Yellow Door Taqueria
354 HARRISON AV, ROXBURY, MA 02118
Last inspected Jul 17, 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 Yellow Door Taqueria, spanning December 2016 to July 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 3 violations, none of them critical.
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Inspection history
Jul 17, 2026
✓3 violations
- (A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)
- Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
- Common Name-Working Containers (Pf)
Jul 7, 2026
✕3 violations
- (A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)
- Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
- Common Name-Working Containers (Pf)
Mar 30, 2026
✓1 violation
- Outer Openings Protected (C)
Mar 13, 2026
✕8 violations
- Linens and Napkins Use Limitations (C)
- Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C)
- (A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)
- Outer Openings Protected (C)
- Controlling Pests (Pf)
- Maintaining Premises Unnecessary Items and Litter (C)
- Cleaning Frequency and Restrictions (C)
- Cleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C)
Mar 5, 2026
✕8 violations
- Linens and Napkins Use Limitations (C)
- Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C)
- (A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)
- Outer Openings Protected (C)
- Controlling Pests (Pf)
- Maintaining Premises Unnecessary Items and Litter (C)
- Cleaning Frequency and Restrictions (C)
- Cleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C)
Oct 30, 2025
✓9 violations
- Shell stock Maintaining Identification (Pf)
- Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C)
- Reheating for Hot Holding (P)
- Warewashing Machine Data Plate Operation Specifications (C)
- (A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)
- Outer Openings Protected (C)
- Hand Drying Provision (Pf)
- Handwashing Signage (C)
- Cleaning Frequency and Restrictions (C)
Oct 23, 2025
✕9 violations
- Shell stock Maintaining Identification (Pf)
- Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C)
- Reheating for Hot Holding (P)
- Warewashing Machine Data Plate Operation Specifications (C)
- (A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)
- Outer Openings Protected (C)
- Hand Drying Provision (Pf)
- Handwashing Signage (C)
- Cleaning Frequency and Restrictions (C)
Jan 8, 2024
✓Jan 3, 2024
–Dec 13, 2023
✓6 violations
- Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events (Pf)
- Temperature Measuring Devices-Functionality (Pf)
- Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment (C)
- Cutting Surfaces (C)
- (A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)
- Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
Dec 5, 2023
✕6 violations
- Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events (Pf)
- Temperature Measuring Devices-Functionality (Pf)
- Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment (C)
- Cutting Surfaces (C)
- (A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)
- Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
Jan 18, 2023
–Sep 21, 2022
✓3 violations
- (A )Cooling Methods (Pf)
- Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
- System Maintained in Good Repair (C)
Sep 15, 2022
✕7 violations
- (A )Cooling Methods (Pf)
- Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Date Marking (Pf)
- (A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)
- Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
- Pressure (Pf)
- Handwashing Sinks Installation (Pf)
- System Maintained in Good Repair (C)
Sep 14, 2022
–7 violations
- (A )Cooling Methods (Pf)
- Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Date Marking (Pf)
- (A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)
- Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
- Pressure (Pf)
- Handwashing Sinks Installation (Pf)
- System Maintained in Good Repair (C)
Mar 15, 2022
–Oct 1, 2021
✓3 violations
- Food Storage Prohibited Areas (C)
- Food-Contact Surfaces-Cleanability (Pf)
- System Maintained in Good Repair (C)
Sep 24, 2021
✕3 violations
- Food Storage Prohibited Areas (C)
- Food-Contact Surfaces-Cleanability (Pf)
- System Maintained in Good Repair (C)
Mar 19, 2021
✓2 violations
- Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)
- Cleaning Frequency and Restrictions (C)
Mar 12, 2021
✕2 violations
- Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)
- Cleaning Frequency and Restrictions (C)
Oct 28, 2020
✓2 violations
- (A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C)
- System Maintained in Good Repair (C)
Oct 16, 2019
✓Oct 17, 2018
✓Oct 19, 2017
✓Dec 12, 2016
✓
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