Macumba Latina

477 River St, Mattapan, MA 02126

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Jan 29, 2026

100

Score

Low Risk

Inspectors have visited Macumba Latina five times, with records going back to 2023. The newest entry in the record is dated Jan 29, 2026. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around zero violations across recent inspections versus roughly four violations before.

When inspectors have written things up, “maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter” has been the most frequent reason, cited three times.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Mattapan restaurant scores 84. The record reflects steady performance over time.

Inspections

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Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Jan 29, 2026

Routine

No violations found.

100

Dec 28, 2025

Routine

3 major violations. 5 minor violations.

View 8 violations

(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)

Inspector notes: clean and sanitize the interior of the ice machine to remove possible mold-like substance. Clean to remove

590.004/4-601.11-PF

Handwashing cleanser availability (pf)

Inspector notes: No soap observed at the bar hand sink. provide

590.006/6-301.11-PF

Hand drying provision (pf)

Inspector notes: No Paper towel observed at the bar hand sink. Provide and maintain all the time

590.006/6-301.12-PF

Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)

Inspector notes: Bar and kitchen clean the floors under the all equipment to remove soils and debris. Clean and sanitize to remove

590.006/6-201.11-C

Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)

Inspector notes: Basement area is cluttered with boxes and products. Discard unused or empty boxes and organize products so effective cleaning can be done. Basement area observed in need of organizing and cleaning.

590.006/6-501.114-C

Nonfood-contact surfaces (c)

Inspector notes: interior of the cook line reach in unit observed soils.clean to remove Clean the cook line equipment & counters to remove soils clean the interior of the microwave oven

590.004/4-202.16-C

(a) certified food protection manager (c)

Inspector notes: Provide and post a certified food managers certificate from a full time employee.No proof on site

590.002(C)/2-102.12-C

System maintained in good repair (c)

Inspector notes: Bar Pipe below 3 sink observed leaking water/ Repair

590.005/5-205.15-C

Dec 13, 2024

Routine

No violations found.

100

Nov 17, 2024

Routine

5 minor violations.

View 5 violations

Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)

Inspector notes: Basement--Secure all CO2 tanks Remove all unnecessary clutter from kitchen & basement locations.Clean & organize.

590.006/6-501.114-C

Nonfood contact surfaces (c)

Inspector notes: Clean the interior of the cook line reach in unit to remove soils. Clean the cook line equipment & counters to remove soils Kitchen:clean the interior of the microwave oven

590.004/4-602.13-C

Good repair and proper adjustment-equipment (c)

Inspector notes: Ice machine not operating.Repair

590.004/4-501.11-C

(a) certified food protection manager (c)

Inspector notes: Provide and post a certified food managers certificate from a full time employee.No proof on site

590.002(C)/2-102.12-C

Food storage-preventing contamination from the premises (c)

Inspector notes: Elevate all storage off the ground at least 6 inches.

590.003/3-305.11-C

Dec 7, 2023

Routine

4 major violations. 10 minor violations.

View 14 violations

Sanitizing solutions testing devices (pf)

Inspector notes: No chlorine test strips on site - replace

590.004/4-302.14-PF

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

Inspector notes: Paper menu is incomplete - no consumer advisory - no list of ingredients describing the content of the actual item - address as we diuscussed

590.003/3-603.11-PF

Hand drying provision (pf)

Inspector notes: No paper towels at any designated hand sink- address

590.006/6-301.12-PF

Controlling pests (pf)

Inspector notes: Evidence of rodent droppings around the perimeter of the facility and the basement stairs - address as discussed - ask your pest control company for an IPM report

590.006/6-501.111-PF

Cleaning receptacles (c)

Inspector notes: Clean inside and outside of all trash recxeptacles from visible food spills

590.005/5-501.116-C

Sponges use limitation (c)

Inspector notes: Discontinue the use of sponges to clean pots and pand - do not use on food contact surfaces

590.004/4-101.16-C

Nonfood contact surfaces (c)

Inspector notes: Clean the top of the six burner stove from all visible food spills

590.004/4-602.13-C

Grease trap(c)

Inspector notes: Clean visible soils and obnoxious odors

590.005/5-402.12-C

(a) certified food protection manager (c)

Inspector notes: No current food safety / allergen awareness certificates on site - address as discussed

590.002(C)/2-102.12-C

Outside receptacles (c)

Inspector notes: Keep the lid closed on the dumpster after use - clean tyo remove all loose visible trash and debris in the alleyway alongside the facility

590.005/5-501.15-C

Surface characteristics-indoor areas (c)

Inspector notes: Clean the floors throughout the kitchen [ under all equipment ] from visible food spills stains and soils

590.006/6-101.11-C

Wall and ceiling coverings and coatings (c)

Inspector notes: Clean walls behind the cooking line [ especially along the bottom section behind the cooking equipment ] from visible food spills

590.006/6-201.16-C

Walls and ceilings attachments (c)

Inspector notes: Replace all compromised ceilimng tiles in the kitchen and throughout the facility where needed

590.006/6-201.17-C

Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)

Inspector notes: Clean to remove all visible clutter and debris upstairs in the kitchen as well as down in the basement - remove anything not affiliated with the club bras well as all broken equipment

590.006/6-501.114-C

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Macumba Latina last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Macumba Latina on file is from Jan 29, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Macumba Latina?

Across the inspection record, “maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Macumba Latina.

How does Macumba Latina compare to other restaurants in Mattapan?

Macumba Latina most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Mattapan average of 84.

Has Macumba Latina's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Macumba Latina have averaged around zero violations per visit, down from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Macumba Latina 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 Macumba Latina inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Macumba Latina is inspected around two times per year on average.

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