Taqueria El Carrizal
Last inspected: Jan 6, 2026
78
Score
Taqueria El Carrizal appears in inspection records six times, starting in 2022. The most recent report on file is from Jan 6, 2026. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near five violations each time.
The pattern that stands out is “nonfood contact surfaces”, which has been cited four times.
The city-wide average is 80, putting Taqueria El Carrizal squarely in typical territory. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
6
Inspections
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 6, 2026
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 prepared food items on both levels refrigerating unit without any date-marking. Provide.
590.003/3-501.17-PF
(b) and (c) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (c)
Inspector notes: Some cooking equipment in exterior with encrusted debris and with some grease . Clean properly to rmove.
590.004/4-601.11-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Meat freezer at lower basement (at corner end) with very soiled interior. Clean properly.
590.004/4-602.13-C
Food storage-preventing contamination from the premises (c)
Inspector notes: Some boxed food products stored on the floor inside the walk-in unit at lower level. Elevate properly.
590.003/3-305.11-C
78
May 22, 2025
Routine
2 major violations.
View 2 violations
Sanitizing solutions testing devices (pf)
Inspector notes: No test strips for testing chlorine sanitizer. Provide test strips.
590.004/4-302.14-PF
Warewashing machines automatic dispensing of detergents and sanitizers (pf)
Inspector notes: Dish machine out of detergent. Monitor chemicals reguarly. Corrected on site.
590.004/4-204.117-PF
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Dec 14, 2023
Routine
2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Using a handwashing sink-operation and maintenance (pf)
Inspector notes: Handsink at cooking line used to store soiled utensils. Use for handwashing only.
590.005/5-205.11-PF
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Scissors and other equipment stored soiled in prep area hanging on a wire. Clean and sanitize properly.
590.004/4-601.11-PF
Handwashing signage (c)
Inspector notes: Handsink at cooking line without signage. provide.
590.006/6-301.14-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Exterior of some refrigerator units soiled. Clean properly.
590.004/4-602.13-C
Sponges use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Observed sponges in use at three bay sink area. Discontinue use.
590.004/4-101.16-C
Washing procedures for alternative manual warewashing equipment (c)
Inspector notes: Some pots and pans soiled to touch . Wash and sanitize properly to remove.
590.004/4-603.15-C
Wiping cloths use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Wiping cloths observed soiled and sanitizer containers not set up. Set up properly with sanitizer and use clean cloth.
590.003/3-304.14-C
Food storage-preventing contamination from the premises (c)
Inspector notes: Several food products stored on the floor inside walk-in. Elevate properly.
590.003/3-305.11-C
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Jun 13, 2023
Routine
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food date marking (pf)
Inspector notes: Several large containers with prepared food items insdie walk-in without date marking. Provide.
590.003/3-501.17-PF
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed glue trap with large amount of small cockroaches. Provide an IPM report from a licensed exterminator. Remove glue traps with pests.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)
Inspector notes: Some bulk food storage containers without labels. Provide.
590.003/3-302.12-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Exterior of equipment and counter under it at cooking line as well utility lines soiled with grease build up. Clean to remove.
590.004/4-602.13-C
Wiping cloths use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Wiping cloths stored soiled on counters sanitizer bucket used ro soak soiled equipment in soap. Provide sanitizer buckets and set up with proper sanitizer solution to stored wiping cloths.
590.003/3-304.14-C
Cleaning frequency and restrictions (c)
Inspector notes: Wall behind cooking line soiled . Clean properly.
590.006/6-501.12-C
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Dec 7, 2022
Routine
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Using a handwashing sink-operation and maintenance (pf)
Inspector notes: Handsink at lower level used to store soiled utensils. Discontinue use for handwashing only.
590.005/5-205.11-PF
Wiping cloths use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Wiping cloths stored soiled on the counters at both levels. Elevate properly.
590.003/3-304.14-C
(a) (b) and (d) equipment utensils linens and single-service and single-use articles storing (c)
Inspector notes: Observed plastic cup used to dispense rice. Discontinue use handled utensils only.
590.004/4-903.11-C1
Food storage-preventing contamination from the premises (c)
Inspector notes: Observed open bag of rice at lower level. Store in commercial grade containers with lid once open.
590.003/3-305.11-C
78
May 11, 2022
Routine
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Warewashing equipment cleaning agents (pf)
Inspector notes: The high temp dish machine diplays "add detergent" on the lcd monitor and it does not appear to dispense detergent properly. Repair.
590.004/4-501.17-PF
Sponges use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Observed several sponges in use at three bay sink. Discontinue use.
590.004/4-101.16-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Some of the shelves at cooking line/prep area (including the herbs shelf) soiled. Clean properly. Bottom of meat freezers(upright ones) at lower level soiled. Clean properly.
590.004/4-602.13-C
(a) and (c) equipment utensils linens and single-service and single-use articles-storing (c)
Inspector notes: Boxes with single use containers stored on the floor at lower level. Elevate properly.
590.004/4-903.11-C
78
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Taqueria El Carrizal last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Taqueria El Carrizal on file is from Jan 6, 2026. The public record contains six inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Taqueria El Carrizal?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood contact surfaces” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Taqueria El Carrizal.
How does Taqueria El Carrizal compare to other restaurants in Allston?
Taqueria El Carrizal most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is about the same as the Allston average of 80.
Has Taqueria El Carrizal's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Taqueria El Carrizal have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Taqueria El Carrizal 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 Taqueria El Carrizal inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Taqueria El Carrizal is inspected around two times per year on average.
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