Salsas Mexican Grill
Last inspected: Apr 14, 2026
78
Score
The health department has logged 14 inspections at Salsas Mexican Grill, the earliest from 2022. The most recent visit was on Apr 14, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near two violations per visit across recent inspections.
The pattern that stands out is “backflow prevention device when required”, which has been cited three times.
Salsas Mexican Grill's latest score of 78 falls below the Boston average of 86. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
14
Inspections
0
Critical latest
2
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 14, 2026
Routine
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Common name-working containers (pf)
Inspector notes: Chemical spray bottle observed without label. Provide.
590.007/7-102.11-PF
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Knives stored in between equiptment. Discontinue. Corrected on site.
590.004/4-601.11-PF
In-use utensils between-use storage (c)
Inspector notes: Handle of ice scoop observed stored in ice. Corrected.
590.003/3-304.12-C
78
Nov 20, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
Backflow prevention device when required (p)
Inspector notes: Prep sinks without proper air gap for backflow prevention. Use a colander until properly plumbed. Please provide a plumbers report and a permit to do work will need to be pulled so it can be inspected. 11.3.2025 on compliance visit Frada Mei stated that the plumber is coming in to take a look on the prep sink air gap/ Provide time frame to install an air gap Use a colander until properly plumbed. Please provide a plumbers report and a permit to do work will need to be pulled so it can be inspected
590.005/5-203.14-P
86
Nov 10, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
Backflow prevention device when required (p)
Inspector notes: Prep sinks without proper air gap for backflow prevention. Use a colander until properly plumbed. Please provide a plumbers report and a permit to do work will need to be pulled so it can be inspected. 11.3.2025 on compliance visit Frada Mei stated that the plumber is coming in to take a look on the prep sink air gap/ Provide time frame to install an air gap Use a colander until properly plumbed. Please provide a plumbers report and a permit to do work will need to be pulled so it can be inspected
590.005/5-203.14-P
86
Oct 27, 2025
Routine
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Sanitizers criteria-chemicals (p)
Inspector notes: Wiping cloth and 3 bay sink chlorine sanitizer exceeds 200 PPM. Recommendation 50-100PPM. Corrected by PIC
590.007/7-204.11-P
Backflow prevention device when required (p)
Inspector notes: Prep sinks without proper air gap for backflow prevention. Use a colander until properly plumbed. Please provide a plumbers report and a permit to do work will need to be pulled so it can be inspected.
590.005/5-203.14-P
Ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food date marking (pf)
Inspector notes: Date marking is not maintained on all prepared food in the walk-in. Provide date marking and stored food that is prepared in the refrigeration unit for 24 hrs.(pico de galo sour cream salsa )
590.003/3-501.17-PF
Cutting surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: white cutting boards observed heavily scored in the kitchen area. Resurface/ Replace
590.004/4-501.12-C
Food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)
Inspector notes: Multiple squeeze bottles observed without labels on cold holding line. Provide labels when removed from original containers ( Corrected on Site)
590.003/3-302.12-C
Packaged and unpackaged food-separation packaging and segregation (c)
Inspector notes: uncovered chicken stored in the fridge. All foods must be covered to prevent contamination ( corrected on site)
590.003/3-302.11-C
Effectiveness-hair restraints (c)
Inspector notes: Observed employee without hair restraints / provide proper hair restraints for all food prep workers
590.002/2-402.11-C
Removing dead or trapped birds insects rodents and other pest (c)
Inspector notes: Observed 1 dead mouse on glue trap in front counter under the table near cold holding unit/ clean to remove. Provide a detailed licensed exterminator’s report to keila.depina@boston.gov
590.006/6-501.112-C
52
Mar 7, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
Nov 2, 2024
Routine
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
(a) ceasing operations and reporting (pf)
Inspector notes: Sprinkler break at one establishment in food court. Fire panel and fire suppression must be re set prior to re opening.
590.008/8-404.11-PF
90
Oct 17, 2024
Routine
No violations found.
100
Apr 17, 2024
Routine
No violations found.
100
Mar 17, 2023
Routine
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Packaged and unpackaged food-separation packaging and segregation (p)
Inspector notes: Raw Meat stored over Ready to eat foods and produce 3/6/23 3/10/23 Raw Sausage stored over poroduce- Discontinue storing over ready to eat foods
590.003/3-302.11-P
Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils-frequency (p)
Inspector notes: Several knives stored soiled on clean knife rack - remove and properly clean equipment 3/10
590.004/4-602.11-P
Food preparation (c)
Inspector notes: Prepping raw shrimp inside 3 bay sink with sanitizer solution in 3 rd bay wash and rinse bay used- Discontinue prepping in 3 bay sink. Remove excess items inside of prep sink and properly use
590.003/3-305.14-C
Nonfood-contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Cookline 3/6 was debited to be cleaned grill stove and fryolator- Clean to remove soils 3/10/23 grill is still engrusted with burnt food residue and soils - Clean to remove soils
590.004/4-202.16-C
67
Mar 10, 2023
Routine
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils-frequency (p)
Inspector notes: Several knives stored soiled on clean knife rack - remove and properly clean equipment 3/10
590.004/4-602.11-P
Packaged and unpackaged food-separation packaging and segregation (p)
Inspector notes: Raw Meat stored over Ready to eat foods and produce 3/6/23 3/10/23 Raw Sausage stored over poroduce- Discontinue storing over ready to eat foods
590.003/3-302.11-P
Nonfood-contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Cookline 3/6 was debited to be cleaned grill stove and fryolator- Clean to remove soils 3/10/23 grill is still engrusted with burnt food residue and soils - Clean to remove soils
590.004/4-202.16-C
Food preparation (c)
Inspector notes: Prepping raw shrimp inside 3 bay sink with sanitizer solution in 3 rd bay wash and rinse bay used- Discontinue prepping in 3 bay sink. Remove excess items inside of prep sink and properly use
590.003/3-305.14-C
67
Mar 8, 2023
Routine
No violations found.
100
Mar 3, 2023
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Single-service and single-use articles-use limitations (c)
Inspector notes: Remove the soiled cardboard from the wire rack storage shelves.
590.004/4-502.13-C
(b) and (c) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (c)
Inspector notes: Clean the interior of the chest freezer to remove soils & excess ice buildup.
590.004/4-601.11-C
90
Sep 21, 2022
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: clean floor area of the kitchen. Focus in areas under and behind equiment.
590.006/6-201.11-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: clean bottom shelf to the other 2 door reach in at the storage area. Clean the top of the 5 gallon chemical drum under the dish machine.
590.004/4-602.13-C
Good repair and proper adjustment-equipment (c)
Inspector notes: Remove cardboard on shelf in the 2 door walk in cooler/
590.004/4-501.11-C
Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)
Inspector notes: Provide better storage of employees personal belongings. Remove items stored in the kitchen area that are mixed in with flood supplies. Keep all brooms and dust pans 6 inches off the floor area. Remove all unecessary items stored in the kitchen.
590.006/6-501.114-C
82
Apr 25, 2022
Routine
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Handwashing cleanser availability (pf)
Inspector notes: provide hand soap for the hand sink in the service area.
590.006/6-301.11-PF
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: in the kitchen clean the floor area under the equipment and tables. Remove buildup of soils and debris. Clean the hood filters to the hood above the cooking equimetn on the hot line.
590.006/6-201.11-C
Good repair and proper adjustment-equipment (c)
Inspector notes: remove ice buildup from the small white chest freezer in the service area.
590.004/4-501.11-C
Wiping cloths use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: keep wiping cloths in a sanitizing solution.
590.003/3-304.14-C
Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)
Inspector notes: provide better storage of personal belongings. Keep away from the storage of supplies in the service area. Keep all brooms and dust pans 6 inches off the floor area in the kitchen.
590.006/6-501.114-C
74
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Salsas Mexican Grill last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Salsas Mexican Grill on file is from Apr 14, 2026. The public record contains 14 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Salsas Mexican Grill?
Across the inspection record, “backflow prevention device when required” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Salsas Mexican Grill.
How does Salsas Mexican Grill compare to other restaurants in Boston?
Salsas Mexican Grill most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is lower than the Boston average of 86.
Has Salsas Mexican Grill's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Salsas Mexican Grill have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Salsas Mexican Grill 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 Salsas Mexican Grill inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Salsas Mexican Grill is inspected around four times per year on average.
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