CABANA GRILL
254 BENNINGTON ST, EAST BOSTON, MA 02128
Last inspected Nov 9, 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 CABANA GRILL, spanning May 2021 to November 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 1 violation, none of them critical.
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Inspection history
Nov 9, 2026
✓1 violation
- (A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)
Nov 2, 2026
✕1 violation
- (A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)
Oct 21, 2026
✕4 violations
- (A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)
- Sponges Use Limitation (C)
- Mechanical Warewashing Equipment Hot Water Sanitization Temperatures (Pf)
- Cleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C)
Oct 14, 2026
✕4 violations
- (A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)
- Sponges Use Limitation (C)
- Mechanical Warewashing Equipment Hot Water Sanitization Temperatures (Pf)
- Cleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C)
May 13, 2026
✓1 violation
- Food Preparation (C)
Apr 13, 2026
✕1 violation
- Food Preparation (C)
Mar 31, 2026
✕9 violations
- Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C)
- In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C)
- Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C)
- Food Preparation (C)
- Sponges Use Limitation (C)
- Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)
- Toilet Room Receptacle Covered (C)
- Hand Drying Provision (Pf)
- Handwashing Signage (C)
Mar 24, 2026
✕9 violations
- Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C)
- In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C)
- Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C)
- Food Preparation (C)
- Sponges Use Limitation (C)
- Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)
- Toilet Room Receptacle Covered (C)
- Hand Drying Provision (Pf)
- Handwashing Signage (C)
Dec 11, 2025
✓6 violations
- (A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)
- Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Date Marking (Pf)
- (B) and (C) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (C)
- Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)
- Outer Openings Protected (C)
- Cleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C)
Dec 3, 2025
✕6 violations
- (A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)
- Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Date Marking (Pf)
- (B) and (C) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (C)
- Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)
- Outer Openings Protected (C)
- Cleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C)
Jan 21, 2025
✓9 violations
- (A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C)
- Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C)
- In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C)
- 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)
- Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Date Marking (Pf)
- Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)
- Handwashing Signage (C)
Jan 14, 2025
✕9 violations
- (A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C)
- Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C)
- In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C)
- 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)
- Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Date Marking (Pf)
- Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)
- Handwashing Signage (C)
May 21, 2024
✓5 violations
- In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C)
- Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C)
- Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C)
- Sanitizing Solutions Testing Devices (Pf)
- Hand Drying Provision (Pf)
May 13, 2024
✕5 violations
- In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C)
- Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C)
- Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C)
- Sanitizing Solutions Testing Devices (Pf)
- Hand Drying Provision (Pf)
Dec 15, 2023
✓1 violation
- Walls and Ceilings Attachments (C)
Dec 5, 2023
✕1 violation
- Walls and Ceilings Attachments (C)
Jun 21, 2023
✓1 violation
- Hot Water and Chemical-Methods (P)
Jun 7, 2023
✕1 violation
- Hot Water and Chemical-Methods (P)
Oct 11, 2022
✓2 violations
- (A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)
- Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
Sep 27, 2022
✕2 violations
- (A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)
- Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
Mar 29, 2022
✓3 violations
- Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C)
- Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment (C)
- Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
Mar 15, 2022
–Nov 29, 2021
✓5 violations
- 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 (P)
- (A) (B) and (D) Equipment Utensils Linens and Single-Service and Single-Use Articles Storing (C)
- Controlling Pests (Pf)
Nov 19, 2021
✕5 violations
- 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 (P)
- (A) (B) and (D) Equipment Utensils Linens and Single-Service and Single-Use Articles Storing (C)
- Controlling Pests (Pf)
May 3, 2021
✓8 violations
- (A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)
- Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C)
- Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C)
- Food Temperature Measuring Devices (Pf)
- Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment Chemical Sanitization-Temperature pH Concentration and Hardness (P)
- Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)
- Handwashing Cleanser Availability (Pf)
- Hand Drying Provision (Pf)
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