Medallo

411 Chelsea St, East Boston, MA 02128
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Oct 1, 2025
70
Score
Medium Risk

Public records show four inspections at Medallo stretching back to 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Oct 1, 2025. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near three violations per visit.

Across the inspection history, “manual warewashing equipment hot water sanitization temperatures” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.

Compared to other East Boston restaurants (averaging 91), there's room to close the gap. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.

4
Inspections
1
Critical latest
2
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 1, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations.
View 3 violations
Manual warewashing equipment hot water sanitization temperatures (p)
Inspector notes: No evidence of proper warewashing employee does not know how to set up three bay sink. Provide proper warewashing all the time.
590.004/4-501.111-P
Handwashing cleanser availability (pf)
Inspector notes: Handsink at women toilet without soap. Provide.
590.006/6-301.11-PF
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Interior of ice machine soiled. Clean and sanitize properly.
590.004/4-601.11-PF
70
Oct 1, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
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Manual warewashing equipment hot water sanitization temperatures (p)
Inspector notes: PIC enable to set three bay sink properly. Provide proper warewashing all the time.
590.004/4-501.111-P
Sanitizing solutions testing devices (pf)
Inspector notes: No test kit for sanitizer solution. Provide.
590.004/4-302.14-PF
Handwashing cleanser availability (pf)
Inspector notes: No soap at hte bar handsink. Provide.
590.006/6-301.11-PF
Handwashing signage (c)
Inspector notes: Toilet handsink without signage. Provide.
590.006/6-301.14-C
67
Nov 30, 2023
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
In-use utensils between-use storage (c)
Inspector notes: Ensure any scoops being used to dispense ice from the machine have a handle and are also being stored in a clean and dry location / or in a designated container as discussed
590.003/3-304.12-C
Food storage-preventing contamination from the premises (c)
Inspector notes: When storing cases of beer water or paper supplies used for the facility ensure they are being stored at least six inches off the floors to ensure the floors are getting properly cleaned and to also reduce potyential rodent activity
590.003/3-305.11-C
90
Oct 25, 2022
Routine
No violations found.
100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Medallo last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Medallo on file is from Oct 1, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Medallo?

Across the inspection record, “manual warewashing equipment hot water sanitization temperatures” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Medallo.

How does Medallo compare to other restaurants in East Boston?

Medallo most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the East Boston average of 91.

Has Medallo's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Medallo have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Medallo 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 Medallo inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Medallo is inspected roughly once per year on average.