Yucatan Tacos

1419 Centre, West Roxbury, MA 02132

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Jan 30, 2026

100

Score

Low Risk

Yucatan Tacos appears in inspection records seven times, starting in 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Jan 30, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around two violations each.

Looking across the full record, “ventilation hood systems filters” is the recurring theme, flagged four times.

Among West Roxbury restaurants, the typical score is 88; Yucatan Tacos is comfortably above that bar. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

Inspections

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Minor latest

Inspection History

Jan 30, 2026

Routine

No violations found.

100

Jul 9, 2025

Routine

4 minor violations.

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Wiping cloths use limitation (c)

Inspector notes: Please provide a sanitizer bucket on the cooking line to store wiping cloths.

590.003/3-304.14-C

Ventilation hood systems filters (c)

Inspector notes: PIC will need to clean the filters on the cooking line. Hood sticker good until Aug 2025

590.004/4-202.18-C

Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)

Inspector notes: PIC will need to clean the floor arounf the grease trap and under three bay sink. In basement along the wall and under and behind the shelves and equipment.

590.006/6-201.11-C

Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)

Inspector notes: As discussed please clean out the basement of any equipment not in use and make along the walls accessible to the pest control company.

590.006/6-501.114-C

Mar 17, 2025

Routine

1 minor violation.

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Ventilation hood systems filters (c)

Inspector notes: Please clen the hood filters above the grill. Hood sticker good until April 2025.

590.004/4-202.18-C

Jun 28, 2024

Routine

2 minor violations.

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Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)

Inspector notes: Clean the floor under and behind the cooking equipment.

590.006/6-201.11-C

Ventilation hood systems filters (c)

Inspector notes: PIC will need to clean the filters on the cooking line.

590.004/4-202.18-C

Feb 5, 2024

Routine

5 minor violations.

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Surface characteristics-indoor areas (c)

Inspector notes: As discussed PIC will need to make repairs to the floor tiles.under three bay and to the right of the cooking line. Also a few tiles that are cracked will need to be repaired. I understand this is a big repair please provide a plan when the work will be getting done.

590.006/6-101.11-C

Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)

Inspector notes: Clean the floor under cooking equipment warewashing and basement area.

590.006/6-201.11-C

(a) certified food protection manager (c)

Inspector notes: Food Safety Certificate was good until 2028. PIC will need to renew the Allergen Certificate and post. Please remove all expired certificates.

590.002(C)/2-102.12-C

Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)

Inspector notes: As discussed please clean and organize the basement. This will make it so pest control can properly do the inspection.

590.006/6-501.114-C

Ventilation hood systems filters (c)

Inspector notes: Hood filters will need to be cleaned. The hood sticker expired in Dec 2023. PIC stated that it is getting cleaned tomorrow.

590.004/4-202.18-C

May 16, 2023

Routine

2 major violations. 1 minor violation.

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Ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food date marking (pf)

Inspector notes: Food stored in refrigerator are not date marked. Properly date mark ready to eat items that are stored for more than 24 hrs.

590.003/3-501.17-PF

Cooling heating and holding capacities-equipment (pf)

Inspector notes: Flip top in cooking area is slightly elevated at 44F. Cooling dial was turned down low person in charge set to a higher temperature and will monitor or repair to ensure proper cold holding of TCS foods at 41F or below.

590.004/4-301.11-PF

(a) certified food protection manager (c)

Inspector notes: Certified Food Protection Manager certification expired 3/2022. Please enroll and forwared proof of regisgtration and payment.

590.002(C)/2-102.12-C

Aug 22, 2022

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

View 3 violations

(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)

Inspector notes: The items in the front refrigerator are slighlty elevated; salsa 45F shredded cheese 50F. (the manager moved items to another refrigerator and will monitor temperatures at this fridge and not store items out of temperature)

590.003/3-501.16-P

Ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food date marking (pf)

Inspector notes: Items are not date marked. Properly date mark any ready to eat items that are stored for more than 24 hours.

590.003/3-501.17-PF

Miscellaneous sources of contamination (c)

Inspector notes: There are bottles of medication on the shelves above the prep area and in the fridge in the back. Provide a separate area for the medication storage away from food storage and prep areas.

590.003/3-307.11-C

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Yucatan Tacos last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Yucatan Tacos on file is from Jan 30, 2026. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Yucatan Tacos?

Across the inspection record, “ventilation hood systems filters” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Yucatan Tacos.

How does Yucatan Tacos compare to other restaurants in West Roxbury?

Yucatan Tacos most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the West Roxbury average of 88.

Has Yucatan Tacos' inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Yucatan Tacos have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Yucatan Tacos 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 Yucatan Tacos inspected?

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

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