Prieto El Rey De Las Empanadas

196 Humboldt Ave, Dorchester, MA 02121

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Oct 18, 2024

Score

Low Risk

Going back to 2022, Prieto El Rey De Las Empanadas has six inspections in the public record. The latest inspection on file is from Oct 18, 2024. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around two violations compared to roughly four violations earlier on.

The pattern that stands out is “system maintained in good repair”, which has been cited three times.

The city-wide average for Dorchester sits at 86, putting Prieto El Rey De Las Empanadas on the better side of that line. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Oct 18, 2024

Routine

1 major violation.

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Capacity-quantity and availability (pf)

Inspector notes: At the time of the inspection Hot water was depleted due to the volume that was being used to do a large cleaning on Thursdays. All other days there is sufficient hot water during normal day to day operations (as stated by management). Address to ensure enough hot water is provided during all operational hours. Water at the completion of the inspection was warming back up (70F).

590.005/5-103.11-PF

Aug 1, 2024

Routine

1 major violation.

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Capacity-quantity and availability (pf)

590.005/5-103.11-PF

Feb 20, 2024

Routine

1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

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Cleaning agents and sanitizers availability (pf)

Inspector notes: At the time of the inspection there was no sanitizer for the 3 bay sink. Provide.

590.004/4-303.11-PF

Wiping cloths use limitation (c)

Inspector notes: Soiled wiping cloths observed being left out on counter tops. Discontinue and provide a proper sanitizing solution.

590.003/3-304.14-C

(a) certified food protection manager (c)

Inspector notes: No one one site with a current Food Allergen Certification. Provide for the re-inspection.

590.002(C)/2-102.12-C

System maintained in good repair (c)

Inspector notes: Pipe under the 3 bay sink is leaking. Address and make any necessary repairs.

590.005/5-205.15-C

Oct 4, 2023

Routine

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

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Handwashing cleanser availability (pf)

Inspector notes: Soap dispenser broken repair or replace.

590.006/6-301.11-PF

Outside receptacles (c)

Inspector notes: Clean exterior of grease recepticle to remove visible soil.

590.005/5-501.15-C

Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)

Inspector notes: Ceiling tile loose near exhausthood repair.

590.006/6-201.11-C

Mar 27, 2023

Routine

5 minor violations.

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Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)

Inspector notes: Repair opening at baseboard of wall near exit door.

590.006/6-201.11-C

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

Inspector notes: No labels on squeeze bottles provide.

590.003/3-302.12-C

System maintained in good repair (c)

Inspector notes: Condensation tube to ice machine leaking into bowl repair.

590.005/5-205.15-C

Receptacles (c)

Inspector notes: Grease recepticale soiled with spills clean.

590.005/5-501.13-C

Outer openings protected (c)

Inspector notes: Observed opening below exit door repair.

590.006/6-202.15-C

Jul 21, 2022

Routine

4 minor violations.

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

Inspector notes: No labels on some food storage containers provide.

590.003/3-302.12-C

Characteristics-materials for construction and repair (c)

Inspector notes: 2 drain plugs for the ware washing sink missing replace.

590.004/4-101.11-C

System maintained in good repair (c)

Inspector notes: Leaky pipe below 3 bay sink repair.

590.005/5-205.15-C

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

Inspector notes: Clean backsplash and inbetween frialator to remove grease soil.

590.004/4-601.11-C

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Prieto El Rey De Las Empanadas last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Prieto El Rey De Las Empanadas on file is from Oct 18, 2024. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Prieto El Rey De Las Empanadas?

Across the inspection record, “system maintained in good repair” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Prieto El Rey De Las Empanadas.

How does Prieto El Rey De Las Empanadas compare to other restaurants in Dorchester?

Prieto El Rey De Las Empanadas most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Dorchester average of 86.

Has Prieto El Rey De Las Empanadas' inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Prieto El Rey De Las Empanadas have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Prieto El Rey De Las 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 Prieto El Rey De Las Empanadas inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Prieto El Rey De Las Empanadas is inspected around three times per year on average.

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