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El Barrio Mexican Grill
809 HARRISON AV, ROXBURY, MA 02118
Last inspected Aug 28, 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 El Barrio Mexican Grill, spanning May 2022 to August 2026 — every one straight from Boston Public Health Commission.
It has held passed across its last two inspections.
The most recent inspection noted 1 violation, none of them critical.
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Inspection history
Aug 28, 2026
✓1 violation
- Storage Refuse Recyclables and Returnable (C)
Feb 25, 2026
✓4 violations
- Standards of Identity (C)
- Storage Refuse Recyclables and Returnable (C)
- Outside Storage Prohibitions (C)
- Maintaining Refuse Areas and Enclosures (C)
Feb 18, 2026
✕6 violations
- (A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C)
- Standards of Identity (C)
- Consumption of Animal Foods that are Raw Undercooked or Not Otherwise Processed to Eliminate Pathogens (Pf)
- Ventilation Hood Systems Filters (C)
- Storage Refuse Recyclables and Returnable (C)
- Outside Storage Prohibitions (C)
Feb 11, 2026
✕3 violations
- (A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C)
- Consumption of Animal Foods that are Raw Undercooked or Not Otherwise Processed to Eliminate Pathogens (Pf)
- Ventilation Hood Systems Filters (C)
Jun 27, 2025
✓2 violations
- Outer Openings Protected (C)
- Cleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C)
Jun 17, 2025
✕2 violations
- Outer Openings Protected (C)
- Cleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C)
Mar 19, 2025
✓5 violations
- Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C)
- (A)(1) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)
- Cleaning Agents and Sanitizers Availability (Pf)
- (A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)
- Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)
Mar 10, 2025
✕5 violations
- Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C)
- (A)(1) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)
- Cleaning Agents and Sanitizers Availability (Pf)
- (A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)
- Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)
Aug 12, 2024
✓6 violations
- Sponges Use Limitation (C)
- Sanitizing Solutions Testing Devices (Pf)
- (A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)
- Hand Drying Provision (Pf)
- Intensity-Lighting (C)
- Controlling Pests (Pf)
Aug 5, 2024
✕6 violations
- Sponges Use Limitation (C)
- Sanitizing Solutions Testing Devices (Pf)
- (A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)
- Hand Drying Provision (Pf)
- Intensity-Lighting (C)
- Controlling Pests (Pf)
Apr 11, 2024
✓1 violation
- System Maintained in Good Repair (C)
Mar 25, 2024
✕7 violations
- Effectiveness-Hair Restraints (C)
- Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C)
- Sponges Use Limitation (C)
- Rinsing Procedures (C)
- System Maintained in Good Repair (C)
- Cleaning Frequency and Restrictions (C)
- Drying Mops (C)
Mar 18, 2024
✕7 violations
- Effectiveness-Hair Restraints (C)
- Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C)
- Sponges Use Limitation (C)
- Rinsing Procedures (C)
- System Maintained in Good Repair (C)
- Cleaning Frequency and Restrictions (C)
- Drying Mops (C)
Sep 25, 2023
✓6 violations
- Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C)
- Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (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)
- Hand Drying Provision (Pf)
- Controlling Pests (Pf)
Sep 13, 2023
✕6 violations
- Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C)
- Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (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)
- Hand Drying Provision (Pf)
- Controlling Pests (Pf)
Apr 19, 2023
✓1 violation
- Miscellaneous Sources of Contamination (C)
Apr 12, 2023
✕1 violation
- Miscellaneous Sources of Contamination (C)
Jan 18, 2023
–Jan 4, 2023
✓7 violations
- (A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)
- Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (P)
- Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C)
- Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C)
- Miscellaneous Sources of Contamination (C)
- (A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)
- Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment (C)
Dec 28, 2022
✕7 violations
- (A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)
- Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (P)
- Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C)
- Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C)
- Miscellaneous Sources of Contamination (C)
- (A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)
- Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment (C)
Sep 9, 2022
✓2 violations
- Warewashing Sinks and Drain boards Self-Draining (C)
- System Maintained in Good Repair (C)
Sep 2, 2022
✕8 violations
- (A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)
- Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C)
- Warewashing Sinks and Drain boards Self-Draining (C)
- Sanitizing Solutions Testing Devices (Pf)
- Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)
- System Maintained in Good Repair (C)
- Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)
- Cleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C)
Aug 25, 2022
✕8 violations
- (A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)
- Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C)
- Warewashing Sinks and Drain boards Self-Draining (C)
- Sanitizing Solutions Testing Devices (Pf)
- Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)
- System Maintained in Good Repair (C)
- Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)
- Cleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C)
May 27, 2022
✓4 violations
- (A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)
- 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)
May 23, 2022
✕4 violations
- (A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)
- 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)
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