LA CHIVA RESTAURANT

259 BENNINGTON ST, EAST BOSTON, MA 02128

Last inspected Oct 21, 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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CleanPlate holds 25 inspections on record for LA CHIVA RESTAURANT, spanning February 2021 to October 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 6 violations, none of them critical.

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Inspection history

Oct 21, 2026
✓
6 violations
- Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (P)
- 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)
- Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Date Marking (Pf)
- Cleaning Receptacles (C)
- Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)
Oct 14, 2026
✕
6 violations
- Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (P)
- 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)
- Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Date Marking (Pf)
- Cleaning Receptacles (C)
- Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)
May 12, 2026
✓
1 violation
- Food Preparation (C)
Apr 29, 2026
✕
1 violation
- Food Preparation (C)
Mar 31, 2026
✕
11 violations
- Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events (Pf)
- 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)
- Food Preparation (C)
- Miscellaneous Sources of Contamination (C)
- (A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)
- Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)
- Outer Openings Protected (C)
- Controlling Pests (C)
Mar 24, 2026
✕
11 violations
- Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events (Pf)
- 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)
- Food Preparation (C)
- Miscellaneous Sources of Contamination (C)
- (A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)
- Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)
- Outer Openings Protected (C)
- Controlling Pests (C)
Dec 11, 2025
✓
14 violations
- Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (C)
- Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C)
- (A )Cooling Methods (Pf)
- Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Date Marking (Pf)
- Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment (C)
- (A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)
- Covering Receptacles (C)
- Maintaining Refuse Areas and Enclosures (C)
- Using Dressing Rooms and Lockers (C)
- Controlling Pests (Pf)
- Repairing-Premises Structures Attachments and Fixtures-Methods (C)
- Cleaning Frequency and Restrictions (C)
- Cleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C)
- Sanitizers Criteria-Chemicals (P)
Dec 3, 2025
✕
14 violations
- Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (C)
- Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C)
- (A )Cooling Methods (Pf)
- Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Date Marking (Pf)
- Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment (C)
- (A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)
- Covering Receptacles (C)
- Maintaining Refuse Areas and Enclosures (C)
- Using Dressing Rooms and Lockers (C)
- Controlling Pests (Pf)
- Repairing-Premises Structures Attachments and Fixtures-Methods (C)
- Cleaning Frequency and Restrictions (C)
- Cleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C)
- Sanitizers Criteria-Chemicals (P)
Mar 5, 2025
✓
10 violations
- (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)
- Temperature Measuring Devices-Functionality (C)
- Food Temperature Measuring Devices (Pf)
- Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment Chemical Sanitization-Temperature pH Concentration and Hardness (P)
- Cutting Surfaces (C)
- Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
- Wiping Cloths Air Drying Location (C)
- Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)
- Cleaning Floors Dustless Methods (C)
Feb 26, 2025
✕
10 violations
- (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)
- Temperature Measuring Devices-Functionality (C)
- Food Temperature Measuring Devices (Pf)
- Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment Chemical Sanitization-Temperature pH Concentration and Hardness (P)
- Cutting Surfaces (C)
- Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
- Wiping Cloths Air Drying Location (C)
- Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)
- Cleaning Floors Dustless Methods (C)
May 23, 2024
✓
3 violations
- (A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C)
- (A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)
- Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment Chemical Sanitization-Temperature pH Concentration and Hardness (P)
May 20, 2024
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12 violations
- (A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C)
- Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C)
- Storage or Display of Food in Contact with Water or Ice (C)
- In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (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)
- Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment Chemical Sanitization-Temperature pH Concentration and Hardness (P)
- Cutting Surfaces (C)
- Warewashing Sinks Use Limitation (C)
- Wiping Cloths Air Drying Location (C)
- Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)
- Handwashing Cleanser Availability (Pf)
May 13, 2024
✕
12 violations
- (A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C)
- Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C)
- Storage or Display of Food in Contact with Water or Ice (C)
- In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (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)
- Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment Chemical Sanitization-Temperature pH Concentration and Hardness (P)
- Cutting Surfaces (C)
- Warewashing Sinks Use Limitation (C)
- Wiping Cloths Air Drying Location (C)
- Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)
- Handwashing Cleanser Availability (Pf)
Jan 3, 2024
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Jun 13, 2023
✓
7 violations
- Cutting Surfaces (C)
- Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
- Hot Water and Chemical-Methods (P)
- Walls and Ceilings Attachments (C)
- Controlling Pests (Pf)
- Repairing-Premises Structures Attachments and Fixtures-Methods (C)
- Cleaning Frequency and Restrictions (C)
Jun 5, 2023
✕
7 violations
- Cutting Surfaces (C)
- Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
- Hot Water and Chemical-Methods (P)
- Walls and Ceilings Attachments (C)
- Controlling Pests (Pf)
- Repairing-Premises Structures Attachments and Fixtures-Methods (C)
- Cleaning Frequency and Restrictions (C)
Nov 28, 2022
✓
3 violations
- Storing Maintenance Tools (C)
- Maintaining Premises Unnecessary Items and Litter (C)
- Cleaning Frequency and Restrictions (C)
Nov 14, 2022
✕
3 violations
- Storing Maintenance Tools (C)
- Maintaining Premises Unnecessary Items and Litter (C)
- Cleaning Frequency and Restrictions (C)
May 27, 2022
✓
6 violations
- In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C)
- (A)(1) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)
- Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
- Service Sink (C)
- Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)
- Cleaning Frequency and Restrictions (C)
May 12, 2022
✕
6 violations
- In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C)
- (A)(1) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)
- Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
- Service Sink (C)
- Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)
- Cleaning Frequency and Restrictions (C)
Mar 15, 2022
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Dec 14, 2021
✓
10 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)
- Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment Chemical Sanitization-Temperature pH Concentration and Hardness (P)
- (A) and (C) Equipment Utensils Linens and Single-Service and Single-Use Articles-Storing (C)
- Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)
- Intensity-Lighting (C)
- Cleaning Frequency and Restrictions (C)
- Cleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C)
Dec 7, 2021
✕
10 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)
- Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment Chemical Sanitization-Temperature pH Concentration and Hardness (P)
- (A) and (C) Equipment Utensils Linens and Single-Service and Single-Use Articles-Storing (C)
- Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)
- Intensity-Lighting (C)
- Cleaning Frequency and Restrictions (C)
- Cleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C)
Mar 3, 2021
✓
8 violations
- Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C)
- Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C)
- (A)(1) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)
- Cutting Surfaces (C)
- Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
- System Maintained in Good Repair (C)
- Outdoor Storage Surface (C)
- Cleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C)
Feb 24, 2021
✕
8 violations
- Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C)
- Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C)
- (A)(1) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)
- Cutting Surfaces (C)
- Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
- System Maintained in Good Repair (C)
- Outdoor Storage Surface (C)
- Cleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C)

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