Rincon Limeno
Last inspected: Dec 5, 2025
50
Score
Going back to 2022, Rincon Limeno has nine inspections in the public record. On Dec 5, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. High risk usually means inspectors flagged either critical violations or a stack of smaller ones.
Violation counts have ticked up lately, averaging around nine violations per visit versus roughly three violations earlier in the record.
When inspectors have written things up, “cleaning floors dustless methods” has been the most frequent reason, cited five times.
That's lower than the typical East Boston restaurant, which scores around 91. Diners may want to weigh the inspection history when deciding to visit.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 5, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Packaged and unpackaged food-separation packaging and segregation (p)
Inspector notes: Noted chicken stored in contact with the ready to eat foods in the refrigertion on the cookline.Segregate/Seperate
590.003/3-302.11-P
Using a handwashing sink-operation and maintenance (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed stored items in the Hand sink in the front server area and food in the back kitchen sink.Discontinue
590.005/5-205.11-PF
Where to wash (pf)
Inspector notes: Provide hand sink in the bar/takeout area for staff to wash hands.
590.002/2-301.15-PF
Toilet room receptacle covered (c)
Inspector notes: Missing covered toilet receptacle in one of the restrooms.Provide
590.005/5-501.17-C
Toilet rooms enclosed (c)
Inspector notes: Provide self closing door to the employee restroom.
590.006/6-202.14-C
Prohibitions (c)
Inspector notes: Noted several food items stored under the sewage pipe on the shelf in the basement.Remove
590.004/4-903.12-C
Cleaning frequency and restrictions (c)
Inspector notes: Noted peeling paint from the walls in the basement.Repair
590.006/6-501.12-C
Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)
Inspector notes: Remove all unnecessary items from the basement.
590.006/6-501.114-C
Miscellaneous sources of contamination (c)
Inspector notes: Observed staff draining food in the 3 bay sink.Discontinue and use the prep sink
590.003/3-307.11-C
Storage or display of food in contact with water or ice (c)
Inspector notes: Cooked mussels stored in the water.Discontinue COS by the PIC
590.003/3-303.12-C
50
Feb 5, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Some rodent-like droppings observed in the lower level. Provide an IPM report from a licensed exterminator.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
In-use utensils between-use storage (c)
Inspector notes: Observed scoop for ice dispensing stored on the top od ice machine. Clean/sanitize and store properly.
590.003/3-304.12-C
(a) and (c) equipment utensils linens and single-service and single-use articles-storing (c)
Inspector notes: Box with single service articles stored on the floor at lower level. Elevate properly.
590.004/4-903.11-C
Cleaning floors dustless methods (c)
Inspector notes: Floors at lower level under storage shelves soiled. Clean properly.
590.006/6-501.13-C
Cleaning floors dustless methods (c)
Inspector notes: Steps going down to the lower level soiled. Clean properly.
590.006/6-501.13-C
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Jan 29, 2025
Routine
2 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Some rodent-like droppings observed in the lower level. Provide an IPM report from a licensed exterminator.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed rodent like droppings at the lower level. Provide an IPM report from a licensed exterminator.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Maintaining refuse areas and enclosures (c)
Inspector notes: Several not in use items at lower levels. PIC state they are in the process of moving them out. Remove.
590.005/5-501.115-C
Food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)
Inspector notes: Some bulk food containers without labels. Provide.
590.003/3-302.12-C
In-use utensils between-use storage (c)
Inspector notes: Observed scoop for ice dispensing stored on the top od ice machine. Clean/sanitize and store properly.
590.003/3-304.12-C
Wiping cloths use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Observed wiping cloths stored wet on counters. Store properly in sanitizer solution.
590.003/3-304.14-C
Cutting surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Cutting board at prep area heavily scored. Resurface or replace.
590.004/4-501.12-C
(a) and (c) equipment utensils linens and single-service and single-use articles-storing (c)
Inspector notes: Box with single service articles stored on the floor at lower level. Elevate properly.
590.004/4-903.11-C
Outer openings protected (c)
Inspector notes: Rear door to the establishment and rear door to the building both missing/damaged door sweeps. Provide.
590.006/6-202.15-C
Cleaning floors dustless methods (c)
Inspector notes: Floors at lower level under storage shelves soiled. Clean properly.
590.006/6-501.13-C
Cleaning floors dustless methods (c)
Inspector notes: Steps going down to the lower level soiled. Clean properly.
590.006/6-501.13-C
52
Nov 23, 2024
Routine
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
(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
90
Jan 26, 2024
Routine
No violations found.
100
Jan 19, 2024
Routine
1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed rodent like droppings at the lower level. Provide an IPM report from a licensed exterminator.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Cleaning floors dustless methods (c)
Inspector notes: Floors at lower level under storage shelves soiled. Clean properly.
590.006/6-501.13-C
Food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)
Inspector notes: Some bulk food containers without labels. Provide.
590.003/3-302.12-C
Wiping cloths use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Observed wiping cloths stored wet on counters. Store properly in sanitizer solution.
590.003/3-304.14-C
Cutting surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Cutting board at prep area heavily scored. Resurface or replace.
590.004/4-501.12-C
Maintaining refuse areas and enclosures (c)
Inspector notes: Several not in use items at lower levels. PIC state they are in the process of moving them out. Remove.
590.005/5-501.115-C
Outer openings protected (c)
Inspector notes: Rear door to the establishment and rear door to the building both missing/damaged door sweeps. Provide.
590.006/6-202.15-C
67
Dec 12, 2023
Routine
No violations found.
100
Mar 1, 2023
Routine
No violations found.
100
Oct 4, 2022
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
In-use utensils between-use storage (c)
Inspector notes: Knives stored in between equipment / Discontinue and store as described below Plastic container being used as rice scoop stored inside rice maker / Discontinue use of container and provide a rice scoop. Store as described below
590.003/3-304.12-C
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Rincon Limeno last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Rincon Limeno on file is from Dec 5, 2025. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Rincon Limeno?
Across the inspection record, “cleaning floors dustless methods” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Rincon Limeno.
How does Rincon Limeno compare to other restaurants in East Boston?
Rincon Limeno most recently scored 50 out of 100, which is lower than the East Boston average of 91.
Has Rincon Limeno's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Rincon Limeno have averaged around nine violations per visit, up from roughly three earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Rincon Limeno means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is Rincon Limeno inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Rincon Limeno is inspected around three times per year on average.
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