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El Rinconcito

226 SUMNER ST, EAST BOSTON, MA 02128

Last inspected Jul 28, 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

  1. Jul 28, 2026

    1 violation
    • Food Preparation (C)
  2. Jul 22, 2026

    4 violations
    • Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events (Pf)
    • Assignment (Pf)
    • Food Preparation (C)
    • Controlling Pests (Pf)
  3. 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)
  4. 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)
  5. Feb 20, 2026

    1 violation
    • Cleaning Frequency and Restrictions (C)
  6. Feb 12, 2026

    1 violation
    • Cleaning Frequency and Restrictions (C)
  7. Feb 4, 2025

  8. 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)
  9. 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)
  10. Oct 31, 2024

  11. 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)
  12. 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)
  13. 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)
  14. Jan 3, 2024

  15. Mar 8, 2023

  16. Mar 3, 2023

    3 violations
    • Sanitizing Solutions Testing Devices (Pf)
    • Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
    • Handwashing Cleanser Availability (Pf)
  17. Feb 16, 2023

    3 violations
    • Sanitizing Solutions Testing Devices (Pf)
    • Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
    • Handwashing Cleanser Availability (Pf)
  18. 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)
  19. 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)
  20. Apr 29, 2022

    1 violation
    • Repairing-Premises Structures Attachments and Fixtures-Methods (C)
  21. 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)
  22. 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)
  23. Mar 15, 2022

  24. Jun 29, 2021

    2 violations
    • Drain boards (C)
    • System Maintained in Good Repair (C)
  25. 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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