Pueblo Viejo's Cafe

300 Saratoga St, East Boston, MA 02128

Café / Breakfast

Last inspected: Jan 9, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Pueblo Viejo's Cafe has been inspected seven times since 2022. Pueblo Viejo's Cafe was last inspected on Jan 9, 2026. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near two violations per visit.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition”, showing up two times.

The city-wide average for East Boston sits at 91, putting Pueblo Viejo's Cafe 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

Jan 9, 2026

Routine

1 minor violation.

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Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)

Inspector notes: Hood sticker expired 11/12/25.Service

590.006/6-501.14-C

Dec 12, 2025

Routine

3 minor violations.

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Cleaning frequency and restrictions (c)

Inspector notes: Observed soiled floor in the basement.Clean with frequency

590.006/6-501.12-C

Food storage-preventing contamination from the premises (c)

Inspector notes: Several food items stored on the floor in the walkin.Remove and store 6 inches from the floor.

590.003/3-305.11-C

Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)

Inspector notes: Hood sticker expired 11/12/25.Service

590.006/6-501.14-C

Jul 24, 2025

Routine

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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Sanitizing solutions testing devices (pf)

Inspector notes: No test strip for chlorine sanitizer solution at low temp dish machine. Provide.

590.004/4-302.14-PF

Wiping cloths use limitation (c)

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

590.003/3-304.14-C

Apr 8, 2024

Routine

3 major violations. 3 minor violations.

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

Inspector notes: Several food items without date marking in walk-in unit at lower level. Provide.

590.003/3-501.17-PF

Hand drying provision (pf)

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

590.006/6-301.12-PF

Handwashing cleanser availability (pf)

Inspector notes: Handsink ay lower level without soap. Provide.

590.006/6-301.11-PF

Nonfood contact surfaces (c)

Inspector notes: Several shelves at cooking line soiled. Interior of several refrigerating unit soiled. --- Clean all properly.

590.004/4-602.13-C

In-use utensils between-use storage (c)

Inspector notes: Observed in use knifes stored between equipment and wall. Discontinue store properly.

590.003/3-304.12-C

Wiping cloths use limitation (c)

Inspector notes: Wiping cloths wet on the counters. Store properly in sanitizer solution (both levels).

590.003/3-304.14-C

May 30, 2023

Routine

1 minor violation.

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Food storage-preventing contamination from the premises (c)

Inspector notes: Open food stored under prep sink as well as hand sink / Remove and discontinue

590.003/3-305.11-C

Dec 28, 2022

Routine

No violations found.

100

Aug 31, 2022

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 major violation.

View 2 violations

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

Inspector notes: Refried beans in top reach in 53F / Food in reach in since 8am / Voluntarily disposed of. Provide 41F or below

590.003/3-501.16-P

Cooling heating and holding capacities-equipment (pf)

Inspector notes: Reach in unit running at 55F / Refried beans that were out of temperature have been voluntarily disposed of / Ice can be used to keep temperatures in compliance as there is limited space. / Repair unit to operate at 41F or below.

590.004/4-301.11-PF

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Pueblo Viejo's Cafe last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Pueblo Viejo's Cafe on file is from Jan 9, 2026. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Pueblo Viejo's Cafe?

Across the inspection record, “cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Pueblo Viejo's Cafe.

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

Pueblo Viejo's Cafe most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the East Boston average of 91.

Has Pueblo Viejo's Cafe's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Pueblo Viejo's Cafe 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's Cafe 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's Cafe inspected?

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

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