Los Pinos Restaurante Mexican Grill
Last inspected: Dec 2, 2025
50
Score
The health department has logged eight inspections at Los Pinos Restaurante Mexican Grill, the earliest from 2022. On Dec 2, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. High risk usually means inspectors flagged either critical violations or a stack of smaller ones.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around six violations each.
“Ready-to-eat time/temperature control” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing four times across the record.
The city-wide average sits at 91, which Los Pinos Restaurante Mexican Grill's 50 doesn't quite reach. Taken together, the history suggests a facility that has struggled with consistency.
8
Inspections
1
Critical latest
2
Major latest
7
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 2, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Packaged and unpackaged food-separation packaging and segregation (p)
Inspector notes: Raw eggs stored above the Ready to eat foods.Remove and store below RTE foods
590.003/3-302.11-P
Ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food date marking (pf)
Inspector notes: Noted several food items without any date marking.Provide
590.003/3-501.17-PF
Food labels (pf)
Inspector notes: Tres leche and cookies stored in the front refrigeration requires labelling.Provide prroper labelling with ingredients and allergen
590.003/3-602.11-PF
Packaged and unpackaged food-separation packaging and segregation (c)
Inspector notes: Noted several food items and single use take out containers stored in the basement without any ceiling.Remove or provide proper ceiling. Noted no ceiling above the ice machine.Provide
590.003/3-302.11-C
Covering receptacles (c)
Inspector notes: Noted oil drum has a cover with hole in the basement.Provide to prevent pest entry
590.005/5-501.113-C
Toilet rooms enclosed (c)
Inspector notes: Employee toilet room in the back without self closing door.Provide
590.006/6-202.14-C
Using dressing rooms and lockers (c)
Inspector notes: Noted staff belongings on the shelves stored in contact with food and take out containers.Remove
590.006/6-501.110-C
Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)
Inspector notes: Hood filters heavily soiled with grease.Clean
590.006/6-501.14-C
Linens and napkins use limitations (c)
Inspector notes: Noted several containers of food covered with linen. Discontinue
590.003/3-304.13-C
Thawing (c)
Inspector notes: Noted frozen beef and chicken stored in a room temperature to thaw.Discontinue and thaw under refrigeration or under cold running water
590.003/3-501.13-C
50
May 5, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food date marking (pf)
Inspector notes: Several prepared food items without date marking. Provide.
590.003/3-501.17-PF
Sponges use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Observed a sponge in use at three bay sink area. Discontinue use.
590.004/4-101.16-C
Cleaning frequency and restrictions (c)
Inspector notes: Floor under and around fryolator soiled. Clean properly/
590.006/6-501.12-C
In-use utensils between-use storage (c)
Inspector notes: Observed bulk food items and other prepared food items dispensed with plastic bowls. Discontinue use handled utensils.
590.003/3-304.12-C
Wiping cloths use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Wiping clothes stored/soiled wet on counters. Store properly in sanitizer solution.
590.003/3-304.14-C
74
Dec 10, 2024
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Controlling pests (c)
Inspector notes: Establishment has performed treatment for cockroaches and mice. Continue tretment until no more pest activity detected by license exterminator.
590.006/6-501.111-C
95
Nov 19, 2024
Routine
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 10 violations
(a)(1) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Hot Holding Box set at 120F- Rice 125F Stew 126F. PIC placed food for instantary re-heating at 165F and increased hot holding box to 135F. Mantain at 135F or above
590.003/3-501.16-P1
(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Rice pudding placed above other food at cold holding unit registering 56F. PIC stated had been out for less than 1 hour and placed it back at the refrigerating unit. Mantain at 41F or below.
590.003/3-501.16-P
Ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food date marking (pf)
Inspector notes: Some prepared food items inside refrigerating unit without date marking. Provide.
590.003/3-501.17-PF
Food temperature measuring devices (pf)
Inspector notes: Food thermometer not working. Provide a working food thermometer.
590.004/4-302.12-PF
Hand drying provision (pf)
Inspector notes: Handsink at prep area without paper towels. Provide.
590.006/6-301.12-PF
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed dead cockroaches in traps at lower level and rodent-like droppings. Provide a current IPM report from a licensed exterminator.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Food storage-preventing contamination from the premises (c)
Inspector notes: Observed bags with meats placed piled up on top of each other with ground beef above pork and beef. Separate properly.
590.003/3-305.11-C
Controlling pests (c)
Inspector notes: Establishment has performed treatment for cockroaches and mice. Continue tretment until no more pest activity detected by license exterminator.
590.006/6-501.111-C
Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)
Inspector notes: Grease container at lower level with very soiled exterior and without lid at lower level. Clean properly and enclose.
590.006/6-501.114-C
Cleaning frequency and restrictions (c)
Inspector notes: Floor at lower level soiled . Clean all properly. Remove traps with dead cockroaches.
590.006/6-501.12-C
41
Nov 12, 2024
Routine
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 9 violations
(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Rice pudding placed above other food at cold holding unit registering 56F. PIC stated had been out for less than 1 hour and placed it back at the refrigerating unit. Mantain at 41F or below.
590.003/3-501.16-P
(a)(1) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Hot Holding Box set at 120F- Rice 125F Stew 126F. PIC placed food for instantary re-heating at 165F and increased hot holding box to 135F. Mantain at 135F or above
590.003/3-501.16-P1
Food temperature measuring devices (pf)
Inspector notes: Food thermometer not working. Provide a working food thermometer.
590.004/4-302.12-PF
Ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food date marking (pf)
Inspector notes: Some prepared food items inside refrigerating unit without date marking. Provide.
590.003/3-501.17-PF
Hand drying provision (pf)
Inspector notes: Handsink at prep area without paper towels. Provide.
590.006/6-301.12-PF
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed dead cockroaches in traps at lower level and rodent-like droppings. Provide a current IPM report from a licensed exterminator.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Cleaning frequency and restrictions (c)
Inspector notes: Floor at lower level soiled . Clean all properly. Remove traps with dead cockroaches.
590.006/6-501.12-C
Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)
Inspector notes: Grease container at lower level with very soiled exterior and without lid at lower level. Clean properly and enclose.
590.006/6-501.114-C
Food storage-preventing contamination from the premises (c)
Inspector notes: Observed bags with meats placed piled up on top of each other with ground beef above pork and beef. Separate properly.
590.003/3-305.11-C
43
Oct 4, 2023
Routine
No violations found.
100
Jan 3, 2023
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
In-use utensils between-use storage (c)
Inspector notes: Utensils stored in stagnant water on flat top 96F / Water must be 135F or greater at all times.
590.003/3-304.12-C
95
Jun 22, 2022
Routine
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
(a)(1) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Fried pork in hot holding cabinet 122F / Tray put there 20 minutes prior. Pork sent to reheat to 165F / Ensure the cabinet is operating properly and able to hold hot foods at 135F or greater at all times.
590.003/3-501.16-P1
86
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Los Pinos Restaurante Mexican Grill last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Los Pinos Restaurante Mexican Grill on file is from Dec 2, 2025. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Los Pinos Restaurante Mexican Grill?
Across the inspection record, “ready-to-eat time/temperature control” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Los Pinos Restaurante Mexican Grill.
How does Los Pinos Restaurante Mexican Grill compare to other restaurants in East Boston?
Los Pinos Restaurante Mexican Grill most recently scored 50 out of 100, which is lower than the East Boston average of 91.
Has Los Pinos Restaurante Mexican Grill's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Los Pinos Restaurante Mexican Grill have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Los Pinos Restaurante Mexican Grill means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is Los Pinos Restaurante Mexican Grill inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Los Pinos Restaurante Mexican Grill is inspected around two times per year on average.
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