Peruvian Taste Restaurant

78 Arlington Av, Charlestown, MA 02129

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Nov 29, 2023

Score

Low Risk

Peruvian Taste Restaurant appears in inspection records three times, starting in 2022. The most recent visit was on Nov 29, 2023. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer. Peruvian Taste Restaurant's record stops at Nov 29, 2023, more than two years back, so current conditions may differ.

There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near two violations per visit across recent inspections.

Peruvian Taste Restaurant's latest score of 90 falls below the Charlestown average of 93. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Nov 29, 2023

Routine

1 major violation.

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

Inspector notes: Asterisk on menu items to denote raw or undercooked and wording not on menu's supply for all

590.003/3-603.11-PF

Sep 25, 2023

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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

Inspector notes: Cold hold of Hard Boiled Eggs and cut veggies @ 48-50f ensure proper cold hold of 41f or below Employee moved foods to walk-in cooler.

590.003/3-501.16-P

Cooling heating and holding capacities-equipment (pf)

Inspector notes: 1 door low boy flip top @ 50f repair to ensure proper cold hold of 41f or below

590.004/4-301.11-PF

Floors walls and ceilings utility lines (c)

Inspector notes: Hood Baffles with carbon build up clean to remove

590.006/6-201.12-C

Sep 14, 2022

Routine

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

Sanitizing solutions testing devices (pf)

Inspector notes: No test strips to measure Quatenasry ammonia supply

590.004/4-302.14-PF

Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils-frequency (c)

Inspector notes: Interior of microwave with old soils and debris clean to remove

590.004/4-602.11-C

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Peruvian Taste Restaurant last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Peruvian Taste Restaurant on file is from Nov 29, 2023. The public record contains three inspections in total.

How does Peruvian Taste Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Charlestown?

Peruvian Taste Restaurant most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is lower than the Charlestown average of 93.

Has Peruvian Taste Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Peruvian Taste Restaurant have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Peruvian Taste Restaurant 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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