Temazcal

300 Terminal Rd, East Boston, MA 02128
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: May 5, 2026
100
Score
Low Risk

Across the available record, Temazcal has nine inspections on file, the first dated 2022. Temazcal was last inspected on May 5, 2026. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around zero violations across recent inspections versus roughly two violations before.

Looking across the full record, “system maintained in good repair” is the recurring theme, flagged three times.

The city-wide average for East Boston sits at 91, putting Temazcal on the better side of that line. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

9
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
May 5, 2026
Routine
No violations found.
100
Dec 8, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
Aug 8, 2025
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Wiping cloths air drying location (c)
Inspector notes: Observed wiping cloths stored soiled on counter. Store properly in sanitizer solution.
590.004/4-901.12-C
95
Nov 14, 2024
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
System maintained in good repair (c)
Inspector notes: The refrigerating unit scheduled for repair this week. Extension issued.
590.005/5-205.15-C
95
Sep 24, 2024
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
System maintained in good repair (c)
Inspector notes: The refrigerating unit scheduled for repair this week. Extension issued.
590.005/5-205.15-C
95
Sep 4, 2024
Routine
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Cooling heating and holding capacities-equipment (pf)
Inspector notes: One of the refrigerating unit at cooking line leaking large amount of water. Repair.
590.004/4-301.11-PF
Temperature measuring devices manual and mechanical warewashing (pf)
Inspector notes: No max temperature irreversible thermometer or thermal strips on site for high temp dish machines. Provide.
590.004/4-302.13-PF
System maintained in good repair (c)
Inspector notes: The refrigerating unit scheduled for repair this week. Extension issued.
590.005/5-205.15-C
(a) certified food protection manager (c)
Inspector notes: No allergen awarness certificate posted on site. Provide.
590.002(C)/2-102.12-C
Floor and wall junctures coved and enclosed or sealed (c)
Inspector notes: CO2 tanks not secured at the bar area. Provide.
590.006/6-201.13-C
70
Aug 27, 2024
Routine
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Cooling heating and holding capacities-equipment (pf)
Inspector notes: One of the refrigerating unit at cooking line leaking large amount of water. Repair.
590.004/4-301.11-PF
Temperature measuring devices manual and mechanical warewashing (pf)
Inspector notes: No max temperature irreversible thermometer or thermal strips on site for high temp dish machines. Provide.
590.004/4-302.13-PF
(a) certified food protection manager (c)
Inspector notes: No allergen awarness certificate posted on site. Provide.
590.002(C)/2-102.12-C
Floor and wall junctures coved and enclosed or sealed (c)
Inspector notes: CO2 tanks not secured at the bar area. Provide.
590.006/6-201.13-C
74
Jun 28, 2023
Routine
No violations found.
100
Aug 22, 2022
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Walls and ceilings attachments (c)
Inspector notes: Hood tag expired in June 2022 / Contact hood cleaning company ASAP
590.006/6-201.17-C
Thawing (c)
Inspector notes: Food thawing in stagnant water / Discontinue and thaw under cold running water under refrigeration or as part of the cooking process
590.003/3-501.13-C
(a) and (c) good repair and calibration-utensils and temperature and pressure measuring devices (c)
Inspector notes: High temp bar glass machine - wash temperature gauge not working properly / Repair
590.004/4-502.11-C
86

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Temazcal last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Temazcal on file is from May 5, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Temazcal?

Across the inspection record, “system maintained in good repair” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Temazcal.

How does Temazcal compare to other restaurants in East Boston?

Temazcal most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the East Boston average of 91.

Has Temazcal's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Temazcal have averaged around zero violations per visit, down from roughly two earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Temazcal 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 Temazcal inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Temazcal is inspected around two times per year on average.