Tenoch Mexican
3 LEWIS ST, BOSTON, MA 02109
Last inspected Oct 13, 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 Tenoch Mexican, spanning February 2020 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 4 violations, none of them critical.
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Inspection history
Oct 13, 2026
✓4 violations
- Food Labels (Pf)
- Characteristics-Materials for Construction and Repair (C)
- Temperature Measuring Devices-Functionality (C)
- Handwashing Signage (C)
Sep 30, 2026
✕4 violations
- Food Labels (Pf)
- Characteristics-Materials for Construction and Repair (C)
- Temperature Measuring Devices-Functionality (C)
- Handwashing Signage (C)
Oct 1, 2025
✓8 violations
- (A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C)
- In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C)
- Sponges Use Limitation (C)
- Ventilation Hood Systems Adequacy (C)
- Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
- Surface Characteristics-Indoor Areas (C)
- Heating Ventilation Air Conditioning System Vents (C)
- Handwashing Signage (C)
Sep 19, 2025
✕8 violations
- (A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C)
- In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C)
- Sponges Use Limitation (C)
- Ventilation Hood Systems Adequacy (C)
- Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
- Surface Characteristics-Indoor Areas (C)
- Heating Ventilation Air Conditioning System Vents (C)
- Handwashing Signage (C)
May 6, 2025
✓9 violations
- Clean Condition-Outer Clothing (C)
- Effectiveness-Hair Restraints (C)
- In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C)
- Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C)
- (A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)
- Sponges Use Limitation (C)
- Food-Contact Surfaces-Cleanability (Pf)
- Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
- Walls and Ceilings Attachments (C)
Apr 25, 2025
✕9 violations
- Clean Condition-Outer Clothing (C)
- Effectiveness-Hair Restraints (C)
- In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C)
- Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C)
- (A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)
- Sponges Use Limitation (C)
- Food-Contact Surfaces-Cleanability (Pf)
- Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
- Walls and Ceilings Attachments (C)
Mar 18, 2025
✓7 violations
- Prohibition-Jewelry (C)
- Effectiveness-Hair Restraints (C)
- (A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)
- Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C)
- Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
- Handwashing Sinks-Location and Placement (Pf)
- Prohibiting Animals (Pf)
Mar 11, 2025
✕7 violations
- Prohibition-Jewelry (C)
- Effectiveness-Hair Restraints (C)
- (A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)
- Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C)
- Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
- Handwashing Sinks-Location and Placement (Pf)
- Prohibiting Animals (Pf)
Nov 1, 2024
✓4 violations
- (A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C)
- Food Contact with Equipment Utensils and Linens (P)
- Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C)
- Consumption of Animal Foods that are Raw Undercooked or Not Otherwise Processed to Eliminate Pathogens (Pf)
Oct 25, 2024
✕4 violations
- (A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C)
- Food Contact with Equipment Utensils and Linens (P)
- Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C)
- Consumption of Animal Foods that are Raw Undercooked or Not Otherwise Processed to Eliminate Pathogens (Pf)
Jul 26, 2024
✓5 violations
- (A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C)
- (A)(1) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)
- Characteristics-Materials for Construction and Repair (C)
- Food-Contact Surfaces-Cleanability (Pf)
- Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
Jul 18, 2024
✕5 violations
- (A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C)
- (A)(1) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)
- Characteristics-Materials for Construction and Repair (C)
- Food-Contact Surfaces-Cleanability (Pf)
- Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
Jan 3, 2024
–Aug 21, 2023
✓1 violation
- Floors Walls and Ceilings Utility Lines (C)
Jul 26, 2023
✕1 violation
- Floors Walls and Ceilings Utility Lines (C)
Jan 5, 2023
✓2 violations
- Outside Storage Prohibitions (C)
- Controlling Pests (C)
Dec 29, 2022
✕2 violations
- Outside Storage Prohibitions (C)
- Controlling Pests (C)
Sep 29, 2022
✓Apr 8, 2022
✓Mar 15, 2022
–Sep 10, 2021
✓3 violations
- Food Contact with Equipment Utensils and Linens (P)
- Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C)
- Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)
Sep 2, 2021
✕3 violations
- Food Contact with Equipment Utensils and Linens (P)
- Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C)
- Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)
Apr 5, 2021
✓Dec 31, 2020
✓1 violation
- Sponges Use Limitation (C)
Feb 27, 2020
✓
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