Yellow Door Taqueria
Last inspected: Mar 30, 2026
95
Score
Across the available record, Yellow Door Taqueria has seven inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Mar 30, 2026. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.
The picture has gotten worse over the last few visits, with the average climbing from around three violations to closer to six violations.
Across the inspection history, “outer openings protected” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded three times.
The city-wide average for Roxbury sits at 83, putting Yellow Door Taqueria on the better side of that line. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.
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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
Mar 30, 2026
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Outer openings protected (c)
Inspector notes: Noted a wide gap under the back door.Provide a door sweep to prevent rodent entry Adjust the door sweep so there is no day light visible.
590.006/6-202.15-C
95
Mar 5, 2026
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Noted several food products in the refrigerator recorded 58F stored half hour ago according to the PIC.Repair the unit.COS by the PIC by icing the product.
590.003/3-501.16-P
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed mice droppings behind the booth in the dining room.Clean and provide detail pest report from a licensed IPM technician
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Linens and napkins use limitations (c)
Inspector notes: Observed linen being used on top of the product stored in the walkin.Discontinue
590.003/3-304.13-C
Cleaning frequency and restrictions (c)
Inspector notes: Observed lot of food debris under the equipment at the bar.Clean with frequency
590.006/6-501.12-C
Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)
Inspector notes: Noted the utility closest full of clutter.Remove unnnecessary items and clean
590.006/6-501.114-C
Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)
Inspector notes: Filters in the hood heavily greased.Clean with frequency
590.006/6-501.14-C
Food storage-preventing contamination from the premises (c)
Inspector notes: Remove all the boxes in the ally leading to the back door from the floor and store 6 inches from the floor.
590.003/3-305.11-C
Outer openings protected (c)
Inspector notes: Noted a wide gap under the back door.Provide a door sweep to prevent rodent entry
590.006/6-202.15-C
58
Oct 23, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Reheating for hot holding (p)
Inspector notes: Noted food stored in the hot holding recorded 101F stored hour ago.Discontinue and reheat all products to 165F before moving to hot holding/COS by the PIC by reheating product to 165F
590.003/3-403.11-P
Shell stock maintaining identification (pf)
Inspector notes: Shell stock tags missing last day sold and chronological order.Provide
590.003/3-203.12-PF
Hand drying provision (pf)
Inspector notes: Provide paper towel on the hand sink at the bar.
590.006/6-301.12-PF
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Noted brown rust like stains and black spots inside the ice machine.Clean
590.004/4-601.11-PF
Warewashing machine data plate operation specifications (c)
Inspector notes: Provide data plate for the high temp dish machine the data plate on the machine is for low temp dish machine.
590.004/4-204.113-C
Food storage-preventing contamination from the premises (c)
Inspector notes: Store all products above 6 inches from the floor.
590.003/3-305.11-C
Cleaning frequency and restrictions (c)
Inspector notes: Visible dust on the vents in the kitchen and dry storage.Clean
590.006/6-501.12-C
Handwashing signage (c)
Inspector notes: Missing hand washing sign on the hand sink at the bar.Provide
590.006/6-301.14-C
Outer openings protected (c)
Inspector notes: Replace the door sweep on the back door to prevent pest entry
590.006/6-202.15-C
50
Jan 8, 2024
Routine
No violations found.
100
Dec 5, 2023
Routine
3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Clean-up of vomiting and diarrheal events (pf)
Inspector notes: Provide a vomit /diarrhea clean up kit on site. Procedures to be Emailed to the PIC
590.002/2-501.11-PF
Temperature measuring devices-functionality (pf)
Inspector notes: Provide an irreversible temperature indicator for the high temp dish machine.
590.004/4-204.112-PF
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Interior white panel & chute observed with heavy soils.Clean to remove soils.
590.004/4-601.11-PF
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Clean the interiors of all bar reach in units to remove soils & spills.
590.004/4-602.13-C
Good repair and proper adjustment-equipment (c)
Inspector notes: High temp kitchen machine wash/rinse temps reading 120-130F.Repair Maintain wash 150F/Rinse 180-194F PIC stating that it is a low temp machine. Machine tested for chlorine no reading no chlorine observed attached to the machine 3 bay sink available 2 machines at the bar--OK
590.004/4-501.11-C
Cutting surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Large cutting board at the prep station observed heavily worn.Resurface/replace
590.004/4-501.12-C
64
Sep 21, 2022
Routine
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
(a )cooling methods (pf)
Inspector notes: Refried beans cooling in deep plastic container at 140F. Spread out into metal pan. Review cooling procedure with staff to ensure safe rapid cooling.
590.003/3-501.15-PF
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Soils and debris under bar dish machines. Clean to avoid attracting pests.
590.004/4-602.13-C
System maintained in good repair (c)
Inspector notes: Pipe under hand sink at prep table leaks. Repair as needed.
590.005/5-205.15-C
82
Sep 15, 2022
Routine
5 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 7 violations
(a )cooling methods (pf)
Inspector notes: Refried beans cooling in deep plastic container at 140F. Spread out into metal pan. Review cooling procedure with staff to ensure safe rapid cooling.
590.003/3-501.15-PF
Pressure (pf)
Inspector notes: No hot water on premises- all sinks with water 68F-70F. Hot water heater is not operating; PIC stated part has been ordered. Voluntary closure
590.005/5-103.12-PF
Handwashing sinks installation (pf)
Inspector notes: No hot water at the establishment. All sinks running water 68F-70F
590.005/5-202.12-PF
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Interior chute of ice machine with pink mold-like substance. Clean to prevent contamination.
590.004/4-601.11-PF
Ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food date marking (pf)
Inspector notes: Multiple containers of prepped food without date marking. Ensure all foods held more than 24 hours are dated.
590.003/3-501.17-PF
System maintained in good repair (c)
Inspector notes: Pipe under hand sink at prep table leaks. Repair as needed.
590.005/5-205.15-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Soils and debris under bar dish machines. Clean to avoid attracting pests.
590.004/4-602.13-C
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Yellow Door Taqueria last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Yellow Door Taqueria on file is from Mar 30, 2026. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Yellow Door Taqueria?
Across the inspection record, “outer openings protected” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Yellow Door Taqueria.
How does Yellow Door Taqueria compare to other restaurants in Roxbury?
Yellow Door Taqueria most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Roxbury average of 83.
Has Yellow Door Taqueria's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Yellow Door Taqueria have averaged around six violations per visit, up from roughly three 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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