Para Maria (Envoy 1st. Fl)

70 Sleeper St, Boston, MA 02210

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Sep 8, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Para Maria (Envoy 1st. Fl) appears in inspection records seven times, starting in 2022. Para Maria (Envoy 1st. Fl) was last inspected on Sep 8, 2025. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around five violations to closer to two violations per visit.

“Temperature measuring devices manual and mechanical warewashing” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.

Among Boston restaurants, the typical score is 86; Para Maria (Envoy 1st. Fl) is comfortably above that bar. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Sep 8, 2025

Routine

1 minor violation.

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(b) and (c) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (c)

Inspector notes: Heavy food soils observed on all metal shelving units in the front prep area. Clean to remove Heavy orange and black substance observed in the interior and exterior of the ice machines. Clean to remove Heavy food soils observed inside the freezer units. Clean to remove

590.004/4-601.11-C

May 2, 2025

Routine

3 major violations. 2 minor violations.

View 5 violations

Hand drying provision (pf)

Inspector notes: Handsinks missing paper towels. Provide at all times

590.006/6-301.12-PF

Handwashing cleanser availability (pf)

Inspector notes: Handsink at bar missing soap. provide at all times

590.006/6-301.11-PF

Using a handwashing sink-operation and maintenance (pf)

Inspector notes: Handsink utilized as a dumpsink. Retrain staff on proper use of equipment. Clean to remove debris

590.005/5-205.11-PF

Cleaning of plumbing fixtures (c)

Inspector notes: Prep sink observed with heavy grease build up and soils. Clean to remove

590.006/6-501.18-C

Nonfood contact surfaces (c)

Inspector notes: Multiple bulk dispenser buckets osberved with grease and food soils. Clean to remove Observed Heavy grease build up and food soils on the metal shelving units at the end of the grill. Clean to remove

590.004/4-602.13-C

Dec 20, 2024

Routine

No violations found.

100

Jun 24, 2024

Routine

1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 6 minor violations.

View 10 violations

(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)

Inspector notes: Observed cut melons stored in tight fitting container @ 47F and salmon tightly wrapped in refrigerated unit @ 45F. Discussed with PIC to maintain cold holding @ 41F or below. PIC corrected on site

590.003/3-501.16-P

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

Inspector notes: Observed mold like substance inside ice machine and dusty filters; food spills inside 2 door upright freezer in kitchen and basement; liquid spills inside sliding 2 door refrigerated unit @ bar marie station. Thoroughly clean all stated equipment to remove soils / spills.

590.004/4-601.11-PF

Controlling pests (pf)

Inspector notes: Observed last pest report dated February 2024. Provide most current report

590.006/6-501.111-PF

Temperature measuring devices manual and mechanical warewashing (pf)

Inspector notes: Observed no irreversible thermometer for high temp machine. Provide.

590.004/4-302.13-PF

Maintaining refuse areas and enclosures (c)

Inspector notes: Observed cardboard boxes and trash behind grease barrel in compactor room. Maintain clean and free of clutter

590.005/5-501.115-C

Food storage-preventing contamination from the premises (c)

Inspector notes: Observed boxes of food stored on the floor inside walk in cooler. Discussed with PIC to ensure food is properly stored elevated 6" off the floor.

590.003/3-305.11-C

Temperature measuring devices-functionality (c)

Inspector notes: Observed multiple refrigerated units without interior thermometers. Provide.

590.004/4-204.112-C

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

Inspector notes: Observed large bulk containers in kitchen without labels of identification. Provide a label with the common name of food item stored inside.

590.003/3-302.12-C

Grease trap(c)

Inspector notes: Observed heavy grease build up on grease barrel. Clean to remove build up

590.005/5-402.12-C

Outer openings protected (c)

Inspector notes: Observed gap on the exit door in compactor room. Provide door sweep to prevent pest entry

590.006/6-202.15-C

Aug 24, 2023

Routine

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

View 3 violations

Reduced oxygen packaging criteria (pf)

Inspector notes: Establishment is ROP packaging raw salmon and pulled chicken meat. Discontinue. Submit HACCP plan and apply for variance.

590.003/3-502.12-PF

Covering receptacles (c)

Inspector notes: Dumpsters do not have lids. Provide.

590.005/5-501.113-C

When a haccp plan is required (c)

Inspector notes: Establisment is ROP packing raw salmon and cooked chicken meat. Discontinue. Submit HACCP plan. Product voluntarily discarded.

590.008/8-201.13-C

May 23, 2023

Routine

1 minor violation.

View 1 violation

Outside receptacles (c)

Inspector notes: Dumpsters without covers. Provide.

590.005/5-501.15-C

Nov 7, 2022

Routine

2 major violations. 1 minor violation.

View 3 violations

Temperature measuring devices manual and mechanical warewashing (pf)

Inspector notes: Provide irreversible indicator for high temperature dish machine.

590.004/4-302.13-PF

Consumption of animal foods that are raw undercooked or not otherwise processed to eliminate pathogens (pf)

Inspector notes: No consumer advisory for tuna on menu. Provide.

590.003/3-603.11-PF

Thawing (c)

Inspector notes: ROP packaged salmon thawing in refrigerator in packaged. COS.

590.003/3-501.13-C

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Para Maria (Envoy 1st. Fl) last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Para Maria (Envoy 1st. Fl) on file is from Sep 8, 2025. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Para Maria (Envoy 1st. Fl)?

Across the inspection record, “temperature measuring devices manual and mechanical warewashing” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Para Maria (Envoy 1st. Fl).

How does Para Maria (Envoy 1st. Fl) compare to other restaurants in Boston?

Para Maria (Envoy 1st. Fl) most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Boston average of 86.

Has Para Maria (Envoy 1st. Fl)'s inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Para Maria (Envoy 1st. Fl) have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly five earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Para Maria (Envoy 1st. Fl) means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is Para Maria (Envoy 1st. Fl) inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Para Maria (Envoy 1st. Fl) is inspected around two times per year on average.

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