critical latest
2
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 10, 2026
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Manual and mechanical warewashing equipment chemical sanitization-temperature ph concentration and hardness (p)
Inspector notes: Low temp dish machine at bar not registering any sanitizer level. Repair to mantain 50-100ppm Chlorine.
590.004/4-501.114-P
Temperature measuring devices manual and mechanical warewashing (pf)
Inspector notes: Final rinse gauge appears out of order in High Temp Dish Machine- Repair or replace. Replace the broken rinse gauge as well.
590.004/4-302.13-PF
Hand drying provision (pf)
Inspector notes: Handsink at cooking line without paper towel soap and signage. Provide.
590.006/6-301.12-PF
In-use utensils between-use storage (c)
Inspector notes: Observed soiled knifes stored in between equipment. Store properly in a clean sanitized surface.
590.003/3-304.12-C
Wiping cloths use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Wiping cloths stored on the counters without sanitizer. Store properly in santizer solution.
590.003/3-304.14-C
Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)
Inspector notes: CO2 tanks not secured/ chained. Provide. Electric outlet in employees toilet damaged.-Replace.
590.006/6-501.11-C
Cutting surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Cutting boards at cooking line heavily scored/stained. Resurface and clean properly or remove.
590.004/4-501.12-C
58
Sep 19, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Sanitizers criteria-chemicals (p)
Inspector notes: Quats sanitizer testing over 500ppm. Dispenser observed pumping straight undiluted chemical. Service as needed. Dilute to 200ppm.
590.007/7-204.11-P
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Black mold-like substance in bar ice machine. Clean and sanitize.
590.004/4-601.11-PF
Outer openings protected (c)
Inspector notes: Window in kitchen open without screen. Provide screens for all outer openings.
590.006/6-202.15-C
In-use utensils between-use storage (c)
Inspector notes: Shakers cups observed at bars for scooping ice. Provide scoops with handles.
590.003/3-304.12-C
70
Apr 16, 2025
Routine
4 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Common name-working containers (pf)
Inspector notes: Chemical spray bottles without labels. Label all chemical bottles to prevent contamination.
590.007/7-102.11-PF
Consumption of animal foods that are raw undercooked or not otherwise processed to eliminate pathogens (pf)
Inspector notes: Consumer advisory for raw items does not indicate which items are raw. Font for advisory is too small- make no smaller than other font on menu. Online menu does not have advisory. Update as neeeded
590.003/3-603.11-PF
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Interior chute of ice machine in kitchen with pink mold-like substance. Clean and sanitize
590.004/4-601.11-PF
Hand drying provision (pf)
Inspector notes: Main bar hand sink out of paper towels. Ensure all hand sinks have soap and towels at all times. Corrected on site
590.006/6-301.12-PF
Toilet room receptacle covered (c)
Inspector notes: Women's bathrooms without covered waste bins. Provide covers.
590.005/5-501.17-C
Effectiveness-hair restraints (c)
Inspector notes: Food handlers observed without hair restraints. Provide hats or hairnets for all kitchen staff.
590.002/2-402.11-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Soils and debris under main bar. Clean to avoid attracting pests
590.004/4-602.13-C
58
Jun 20, 2024
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Other liquid wastes and rainwater (c)
Inspector notes: Raw bar shellfish display is not plumbed. Properly plumb for draining ice into indirect waste.
590.005/5-403.12-C
Anti-choking
Inspector notes: Choke save is expired. Provide current. Anti-choking Procedures in Food Service Establishments. (1) Pursuant to M.G.L. c. 94 § 305D restaurants with a certain seating capacity are required to have one or more employees trained in a manual choke-saving procedure in accordance with 105 CMR 605.000: Approved Choke-saving Procedures. (2) Each food service establishment with a seating capacity that conforms with M.G.L. c. 94 § 305D shall: (a) Have on its premises while food is being served an employee trained in manual procedures approved by the Department to remove food lodged in a person's throat; and (b) Make adequate provision for insurance to cover employees trained in rendering such assistance.
590.009(E)
90
May 9, 2024
Routine
3 critical violations. 4 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 15 violations
(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Cooked short rib in walkin made one day prior 46F. Voluntarily discarded. Review proper cooling methods with staff.
590.003/3-501.16-P
Food display-preventing contamination by consumers (p)
Inspector notes: Raw bar no sneeze guard in front of display. Install.
590.003/3-306.11-P
Backflow prevention device when required (p)
Inspector notes: Food prep sink has direct waste drain. Install air gap or indirect waste drain.
590.005/5-203.14-P
(a)-(p) person-in-charge-duties (pf)
Inspector notes: Priority violations cited. Front bar added in with no plan review. Submit detailed plans to isdhealth@boston.gov Provide active managerial control.
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF
Shell stock maintaining identification (pf)
Inspector notes: Date of last sold not recorded on shell stock tags in file. Retrain staff.
590.003/3-203.12-PF
Handwashing cleanser availability (pf)
Inspector notes: Front bar no handsoap. Mens room no hand soap. Corrected on site.
590.006/6-301.11-PF
Hand drying provision (pf)
Inspector notes: No paper towels at handsink at bar and raw bar. Corrected on site.
590.006/6-301.12-PF
Other liquid wastes and rainwater (c)
Inspector notes: Raw bar shellfish display is not plumbed. Properly plumb for draining ice into indirect waste.
590.005/5-403.12-C
Surface characteristics-indoor areas (c)
Inspector notes: Clean equipment storage area with broken window in close proxmity. Repair. Wall above dish area with cleaning paint. Clean and resurface. Hole in ceiling above raw bar. Seal. Raw bar with galvanized metal above display appears unsealed. Seal with cleanable materials.
590.006/6-101.11-C
Outer openings protected (c)
Inspector notes: Front door with large gaps all around. Seal with pest proof materials.
590.006/6-202.15-C
Handwashing signage (c)
Inspector notes: No signage at front bar handsink. Provide.
590.006/6-301.14-C
Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)
Inspector notes: Hood tag is expired. Provide current.
590.006/6-501.14-C
Anti-choking
Inspector notes: Choke save is expired. Provide current. Anti-choking Procedures in Food Service Establishments. (1) Pursuant to M.G.L. c. 94 § 305D restaurants with a certain seating capacity are required to have one or more employees trained in a manual choke-saving procedure in accordance with 105 CMR 605.000: Approved Choke-saving Procedures. (2) Each food service establishment with a seating capacity that conforms with M.G.L. c. 94 § 305D shall: (a) Have on its premises while food is being served an employee trained in manual procedures approved by the Department to remove food lodged in a person's throat; and (b) Make adequate provision for insurance to cover employees trained in rendering such assistance.
590.009(E)
Prohibitions (c)
Inspector notes: Broken glass window near clean equipment storage rack. wash/rinse/sanitize/air dry. Relocate until repairs made.
590.004/4-903.12-C1
System maintained in good repair (c)
Inspector notes: Water heater in basement mechanical room appears to be leaking. Make all necessary repairs. Hot water is 110F at warewashing area and 100F+ at handsinks.
590.005/5-205.15-C
29
Apr 14, 2023
Routine
No violations found.
100
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Loco Taqueria & Oyster Bar last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Loco Taqueria & Oyster Bar on file is from Feb 10, 2026. The public record contains six inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Loco Taqueria & Oyster Bar?
Across the inspection record, “hand drying provision” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Loco Taqueria & Oyster Bar.
How does Loco Taqueria & Oyster Bar compare to other restaurants in Boston?
Loco Taqueria & Oyster Bar most recently scored 58 out of 100, which is lower than the Boston average of 86.
Has Loco Taqueria & Oyster Bar's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Loco Taqueria & Oyster Bar have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Loco Taqueria & Oyster Bar means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Loco Taqueria & Oyster Bar inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Loco Taqueria & Oyster Bar is inspected around two times per year on average.
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