Merengue Express
Last inspected: Feb 17, 2026
74
Score
Merengue Express, located at 1 Gurney St in Mission Hill, MA, had a moderate risk inspection on February 17, 2026, with a score of 74. This inspection identified one major and four minor violations, including issues with handwashing signage, clean outer clothing, and the effectiveness of hair restraints. While this recent inspection noted several violations, Merengue Express has a historical pattern of mostly low-risk inspections across its 13 scored visits.
13
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 17, 2026
Routine
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
74
Feb 9, 2026
Routine
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
74
Oct 3, 2025
Routine
2 minor violations.
90
Oct 1, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
50
Sep 24, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
50
Feb 26, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
May 30, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
74
May 23, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
74
Jan 19, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
78
Jan 11, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
78
Aug 11, 2023
Routine
1 minor violation.
95
Aug 4, 2023
Routine
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
78
Jul 25, 2023
Routine
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
78
Violations — Feb 17, 2026 Inspection
Handwashing signage (c)
Inspector notes: Post signage stating " Hand Washing Only " at all designated hand sinks in the restaurant
590.006/6-301.14-C
Clean condition-outer clothing (c)
Inspector notes: Ensure all food handlers are wearing clean outer attire such as uniforms - aprons and meat coats when working / preparing foods for the restaurant
590.002/2-304.11-C
Effectiveness-hair restraints (c)
Inspector notes: Ensure all food handlers [ including staff who are not cooking but are dispensing foods from the hot holding units ] are wearing proper hair restraints during hours of operation
590.002/2-402.11-C
Ventilation hood systems filters (c)
Inspector notes: Clean vents above the char grille to remove all visible grease and grime
590.004/4-202.18-C
Prohibiting animals (pf)
Inspector notes: Recommending to post signage on the front glass door stating " Service animals only " or " no pets alloed inside this establishment per order the Health department " - something to this meaning to assist in reminding customers NOT to bring their pets insidxe the facility
590.006/6-501.115-PF
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