Mi Pueblito Orient Heights
Last inspected: Apr 2, 2026
64
Score
Mi Pueblito Orient Heights has been inspected seven times since 2022. The most recent visit was on Apr 2, 2026. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.
Violation counts have ticked up lately, averaging around six violations per visit versus roughly two violations earlier in the record.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “ready-to-eat time/temperature control”, showing up three times.
That's lower than the typical East Boston restaurant, which scores around 91. The record is unremarkable in either direction.
7
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 2, 2026
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Raw shrimp Mixed Veggies Cut ham and mushroom on a true prep table with refrigerated is 54F. Provide proper cold Holding of 41F or Below / PIC relocated to the walk-in fridge to cool down
590.003/3-501.16-P
Handwashing sinks installation (pf)
Inspector notes: Front Handwashing sink water temperature 61F. Handsink water temperature must be 100F through mixing valve
590.005/5-202.12-PF
Good repair and proper adjustment-equipment (c)
Inspector notes: Second under counter unit temperatures elevated 50F. Ensure refrigeration units at or below 41F.
590.004/4-501.11-C
Temperature measuring devices-functionality (c)
Inspector notes: Two under counter station refrigerator unit observed without a conspiciuous thermometer. Provide a thermometer to all the refrigerator unit missing a thermometer
590.004/4-204.112-C
Food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)
Inspector notes: Squeeze bottles filled with sauce and dressings with no labels. Provide.
590.003/3-302.12-C
Toilet room receptacle covered (c)
Inspector notes: Provide covered waste receptacle in women's room
590.005/5-501.17-C
64
Dec 4, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Sanitizers criteria-chemicals (p)
Inspector notes: Noted low temperature dish machine recorded 200PPM with the santizer strip.Discontinue and repair
590.007/7-204.11-P
Using a handwashing sink-operation and maintenance (pf)
Inspector notes: Remove the ice bin stored in front of the hand sink in the server area to provide easy access to wash hands
590.005/5-205.11-PF
Ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food date marking (pf)
Inspector notes: Noted several food items without date marking in the front refrigerator.Provide
590.003/3-501.17-PF
Using dressing rooms and lockers (c)
Inspector notes: Noted several areas of the food shelves in the dry storage has jackets and other staff personal items.Remove and provide a seperate area to store
590.006/6-501.110-C
(b) and (c) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (c)
Inspector notes: Bulk food containers heavily soiled.Clean with frequency Prep table has visible rust on the bottom shelf.Clean
590.004/4-601.11-C
Miscellaneous sources of contamination (c)
Inspector notes: Several food items stored in the basement under exposed ceiling.Provide a proper ceiling to prevent contamination
590.003/3-307.11-C
Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)
Inspector notes: Noted filters in the hood heavily soiled.Clean with frequency
590.006/6-501.14-C
58
Jul 21, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
(a)(1) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Soups left in ambient temperature registered Beef Soup 109F Potato Veggie Soup 99F. PIC stated it had been out for 30 minutes and placed for for immediate reheat at 165F. Mantain at 135F or above.
590.003/3-501.16-P1
Using a handwashing sink-operation and maintenance (pf)
Inspector notes: Handsink near cooking line without signage. Provde.
590.005/5-205.11-PF
Ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food date marking (pf)
Inspector notes: Sveral items in the walk-in without date marking. Provide.
590.003/3-501.17-PF
Handwashing cleanser availability (pf)
Inspector notes: Handsink at one of handsinks at prep without soap. Provide.
590.006/6-301.11-PF
Wiping cloths use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Wiping cloths stored wet on counter. Store properly in sanitizer solution.
590.003/3-304.14-C
Outer openings protected (c)
Inspector notes: One screen door damaged. The other door without screen door wide open. Provide proper screen door.
590.006/6-202.15-C
58
Sep 26, 2024
Routine
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food date marking (pf)
Inspector notes: Several products without date marking inside walk-in. Provide.
590.003/3-501.17-PF
Food storage-preventing contamination from the premises (c)
Inspector notes: Several boxes with produce items stored on the floor at the prep area. Elevate properly.
590.003/3-305.11-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Cooking line equipment with some grease build up. Clean to remove.
590.004/4-602.13-C
Food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)
Inspector notes: Some Bulk food unit without labels. Provide.
590.003/3-302.12-C
78
May 1, 2023
Routine
No violations found.
100
Nov 9, 2022
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Thawing (c)
Inspector notes: Steaks thawing in stagnant water / PIC turned on cold water
590.003/3-501.13-C
Walls and ceilings attachments (c)
Inspector notes: Ceiling fan with visible dust build up / Clean to remove
590.006/6-201.17-C
90
May 11, 2022
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Surface characteristics-indoor areas (c)
Inspector notes: Remove cardboard from floors in walk in
590.006/6-101.11-C
In-use utensils between-use storage (c)
Inspector notes: Knives stored in sanitizer solution / Discontinue and store properly as described below
590.003/3-304.12-C
90
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Mi Pueblito Orient Heights last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Mi Pueblito Orient Heights on file is from Apr 2, 2026. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Mi Pueblito Orient Heights?
Across the inspection record, “ready-to-eat time/temperature control” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Mi Pueblito Orient Heights.
How does Mi Pueblito Orient Heights compare to other restaurants in East Boston?
Mi Pueblito Orient Heights most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the East Boston average of 91.
Has Mi Pueblito Orient Heights' inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Mi Pueblito Orient Heights have averaged around six violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Mi Pueblito Orient Heights 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 Mi Pueblito Orient Heights inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Mi Pueblito Orient Heights is inspected around two times per year on average.
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