La Pinata
199 SUMNER ST, EAST BOSTON, MA 02128
Last inspected Aug 31, 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 24 inspections on record for La Pinata, spanning November 2019 to August 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 2 violations, none of them critical.
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Inspection history
Aug 31, 2026
✓2 violations
- Cleaning Frequency and Restrictions (C)
- Cleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C)
Aug 20, 2026
✕2 violations
- Cleaning Frequency and Restrictions (C)
- Cleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C)
Nov 25, 2025
✓Jul 9, 2025
✓2 violations
- System Maintained in Good Repair (P)
- Cleaning Frequency and Restrictions (C)
Jul 2, 2025
✕2 violations
- System Maintained in Good Repair (P)
- Cleaning Frequency and Restrictions (C)
Sep 16, 2024
✓2 violations
- Floor Covering Mats and Duckboards (C)
- Controlling Pests (C)
Aug 30, 2024
✕6 violations
- Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
- Floor Covering Mats and Duckboards (C)
- Controlling Pests (C)
- Controlling Pests (Pf)
- Cleaning Floors Dustless Methods (C)
- Cleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C)
Aug 22, 2024
✕5 violations
- Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
- Floor Covering Mats and Duckboards (C)
- Controlling Pests (Pf)
- Cleaning Floors Dustless Methods (C)
- Cleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C)
Feb 29, 2024
✓7 violations
- (A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C)
- Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C)
- Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C)
- (A) and (C) Equipment Utensils Linens and Single-Service and Single-Use Articles-Storing (C)
- Maintaining Premises Unnecessary Items and Litter (C)
- Cleaning Floors Dustless Methods (C)
- Cleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C)
Feb 21, 2024
✕7 violations
- (A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C)
- Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C)
- Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C)
- (A) and (C) Equipment Utensils Linens and Single-Service and Single-Use Articles-Storing (C)
- Maintaining Premises Unnecessary Items and Litter (C)
- Cleaning Floors Dustless Methods (C)
- Cleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C)
Nov 29, 2023
✓May 30, 2023
✓1 violation
- Cleaning Frequency and Restrictions (C)
Jan 18, 2023
–Dec 13, 2022
✓Mar 23, 2022
✓2 violations
- Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
- Walls and Ceilings Attachments (C)
Jun 9, 2021
✓6 violations
- Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C)
- Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C)
- (A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)
- Cooling Heating and Holding Capacities-Equipment (Pf)
- (A) (B) and (D) Equipment Utensils Linens and Single-Service and Single-Use Articles Storing (C)
- Outer Openings Protected (C)
Jun 2, 2021
✕6 violations
- Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C)
- Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C)
- (A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)
- Cooling Heating and Holding Capacities-Equipment (Pf)
- (A) (B) and (D) Equipment Utensils Linens and Single-Service and Single-Use Articles Storing (C)
- Outer Openings Protected (C)
Jan 13, 2021
✓5 violations
- (A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)
- Cooling Heating and Holding Capacities-Equipment (Pf)
- (A) (B) and (D) Equipment Utensils Linens and Single-Service and Single-Use Articles Storing (C)
- Maintaining Premises Unnecessary Items and Litter (C)
- Cleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C)
Jan 8, 2021
✕5 violations
- (A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)
- Cooling Heating and Holding Capacities-Equipment (Pf)
- (A) (B) and (D) Equipment Utensils Linens and Single-Service and Single-Use Articles Storing (C)
- Maintaining Premises Unnecessary Items and Litter (C)
- Cleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C)
Jul 21, 2020
✓5 violations
- Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C)
- Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C)
- Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
- Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)
- Cleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C)
Jul 13, 2020
✕5 violations
- Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C)
- Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C)
- Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
- Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)
- Cleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C)
Mar 2, 2020
✓5 violations
- (A) (B) and (C)(1) (4)-(16) Demonstration (Pf)
- Consumption of Animal Foods that are Raw Undercooked or Not Otherwise Processed to Eliminate Pathogens (Pf)
- Discarding or Reconditioning Unsafe Adulterated or Contaminated Food (P)
- Hot Water and Chemical-Methods (P)
- Conformance with Approved Procedures (Pf)
Jan 28, 2020
✕5 violations
- (A) (B) and (C)(1) (4)-(16) Demonstration (Pf)
- Consumption of Animal Foods that are Raw Undercooked or Not Otherwise Processed to Eliminate Pathogens (Pf)
- Discarding or Reconditioning Unsafe Adulterated or Contaminated Food (P)
- Hot Water and Chemical-Methods (P)
- Conformance with Approved Procedures (Pf)
Nov 27, 2019
✓
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