Loco Taqueria & Oyster Bar

412 W Broadway, South Boston, MA 02127

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Apr 8, 2026

100

Score

Low Risk

Across the available record, Loco Taqueria & Oyster Bar has eight inspections on file, the first dated 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Apr 8, 2026. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around zero violations each.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “nonfood contact surfaces”, showing up two times.

Restaurants in South Boston average 87, so Loco Taqueria & Oyster Bar is doing better than most peers. The record reflects steady performance over time.

Inspections

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Minor latest

Inspection History

Apr 8, 2026

Routine

No violations found.

100

Jun 23, 2025

Routine

2 minor violations.

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(b) and (c) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (c)

Inspector notes: Observed food soils inside multiple refrigeration units. Clean to remove all food debri

590.004/4-601.11-C

Cleaning of plumbing fixtures (c)

Inspector notes: Observed mutiple handsink fixtures with soils and black sticky substance on fixtures. clean to remove

590.006/6-501.18-C

Mar 14, 2025

Routine

No violations found.

100

Dec 10, 2024

Routine

No violations found.

100

Feb 28, 2024

Routine

No violations found.

100

Nov 28, 2023

Routine

1 minor violation.

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Nonfood contact surfaces (c)

Inspector notes: FRP paneling behind basement ice machines with visible soils. Clean to remove.

590.004/4-602.13-C

Jun 26, 2023

Routine

4 major violations. 11 minor violations.

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Food-contact surfaces-cleanability (pf)

Inspector notes: Several cutting boards with deep lacerations - remove and replace where needed as they cannot be cleaned and sanitized properly

590.004/4-202.11-PF

Food temperature measuring devices (pf)

Inspector notes: Ensure properly operating food thermometers are available on site in the kitchen

590.004/4-302.12-PF

Shucked shellfish packaging and identification (pf)

Inspector notes: Ensure all shellfish tags are kept on site for a minimum of 90 days and in chrono ogical order as we disciussed during inspection

590.003/3-202.17-PF

Consumption of animal foods that are raw undercooked or not otherwise processed to eliminate pathogens (pf)

Inspector notes: New paper menu is missing the consumer advisory on several items offered undercooked - Address as discussed

590.003/3-603.11-PF

Nonfood contact surfaces (c)

Inspector notes: Clean exterior of all cooking equiopment on the line - inside and outside of all freezer / refrigeration units - exterior of all bulk food storage bins - exterior of all ware washing sinks - undercounter shelving units from all visible food spills stains and soils

590.004/4-602.13-C

Clean linens (c)

Inspector notes: Store clean linens away from the soiled linens to avoid confusion and possible contamination

590.004/4-801.11-C

Service sink (c)

Inspector notes: Maintain clean to reduce odors and potential drain flies

590.005/5-203.13-C

Surface characteristics-indoor areas (c)

Inspector notes: Clean the floors inside the kitchen as well as the basement stairway and basement flooring from all visible soils

590.006/6-101.11-C

Controlling pests (c)

Inspector notes: Remove all wooden pallets in the basement where rodents can gather

590.006/6-501.111-C

Thawing (c)

Inspector notes: Thawing foods out in a large bowl filled with water - ensure water is moving so frozen protiens are noit in stagnant water

590.003/3-501.13-C

Food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)

Inspector notes: Clearly identify all bulk food storage bins properly [ rice - pasta - sugar - salt - masa ]

590.003/3-302.12-C

In-use utensils between-use storage (c)

Inspector notes: Ensure all scoopps for dispensing foods have proper handles and are stored with this handle facing outward - currently using plastic cups

590.003/3-304.12-C

Wood use limitation (c)

Inspector notes: Remove all splinytered and visibly burnt wooden spoons and small wooden cutting boards

590.004/4-101.17-C

Ventilation hood systems filters (c)

Inspector notes: Clean vents where needed especially above the char grill

590.004/4-202.18-C

Wiping cloths use limitation (c)

Inspector notes: Set up as discussed

590.003/3-304.14-C

Sep 1, 2022

Routine

3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.

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Cleaning procedure (p)

Inspector notes: No paper towels in basement prep sink with food workers observed preparing foods. Retrain staff on the importance of handwashing. COS.

590.002/2-301.12-P

Food display-preventing contamination by consumers (p)

Inspector notes: Oysters on display without sneeze guard in place facing common area. Sneeze guard placed into unit. COS/R

590.003/3-306.11-P

(a)(1) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)

Inspector notes: Pulled pork is 129F. Product made one hour prior reheated to above 165F.COS.

590.003/3-501.16-P1

Hand drying provision (pf)

Inspector notes: No paper towels at basement and rear bar handsink. COS/R

590.006/6-301.12-PF

Food storage prohibited areas (c)

Inspector notes: Pickled peppers stored in utility room near sump pump. COS.

590.003/3-305.12-C

When a haccp plan is required (c)

Inspector notes: Establishment pickling peppers in basement at room temperature. Voluntarily discarded. Chef to conduct process under refrigeration moving forward.

590.008/8-201.13-C

Outer openings protected (c)

Inspector notes: Broken door sweep in back bar entrance. Replace.

590.006/6-202.15-C

Storage refuse recyclables and returnable (c)

Inspector notes: Cardboard on floor in basment. COS

590.005/5-501.110-C

Wood use limitation (c)

Inspector notes: Cutting board at oyster bar is constructed of soft grain wood with splits. Remove.

590.004/4-101.17-C

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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 Apr 8, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Loco Taqueria & Oyster Bar?

Across the inspection record, “nonfood contact surfaces” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Loco Taqueria & Oyster Bar.

How does Loco Taqueria & Oyster Bar compare to other restaurants in South Boston?

Loco Taqueria & Oyster Bar most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the South Boston average of 87.

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 zero violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Loco Taqueria & Oyster Bar 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 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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