Villa Mexico Cafe
Last inspected: Apr 14, 2026
95
Score
Across the available record, Villa Mexico Cafe has 15 inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The most recent report on file is from Apr 14, 2026. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.
Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around two violations compared to roughly seven violations earlier on.
The pattern that stands out is “cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition”, which has been cited three times.
The city-wide average for Boston sits at 86, putting Villa Mexico Cafe on the better side of that line. The record reflects steady performance over time.
15
Inspections
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Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 14, 2026
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)
Inspector notes: Hood sticker observed expired. Schedule cleaning appointment.
590.006/6-501.14-C
95
Mar 30, 2026
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)
Inspector notes: Hood sticker observed expired. Schedule cleaning appointment.
590.006/6-501.14-C
95
Feb 11, 2026
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
(a)(1) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Shredded chicken on steam table at 115F. Reheated to acceptable temperature. Ensure hot holding of 135F or above.
590.003/3-501.16-P1
(a) certified food protection manager (c)
Inspector notes: No certified food manager certificate posted. Provide.
590.002(C)/2-102.12-C
Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)
Inspector notes: Hood sticker observed expired. Schedule cleaning appointment.
590.006/6-501.14-C
78
Nov 18, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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Backflow prevention device when required (p)
Inspector notes: Food Prep sinks/upper and lower/provide proper air gap to the drain of both food prep sinks/label food prep/ drain at upper food prep sink can not be placed inside the floor drain. Provide work from licensed plumber/pull proper permits 10/28/25 on Compliance visit Prep sinks without proper air gap for backflow prevention. Use a colander until properly plumbed. Please provide a plumbers report and a permit to do work will need to be pulled so it can be inspected.
590.005/5-203.14-P
(a)-(p) person-in-charge-duties (pf)
Inspector notes: Jarred salsa/discontinue the preparation and sale of jarred salsa without a proper HACCP Plan and varaince for this specialized process/All items are removed from PIC (Not being done at this time and Haccp plan will be worked on) 10/28/2025 on compliance visit Julie stated that the Jarred Salsa at the establisment is only for display she make it fresh per customer order/ Provide documentation how the salsa is prepared and packaged for sale.
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF
(a) certified food protection manager (c)
Inspector notes: provide up to date certified food manager 10/28/2025 Julie King stated she have the CFPM Certificate but is no post at the establishment/ Provide
590.002(C)/2-102.12-C
74
May 30, 2025
Routine
2 critical violations. 6 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 17 violations
Backflow prevention device when required (p)
Inspector notes: Food Prep sinks/upper and lower/provide proper air gap to the drain of both food prep sinks/label food prep/ drain at upper food prep sink can not be placed inside the floor drain. Provide work from licensed plumber/pull proper permits
590.005/5-203.14-P
(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: 2 door reach in and counter top/shredded cheese 2 7door reach in/57 degrees/shredded lettuce 57 degrees/removed by PIC and stored in reach in unit repair 2 door reach in to operate at 41 degrees or below/discontinue use of unit/discontinue storing TCS foods on counter/properly store in refrigerated units
590.003/3-501.16-P
Food temperature measuring devices (pf)
Inspector notes: provide metal stem cooks thermometer to measure both hot and cold foods
590.004/4-302.12-PF
Sanitizing solutions testing devices (pf)
Inspector notes: Provide proper test kit
590.004/4-302.14-PF
(a)-(p) person-in-charge-duties (pf)
Inspector notes: Jarred salsa/discontinue the preparation and sale of jarred salsa without a proper HACCP Plan and varaince for this specialized process/All items are removed from PIC
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF
Ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food date marking (pf)
Inspector notes: Multiple food items stored out of date in walk in and 2 door reach in/dressings dated in april salsa dated 4/7/25./Milk dated 5/12/25 Items removed by PIC
590.003/3-501.17-PF
Food labels (pf)
Inspector notes: Provide proper labeling of all self serv drinks and pastries in 1 door reach in at dining room
590.003/3-602.11-PF
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: clean and sanitize vegetable dicer to remove encrusted soils
590.004/4-601.11-PF
Packaged and unpackaged food-separation packaging and segregation (c)
Inspector notes: Properly store all bulk food bags in covered labeled containers/bulk rice
590.003/3-302.11-C
(a) certified food protection manager (c)
Inspector notes: provide up to date certified food manager
590.002(C)/2-102.12-C
System maintained in good repair (c)
Inspector notes: 3 bay sinks/upper and lower/provide proper drain plugs for all 3 bays
590.005/5-205.15-C
Thawing (c)
Inspector notes: Thawing beef at room temperature in container on stove top/properly thaw all foods under refrigeration or running potable water/PIC placed products in walk in unit
590.003/3-501.13-C
Toilet room receptacle covered (c)
Inspector notes: restroom/provide covered waste receptacle
590.005/5-501.17-C
Handwashing signage (c)
Inspector notes: kitchen handsinks/provide employee must wash hands signage
590.006/6-301.14-C
Controlling pests (c)
Inspector notes: basement/remove evidence of traps with dead roaches/provide detailed up to date licensed extermination report
590.006/6-501.111-C
Wiping cloths use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: wiping cloth solution/properly store all wiping cloths in a sanitizing solution at the required 200ppm
590.003/3-304.14-C
In-use utensils between-use storage (c)
Inspector notes: bulk foods/rice/provide proper scoop with handle for bulk food bin.
590.003/3-304.12-C
26
May 20, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
Jan 29, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
Oct 17, 2024
Routine
No violations found.
100
Apr 16, 2024
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Ventilation hood systems filters (c)
Inspector notes: Hood sticker expired have cleaned by licensed hood cleaning company with Boston Fire department
590.004/4-202.18-C
95
Apr 1, 2024
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Ventilation hood systems filters (c)
Inspector notes: Hood sticker expired have cleaned by licensed hood cleaning company with Boston Fire department
590.004/4-202.18-C
95
Feb 16, 2024
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Ventilation hood systems filters (c)
Inspector notes: Hood sticker expired have cleaned by licensed hood cleaning company with Boston Fire department
590.004/4-202.18-C
95
Sep 27, 2023
Routine
No violations found.
100
Feb 21, 2023
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: In the basement clean the floor of the walk in freezer.
590.006/6-201.11-C
95
Nov 1, 2022
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Storage of soiled linens (c)
Inspector notes: In the basement provide a cover for the dirty linen containers.
590.004/4-803.11-C
Wiping cloths use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: keep all wiping cloths in a sanitizing solution when cloths are not in use.
590.003/3-304.14-C
90
Jun 6, 2022
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: In the basement clean out onion bin.
590.004/4-602.13-C
Wiping cloths use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Keep all wiping cloths in a sanitizing solution when not in use.
590.003/3-304.14-C
90
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Villa Mexico Cafe last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Villa Mexico Cafe on file is from Apr 14, 2026. The public record contains 15 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Villa Mexico Cafe?
Across the inspection record, “cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Villa Mexico Cafe.
How does Villa Mexico Cafe compare to other restaurants in Boston?
Villa Mexico Cafe most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Boston average of 86.
Has Villa Mexico Cafe's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Villa Mexico Cafe have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly seven earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Villa Mexico Cafe 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 Villa Mexico Cafe inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Villa Mexico Cafe is inspected around four times per year on average.
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