Orinoco:A Latin Kitchen

477 Shawmut Av, Boston, MA 02118

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Jan 10, 2024

Score

Low Risk

Across the available record, Orinoco:A Latin Kitchen has six inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The most recent visit was on Jan 10, 2024. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately. Note that Orinoco:A Latin Kitchen's inspection history hasn't been updated since Jan 10, 2024; current conditions may have shifted from what the file shows.

Violation counts have ticked up lately, averaging around three violations per visit versus roughly one violation earlier in the record.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition”, showing up five times.

That's lower than the typical Boston restaurant, which scores around 86. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jan 10, 2024

Routine

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

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(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)

Inspector notes: Observed mold-like substances inside ice machine. Clean to remove all mold-like substances.

590.004/4-601.11-PF

Food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)

Inspector notes: Observed squeeze bottles stored without labels of identification. Provide a label on all squeeze bottles with the common name of food item stored inside.

590.003/3-302.12-C

Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)

Inspector notes: Observed hood sticker expired December 2023. PIC contacted Hood cleaning company while on site; Scheduled 1/17/24

590.006/6-501.14-C

Sep 14, 2023

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

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Packaged and unpackaged food-separation packaging and segregation (p)

Inspector notes: Observed raw beef stored above ready to eat sauces in refrigerated unit. Discussed with PIC to maintain raw and ready to eat foods stored seperately in refrigerated units. Corrected on site

590.003/3-302.11-P

(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)

Inspector notes: Observed mold-like substance inside ice machine and food debris inside upright refrigerated units. Clean to remove

590.004/4-601.11-PF

Food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)

Inspector notes: Observed squeeze bottles without labels. Provide labels on all squeeze bottles with the common name of food item.

590.003/3-302.12-C

Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)

Inspector notes: Observed hood sticker expired (August 2023). Instructed owner via telephone to submit confirmation to the Health Division upon scheduling.

590.006/6-501.14-C

Apr 26, 2023

Routine

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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Using a handwashing sink-operation and maintenance (pf)

Inspector notes: Observed employee rinsing coffee pot in hand sink. Discussed with PIC to ensure hand sinks are clear and accessible for handwashing only. Corrected on site

590.005/5-205.11-PF

Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)

Inspector notes: Observed hood sticker expired December 2022; PIC stated cleaning is scheduled for Friday April 28th.

590.006/6-501.14-C

Nov 3, 2022

Routine

1 major violation.

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(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)

Inspector notes: Observed mold like substance inside ice machine. Clean to remove all soils

590.004/4-601.11-PF

May 20, 2022

Routine

1 minor violation.

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Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)

Inspector notes: Observed hood sticker expired February 2022. Spoke with owner via telephone and explained covid outbreak with hood company. Owner contacted company on site and waiting for appointment. Instructed owner to contact Health department immediately upon scheduling.

590.006/6-501.14-C

May 3, 2022

Routine

1 minor violation.

View 1 violation

Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)

590.006/6-501.14-C

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Orinoco:A Latin Kitchen last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Orinoco:A Latin Kitchen on file is from Jan 10, 2024. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Orinoco:A Latin Kitchen?

Across the inspection record, “cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Orinoco:A Latin Kitchen.

How does Orinoco:A Latin Kitchen compare to other restaurants in Boston?

Orinoco:A Latin Kitchen most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is lower than the Boston average of 86.

Has Orinoco:A Latin Kitchen's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Orinoco:A Latin Kitchen have averaged around three violations per visit, up from roughly one earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Orinoco:A Latin Kitchen means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

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