Tenoch Mexican
Last inspected: Sep 19, 2025
67
Score
Tenoch Mexican has been inspected eight times since 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Sep 19, 2025. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.
Recent visits have flagged more than earlier ones: around eight violations per visit lately, up from roughly three violations before.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “nonfood contact surfaces”, showing up four times.
That's lower than the typical Boston restaurant, which scores around 86. The record is unremarkable in either direction.
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Inspections
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Sep 19, 2025
Routine
8 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Sponges use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Discontinue the use of sponges to clean any " food contact surfaces " NoN food contact surfaces only
590.004/4-101.16-C
Handwashing signage (c)
Inspector notes: Clearly identify all designated hand sinks as such " Hand Washing Only "
590.006/6-301.14-C
Heating ventilation air conditioning system vents (c)
Inspector notes: Clean to remove all visible greased and grime deposits on the fan blades and around the entire perimeter of the window vents in the kitchen
590.006/6-202.12-C
Surface characteristics-indoor areas (c)
Inspector notes: Clean walls and floors behind the cooking line from all visible food spills stains and soils
590.006/6-101.11-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Clean all the gaskets inside the freezer / refrigeration units where needed from visible food build up
590.004/4-602.13-C
Ventilation hood systems adequacy (c)
Inspector notes: There is a window exhaust fan missing a cover or grate for the the exterior section where the fan is turning - Address immediately
590.004/4-301.14-C
In-use utensils between-use storage (c)
Inspector notes: Ensure all scoops have handles and are of commercial grade - store with handles facing outward
590.003/3-304.12-C
(a) certified food protection manager (c)
Inspector notes: Post current food safety / allergen awareness certificates on site as discussed
590.002(C)/2-102.12-C
67
Apr 25, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 9 violations
(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Shredded cheeses and cut tomatoes and lettuce ar over 50F in the cold holding unit -- keep the door tightly closed when not in use or after use as discussed
590.003/3-501.16-P
Food-contact surfaces-cleanability (pf)
Inspector notes: Remove scorned cutting boards where needed and soak overnight to remove stubborn food soils
590.004/4-202.11-PF
Walls and ceilings attachments (c)
Inspector notes: Window fan is covered in grease and grime - remove from the window and clean to remove all visible grease deposits
590.006/6-201.17-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Clean inside and outside of all refrigeration / freeezer units - cooking equipment and bulk food storage bins from all visible soils
590.004/4-602.13-C
Sponges use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Do not use sponges when cleaning pots and pans- non food contact surfaces only
590.004/4-101.16-C
Wiping cloths use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Set up accordingly at seperate food prep areas
590.003/3-304.14-C
In-use utensils between-use storage (c)
Inspector notes: Remove all plastic cups used to dispense foods and replace with commercial grade utensils with handles
590.003/3-304.12-C
Effectiveness-hair restraints (c)
Inspector notes: Staff working with foods
590.002/2-402.11-C
Clean condition-outer clothing (c)
Inspector notes: Change out soiled aprons when there is an accumulation of visible soils
590.002/2-304.11-C
55
Mar 11, 2025
Routine
3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Prohibiting animals (pf)
Inspector notes: Do not allow "pets "to roam inside the restaurant - service animals only
590.006/6-501.115-PF
(a)-(p) person-in-charge-duties (pf)
Inspector notes: PIC on site has no food safety credentials on site - Address
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF
Handwashing sinks-location and placement (pf)
Inspector notes: Discontinue placing soiled pots pans and utensils inside the basin of the designated hand sink
590.005/5-204.11-PF
Wiping cloths use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Set up properly
590.003/3-304.14-C
Prohibition-jewelry (c)
Inspector notes: Long bracelets hanging off the wrists of food handler - remove as discussed
590.002/2-303.11-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Clean the inside and outside of all refrigeration anf freezer units - exterior of all cooking equipment from all visible food spills stains and soils
590.004/4-602.13-C
Effectiveness-hair restraints (c)
Inspector notes: All food handlers are to wear proper hair restraints - cashier [ only ] does not
590.002/2-402.11-C
61
Oct 25, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food contact with equipment utensils and linens (p)
Inspector notes: Transporting food from their commissary in containers without proper lids on top- address this moving forward to reduce potential contamoination to commercially cooked foods
590.003/3-304.11-P
Consumption of animal foods that are raw undercooked or not otherwise processed to eliminate pathogens (pf)
Inspector notes: Selling " Ceviche' as a spieal on the menu - need to provide a " consumer advisory " for all foods offered to the consumer undercooked - corrected on site
590.003/3-603.11-PF
(a) certified food protection manager (c)
Inspector notes: PIC on site does not have a current food safety certificate on site / address as we discussed
590.002(C)/2-102.12-C
Wiping cloths use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Set up accordingly as discussed
590.003/3-304.14-C
70
Jul 18, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
(a)(1) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: All cheeses and cut produce is at 50F in the cooler - keep doors closed on all cold holding units especially when the intense outdoor temperature is in the high 80's and 90's
590.003/3-501.16-P1
Food-contact surfaces-cleanability (pf)
Inspector notes: Replace compromised cutting boards where needed in the kitchen that have deep lacerations
590.004/4-202.11-PF
(a) certified food protection manager (c)
Inspector notes: Expired food safety certificate - address as needed
590.002(C)/2-102.12-C
Characteristics-materials for construction and repair (c)
Inspector notes: Replace all compromised gaskets in side refrigeration / freezer unots where needed
590.004/4-101.11-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Clean interior and exterior of all refrigeration / freezer uits - exterior of all cooking equipment - exterior of all bulk food storage bins - sheving units in the dry foods storage area from all visible food spills stains and soils
590.004/4-602.13-C
67
Jul 26, 2023
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Floors walls and ceilings utility lines (c)
Inspector notes: 1) Exhaust fan at window with grease build up clean to remove 2) Electrical outlets on wall of exhaust fan with grease build up clean to remove
590.006/6-201.12-C
95
Dec 29, 2022
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Controlling pests (c)
Inspector notes: Droppings found under cold hold unit leading into kitchen clean to remove Holes in side of building in parking lot to left of establishment seal to prevent harborage supply detailed exterminator reports with findings and recommendations
590.006/6-501.111-C
Outside storage prohibitions (c)
Inspector notes: Parking lot to right of establishment with debris and old paint cans and equipment and tarsh clean to remove to prevent harborage
590.005/5-501.112-C
90
Sep 29, 2022
Routine
No violations found.
100
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Tenoch Mexican last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Tenoch Mexican on file is from Sep 19, 2025. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Tenoch Mexican?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood contact surfaces” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Tenoch Mexican.
How does Tenoch Mexican compare to other restaurants in Boston?
Tenoch Mexican most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Boston average of 86.
Has Tenoch Mexican's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Tenoch Mexican have averaged around eight violations per visit, up from roughly three earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Tenoch Mexican 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 Tenoch Mexican inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Tenoch Mexican is inspected around three times per year on average.
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