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Loco Taqueria & Oyster Bar

412 W BROADWAY, SOUTH BOSTON, MA 02127

Last inspected Apr 8, 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. Apr 8, 2026

    ✓

  2. Jun 30, 2025

    ✓
    2 violations
    • (B) and (C) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (C)
    • Cleaning of Plumbing Fixtures (C)

  3. Jun 23, 2025

    ✕
    2 violations
    • (B) and (C) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (C)
    • Cleaning of Plumbing Fixtures (C)

  4. Mar 14, 2025

    ✓

  5. Dec 10, 2024

    ✓

  6. Oct 31, 2024

    –

  7. Feb 28, 2024

    ✓

  8. Nov 28, 2023

    ✓
    1 violation
    • Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)

  9. Jul 3, 2023

    ✓
    15 violations
    • Shucked Shellfish Packaging and Identification (Pf)
    • Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C)
    • In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C)
    • Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C)
    • Thawing (C)
    • Consumption of Animal Foods that are Raw Undercooked or Not Otherwise Processed to Eliminate Pathogens (Pf)
    • Wood Use Limitation (C)
    • Food-Contact Surfaces-Cleanability (Pf)
    • Ventilation Hood Systems Filters (C)
    • Food Temperature Measuring Devices (Pf)
    • Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
    • Clean Linens (C)
    • Service Sink (C)
    • Surface Characteristics-Indoor Areas (C)
    • Controlling Pests (C)

  10. Jun 26, 2023

    ✕
    15 violations
    • Shucked Shellfish Packaging and Identification (Pf)
    • Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C)
    • In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C)
    • Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C)
    • Thawing (C)
    • Consumption of Animal Foods that are Raw Undercooked or Not Otherwise Processed to Eliminate Pathogens (Pf)
    • Wood Use Limitation (C)
    • Food-Contact Surfaces-Cleanability (Pf)
    • Ventilation Hood Systems Filters (C)
    • Food Temperature Measuring Devices (Pf)
    • Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
    • Clean Linens (C)
    • Service Sink (C)
    • Surface Characteristics-Indoor Areas (C)
    • Controlling Pests (C)

  11. Sep 12, 2022

    ✓
    9 violations
    • Cleaning Procedure (P)
    • Food Storage Prohibited Areas (C)
    • Food Display-Preventing Contamination by Consumers (P)
    • (A)(1) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)
    • Wood Use Limitation (C)
    • Storage Refuse Recyclables and Returnable (C)
    • Outer Openings Protected (C)
    • Hand Drying Provision (Pf)
    • When a HACCP Plan is Required (C)

  12. Sep 1, 2022

    ✕
    9 violations
    • Cleaning Procedure (P)
    • Food Storage Prohibited Areas (C)
    • Food Display-Preventing Contamination by Consumers (P)
    • (A)(1) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)
    • Wood Use Limitation (C)
    • Storage Refuse Recyclables and Returnable (C)
    • Outer Openings Protected (C)
    • Hand Drying Provision (Pf)
    • When a HACCP Plan is Required (C)

  13. Mar 24, 2022

    ✓
    1 violation
    • Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)

  14. Mar 15, 2022

    –

  15. Jan 12, 2022

    ✕
    8 violations
    • Food Display-Preventing Contamination by Consumers (P)
    • (A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)
    • Cleaning Receptacles (C)
    • Surface Characteristics-Indoor Areas (C)
    • Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)
    • Floors Walls and Ceilings Utility Lines (C)
    • Controlling Pests (Pf)
    • Repairing-Premises Structures Attachments and Fixtures-Methods (C)

  16. Jan 5, 2022

    ✕
    8 violations
    • Food Display-Preventing Contamination by Consumers (P)
    • (A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)
    • Cleaning Receptacles (C)
    • Surface Characteristics-Indoor Areas (C)
    • Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)
    • Floors Walls and Ceilings Utility Lines (C)
    • Controlling Pests (Pf)
    • Repairing-Premises Structures Attachments and Fixtures-Methods (C)

  17. Nov 3, 2021

    ✓
    14 violations
    • (A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C)
    • Shucked Shellfish Packaging and Identification (C)
    • In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C)
    • Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C)
    • Consumption of Animal Foods that are Raw Undercooked or Not Otherwise Processed to Eliminate Pathogens (Pf)
    • Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C)
    • Food-Contact Surfaces-Cleanability (Pf)
    • Cutting Surfaces (C)
    • Storage of Soiled Linens (C)
    • Wiping Cloths Air Drying Location (C)
    • Grease Trap(C)
    • Wall and Ceiling Coverings and Coatings (C)
    • Controlling Pests (C)
    • Maintaining Premises Unnecessary Items and Litter (C)

  18. Oct 27, 2021

    ✕
    14 violations
    • (A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C)
    • Shucked Shellfish Packaging and Identification (C)
    • In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C)
    • Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C)
    • Consumption of Animal Foods that are Raw Undercooked or Not Otherwise Processed to Eliminate Pathogens (Pf)
    • Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C)
    • Food-Contact Surfaces-Cleanability (Pf)
    • Cutting Surfaces (C)
    • Storage of Soiled Linens (C)
    • Wiping Cloths Air Drying Location (C)
    • Grease Trap(C)
    • Wall and Ceiling Coverings and Coatings (C)
    • Controlling Pests (C)
    • Maintaining Premises Unnecessary Items and Litter (C)

  19. Aug 13, 2021

    ✓

  20. Mar 14, 2021

    ✓

  21. Oct 8, 2020

    ✓
    2 violations
    • Other Forms of Information (C)
    • Handwashing Aids and Devices Use Restrictions (C)

  22. Sep 21, 2020

    ✓
    3 violations
    • Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C)
    • Surface Characteristics-Indoor Areas (C)
    • Outer Openings Protected (C)

  23. Jul 1, 2020

    ✓
    5 violations
    • Wood Use Limitation (C)
    • Wall and Ceiling Coverings and Coatings (C)
    • Handwashing Signage (C)
    • Maintaining Premises Unnecessary Items and Litter (C)
    • Prohibiting Animals (Pf)

  24. Jun 22, 2020

    ✕
    5 violations
    • Wood Use Limitation (C)
    • Wall and Ceiling Coverings and Coatings (C)
    • Handwashing Signage (C)
    • Maintaining Premises Unnecessary Items and Litter (C)
    • Prohibiting Animals (Pf)

  25. Nov 15, 2019

    ✓
    9 violations
    • (A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C)
    • Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C)
    • Wood Use Limitation (C)
    • Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C)
    • Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)
    • Wall and Ceiling Coverings and Coatings (C)
    • Repairing-Premises Structures Attachments and Fixtures-Methods (C)
    • Drying Mops (C)
    • Cleaning of Plumbing Fixtures (C)

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