Mi Rancho Restaurant

45 Meridian St, East Boston, MA 02128
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Aug 27, 2025
74
Score
Medium Risk

Public records show five inspections at Mi Rancho Restaurant stretching back to 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Aug 27, 2025. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.

Things have been moving the wrong way, with the rolling count rising from around three violations to closer to five violations per visit.

When inspectors have written things up, “equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

That's lower than the typical East Boston restaurant, which scores around 91. The record is unremarkable in either direction.

5
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Aug 27, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
(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
(a) certified food protection manager (c)
Inspector notes: Allergen Awarness Certificate expired. Provide a current one.
590.002(C)/2-102.12-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
Wiping cloths use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Wiping cloths stored soiled on counter. Store properly in sanitizer solution.
590.003/3-304.14-C
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
74
Oct 17, 2024
Routine
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Handwashing cleanser availability (pf)
Inspector notes: Handsink at prep area without soap. Provide.
590.006/6-301.11-PF
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Knives stored soiled on magnetic strips. Clean and sanitize before storing away.
590.004/4-601.11-PF
Drying mops (c)
Inspector notes: Mop sink without barrier next to dough mixer. Provide barrier.
590.006/6-501.16-C
Handwashing signage (c)
Inspector notes: Handsink at the serving line without signage. Provide.
590.006/6-301.14-C
(a) and (c) equipment utensils linens and single-service and single-use articles-storing (c)
Inspector notes: Some single service storage containers stored on the floor. Elevate properly.
590.004/4-903.11-C
Food storage-preventing contamination from the premises (c)
Inspector notes: Some food items stored on the floor at lowe level. Elevate properly.
590.003/3-305.11-C
67
Jun 6, 2023
Routine
No violations found.
100
Nov 1, 2022
Routine
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Sanitizing solutions testing devices (pf)
Inspector notes: Provide test kits for the quaternary ammonia used in the 3 bay/Sanitizer buckets
590.004/4-302.14-PF
90
May 2, 2022
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Good repair and proper adjustment-equipment (c)
Inspector notes: Provide a splash guard between the hand sink and the prep table in the back kitchen area
590.004/4-501.11-C
95

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Mi Rancho Restaurant last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Mi Rancho Restaurant on file is from Aug 27, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Mi Rancho Restaurant?

Across the inspection record, “equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Mi Rancho Restaurant.

How does Mi Rancho Restaurant compare to other restaurants in East Boston?

Mi Rancho Restaurant most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the East Boston average of 91.

Has Mi Rancho Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Mi Rancho Restaurant have averaged around five violations per visit, up from roughly three earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Mi Rancho Restaurant 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 Rancho Restaurant inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Mi Rancho Restaurant is inspected around two times per year on average.