Los Arrieros Rest

13 Meridian St, East Boston, MA 02128
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Apr 4, 2025
64
Score
Medium Risk

Across the available record, Los Arrieros Rest has five inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Apr 4, 2025. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.

The picture has gotten worse over the last few visits, with the average climbing from around three violations to closer to six violations.

When inspectors have written things up, “walls and ceilings attachments” has been the most frequent reason, cited three times.

The city-wide average sits at 91, which Los Arrieros Rest's 64 doesn't quite reach. The record is unremarkable in either direction.

5
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 4, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Manual and mechanical warewashing equipment chemical sanitization-temperature ph concentration and hardness (p)
Inspector notes: No evidence of proper warewashing three bay sink filled with soiled dishes in all three bays and clean dishes still soiled to touch and sight. Perform proper warewashing all the time wash rinse sanitize.
590.004/4-501.114-P
Using a handwashing sink-operation and maintenance (pf)
Inspector notes: Handsink at warewashing area used to store soiled equipment. Discontinue use for handwashing only.
590.005/5-205.11-PF
Food storage-preventing contamination from the premises (c)
Inspector notes: Raw meats placed on top and side to ready to eat food items inside walk-in unit. Separate properly.
590.003/3-305.11-C
(a) and (c) equipment utensils linens and single-service and single-use articles-storing (c)
Inspector notes: Boxes with single-use paper containers stored on the floor at lower level. Elevate properly.
590.004/4-903.11-C
Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)
Inspector notes: Hood Vent sticker expired. Provide a current one
590.006/6-501.14-C
Cutting surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Cutting board at cooking line soiled/stained. Clean and sanitize properly.
590.004/4-501.12-C
64
Oct 16, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Manual and mechanical warewashing equipment chemical sanitization-temperature ph concentration and hardness (p)
Inspector notes: No evidence of proper warewashing three bay sink not set up and filled with soiled utensils. No drain plugs available. Ensure that proper warewashing takes place all the time .(wash rinse sanitize).
590.004/4-501.114-P
Handwashing cleanser availability (pf)
Inspector notes: Handsink at Men's Toilet without soap. Provide.
590.006/6-301.11-PF
Sanitizing solutions testing devices (pf)
Inspector notes: No sanitizer test kit on site. provide.
590.004/4-302.14-PF
Hand drying provision (pf)
Inspector notes: Handsink at cooking line and toilet without paper towels . provide.
590.006/6-301.12-PF
Cutting surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Cutting board soiled and scored. Clean sanitize and resurface.
590.004/4-501.12-C
Handwashing signage (c)
Inspector notes: Handsink at toilet and cooking line without signage. Provide.
590.006/6-301.14-C
58
Jul 25, 2023
Routine
No violations found.
100
Dec 20, 2022
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
System maintained in good repair (c)
Inspector notes: Pipe under hand sink leaking
590.005/5-205.15-C
Walls and ceilings attachments (c)
Inspector notes: Hood tag expired in August 2022 / Contact hood cleaning company ASAP
590.006/6-201.17-C
90
May 18, 2022
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Walls and ceilings attachments (c)
Inspector notes: Ceiling tiles with water damage / replace
590.006/6-201.17-C
Walls and ceilings attachments (c)
Inspector notes: Hood tag expired in February 2022 / Contact hood cleaning company. Hood vent covers with visible grease build up.
590.006/6-201.17-C
90

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Los Arrieros Rest last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Los Arrieros Rest on file is from Apr 4, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Los Arrieros Rest?

Across the inspection record, “walls and ceilings attachments” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Los Arrieros Rest.

How does Los Arrieros Rest compare to other restaurants in East Boston?

Los Arrieros Rest most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the East Boston average of 91.

Has Los Arrieros Rest's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Los Arrieros Rest have averaged around six violations per visit, up from roughly three earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Los Arrieros Rest 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 Los Arrieros Rest inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Los Arrieros Rest is inspected around two times per year on average.