Taco Mex
Last inspected: Nov 21, 2025
64
Score
Going back to 2022, Taco Mex has seven inspections in the public record. The most recent visit was on Nov 21, 2025. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around four violations each.
Looking across the full record, “ready-to-eat time/temperature control” is the recurring theme, flagged four times.
That's lower than the typical East Boston restaurant, which scores around 91. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
7
Inspections
0
Critical latest
3
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 21, 2025
Routine
3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Assignment (pf)
Inspector notes: Noted no allergen certificate on site.Provide
590.002(A)/2-101.11-PF
Ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food date marking (pf)
Inspector notes: Noted several food items in the walkin without date marking.Provide
590.003/3-501.17-PF
Using a handwashing sink-operation and maintenance (pf)
Inspector notes: Noted a drain pipe draining into the hand sink in the front service area.Remove
590.005/5-205.11-PF
Miscellaneous sources of contamination (c)
Inspector notes: Noted consumable ice in a bin in contact with the soda tubes.Remove or provide partion
590.003/3-307.11-C
(b) and (c) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (c)
Inspector notes: Noted black mold like spots in the walkin ceiling/walls/fan. Clean Peeling paint in the walkin.Remove and repaint
590.004/4-601.11-C
Effectiveness-hair restraints (c)
Inspector notes: Staff not wearing hair restraint while prepping and cooking food.Provide
590.002/2-402.11-C
64
Aug 5, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food date marking (pf)
Inspector notes: Several food products without date marking inside the walk-in unit. Provide.
590.003/3-501.17-PF
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: Wiping cloths stored soiled on counter. Store properly in sanitizer solution.
590.003/3-304.14-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Bottom of walk in unit soiled as well as shelves. Remove cardboard and clean all properly. Side of fryolator and under the grill soiled. Clean all properly.
590.004/4-602.13-C
78
Dec 23, 2024
Routine
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food date marking (pf)
Inspector notes: Several prepared food items without proper date marking. Provide.
590.003/3-501.17-PF
Wiping cloths use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Wiping cloths stored soiled on counter. Store properly in sanitizer solution.
590.003/3-304.14-C
86
Feb 26, 2024
Routine
3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Using a handwashing sink-operation and maintenance (pf)
Inspector notes: Handsink at prep area used to store soiled containers. Discontinue use for handwashing only.
590.005/5-205.11-PF
Ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food date marking (pf)
Inspector notes: No date marking for the food items in walk-in units. Provide.
590.003/3-501.17-PF
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Slicer with dried up debris. Clean and sanitize properly.
590.004/4-601.11-PF
(a) certified food protection manager (c)
Inspector notes: No Allergen Awarness Certification posted. Provide.
590.002(C)/2-102.12-C
Wiping cloths use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Wiping Clothes stored soiled on counters at prep area. Store properly in sanitizer solution.
590.003/3-304.14-C
Food storage-preventing contamination from the premises (c)
Inspector notes: Several food items stored on the floor inside the walk-in. Elevate properly. Egg stored above lettuce inside walk-in unit. Elevate properly.
590.003/3-305.11-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Several shelves throughout establishment soiled. Interior of some refrigerating unit soiled. Clean all properly.
590.004/4-602.13-C
Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)
Inspector notes: Loose debris and piled up cardboard boxes at the rear exterior of establishment. Remove and clean properly.
590.006/6-501.114-C
58
Jun 7, 2023
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Prep tables with food debris and other soils in the crevices of where the guards are installed / Clean to remove Racks in walk in with visible soils / Clean to remove
590.004/4-602.13-C
Surface characteristics-indoor areas (c)
Inspector notes: Remove old soiled and abosorbant cardboard from shelving in walk in
590.006/6-101.11-C
90
Nov 3, 2022
Routine
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Using a handwashing sink-operation and maintenance (pf)
Inspector notes: Drinking glasses and food debris in hand sink / PIC removed / Ensure hand sinks remain free and clear at all times.
590.005/5-205.11-PF
Walls and ceilings attachments (c)
Inspector notes: Hood tag expired in October 2022 / Cleaning scheduled 2 weeks out
590.006/6-201.17-C
Cutting surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Meat cutting board next to cook top worn / Resurface or replace
590.004/4-501.12-C
82
May 2, 2022
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Cleaning frequency and restrictions (c)
Inspector notes: Walls in kitchen and back prep room with visible soils and grease spatter / Clean to remove
590.006/6-501.12-C
Walls and ceilings attachments (c)
Inspector notes: Condensor fan covers in walk in with visible dust build up / Clean to remove
590.006/6-201.17-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Prep tables exterior of bulk food bins - with visible soils / Clean to remove
590.004/4-602.13-C
Surface characteristics-indoor areas (c)
Inspector notes: Cardboard on shelving of walk in with visible soils and grease spots / Remove and discontinue use of cardboard
590.006/6-101.11-C
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Taco Mex last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Taco Mex on file is from Nov 21, 2025. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Taco Mex?
Across the inspection record, “ready-to-eat time/temperature control” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Taco Mex.
How does Taco Mex compare to other restaurants in East Boston?
Taco Mex most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the East Boston average of 91.
Has Taco Mex's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Taco Mex have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Taco Mex 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 Taco Mex inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Taco Mex is inspected around two times per year on average.
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