Taqueria Jalisco Orient Heights

980 Saratoga St, East Boston, MA 02128

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Jan 2, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Public records show three inspections at Taqueria Jalisco Orient Heights stretching back to 2025. The latest inspection on file is from Jan 2, 2026. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around nine violations to closer to two violations per visit over the last few inspections.

Across the inspection history, “consumption of animal foods that are raw undercooked” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.

By comparison, the average East Boston facility scores 91, putting Taqueria Jalisco Orient Heights on the weaker side. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jan 2, 2026

Routine

2 major violations.

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Consumption of animal foods that are raw undercooked or not otherwise processed to eliminate pathogens (pf)

Inspector notes: Provide consumer advisory and reminder for undercooked items on the menu.

590.003/3-603.11-PF

Temperature measuring devices manual and mechanical warewashing (pf)

Inspector notes: Provide irreversible thermometer for high temp dish machine.

590.004/4-302.13-PF

Dec 18, 2025

Routine

1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 5 minor violations.

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Backflow prevention (p)

Inspector notes: Noted no air gap to the prep sink.Provide

590.005/5-402.11-P

Segregation and location-distressed merchandise (pf)

Inspector notes: Noted expired ready to eat foods in the drawer under the grill.Discard and retrain staff to monitor expired foods

590.006/6-404.11-PF

Temperature measuring devices manual and mechanical warewashing (pf)

Inspector notes: Provide irreversible thermometer for high temp dish machine.

590.004/4-302.13-PF

Consumption of animal foods that are raw undercooked or not otherwise processed to eliminate pathogens (pf)

Inspector notes: Provide consumer advisory and reminder for undercooked items on the menu.

590.003/3-603.11-PF

Covering receptacles (c)

Inspector notes: Trash area dumpster lids open.Close when not in use.

590.005/5-501.113-C

Packaged and unpackaged food-separation packaging and segregation (c)

Inspector notes: Noted food and single use items stored in the basement without proper protection.Remove or provide ceiling

590.003/3-302.11-C

Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)

Inspector notes: Hood sticker expired.Renew

590.006/6-501.14-C

Handwashing signage (c)

Inspector notes: Provide handwashing sign at the hand sink.Bar Provide employee wash hands sign in the restrooms

590.006/6-301.14-C

Toilet rooms enclosed (c)

Inspector notes: Provide self closing doors for the restroom

590.006/6-202.14-C

Aug 4, 2025

Routine

1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.

View 9 violations

(a)(1) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)

Inspector notes: Observed pork belly stored in ambient temperature registering 59F also eggs at 60F. PIC stated they have been out for an hour and placed them in refrigerator. Store proeprly at 41F or below.

590.003/3-501.16-P1

Sanitizing solutions testing devices (pf)

Inspector notes: No test strips for QUATs sanitizer at lower level three bay sink. Provide.

590.004/4-302.14-PF

Hand drying provision (pf)

Inspector notes: Handsink near warewashing area missing paper towels. Hand sink near serving line missing signage. Provide.

590.006/6-301.12-PF

Wiping cloths air drying location (c)

Inspector notes: Wiping cloths store soiled on counter. Store properly in sanitizer solution.

590.004/4-901.12-C

Food storage-preventing contamination from the premises (c)

Inspector notes: Some packaged with food items stored on the floor inside walk-in freezer. Elevate properly.

590.003/3-305.11-C

Warewashing sinks and drain boards self-draining (c)

Inspector notes: Three bay sink at lower level not set up properly hose coming out from sanitizer dispenser. Repair and set up properly to perform proper wareashing.

590.004/4-204.119-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

Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)

Inspector notes: Ceiling with open space near handsink at lower level and with plastick material hanging. Repair.

590.006/6-201.11-C

Food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)

Inspector notes: Some bulk food containers at lower level without labeling. Provide.

590.003/3-302.12-C

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Taqueria Jalisco Orient Heights last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Taqueria Jalisco Orient Heights on file is from Jan 2, 2026. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Taqueria Jalisco Orient Heights?

Across the inspection record, “consumption of animal foods that are raw undercooked” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Taqueria Jalisco Orient Heights.

How does Taqueria Jalisco Orient Heights compare to other restaurants in East Boston?

Taqueria Jalisco Orient Heights most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is lower than the East Boston average of 91.

Has Taqueria Jalisco Orient Heights' inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Taqueria Jalisco Orient Heights have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly nine earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Taqueria Jalisco Orient Heights means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

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