Pueblo Viejo

309 Bennington St, East Boston, MA 02128

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Apr 1, 2026

100

Score

Low Risk

The health department has logged eight inspections at Pueblo Viejo, the earliest from 2022. Pueblo Viejo was last inspected on Apr 1, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near two violations per visit.

“Equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.

Among East Boston restaurants, the typical score is 91; Pueblo Viejo is comfortably above that bar. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Apr 1, 2026

Routine

No violations found.

100

Dec 30, 2025

Routine

No violations found.

100

Aug 25, 2025

Routine

2 major violations. 2 minor violations.

View 4 violations

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

Inspector notes: Interior of ice machine soiled. Clean and sanitize properly.

590.004/4-601.11-PF

Ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food date marking (pf)

Inspector notes: Some prepared foods without labels inside the walk-in unit. Provide

590.003/3-501.17-PF

In-use utensils between-use storage (c)

Inspector notes: Observed plastic cup used to serve the rice. Discontinue use handled utensils.

590.003/3-304.12-C

Nonfood contact surfaces (c)

Inspector notes: Cooking line equipment exterior and under it soiled. Clean properly.

590.004/4-602.13-C

Nov 23, 2024

Routine

1 major violation.

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(a) ceasing operations and reporting (pf)

Inspector notes: Imminent Health Hazard -Water main break caused interruption of running water in the establishment. Repair work being performed by BWS- Remain closed until running water is restored. Call Health Department at 617-635 -5326 8am - 4pm or after hours at 617-635-4500 for aproval to re-open. If you need to call the after hours number ask for Health Department Assistant Commissioner Dan Prendergast. He will be able to call out the after hours inspector.

590.008/8-404.11-PF

Oct 21, 2024

Routine

1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 3 minor violations.

View 8 violations

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

Inspector notes: Several large containers with pupusa mix placed in ambient temperature registering 54F-63F. PIC placed them inside refrigerating unit. Mantain at 41F or below

590.003/3-501.16-P

Ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food date marking (pf)

Inspector notes: Some food items without date marking in the walk-in unit. provide.

590.003/3-501.17-PF

Hand drying provision (pf)

Inspector notes: Handsink at warewashing area without paper towels Provide.

590.006/6-301.12-PF

Using a handwashing sink-operation and maintenance (pf)

Inspector notes: Handsing at warewashing area with a hose for discharging liquids from the ceiling. Remove and plumb properly.

590.005/5-205.11-PF

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

Inspector notes: Can opener with dried up food debris. Clean and sanitize properly.

590.004/4-601.11-PF

Cleaning floors dustless methods (c)

Inspector notes: Floor under and around cooking line soiled. Clean properly.

590.006/6-501.13-C

Wiping cloths use limitation (c)

Inspector notes: Wiping cloths stored in counters soiled. Store properly in sanitizer solution.

590.003/3-304.14-C

Nonfood contact surfaces (c)

Inspector notes: Exterior of some equipment in cooking line area soiled. Clean properly

590.004/4-602.13-C

Dec 8, 2023

Routine

No violations found.

100

Mar 28, 2023

Routine

1 minor violation.

View 1 violation

Surface characteristics-indoor areas (c)

Inspector notes: Tiles broken/missing in areas throughout the kitchen area / Repair

590.006/6-101.11-C

Sep 27, 2022

Routine

No violations found.

100

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Pueblo Viejo last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Pueblo Viejo on file is from Apr 1, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Pueblo Viejo?

Across the inspection record, “equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Pueblo Viejo.

How does Pueblo Viejo compare to other restaurants in East Boston?

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

Has Pueblo Viejo's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Pueblo Viejo have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Pueblo Viejo 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 Pueblo Viejo inspected?

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

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