Sabroso Taqueria

2 Oliver St, Boston, MA 02109
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Apr 2, 2026
70
Score
Medium Risk

Sabroso Taqueria appears in inspection records eight times, starting in 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Apr 2, 2026. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.

Things have been moving the wrong way, with the rolling count rising from around zero violations to closer to three violations per visit.

“Food preparation” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.

That's lower than the typical Boston restaurant, which scores around 86. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.

8
Inspections
1
Critical latest
2
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 2, 2026
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations.
View 3 violations
(a)(1) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Chicken in warming unit at 115F. Removed by PIC and reheated to acceptable temperature. Ensure proper hot holding at 135F or above.
590.003/3-501.16-P1
Food labels (pf)
Inspector notes: Packaged chips observed for retail sale without labels. Provide.
590.003/3-602.11-PF
Common name-working containers (pf)
Inspector notes: Chemical spray bottle observed with no label. Provide.
590.007/7-102.11-PF
70
Nov 6, 2025
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Food preparation (c)
Inspector notes: There is no prep sink to wash produce lettuce is being washed in the three bay sink. Provide a food prep sink to protect produce during preparation 10/29/25 Variance request for prep sink
590.003/3-305.14-C
95
Oct 22, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food date marking (pf)
Inspector notes: Reach in Unit/ Properly date mark all ready to eat foods ( Pico de galo Chicken Torilla soup) Provide made/discard date to all food prepped before storing in the refrigerator
590.003/3-501.17-PF
Storage or display of food in contact with water or ice (c)
Inspector notes: Shrimp observed stored in water. Discontinue ( Corrected on site)
590.003/3-303.12-C
Food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)
Inspector notes: Multiples Squeeze bottle stored under counter fridge without label/ Provide Label
590.003/3-302.12-C
Food preparation (c)
Inspector notes: There is no prep sink to wash produce lettuce is being washed in the three bay sink. Provide a food prep sink to protect produce during preparation
590.003/3-305.14-C
Packaged and unpackaged food-separation packaging and segregation (c)
Inspector notes: 2 Door Reach in unit / Properly store all raw foods( beef chicken fish ) Below Ready to eat food/ properly store based on cooking temperature requirement
590.003/3-302.11-C
74
Mar 11, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
Oct 11, 2024
Routine
No violations found.
100
Mar 1, 2023
Routine
No violations found.
100
Sep 22, 2022
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Wiping cloths use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Keep all in use wiping cloths in a santizing solution when coths are not used.
590.003/3-304.14-C
95
May 11, 2022
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Wiping cloths use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Keep all in use wiping cloths in a sanitizing solution when cloths are not in use.
590.003/3-304.14-C
Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)
Inspector notes: Keep all brooms and dust pans 6 inches off the floor when not in use.
590.006/6-501.114-C
90

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Sabroso Taqueria last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Sabroso Taqueria on file is from Apr 2, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Sabroso Taqueria?

Across the inspection record, “food preparation” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Sabroso Taqueria.

How does Sabroso Taqueria compare to other restaurants in Boston?

Sabroso Taqueria most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Boston average of 86.

Has Sabroso Taqueria's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Sabroso Taqueria have averaged around three violations per visit, up from roughly zero earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Sabroso Taqueria 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 Sabroso Taqueria inspected?

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