El Barrio Mexican Grill
1782 DORCHESTER AV, MA 02124
Last inspected Jul 15, 2026
Passed. Met health requirements at the latest inspection. Some health departments report pass/fail instead of letter grades.
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Inspection history
Jul 15, 2026
✓1 violation
- Controlling Pests (Pf)
Jul 8, 2026
✕1 violation
- Controlling Pests (Pf)
Jan 27, 2026
✓2 violations
- Cleaning Agents and Sanitizers Availability (Pf)
- Handwashing Signage (C)
Jan 20, 2026
✕3 violations
- Cleaning Agents and Sanitizers Availability (Pf)
- Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
- Handwashing Signage (C)
Jan 12, 2026
✕3 violations
- Cleaning Agents and Sanitizers Availability (Pf)
- Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
- Handwashing Signage (C)
Jan 2, 2026
✓1 violation
- Handwashing Sinks-Numbers and Capacities (Pf)
Dec 23, 2025
–3 violations
- Handwashing Sinks-Numbers and Capacities (Pf)
- Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)
- Walls and Ceilings Attachments (C)
Dec 16, 2025
✕3 violations
- Handwashing Sinks-Numbers and Capacities (Pf)
- Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)
- Walls and Ceilings Attachments (C)
Apr 11, 2025
✓Jan 23, 2025
✓1 violation
- Maintaining Premises Unnecessary Items and Litter (C)
Jun 20, 2024
✓2 violations
- In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C)
- Walls and Ceilings Attachments (C)
Feb 26, 2024
✓Jan 10, 2024
✓Jun 30, 2023
✓7 violations
- Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C)
- Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C)
- Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C)
- Temperature Measuring Devices-Functionality (C)
- Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
- Handwashing Cleanser Availability (Pf)
- Handwashing Signage (C)
Jun 21, 2023
✕7 violations
- Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C)
- Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C)
- Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C)
- Temperature Measuring Devices-Functionality (C)
- Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
- Handwashing Cleanser Availability (Pf)
- Handwashing Signage (C)
Feb 2, 2023
✓1 violation
- System Maintained in Good Repair (C)
Jan 24, 2023
✕3 violations
- Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C)
- Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
- System Maintained in Good Repair (C)
Jan 17, 2023
✕3 violations
- Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C)
- Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
- System Maintained in Good Repair (C)
Aug 1, 2022
✓6 violations
- Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C)
- Food Storage Prohibited Areas (C)
- Sanitizing Solutions Testing Devices (Pf)
- Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)
- Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)
- Controlling Pests (Pf)
Jul 19, 2022
✕6 violations
- Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C)
- Food Storage Prohibited Areas (C)
- Sanitizing Solutions Testing Devices (Pf)
- Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)
- Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)
- Controlling Pests (Pf)
Mar 18, 2022
✓2 violations
- Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C)
- Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)
Mar 15, 2022
–Mar 10, 2022
✕5 violations
- Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (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)
- Prohibitions (C)
- Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)
Feb 24, 2022
✕5 violations
- Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (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)
- Prohibitions (C)
- Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)
Nov 15, 2021
✓1 violation
- Ventilation Hood Systems Filters (C)
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