Topacio Restaurant
88 CHELSEA ST, EAST BOSTON, MA 02128
Last inspected Aug 24, 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 10 inspections on record for Topacio Restaurant, spanning December 2023 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 7 violations, none of them critical.
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Inspection history
Aug 24, 2026
✓7 violations
- (A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C)
- Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C)
- In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C)
- Food Preparation (C)
- Cooling (P)
- Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Date Marking (Pf)
- Outer Openings Protected (C)
Aug 17, 2026
✕7 violations
- (A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C)
- Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C)
- In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C)
- Food Preparation (C)
- Cooling (P)
- Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Date Marking (Pf)
- Outer Openings Protected (C)
Dec 30, 2025
✓6 violations
- 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)
- 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)
Dec 23, 2025
✕6 violations
- 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)
- 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)
Mar 28, 2025
✓5 violations
- Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C)
- (B) Cooling Methods (C)
- (A) and (C) Equipment Utensils Linens and Single-Service and Single-Use Articles-Storing (C)
- Toilet Room Receptacle Covered (C)
- Hand Drying Provision (Pf)
Mar 21, 2025
✕5 violations
- Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C)
- (B) Cooling Methods (C)
- (A) and (C) Equipment Utensils Linens and Single-Service and Single-Use Articles-Storing (C)
- Toilet Room Receptacle Covered (C)
- Hand Drying Provision (Pf)
Aug 13, 2024
✓5 violations
- Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C)
- In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C)
- Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C)
- Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment Chemical Sanitization-Temperature pH Concentration and Hardness (P)
- Cleaning Frequency and Restrictions (C)
Aug 6, 2024
✕5 violations
- Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C)
- In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C)
- Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C)
- Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment Chemical Sanitization-Temperature pH Concentration and Hardness (P)
- Cleaning Frequency and Restrictions (C)
Dec 21, 2023
✓1 violation
- Walls and Ceilings Attachments (C)
Dec 12, 2023
✕1 violation
- Walls and Ceilings Attachments (C)
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