Taqueria Los Compadres Mexican Food
Last inspected: Apr 23, 2026
78
Score
Taqueria Los Compadres Mexican Food has been inspected eight times since 2024. The latest inspection on file is from Apr 23, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.
The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around 10 violations to closer to five violations per visit over the last few inspections.
When inspectors have written things up, “nonfood contact surfaces” has been the most frequent reason, cited six times.
By comparison, the average Boston facility scores 86, putting Taqueria Los Compadres Mexican Food on the weaker side. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
8
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 23, 2026
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Backflow prevention air gap (p)
Inspector notes: Variance for prep sink air gap has not been approved. Conduct the work or submit a new quote outlining the cost of the air gap.
590.005/5-202.13-P
Grease trap(c)
Inspector notes: Top of grease trap is rusted. Repair or replace.
590.005/5-402.12-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Excess water on floor of production line and behind equiptment. Clean to remove.
590.004/4-602.13-C
78
Mar 19, 2026
Routine
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Backflow prevention air gap (p)
Inspector notes: Variance for prep sink air gap has not been approved. Conduct the work or submit a new quote outlining the cost of the air gap.
590.005/5-202.13-P
Walls and ceilings attachments (c)
Inspector notes: Pipes observed exposed over basement prep table. Provide enclosure that is easily cleanable.
590.006/6-201.17-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Excess water on floor of production line and behind equiptment. Clean to remove.
590.004/4-602.13-C
Grease trap(c)
Inspector notes: Top of grease trap is rusted. Repair or replace.
590.005/5-402.12-C
74
Jan 20, 2026
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
(a)(1) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Rice on steam table at 125F. Removed by PIC. Hold at 135F or above.
590.003/3-501.16-P1
Ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food date marking (pf)
Inspector notes: Prepped meat in walk in cooler without date marking. Provide.
590.003/3-501.17-PF
Segregation and location-distressed merchandise (pf)
Inspector notes: Milk observed expired on 1.6.26. Discarded by PIC.
590.006/6-404.11-PF
Handwashing signage (c)
Inspector notes: Provide "Hand Sink Only" signs at all hand sinks.
590.006/6-301.14-C
Walls and ceilings attachments (c)
Inspector notes: Pipes observed exposed over basement prep table. Provide enclosure that is easily cleanable.
590.006/6-201.17-C
System maintained in good repair (c)
Inspector notes: Leaking pipes behind ice machine and by grill area hand sink. Repair.
590.005/5-205.15-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Soils on ground by warewash area. Soils on bulk bins in basement area. Clean to remove.
590.004/4-602.13-C
In-use utensils between-use storage (c)
Inspector notes: Ice scoop handle obsevred inside ice. Remove.
590.003/3-304.12-C
55
Jan 12, 2026
Routine
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Backflow prevention (p)
Inspector notes: The food prep sink does not have an air gap. Provide proper plumbing at a food prep sink.
590.005/5-402.11-P
(a)(1) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Rice on steam table at 125F. Removed by PIC. Hold at 135F or above.
590.003/3-501.16-P1
Segregation and location-distressed merchandise (pf)
Inspector notes: Milk observed expired on 1.6.26. Discarded by PIC.
590.006/6-404.11-PF
Ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food date marking (pf)
Inspector notes: Prepped meat in walk in cooler without date marking. Provide.
590.003/3-501.17-PF
Walls and ceilings attachments (c)
Inspector notes: Non potable water pipes in basement over food prep area. Provide an enclosed ceiling to prevent contamination in all food preparation areas.
590.006/6-201.17-C
Mechanical-ventilation (c)
Inspector notes: There is no ventilation in the restroom in the basement and the door is not self-closing. provide ventialation and self closing door.
590.006/6-304.11-C
Handwashing signage (c)
Inspector notes: Provide "Hand Sink Only" signs at all hand sinks.
590.006/6-301.14-C
Walls and ceilings attachments (c)
Inspector notes: Pipes observed exposed over basement prep table. Provide enclosure that is easily cleanable.
590.006/6-201.17-C
System maintained in good repair (c)
Inspector notes: Leaking pipes behind ice machine and by grill area hand sink. Repair.
590.005/5-205.15-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Soils on ground by warewash area. Soils on bulk bins in basement area. Clean to remove.
590.004/4-602.13-C
In-use utensils between-use storage (c)
Inspector notes: Ice scoop handle obsevred inside ice. Remove.
590.003/3-304.12-C
43
Sep 5, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Backflow prevention (p)
Inspector notes: The food prep sink does not have an air gap. Provide proper plumbing at a food prep sink.
590.005/5-402.11-P
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: In basement observed multiple small dead roaches on glue trap observed multiple small dead roaches on glue traps on main floor. Clean and sanitize floors and surfaces where dead roaches have been captured and droppings are observed. Provide treatment of pest activity 8.21.25. Pest report provided. No roaches observed. Small pool of standing water next to walk in cooler that will contribute to pest activity. Continue to treat for roach activity nad provide another pest report.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Mechanical-ventilation (c)
Inspector notes: There is no ventilation in the restroom in the basement and the door is not self-closing. provide ventialation and self closing door.
590.006/6-304.11-C
Walls and ceilings attachments (c)
Inspector notes: Non potable water pipes in basement over food prep area. Provide an enclosed ceiling to prevent contamination in all food preparation areas. There are missing ceiling tiles in the restroom in the basement and in the back dish area of the main floor repair or replace.
590.006/6-201.17-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: 8.21.25: Small pool of standing water next to walk in cooler.
590.004/4-602.13-C
67
Aug 21, 2025
Routine
3 critical violations. 5 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 14 violations
Backflow prevention (p)
Inspector notes: The food prep sink does not have an air gap. Provide proper plumbing at a food prep sink.
590.005/5-402.11-P
(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Sour cream diced onions temped at 58F on the prep line and shredded cheeses in the chef drawers temped at 60F under flat top grill. Per PIC TCS items had been cooled in walkin cooler then brought up to main floor at or around 10am( moved by PIC to walkin to cool to 41F). Repair refrigeration to maintain all TCS foods at 41F or below for cold holding.
590.003/3-501.16-P
Uspension of permit / emergency closure without a prior hearing (p)
Inspector notes: There are risk factor violations around water temperature and handwashing and refrigeration issues. The manager is going to close the store and the risk factor violations repaired. He will send over a plumber's report and repair of refrigeration before calling the office for a re-opening inspection.
590.014/SummaryS-P
Ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food date marking (pf)
Inspector notes: In walkin cooler there were opened salad dressings and chicken cooked on 8/15 per PIC that were not date labeled. Provide date labels for all TCS held more than 24 hours.
590.003/3-501.17-PF
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: In basement observed multiple small dead roaches on glue trap observed multiple small dead roaches on glue traps on main floor. Clean and sanitize floors and surfaces where dead roaches have been captured and droppings are observed. Provide treatment of pest activity 8.21.25. Pest report provided. No roaches observed. Small pool of standing water next to walk in cooler that will contribute to pest activity. Continue to treat for roach activity nad provide another pest report.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Clean-up of vomiting and diarrheal events (pf)
Inspector notes: PIC could not find vomit cleanup kit or procedures. provide procedures and supplies.
590.002/2-501.11-PF
Pressure (pf)
Inspector notes: The water is only reaching 68F at the handwash sinks and the three bay sinks. Repair so there is hot and cold running water at sinks. The manager was unable to setup the three bay sink to properly wash rinse and sanitize equipment.
590.005/5-103.12-PF
(a)-(p) person-in-charge-duties (pf)
Inspector notes: PIC could not correctly answer questions for correct cooking temperatures of beef or chicken and could not propely answer questions related to illnesses and symptoms ill employees would need to be excluded or restricted from work. Two bay sink could not be properly set up after I asked the PIC to set up the two bay sink. Review food safety and be able to take active managerial control of risk factors.
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: 8.21.25: Small pool of standing water next to walk in cooler.
590.004/4-602.13-C
Mechanical-ventilation (c)
Inspector notes: There is no ventilation in the restroom in the basement and the door is not self-closing. provide ventialation and self closing door.
590.006/6-304.11-C
Handwashing signage (c)
Inspector notes: Hand sink in basement and two hand sinks on main floor missing hand washing signage; provide hand washing signage at all hand sinks. There are no towels or hand dryer in the restroom in the basement provide and make sure all sinks are properly stocked.
590.006/6-301.14-C
Walls and ceilings attachments (c)
Inspector notes: Non potable water pipes in basement over food prep area. Provide an enclosed ceiling to prevent contamination in all food preparation areas. There are missing ceiling tiles in the restroom in the basement and in the back dish area of the main floor repair or replace.
590.006/6-201.17-C
Packaged and unpackaged food-separation packaging and segregation (c)
Inspector notes: In walkin cooler there are prepped and cut produce that is stored uncovered and in the sliding door freezer on the main floor beef tongue is stored in the freezer without any covering; provide coverings for prepared foods.
590.003/3-302.11-C
In-use utensils between-use storage (c)
Inspector notes: Observed useage of deli contaners in bulk food containers to dispense foods. Only use scoops with handles to prevent contamination and discontinue usage of deli containers or one-time use items for storage.
590.003/3-304.12-C
29
Feb 6, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation.
View 2 violations
(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Desserts in glass cold case @ 50f ensure proper cold hold of 41f or below
590.003/3-501.16-P
(a)-(p) person-in-charge-duties (pf)
Inspector notes: No person wanted to be Person in Charge at time of inspection Owner needs to ensure that there is someone onsite in charge at all times and doesnt impede the inspector from inspecting.
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF
78
Aug 13, 2024
Routine
2 major violations.
View 2 violations
Food temperature measuring devices (pf)
Inspector notes: Interior thermometers missing from some cold units supply for all
590.004/4-302.12-PF
Capacity-quantity and availability (pf)
Inspector notes: Hot water heater not operating properly repair (Water temoerature at time of inspection 60f)
590.005/5-103.11-PF
82
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Taqueria Los Compadres Mexican Food last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Taqueria Los Compadres Mexican Food on file is from Apr 23, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Taqueria Los Compadres Mexican Food?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood contact surfaces” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Taqueria Los Compadres Mexican Food.
How does Taqueria Los Compadres Mexican Food compare to other restaurants in Boston?
Taqueria Los Compadres Mexican Food most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is lower than the Boston average of 86.
Has Taqueria Los Compadres Mexican Food's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Taqueria Los Compadres Mexican Food have averaged around five violations per visit, down from roughly 10 earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Taqueria Los Compadres Mexican Food 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 Los Compadres Mexican Food inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Taqueria Los Compadres Mexican Food is inspected around five times per year on average.
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