Tico

200 Terminal Rd, East Boston, MA 02128
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Dec 4, 2025
100
Score
Low Risk

The health department has logged five inspections at Tico, the earliest from 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Dec 4, 2025. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near zero violations per visit.

Among East Boston restaurants, the typical score is 91; Tico is comfortably above that bar. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

5
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 4, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
Jul 17, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
May 9, 2024
Routine
2 major violations.
View 2 violations
Warewashing machines automatic dispensing of detergents and sanitizers (pf)
Inspector notes: High Temp Dish Machine out of order/not working. Repair. Three Bay Sink is being used to perform warewashing. Continue to use until repair take place.
590.004/4-204.117-PF
Cooling heating and holding capacities-equipment (pf)
Inspector notes: One of the refrigerating unit at the cooking line out of order/not in use. Repair.
590.004/4-301.11-PF
82
Jan 24, 2023
Routine
No violations found.
100
Aug 25, 2022
Routine
No violations found.
100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Tico last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Tico on file is from Dec 4, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.

How does Tico compare to other restaurants in East Boston?

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

Has Tico's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Tico have averaged around zero violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Tico 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 Tico inspected?

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