Sol Azteca

914 Beacon St, Boston, MA 02215
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Oct 9, 2025
64
Score
Medium Risk

The health department has logged five inspections at Sol Azteca, the earliest from 2022. The most recent visit was on Oct 9, 2025. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.

The trend has not been favorable: recent inspections average around five violations each, up from closer to two violations before.

“Equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.

Compared to other Boston restaurants (averaging 86), there's room to close the gap. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.

5
Inspections
0
Critical latest
4
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 9, 2025
Routine
4 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Can opener knife with encrusted food debris. Clean and sanitize properly.
590.004/4-601.11-PF
Using a handwashing sink-operation and maintenance (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed soiled utensil stored on the handsink. PIC removed it. Use for handwashing only.
590.005/5-205.11-PF
Hand drying provision (pf)
Inspector notes: Handsink at prep area without paper towels. Provide.
590.006/6-301.12-PF
Ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food date marking (pf)
Inspector notes: Several pepared food products without any date markung in the refrigerator units. . Provide.
590.003/3-501.17-PF
In-use utensils between-use storage (c)
Inspector notes: Knife stored between equipment at the prep area. Store properly on a clean/sanitized surface.
590.003/3-304.12-C
64
Oct 3, 2024
Routine
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Cooling (p)
Inspector notes: Products are being prepared and placed in covered plastic containers in the refrigeration located in the kitchen Shredded cheese 47F Guacamole 46F Reviewed cooling process using metal containers and venting covering for proper cooling
590.003/3-501.14-P
Preventing contamination from hands (p)
Inspector notes: Observed an employee handling chopped lettuce with bare hands- Corrected on site and small amount of product that was handled was voluntarily discarded
590.003(C)/3-301.11-P
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Soda nozzles at the bar with black buildup- Clean with proper frequency
590.004/4-601.11-PF
(a) certified food protection manager (c)
Inspector notes: No evidence of a CFPM at the location Provide certificate or documentation of employee emrollment in an approved CFPM course
590.002(C)/2-102.12-C
64
Dec 19, 2023
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
(a) certified food protection manager (c)
Inspector notes: Missing a valid serve safe certification. Provide
590.002(C)/2-102.12-C
95
Nov 8, 2022
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)
Inspector notes: Hood Vent sticker expired. Provide a current one.
590.006/6-501.14-C
95
Oct 25, 2022
Routine
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Using a handwashing sink-operation and maintenance (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed draining vegetable bowl placed on the handsink at prep area. Discontinue use for handwashing only.
590.005/5-205.11-PF
Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)
Inspector notes: Several cardboard boxes piled up at the rear of the properly. Remove and store properly in enclosed containers.
590.006/6-501.114-C
Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)
Inspector notes: Hood Vent sticker expired. Provide a current one.
590.006/6-501.14-C
Wiping cloths use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Observed wiping cloths at prep area wet on counter. Store properly in sanitizer solution.
590.003/3-304.14-C
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Sol Azteca last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Sol Azteca on file is from Oct 9, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Sol Azteca?

Across the inspection record, “equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Sol Azteca.

How does Sol Azteca compare to other restaurants in Boston?

Sol Azteca most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the Boston average of 86.

Has Sol Azteca's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Sol Azteca have averaged around five violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Sol Azteca 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 Sol Azteca inspected?

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