Pikalo Empanadas

386 Chelsea St, East Boston, MA 02128
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Nov 18, 2025
100
Score
Low Risk

Pikalo Empanadas has been inspected eight times since 2022. The most recent report on file is from Nov 18, 2025. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near zero violations each time.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average East Boston restaurant scores 91. The record reflects steady performance over time.

8
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 18, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
Jul 2, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
Dec 23, 2024
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Ventilation hood systems filters (c)
Inspector notes: Hood filter covers taken down for cleaning and not replaced before cooking / Ensure filters are put back
590.004/4-202.18-C
95
Aug 8, 2024
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Good repair and proper adjustment-equipment (c)
Inspector notes: Door for the flip-top freezer at lower level damaged. Repair or replace.
590.004/4-501.11-C
95
Nov 30, 2023
Routine
No violations found.
100
May 8, 2023
Routine
No violations found.
100
Feb 14, 2023
Routine
No violations found.
100
Aug 5, 2022
Routine
1 minor violation.
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(a) certified food protection manager (c)
Inspector notes: Servsafe is expired / Provide up to date certificate
590.002(C)/2-102.12-C
95

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Pikalo Empanadas last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Pikalo Empanadas on file is from Nov 18, 2025. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

How does Pikalo Empanadas compare to other restaurants in East Boston?

Pikalo Empanadas most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the East Boston average of 91.

Has Pikalo Empanadas' inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Pikalo Empanadas have averaged around zero violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Pikalo Empanadas 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 Pikalo Empanadas inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Pikalo Empanadas is inspected around two times per year on average.