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Alma Gaucha
401 D ST, BOSTON, MA 02210
Last inspected Aug 13, 2026
Official source: Boston Public Health Commission (boston.gov) · All data sources
Passed. Met health requirements at the latest inspection. Some health departments report pass/fail instead of letter grades.
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The record, in plain English
CleanPlate holds 25 inspections on record for Alma Gaucha, spanning November 2021 to August 2026 — every one straight from Boston Public Health Commission.
The trend is positive: it improved from failed at the previous visit to passed now.
The most recent inspection noted 6 violations, none of them critical.
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Inspection history
Aug 13, 2026
✓6 violations
- (A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)
- (A)(1) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)
- Preventing Contamination from Hands (P)
- (A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)
- Receptacles (C)
- Segregation and Location-Distressed Merchandise (Pf)
Aug 5, 2026
✕6 violations
- (A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)
- (A)(1) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)
- Preventing Contamination from Hands (P)
- (A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)
- Receptacles (C)
- Segregation and Location-Distressed Merchandise (Pf)
Apr 17, 2026
✓8 violations
- Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (C)
- In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C)
- (A)(1) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)
- Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Date Marking (Pf)
- Temperature Measuring Devices-Functionality (C)
- (A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)
- Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)
- Controlling Pests (Pf)
Apr 9, 2026
✕8 violations
- Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (C)
- In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C)
- (A)(1) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)
- Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Date Marking (Pf)
- Temperature Measuring Devices-Functionality (C)
- (A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)
- Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)
- Controlling Pests (Pf)
Feb 6, 2026
✓7 violations
- Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C)
- Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C)
- (A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)
- Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment (C)
- (A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)
- Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)
- Handwashing Cleanser Availability (Pf)
Jan 28, 2026
✕7 violations
- Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C)
- Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C)
- (A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)
- Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment (C)
- (A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)
- Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)
- Handwashing Cleanser Availability (Pf)
Sep 3, 2025
✓Mar 25, 2025
✓5 violations
- Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events (Pf)
- In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C)
- Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C)
- Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment Chemical Sanitization-Temperature pH Concentration and Hardness (Pf)
- Cutting Surfaces (C)
Mar 18, 2025
✕5 violations
- Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events (Pf)
- In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C)
- Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C)
- Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment Chemical Sanitization-Temperature pH Concentration and Hardness (Pf)
- Cutting Surfaces (C)
Dec 6, 2024
✓1 violation
- Cleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C)
Dec 3, 2024
✕1 violation
- Cleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C)
Oct 31, 2024
–Jul 17, 2023
✓8 violations
- When to Wash (P)
- Effectiveness-Hair Restraints (C)
- (A) (B) and (C)(1) (4)-(16) Demonstration (Pf)
- Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C)
- Sanitizing Solutions Testing Devices (Pf)
- Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment Chemical Sanitization-Temperature pH Concentration and Hardness (P)
- Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)
- Wall and Ceiling Coverings and Coatings (C)
Jul 10, 2023
✕8 violations
- When to Wash (P)
- Effectiveness-Hair Restraints (C)
- (A) (B) and (C)(1) (4)-(16) Demonstration (Pf)
- Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C)
- Sanitizing Solutions Testing Devices (Pf)
- Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment Chemical Sanitization-Temperature pH Concentration and Hardness (P)
- Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)
- Wall and Ceiling Coverings and Coatings (C)
Feb 21, 2023
✓5 violations
- (A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)
- (A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)
- Consumption of Animal Foods that are Raw Undercooked or Not Otherwise Processed to Eliminate Pathogens (Pf)
- Warewashing Equipment Cleaning Frequency (C)
- Floors Walls and Ceilings Utility Lines (C)
Feb 13, 2023
✕5 violations
- (A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)
- (A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)
- Consumption of Animal Foods that are Raw Undercooked or Not Otherwise Processed to Eliminate Pathogens (Pf)
- Warewashing Equipment Cleaning Frequency (C)
- Floors Walls and Ceilings Utility Lines (C)
Oct 13, 2022
✓14 violations
- (A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)
- (B) and (C) Consumer Self-Service Operations (Pf)
- Thawing (C)
- (A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)
- (A)(1) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)
- Warewashing Machine Data Plate Operation Specifications (C)
- Warewashing Machines Temperature Measuring Devices (Pf)
- Sanitizing Solutions Testing Devices (Pf)
- Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
- Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)
- Heating Ventilation Air Conditioning System Vents (C)
- Outer Openings Protected (C)
- Intensity-Lighting (C)
- Controlling Pests (Pf)
Oct 5, 2022
✕14 violations
- (A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)
- (B) and (C) Consumer Self-Service Operations (Pf)
- Thawing (C)
- (A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)
- (A)(1) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)
- Warewashing Machine Data Plate Operation Specifications (C)
- Warewashing Machines Temperature Measuring Devices (Pf)
- Sanitizing Solutions Testing Devices (Pf)
- Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
- Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)
- Heating Ventilation Air Conditioning System Vents (C)
- Outer Openings Protected (C)
- Intensity-Lighting (C)
- Controlling Pests (Pf)
May 31, 2022
✓8 violations
- When to Wash (P)
- (A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)
- (A) & (C) Responsibility of Permit Holder Person in Charge and Conditional Employees (P)
- Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (P)
- Food Preparation (C)
- Returned Food and Re-service of Food (P)
- Miscellaneous Sources of Contamination (C)
- Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)
May 27, 2022
✕8 violations
- When to Wash (P)
- (A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)
- (A) & (C) Responsibility of Permit Holder Person in Charge and Conditional Employees (P)
- Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (P)
- Food Preparation (C)
- Returned Food and Re-service of Food (P)
- Miscellaneous Sources of Contamination (C)
- Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)
Mar 15, 2022
–Feb 24, 2022
✓6 violations
- (A)(1) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)
- Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Date Marking (Pf)
- Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
- Handwashing Sinks Installation (Pf)
- Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)
- Controlling Pests (Pf)
Feb 17, 2022
✕6 violations
- (A)(1) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)
- Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Date Marking (Pf)
- Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
- Handwashing Sinks Installation (Pf)
- Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)
- Controlling Pests (Pf)
Nov 10, 2021
✓9 violations
- (A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)
- Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C)
- Washing Fruits and Vegetables (C)
- Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C)
- Consumption of Animal Foods that are Raw Undercooked or Not Otherwise Processed to Eliminate Pathogens (Pf)
- Wood Use Limitation (C)
- Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C)
- Fixed Equipment Elevation or Sealing (C)
- Handwashing Signage (C)
Nov 4, 2021
✕9 violations
- (A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)
- Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C)
- Washing Fruits and Vegetables (C)
- Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C)
- Consumption of Animal Foods that are Raw Undercooked or Not Otherwise Processed to Eliminate Pathogens (Pf)
- Wood Use Limitation (C)
- Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C)
- Fixed Equipment Elevation or Sealing (C)
- Handwashing Signage (C)
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