Mi Rancho Restaurant

45 Meridian St, East Boston, MA 02128
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Sep 16, 2025
74
Score
Medium Risk

MI RANCHO RESTAURANT, located at 45 Meridian St, East Boston, MA, underwent a moderate risk inspection on September 16, 2025. This inspection resulted in one major and four minor violations, including issues with wall and ceiling coverings, in-use utensil storage, and the presence of a certified food protection manager. Across eight scored inspections, MI RANCHO RESTAURANT has historically maintained a mostly low-risk profile.

8
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Sep 16, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
74
Aug 27, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
74
Oct 24, 2024
Routine
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
67
Oct 17, 2024
Routine
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
67
Jun 6, 2023
Routine
No violations found.
100
Nov 10, 2022
Routine
1 major violation.
90
Nov 1, 2022
Routine
1 major violation.
90
May 2, 2022
Routine
1 minor violation.
95
Violations — Sep 16, 2025 Inspection
Wall and ceiling coverings and coatings (c)
Inspector notes: Floor at lower level with peeled sealing paint. Re-paint to seal properly.
590.006/6-201.16-C
In-use utensils between-use storage (c)
Inspector notes: Observed plastic/paper cups used to dispense bulk food items. Use handled utensils only.
590.003/3-304.12-C
(a) certified food protection manager (c)
Inspector notes: Allergen Awarness Certificate expired. Provide a current one.
590.002(C)/2-102.12-C
Wiping cloths use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Wiping cloths stored soiled on counter. Store properly in sanitizer solution.
590.003/3-304.14-C
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Knifes stored soiled on magnetic strips. Clean and sanitized before storing away.
590.004/4-601.11-PF
Priority (Critical)
Priority Foundation (Major)
Core (Minor)