Rinconcito Salvadoreno
Last inspected: Nov 25, 2025
67
Score
The health department has logged seven inspections at Rinconcito Salvadoreno, the earliest from 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Nov 25, 2025. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.
Violation counts have ticked up lately, averaging around six violations per visit versus roughly two violations earlier in the record.
“(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot” comes up most often, recorded three times in the inspection record.
The city-wide average sits at 91, which Rinconcito Salvadoreno's 67 doesn't quite reach. The record is unremarkable in either direction.
7
Inspections
0
Critical latest
3
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 25, 2025
Routine
3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
(a)-(p) person-in-charge-duties (pf)
Inspector notes: Noted no PIC on site during the inspection.Provide
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF
Manual and mechanical warewashing equipment chemical sanitization-temperature ph concentration and hardness (pf)
Inspector notes: Noted staff not washing dishes properly.Retrain staff to wash-rinse-sanitize
590.004/4-501.114-PF
Ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food date marking (pf)
Inspector notes: Noted several RTE foods in the refrigerator without proper labels.Provide
590.003/3-501.17-PF
Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)
Inspector notes: Noted light fixture in the back hood not working.Repair
590.006/6-501.11-C
System maintained in good repair (c)
Inspector notes: Noted no drain plugs for the 3 bay sink to hold the water for proper washing and rinsing dishes.Provide
590.005/5-205.15-C
67
Aug 14, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Several items at serving line refrigerating unit out of temperature (boiled eggs pasta salad quieso guacamole salsa pasta salad) between 45F-52F. Unit 54F PIC moved them at aanother refrigerating unit. Mantain at 41F or above.
590.003/3-501.16-P
Cooling heating and holding capacities-equipment (pf)
Inspector notes: Refrigerating unit at serving line regiters 54F. Repair to amntain 41F pr below.
590.004/4-301.11-PF
Sanitizing solutions testing devices (pf)
Inspector notes: No test strips for chlorine sanitizer at three bay sink. Provide.
590.004/4-302.14-PF
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Some soiled utensils/equipment placed together with clean ones in a large containers. Clean and sanitize properly before storing away.
590.004/4-601.11-PF
Sponges use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Observed in use sponges at warewashing area. Discontinue use.
590.004/4-101.16-C
61
Sep 10, 2024
Routine
2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Sanitizing solutions testing devices (pf)
Inspector notes: No sanitizing test strip for chlorine sanitizer. Provide.
590.004/4-302.14-PF
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed live roaches at toilet and floor of prep area. Provide an IPM report from licensed exterminator.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Floors walls and ceilings utility lines (c)
Inspector notes: Floor and utility pipe at fryolator area soiled. Clean proeprly.
590.006/6-201.12-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Several shelves and plastic continers holding utensils soiled. Clean all propelry.
590.004/4-602.13-C
(a) certified food protection manager (c)
Inspector notes: No allergen awarness certificate posted. Provide.
590.002(C)/2-102.12-C
In-use utensils between-use storage (c)
Inspector notes: Observed rice bieng dispensed with bowls. Use handled utensils only.
590.003/3-304.12-C
Outer openings protected (c)
Inspector notes: Rear door observed open with loose net curtain. Provide a proper screen door.
590.006/6-202.15-C
Toilet rooms enclosed (c)
Inspector notes: Toilet door not self-closing. Provide.
590.006/6-202.14-C
61
Nov 21, 2023
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Effectiveness-hair restraints (c)
Inspector notes: Food handlers not wearing hair restraints at time of inspection / Corrected on site / Ensure hair restraints are worn while handling food.
590.002/2-402.11-C
95
Aug 30, 2023
Routine
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Hard boiled eggs 60F Cut tomatoes 56F / in top reach in behind a hot cookline / Cover cold foods when not busy to help maintain cool air / Move items to cool down in the low boy
590.003/3-501.16-P
(a)(1) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Meatballs 118F / Provide 135F or greater
590.003/3-501.16-P1
Using a handwashing sink-operation and maintenance (pf)
Inspector notes: Front hand sink used for dumping / Discontinue and ensure hand sinks are used for hand washing only.
590.005/5-205.11-PF
In-use utensils between-use storage (c)
Inspector notes: Knife stored in between sinks / Discontinue and store clean and dry
590.003/3-304.12-C
64
Apr 12, 2023
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Hard boiled eggs in top reach in 49F / Cooked on site / Ensure eggs are cooled below 41F before putting out for service. Eggs were put into refrigeration to cool down after being cooked an hour prior
590.003/3-501.16-P
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Stand up reach in in kitchen with visible soils / clean to remove
590.004/4-602.13-C
82
Oct 28, 2022
Routine
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food-contact surfaces-cleanability (pf)
Inspector notes: Interior of microwave with soils clean to remove
590.004/4-202.11-PF
Packaged and unpackaged food-separation packaging and segregation (c)
Inspector notes: Raw eggs sitting over ready to eat foods store eggs below reay to eat foods
590.003/3-302.11-C
Warewashing sinks and drain boards self-draining (c)
Inspector notes: 3 bay sink without signage and also reverse the sink to have sanitizer bay near prep sink to help eliminate cross contamination. label properly
590.004/4-204.119-C
Floors walls and ceilings utility lines (c)
Inspector notes: Hood baffles with carbon build up clean to remove
590.006/6-201.12-C
78
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Rinconcito Salvadoreno last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Rinconcito Salvadoreno on file is from Nov 25, 2025. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Rinconcito Salvadoreno?
Across the inspection record, “(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Rinconcito Salvadoreno.
How does Rinconcito Salvadoreno compare to other restaurants in East Boston?
Rinconcito Salvadoreno most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the East Boston average of 91.
Has Rinconcito Salvadoreno's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Rinconcito Salvadoreno have averaged around six violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Rinconcito Salvadoreno means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Rinconcito Salvadoreno inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Rinconcito Salvadoreno is inspected around two times per year on average.
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