Taco John's

71 Summer St, Boston, MA 02111
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Jan 15, 2026
82
Score
Low Risk

Inspectors have visited Taco John's three times, with records going back to 2025. Taco John's was last inspected on Jan 15, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

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

That's lower than the typical Boston restaurant, which scores around 86. The record is unremarkable in either direction.

3
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 15, 2026
Routine
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Clean-up of vomiting and diarrheal events (pf)
Inspector notes: No vomit/diarrhea clean up kit on site.Provide (procedures to be Emailed to the PIC)
590.002/2-501.11-PF
Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)
Inspector notes: Handsink fixtures are not operating.Repair PIC stating parts are ordered repair scheduled for 1/16/26 Alternate rest room available
590.006/6-501.11-C
Maintaining refuse areas and enclosures (c)
Inspector notes: Outside trash observed with overflowing containers & bag on top of container.Maintain the trash location clean all trash in covered containers. PIC correcting
590.005/5-501.115-C
82
Dec 3, 2025
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Standing water in basement storage area. Clean to remove.
590.004/4-602.13-C
Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)
Inspector notes: Hood stickers observed expired. Schedule cleaning appointment.
590.006/6-501.14-C
90
Mar 25, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Taco John's last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Taco John's on file is from Jan 15, 2026. The public record contains three inspections in total.

How does Taco John's compare to other restaurants in Boston?

Taco John's most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is lower than the Boston average of 86.

Has Taco John's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Taco John's have averaged around three violations per visit, up from roughly one earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Taco John's means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.