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El Rinconcito
226 SUMNER ST, EAST BOSTON, MA 02128
Last inspected Jul 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 Rinconcito, spanning June 2021 to July 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
Jul 28, 2026
✓1 violation
- Food Preparation (C)
Jul 22, 2026
✕4 violations
- Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events (Pf)
- Assignment (Pf)
- Food Preparation (C)
- Controlling Pests (Pf)
Jul 15, 2026
–18 violations
- Effectiveness-Hair Restraints (C)
- Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events (Pf)
- Assignment (Pf)
- (A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)
- Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (C)
- Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C)
- In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C)
- Food Preparation (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)
- Food Labels (Pf)
- Sponges Use Limitation (C)
- Temperature Measuring Devices-Functionality (C)
- Food Temperature Measuring Devices (Pf)
- Wiping Cloths Air Drying Location (C)
- Toilet Room Receptacle Covered (C)
- Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)
- Controlling Pests (Pf)
Jul 8, 2026
✕18 violations
- Effectiveness-Hair Restraints (C)
- Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events (Pf)
- Assignment (Pf)
- (A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)
- Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (C)
- Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C)
- In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C)
- Food Preparation (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)
- Food Labels (Pf)
- Sponges Use Limitation (C)
- Temperature Measuring Devices-Functionality (C)
- Food Temperature Measuring Devices (Pf)
- Wiping Cloths Air Drying Location (C)
- Toilet Room Receptacle Covered (C)
- Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)
- Controlling Pests (Pf)
Feb 20, 2026
✓1 violation
- Cleaning Frequency and Restrictions (C)
Feb 12, 2026
✕1 violation
- Cleaning Frequency and Restrictions (C)
Feb 4, 2025
✓Feb 3, 2025
–15 violations
- (A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)
- In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C)
- Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C)
- Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C)
- (A )Cooling Methods (Pf)
- Temperature Measuring Devices-Functionality (C)
- Cooling Heating and Holding Capacities-Equipment (Pf)
- Sanitizing Solutions Testing Devices (Pf)
- Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment Chemical Sanitization-Temperature pH Concentration and Hardness (P)
- Cutting Surfaces (C)
- Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
- Handwashing Sinks Installation (Pf)
- Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)
- Toilet Rooms Enclosed (C)
- Cleaning Frequency and Restrictions (C)
Jan 27, 2025
✕15 violations
- (A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)
- In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C)
- Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C)
- Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C)
- (A )Cooling Methods (Pf)
- Temperature Measuring Devices-Functionality (C)
- Cooling Heating and Holding Capacities-Equipment (Pf)
- Sanitizing Solutions Testing Devices (Pf)
- Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment Chemical Sanitization-Temperature pH Concentration and Hardness (P)
- Cutting Surfaces (C)
- Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
- Handwashing Sinks Installation (Pf)
- Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)
- Toilet Rooms Enclosed (C)
- Cleaning Frequency and Restrictions (C)
Oct 31, 2024
–Mar 4, 2024
✓9 violations
- 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)
- Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment Chemical Sanitization-Temperature pH Concentration and Hardness (P)
- Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
- Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)
- Controlling Pests (Pf)
- Cleaning Floors Dustless Methods (C)
Feb 23, 2024
–9 violations
- 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)
- Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment Chemical Sanitization-Temperature pH Concentration and Hardness (P)
- Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
- Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)
- Controlling Pests (Pf)
- Cleaning Floors Dustless Methods (C)
Feb 16, 2024
✕9 violations
- 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)
- Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment Chemical Sanitization-Temperature pH Concentration and Hardness (P)
- Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
- Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)
- Controlling Pests (Pf)
- Cleaning Floors Dustless Methods (C)
Jan 3, 2024
–Mar 8, 2023
✓Mar 3, 2023
–3 violations
- Sanitizing Solutions Testing Devices (Pf)
- Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
- Handwashing Cleanser Availability (Pf)
Feb 16, 2023
✕3 violations
- Sanitizing Solutions Testing Devices (Pf)
- Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
- Handwashing Cleanser Availability (Pf)
Nov 28, 2022
✓4 violations
- Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C)
- Maintaining Refuse Areas and Enclosures (C)
- Walls and Ceilings Attachments (C)
- Cleaning Frequency and Restrictions (C)
Nov 10, 2022
✕4 violations
- Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C)
- Maintaining Refuse Areas and Enclosures (C)
- Walls and Ceilings Attachments (C)
- Cleaning Frequency and Restrictions (C)
Apr 29, 2022
✓1 violation
- Repairing-Premises Structures Attachments and Fixtures-Methods (C)
Apr 8, 2022
✕8 violations
- Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C)
- In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C)
- (A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)
- Cooling Heating and Holding Capacities-Equipment (Pf)
- Sanitizing Solutions Testing Devices (Pf)
- Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment Chemical Sanitization-Temperature pH Concentration and Hardness (P)
- Repairing-Premises Structures Attachments and Fixtures-Methods (C)
- Cleaning Frequency and Restrictions (C)
Mar 23, 2022
✕8 violations
- Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C)
- In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C)
- (A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)
- Cooling Heating and Holding Capacities-Equipment (Pf)
- Sanitizing Solutions Testing Devices (Pf)
- Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment Chemical Sanitization-Temperature pH Concentration and Hardness (P)
- Repairing-Premises Structures Attachments and Fixtures-Methods (C)
- Cleaning Frequency and Restrictions (C)
Mar 15, 2022
–Jun 29, 2021
✓2 violations
- Drain boards (C)
- System Maintained in Good Repair (C)
Jun 22, 2021
✕6 violations
- Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C)
- Temperature Measuring Devices-Functionality (C)
- Drain boards (C)
- System Maintained in Good Repair (C)
- Handwashing Cleanser Availability (Pf)
- Cleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C)
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