Yellow Door Taqueria
Last inspected: Oct 24, 2025
95
Score
Inspectors have visited Yellow Door Taqueria seven times, with records going back to 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Oct 24, 2025. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.
The trend has not been favorable: recent inspections average around 13 violations each, up from closer to four violations before.
“Equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces” comes up most often, recorded three times in the inspection record.
That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Mission Hill restaurant scores 82. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 24, 2025
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Controlling pests (c)
Inspector notes: Multiple fruit flies observed downstairs inside raw onion holder old mouse droppings observed on the upstairs in the kitchen area under frozen drink machine/table.Clean to remove. PIC to email current detailed IPM report from a licensed exterminator to: inca.prince@boston.gov Observed cleaned / no activity observed (10.10.25)
590.006/6-501.111-C
95
Oct 10, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 7 major violations. 11 minor violations.
View 19 violations
(a)(1) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Mexican rice 125F. PIC voluntary discard the products . PIC to train staff on monitor temperature.
590.003/3-501.16-P1
Handwashing cleanser availability (pf)
Inspector notes: 1 of the 3 restroom available on site observed without hand cleanser. Provide (COS)
590.006/6-301.11-PF
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Interior of ice maker interior exterior and around of prep sink 3 bay sink high temp dishwasher interior exterior and gasket of multiple cold units exterior of bulk bins squeeze bottles exterior of nacho holder observed heavily soiled cookline/ cook range/ backsplash observed soiled with carbon build up.Clean and sanitize to remove
590.004/4-601.11-PF
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Multiple fruit flies observed downstairs inside raw onion holder old mouse droppings observed on the upstairs in the kitchen area under frozen drink machine/table.Clean to remove. PIC to email current detailed IPM report from a licensed exterminator to: inca.prince@boston.gov
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Capacity-quantity and availability (pf)
Inspector notes: Hot water throughout the facility observed fluctuating 89F-99F. Provide repair to meet peak period
590.005/5-103.11-PF
(a)-(p) person-in-charge-duties (pf)
Inspector notes: CFPM to provide active managerial controls and train staff on violations noted.
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF
Using a handwashing sink-operation and maintenance (pf)
Inspector notes: Downtairs prep area handsink observed blocked by dishes. Discontinue and maintain accessible at all time to prevent contamination by hands. (Corrected on site)
590.005/5-205.11-PF
Warewashing machines automatic dispensing of detergents and sanitizers (pf)
Inspector notes: Bar low temp dishwasher observed not dispensing sanitizer. Provide repair. Staff to use dishwasher downstairs or disposable only until repair is done.
590.004/4-204.117-PF
Good repair and proper adjustment-equipment (c)
Inspector notes: Bar low temp dishwasher motor cover observed broken.Provide repair
590.004/4-501.11-C
Warewashing machine data plate operation specifications (c)
Inspector notes: Downstairs high temp dishwasher observed missing date plate temperature specifications. Provide
590.004/4-204.113-C
Ventilation hood systems filters (c)
Inspector notes: Hood filters and attachments observed heavily soiled. Clean to remove
590.004/4-202.18-C
Miscellaneous sources of contamination (c)
Inspector notes: Mop sink observed without enclosure in prep food area next to handwashing sink and ice maker.Provide enclosure
590.003/3-307.11-C
Food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)
Inspector notes: Multiple squeeze bottles in the cold unit upstair and bulk bins downstairs observed without labels. Provide labels when remove from original packaging.
590.003/3-302.12-C
Packaged and unpackaged food-separation packaging and segregation (c)
Inspector notes: Ready to eat nachos observed stored in bulk bin uncovered. Provide cover. (COS)
590.003/3-302.11-C
Cutting surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Several cutting boards (white/ green) observed heavily scored. Resurface/replace
590.004/4-501.12-C
Controlling pests (c)
Inspector notes: Multiple fruit flies observed downstairs inside raw onion holder old mouse droppings observed on the upstairs in the kitchen area under frozen drink machine/table.Clean to remove. PIC to email current detailed IPM report from a licensed exterminator to: inca.prince@boston.gov Observed cleaned / no activity observed (10.10.25)
590.006/6-501.111-C
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Floor throughout back of the house and downstairs prep area/ under equipment observed heavily soiled with heavy grease build up. Clean to remove
590.006/6-201.11-C
Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)
Inspector notes: Hood sticker observed expired 9.12.25. Provide updated sticker from a licensed hood cleaner.
590.006/6-501.14-C
Drying mops (c)
Inspector notes: Soiled mop observed stored on the floor in the prep area. Discontinue
590.006/6-501.16-C
25
Oct 3, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 7 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 18 violations
(a)(1) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Mexican rice 125F. PIC voluntary discard the products . PIC to train staff on monitor temperature.
590.003/3-501.16-P1
Warewashing machines automatic dispensing of detergents and sanitizers (pf)
Inspector notes: Bar low temp dishwasher observed not dispensing sanitizer. Provide repair. Staff to use dishwasher downstairs or disposable only until repair is done.
590.004/4-204.117-PF
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Interior of ice maker interior exterior and around of prep sink 3 bay sink high temp dishwasher interior exterior and gasket of multiple cold units exterior of bulk bins squeeze bottles exterior of nacho holder observed heavily soiled cookline/ cook range/ backsplash observed soiled with carbon build up.Clean and sanitize to remove
590.004/4-601.11-PF
Capacity-quantity and availability (pf)
Inspector notes: Hot water throughout the facility observed fluctuating 89F-99F. Provide repair to meet peak period
590.005/5-103.11-PF
Using a handwashing sink-operation and maintenance (pf)
Inspector notes: Downtairs prep area handsink observed blocked by dishes. Discontinue and maintain accessible at all time to prevent contamination by hands. (Corrected on site)
590.005/5-205.11-PF
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Multiple fruit flies observed downstairs inside raw onion holder old mouse droppings observed on the upstairs in the kitchen area under frozen drink machine/table.Clean to remove. PIC to email current detailed IPM report from a licensed exterminator to: inca.prince@boston.gov
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Handwashing cleanser availability (pf)
Inspector notes: 1 of the 3 restroom available on site observed without hand cleanser. Provide (COS)
590.006/6-301.11-PF
(a)-(p) person-in-charge-duties (pf)
Inspector notes: CFPM to provide active managerial controls and train staff on violations noted.
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF
Packaged and unpackaged food-separation packaging and segregation (c)
Inspector notes: Ready to eat nachos observed stored in bulk bin uncovered. Provide cover. (COS)
590.003/3-302.11-C
Food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)
Inspector notes: Multiple squeeze bottles in the cold unit upstair and bulk bins downstairs observed without labels. Provide labels when remove from original packaging.
590.003/3-302.12-C
Miscellaneous sources of contamination (c)
Inspector notes: Mop sink observed without enclosure in prep food area next to handwashing sink and ice maker.Provide enclosure
590.003/3-307.11-C
Ventilation hood systems filters (c)
Inspector notes: Hood filters and attachments observed heavily soiled. Clean to remove
590.004/4-202.18-C
Warewashing machine data plate operation specifications (c)
Inspector notes: Downstairs high temp dishwasher observed missing date plate temperature specifications. Provide
590.004/4-204.113-C
Good repair and proper adjustment-equipment (c)
Inspector notes: Bar low temp dishwasher motor cover observed broken.Provide repair
590.004/4-501.11-C
Cutting surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Several cutting boards (white/ green) observed heavily scored. Resurface/replace
590.004/4-501.12-C
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Floor throughout back of the house and downstairs prep area/ under equipment observed heavily soiled with heavy grease build up. Clean to remove
590.006/6-201.11-C
Drying mops (c)
Inspector notes: Soiled mop observed stored on the floor in the prep area. Discontinue
590.006/6-501.16-C
Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)
Inspector notes: Hood sticker observed expired 9.12.25. Provide updated sticker from a licensed hood cleaner.
590.006/6-501.14-C
26
Jun 25, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Backflow prevention device when required (p)
Inspector notes: Per PIC fruits and vegetable are washed in the 1 bay sink direct to waste. Install food prep sink with proper airgap or provide a plumbers report variance request and procedures to state how an alternative safe prep will be provided.
590.005/5-203.14-P
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed multiples mouse droppings on shelving at the hostess stand and house flies downstairs in the kitchen area. PIC to provide current IPM report from a licensed exterminator.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Shelving inside walking refrigeration unit observed visible soiled hostess stand observed with multiple mouse dropping exterior of dishwasher observed soiled. Clean and sanitize to remove.
590.004/4-601.11-PF
Temperature measuring devices-functionality (c)
Inspector notes: Multiple refrigeration units observed without a conspicious thermometer. Provide thermometer to all the refrigeration unit an walkin unit missing a thermometer.
590.004/4-204.112-C
Outer openings protected (c)
Inspector notes: Front door observed in need of a new door sweep. Provide door sweep to prevent future entry way for pests and rodents.
590.006/6-202.15-C
Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)
Inspector notes: Hood sticker at the cookline observed expired 4.14.24. Provide updated sticker.
590.006/6-501.14-C
Handwashing signage (c)
Inspector notes: Hand sink in the kitchen upstairs observed without handwash sign. Provide
590.006/6-301.14-C
58
Nov 1, 2023
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Ventilation hood systems filters (c)
Inspector notes: Clean vents above and around the char grill from visible grease and soils
590.004/4-202.18-C
Food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)
Inspector notes: Label all bulk food storage bins along with any clear plastic spray bottles to properly identify the content
590.003/3-302.12-C
Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)
Inspector notes: Ensure all staff are placing their personal items including cell phones -clothing - bags and back packs insoide the designated lockers designated to each individual employee as discussed instead of allowing them to be discarded throughout the kitchen / prep area
590.006/6-501.114-C
86
Mar 17, 2023
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)
Inspector notes: Ensure all empty / full loose CO-2 tanks are being anchored as we discussed during inspection [ can use small chains or bungee cords seem to also work very well ]
590.006/6-501.114-C
Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)
Inspector notes: Small holes in several areas of the walls were either electrical wires water or plumbing pipes and / or lines are used for have some loose plaster around the perimeyer of the hole - ensure all surfaces are [ clean - smooth - durable and non / absorbant ]
590.006/6-501.11-C
Equipment and utensils-durability and strength (c)
Inspector notes: Brand new compressor for the second of two walk -in refrigeration units has been compromised and is not operating at all =- PIC is currently in the middle of negotiations the wholesale suppliers involved with the purchase and installation - Work in progress
590.004/4-201.11-C
86
Nov 3, 2022
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Warewashing sinks and drain boards self-draining (c)
Inspector notes: Ensure to provide an ample area of slotted shelving that is clean and segragated from food prep locations to properly air dry large pots and pans as well as any other clean and sanitized utensils pots and pans - address the area on the wall in between the chemical dish machine and the three bay sink as we discussed during inspection
590.004/4-204.119-C
Wall and ceiling coverings and coatings (c)
Inspector notes: There is a small corner of the kitchen / prep area upstairs that is unfinished - this black wooden wall section should be - clean - smooth - durable and non absorbant / address as we discussed if you decide to dedicate the area to food service
590.006/6-201.16-C
(b) and (c) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (c)
Inspector notes: Missing barriers on both side of the two fryolators on the cooking line - address as discussed during inspection
590.004/4-601.11-C
86
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Yellow Door Taqueria last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Yellow Door Taqueria on file is from Oct 24, 2025. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Yellow Door Taqueria?
Across the inspection record, “equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Yellow Door Taqueria.
How does Yellow Door Taqueria compare to other restaurants in Mission Hill?
Yellow Door Taqueria most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Mission Hill average of 82.
Has Yellow Door Taqueria's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Yellow Door Taqueria have averaged around 13 violations per visit, up from roughly four earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Yellow Door Taqueria 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 Yellow Door Taqueria inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Yellow Door Taqueria is inspected around two times per year on average.
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