Lone Star Taco Bar
Last inspected: Nov 18, 2025
90
Score
Lone Star Taco Bar has been inspected six times since 2022. Lone Star Taco Bar was last inspected on Nov 18, 2025. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.
Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around three violations across recent inspections versus roughly 11 violations before.
Looking across the full record, “intensity-lighting” is the recurring theme, flagged three times.
Among Allston restaurants, the typical score is 80; Lone Star Taco Bar is comfortably above that bar. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
6
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 18, 2025
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Intensity-lighting (c)
Inspector notes: Several bulbs out in basement prep area. Replace.
590.006/6-303.11-C
Light bulbs protective shielding (c)
Inspector notes: Light shield missing above warewashing area in kitchen. Replace.
590.006/6-202.11-C
90
Jul 14, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Cooling (p)
Inspector notes: Cooked chorizo 110F outside of temperature control made within the hour placed into walkin cooler to cool. Ensure cooling process begins when product reaches 135F. COS.
590.003/3-501.14-P
Outer openings protected (c)
Inspector notes: Both back doors wide open no screen. Maintain closed or provide pest proof screen doors.
590.006/6-202.15-C
Heating ventilation air conditioning system vents (c)
Inspector notes: HVAC vent above kitchen appears rusted and soiled. Clean and resurface.
590.006/6-202.12-C
78
Oct 10, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
System maintained in good repair (p)
Inspector notes: Handsink at first floor warewashing area is inoperable. Repair. Provide proof of proper permits pulled from ISD plumbing. Food employees to utlize additional handsink at cookline until unit is repaired.
590.005/5-205.15-P
Using a handwashing sink-operation and maintenance (pf)
Inspector notes: Utensils stored in basement handsink at warewashing area. Corrected on site. Glove use and handwashing satisfactory
590.005/5-205.11-PF
Surface characteristics-indoor areas (c)
Inspector notes: Floor surfaces in basement warewashing area and walk in beer cooler constructed of unsealed concrete. Seal with smooth durable non porous easily cleanable materials.
590.006/6-101.11-C
Anti-choking
Inspector notes: No choke save certificate posted. Provide. (A)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)
70
May 17, 2023
Routine
1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Handwashing sinks-location and placement (pf)
Inspector notes: Hand sink in basement next to three bay sink was blocked with table used for soiled equipment. PIC moved to correct.
590.005/5-204.11-PF
Thawing (c)
Inspector notes: In basement prep area found hamburger thawing in a sink of water. Discontinue as discussed and thaw under running water in the refrigerator the day before or cook frozen. PIC corrected at this time.
590.003/3-501.13-C
Nonfood-contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: PIC will need to replace caulking along wall at dishwasher in kitchen area. Moldy and peeling off. General cleaning of shelves and handle to refrigeration units.
590.004/4-202.16-C
Wiping cloths use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Provide wiping cloth buckets with sanitizer in kitchen and basement prep areas. Wiping clothes found in multiple areas.
590.003/3-304.14-C
Food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)
Inspector notes: PIC will need to proper label all bulk food containers in kitchen area. Found a few without labels.
590.003/3-302.12-C
Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)
Inspector notes: In basement found leak from ceiling. PIC stated that it started today and will have a plumber address today.
590.006/6-501.11-C
Eating drinking or using tobacco (c)
Inspector notes: PIC will need to review with staff not to drink or prep foods or drinks while doing prep. Witness staff drinking coffee with gloves while doing prep work.
590.002/2-401.11-C
Surface characteristics-indoor areas (c)
Inspector notes: PIC will need to address the broken floor tiles in the kitchen area.
590.006/6-101.11-C
64
Sep 30, 2022
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food preparation (c)
Inspector notes: No food prep sink - install
590.003/3-305.14-C
Intensity-lighting (c)
Inspector notes: Temporary lighting in basement prep/ware washing areas
590.006/6-303.11-C
Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)
Inspector notes: Ceiling in basement outside storage room Ceiling tiles missing in prep area Wall tiles under hand dryers are missing in bathrooms Pipe above ice machines in basement - Provided proper overhead protection
590.006/6-501.11-C
86
Aug 16, 2022
Routine
2 critical violations. 6 major violations. 15 minor violations.
View 23 violations
Cleaning procedure (p)
Inspector notes: Food handlers in prep areas are not lathering for 20 seconds and turning off faucet with a barrier
590.002/2-301.12-P
When to wash (p)
Inspector notes: Observed CFPM come in from the outside and did not was hands when entering prep/ware washing areas Observed multiple food handlers not washing hand as required - when changing gloves leaving and returning to work stations
590.002/2-301.14-P
(a)-(p) person-in-charge-duties (pf)
Inspector notes: Multiple Priority Priority Foundation and core violations noted on inspection providing proof that employees have not been trained in food safety and sanitation as it relates to their assigned duties and that the PIC is not overseeing day to day operations per code
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF
Clean-up of vomiting and diarrheal events (pf)
Inspector notes: No kit and written procedures for responding to incidents I provided written instuctions and reviewed with PIC and CFPM
590.002/2-501.11-PF
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Evidence of flies in both bar and seating area - Provide extermation prior to reinspection to enclude fly control Doors and windows are open to the exterior
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Using a handwashing sink-operation and maintenance (pf)
Inspector notes: Both hand sinks in upper prep/ware washing are blocked by equipment - Provide complete access to all hand sinks
590.005/5-205.11-PF
Handwashing sinks-numbers and capacities (pf)
Inspector notes: No hand sink in basement ware washing area - Per PIC hand sink was removed when the wall was replaced
590.005/5-203.11-PF
Sanitizing solutions testing devices (pf)
Inspector notes: No quat test kit for sanitizer at 3 bay sink
590.004/4-302.14-PF
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Built up soils on shelving in Bars food prep/food storage/ware washing areas Remove foil from shelving and equipment
590.004/4-602.13-C
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Built up soils on ceiling tiles and ceiling in both prep/ware washing areas
590.006/6-201.11-C
Outer openings protected (c)
Inspector notes: Doors and windows open to the exterior
590.006/6-202.15-C
(b) and (c) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (c)
Inspector notes: Built up soils on all cooking equipment inside and outsides of equipment
590.004/4-601.11-C
Temperature measuring devices-functionality (c)
Inspector notes: Refrigeration thermometers in upstairs prep area reading 50 F (food items are 41 F and below)
590.004/4-204.112-C
Miscellaneous sources of contamination (c)
Inspector notes: No splash guard between 2 bay sinks and customer ice at bar area Mop sink in basement ware washing not enclosed
590.003/3-307.11-C
Food preparation (c)
Inspector notes: No food prep sink - install
590.003/3-305.14-C
Wiping cloths use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Wiping cloths stored in direct contact with food contacts in kitchen/prep/ware washing areas
590.003/3-304.14-C
In-use utensils between-use storage (c)
Inspector notes: In use utensil stored in standing water in food prep areas
590.003/3-304.12-C
Food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)
Inspector notes: Food containers are not labeled in all prep bar and storage areas
590.003/3-302.12-C
Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)
Inspector notes: Remove snow blower from basement
590.006/6-501.114-C
Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)
Inspector notes: Ceiling in basement prep/ware washing in disrepair Ceiling in ware washing area has large openings Ceiling tiles missing in prep area Wall tiles under hand dryers are missing in bathrooms Rust on shelving in walk in units and refrigeration units in basement Using milk crates for shelving in basement Pipe above ice machines in basement - Provided proper overhead protection
590.006/6-501.11-C
Handwashing signage (c)
Inspector notes: Sinks at bar kitchen/ware washing areas and large bathroom do not have signage reminding employees to wash hands
590.006/6-301.14-C
Intensity-lighting (c)
Inspector notes: Temporary lighting in basement prep/ware washing areas
590.006/6-303.11-C
(a) (b) and (d) equipment utensils linens and single-service and single-use articles storing (c)
Inspector notes: Pots pans food containers not inverted - Storage area
590.004/4-903.11-C1
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Lone Star Taco Bar last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Lone Star Taco Bar on file is from Nov 18, 2025. The public record contains six inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Lone Star Taco Bar?
Across the inspection record, “intensity-lighting” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Lone Star Taco Bar.
How does Lone Star Taco Bar compare to other restaurants in Allston?
Lone Star Taco Bar most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Allston average of 80.
Has Lone Star Taco Bar's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Lone Star Taco Bar have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly 11 earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Lone Star Taco 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 Lone Star Taco Bar inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Lone Star Taco Bar is inspected around two times per year on average.
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