Todo Rico Fast Food

50 Maverick Sq, East Boston, MA 02128
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Nov 21, 2025
47
Score
High Risk

The health department has logged eight inspections at Todo Rico Fast Food, the earliest from 2023. Todo Rico Fast Food was last inspected on Nov 21, 2025. A high risk tier suggests the facility had a rough recent inspection, with multiple violations on record.

The trend has not been favorable: recent inspections average around five violations each, up from closer to two violations before.

“Hand drying provision” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing three times across the record.

The city-wide average sits at 91, which Todo Rico Fast Food's 47 doesn't quite reach. This restaurant has more on its record than most do.

8
Inspections
1
Critical latest
5
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 21, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 5 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Packaged and unpackaged food-separation packaging and segregation (p)
Inspector notes: Raw eggs stored in contact with the ready to eat foods on the line.Remove
590.003/3-302.11-P
Ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food date marking (pf)
Inspector notes: Several RTE foods without date marking.Provide
590.003/3-501.17-PF
Treating juice (pf)
Inspector notes: Juices prepared in house requires warning labels at the grab & go area in the front refrigerator.Provide
590.003/3-404.11-PF
Hand drying provision (pf)
Inspector notes: Provide paper towel at the hand sink near the 3 bay sink.
590.006/6-301.12-PF
Handwashing cleanser availability (pf)
Inspector notes: No soap at the hand sink near the 3 bay sink.Provide
590.006/6-301.11-PF
Using a handwashing sink-operation and maintenance (pf)
Inspector notes: Noted liquid draining into the hand sink from a condensation pipe.Remove
590.005/5-205.11-PF
Standards of identity (c)
Inspector notes: Provide proper labels on all the squeeze bottles on the line.
590.003/3-601.11-C
System maintained in good repair (c)
Inspector notes: Provide drain plugs for the 3 bay sink for properly washing dishes.
590.005/5-205.15-C
47
Apr 9, 2025
Routine
4 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Handwashing cleanser availability (pf)
Inspector notes: Hand Sink at lower level without soap. Provide.
590.006/6-301.11-PF
Using a handwashing sink-operation and maintenance (pf)
Inspector notes: Handsink at serving line with plastic hoses discharging liquids Remove and install properly.
590.005/5-205.11-PF
Ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food date marking (pf)
Inspector notes: Some food products without labels Provide.
590.003/3-501.17-PF
Hand drying provision (pf)
Inspector notes: Handsink at both levels missing paper towels. Provide.
590.006/6-301.12-PF
Food storage-preventing contamination from the premises (c)
Inspector notes: Several beverages placed on the floor at lower level. Elevate properly
590.003/3-305.11-C
Wiping cloths use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Wiping cloth wet on counter. Store properly in sanitizer solution.
590.003/3-304.14-C
61
Dec 23, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
(a)(1) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Beef patty - 106F Sausage 100F / In hot holding display case in unit for 1 hour/ Display case temperature was increased from 134F to 150F / Food reheated to 165F and returned to case / Provide 135F for food
590.003/3-501.16-P1
86
Mar 4, 2024
Routine
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
(a)-(p) person-in-charge-duties (pf)
Inspector notes: Permit not renewed for 2024. Renew.
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF
90
Feb 16, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
(a)(1) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Several items placed in hot holding unit registered 100-110F. The hot holding unit set at 109F. PIC stated food had been there for 30 minutes and placed it for re-heating at 165F. Unit set at 140F. Mantain at 135F or above.
590.003/3-501.16-P1
Using a handwashing sink-operation and maintenance (pf)
Inspector notes: Hoses from upstairs dumping in handsin at cooking line. Remove and install properly.
590.005/5-205.11-PF
Food storage-preventing contamination from the premises (c)
Inspector notes: Open bags of bulk food items observed at lower level.Store proeprly in enclosed containers. Eggs placed above box of oranges inside walk-in unit. Separate properly.
590.003/3-305.11-C
Wiping cloths use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Containers with wipes in sanitizer solution not set up. Provide.
590.003/3-304.14-C
70
Aug 14, 2023
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation.
View 2 violations
Hot water and chemical-methods (p)
Inspector notes: In use high temp machine 171F rinse / Repair to provide rinse temps between 180F-194F / 3 bay sink will be used until repair is made **6/30/2023 - machine was run a total of 4 times rinse temperature did not surpass 171F during all 4 cycles. "err 19" code is flashing on machine.
590.004/4-703.11-P
Temperature measuring devices manual and mechanical warewashing (pf)
Inspector notes: Provide an irreversible temperature measuring device for the high temp machine in order to verify final rinse temperature
590.004/4-302.13-PF
78
Jun 30, 2023
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation.
View 2 violations
Hot water and chemical-methods (p)
Inspector notes: In use high temp machine 171F rinse / Repair to provide rinse temps between 180F-194F / 3 bay sink will be used until repair is made **6/30/2023 - machine was run a total of 4 times rinse temperature did not surpass 171F during all 4 cycles. "err 19" code is flashing on machine.
590.004/4-703.11-P
Temperature measuring devices manual and mechanical warewashing (pf)
Inspector notes: Provide an irreversible temperature measuring device for the high temp machine in order to verify final rinse temperature
590.004/4-302.13-PF
78
Jun 12, 2023
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Hot water and chemical-methods (p)
Inspector notes: In use high temp machine 170F rinse / Repair to provide rinse temps between 180F-194F / 3 bay sink will be used until repair is made
590.004/4-703.11-P
Hand drying provision (pf)
Inspector notes: Provide paper towels at the warewash hand sink
590.006/6-301.12-PF
Handwashing cleanser availability (pf)
Inspector notes: Provide liquid hand soap at the warewash hand sink
590.006/6-301.11-PF
Handwashing signage (c)
Inspector notes: Provide signage at the warewash hand sink
590.006/6-301.14-C
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Todo Rico Fast Food last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Todo Rico Fast Food on file is from Nov 21, 2025. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Todo Rico Fast Food?

Across the inspection record, “hand drying provision” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Todo Rico Fast Food.

How does Todo Rico Fast Food compare to other restaurants in East Boston?

Todo Rico Fast Food most recently scored 47 out of 100, which is lower than the East Boston average of 91.

Has Todo Rico Fast Food's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Todo Rico Fast Food have averaged around five violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at Todo Rico Fast Food means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.

How often is Todo Rico Fast Food inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Todo Rico Fast Food is inspected around three times per year on average.