Taco Bell

1084 Boylston St, Boston, MA 02115
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Apr 17, 2026
67
Score
Medium Risk

Going back to 2024, Taco Bell has five inspections in the public record. On Apr 17, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.

The picture has gotten worse over the last few visits, with the average climbing from around zero violations to closer to three violations.

“Gloves use limitation” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.

By comparison, the average Boston facility scores 86, putting Taco Bell on the weaker side. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.

5
Inspections
2
Critical latest
1
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 17, 2026
Routine
2 critical violations. 1 major violation.
View 3 violations
(a) gloves use limitation (p)
Inspector notes: Multiple food handlers wearing single use gloves (multitasking touching multiple touch points I provided to the PIC information on proper glove use
590.003/3-304.15-P
(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Refrigeration unit on line (open top sandwich/salad prep 60 F Cheese 53 F Diced tomatoes 49 F and 58 F PIC took corrective action during inspection. Refrigeration company called and the unit is out of use until it can maintain 41 F
590.003/3-501.16-P
Clean-up of vomiting and diarrheal events (pf)
Inspector notes: No kit and instructions for responding to incidents of vomiting and Diarreal Events I provided and review instructions during inspection with PIC
590.002/2-501.11-PF
67
Nov 6, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
May 27, 2025
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Good repair and proper adjustment-equipment (c)
Inspector notes: Hot holding unit circuit breaker observed going on and off. Repair and provide invoice
590.004/4-501.11-C
95
May 9, 2025
Routine
4 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 8 violations
(a)(1) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Black beans 122F-124F stored in hot holding unit. PIC voluntarily discard the products and new products was pulled from the upright hot holding unit. PIC to train staff on monitor temperature.
590.003/3-501.16-P1
(a) gloves use limitation (p)
Inspector notes: Observed employees wearing single use gloves continuously - leaving and returning to food prep stations handling equipment with the same gloves
590.003/3-304.15-P
Food contact with equipment utensils and linens (p)
Inspector notes: Observed staff prepping food (tortilla ) on soiled equipment. Discontinue .
590.003/3-304.11-P
When to wash (p)
Inspector notes: Observed staff removing gloves and putting new pair gloves before washing hands. PIC to train staff on when to wash. Unsatisfactory handwashing observed during the inspection.
590.002/2-301.14-P
(a)-(p) person-in-charge-duties (pf)
Inspector notes: PIC to train staff on P's and PF's violations noted on the inspection report.
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF
Good repair and proper adjustment-equipment (c)
Inspector notes: Hot holding unit circuit breaker observed going on and off. Repair and provide invoice
590.004/4-501.11-C
Temperature measuring devices-functionality (c)
Inspector notes: Refrigeration unit observed without a conspiciuous thermometer. Provide a thermometer to all the units missing a thermometer.
590.004/4-204.112-C
Food preparation (c)
Inspector notes: Observed prep working with tortillas while the tortilla was touching arms and clothing. Discontinue
590.003/3-305.14-C
43
Dec 18, 2024
Routine
No violations found.
100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Taco Bell last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Taco Bell on file is from Apr 17, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Taco Bell?

Across the inspection record, “gloves use limitation” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Taco Bell.

How does Taco Bell compare to other restaurants in Boston?

Taco Bell most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Boston average of 86.

Has Taco Bell's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Taco Bell 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 Taco Bell means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.