Inspection record
Amelia's Taqueria
1076 Boylston St · Boston, MA 02215
3inspections since May 2026
42violations recorded
HE_Passlatest result (city code)
License category: Eating & Drinking
Inspection history
Sep 28, 2026HE_Pass3 violations
*(A) and (C) Good Repair and Calibration-Utensils and Temperature and Pressure Measuring Devices (C)
Salad open top unit is 44 F The food on the unit it 41 F and below
*Repairing-Premises Structures Attachments and Fixtures-Methods (C)
Replace all stained and discolored ceiling tiles - Per the exterminator there are old droppings in the drop ceiling - Upstairs kitchen/prep/ware washing and throughout basement prep/ware washing and storage areas
*Controlling Pests (C)
Provide today's exterminators IPM report and a report stated that the ceiling tiles where activity was noted tiles have been replace along with the exclusion of means of entry Exteminator stated there are old rodent droppings in the drop ceilings
Jul 30, 2026HE_FailExt20 violations
*Food Labels (C)
Food storage containers are not labled
***(A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)
Salad/sandwich prep 49 F Cheese 49 F Guacamole 49 F All TCS foods have been removed and place on ice and into the walk in unit PIC contacted owner during inspection to call refrigeration complany
*Miscellaneous Sources of Contamination (C)
Ice machine in basement is draining into food prep sink - Properly plumb Per PIC produce wash is no longer using and the dispenser is from a previous vender - Remove from wall
*Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C)
Food items in boxes are not raise 6" above the floor in basement
*(A) (B) and (D) Equipment Utensils Linens and Single-Service and Single-Use Articles Storing (C)
Pots pans food containers are not inverted and are stacked wet
*Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)
Soils on walls attachments throughout prep/ware washing/storage included basement Soils on floor under and behind all equipment throughout prep/ware washing/storage included basement Ceiling vents in both bathrooms are dusty
*Controlling Pests (C)
Provide today's exterminators IPM report and a report stated that the ceiling tiles where activity was noted tiles have been replace along with the exclusion of means of entry Exteminator stated there are old rodent droppings in the drop ceilings
*Storing Maintenance Tools (C)
Mops brooms etc are not raised 6" above the floor on hook or bracket
*Maintaining Premises Unnecessary Items and Litter (C)
Unnecessary articles are stored at steps to rear egress Unnecessary articles/equipment/clutter in ware washing and in basement prep/ware washing areas
*Repairing-Premises Structures Attachments and Fixtures-Methods (C)
Replace all stained and discolored ceiling tiles - Per the exterminator there are old droppings in the drop ceiling - Upstairs kitchen/prep/ware washing and throughout basement prep/ware washing and storage areas
***Separation-Storage (P)
Hand soap dispenser is stored above food prep table
**Sanitizing Solutions Testing Devices (Pf)
Sanitizing test kits expired in August 2025
*(A) and (C) Good Repair and Calibration-Utensils and Temperature and Pressure Measuring Devices (C)
Salad open top unit is 44 F The food on the unit it 41 F and below
*Cooking and Baking Equipment (C)
Heavy build up food debris and grease on all cooking equipment throughout all cooking areas
*Wiping Cloths Air Drying Location (C)
Wiping cloths not stored in a sanitizing solution between uses
*Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C)
Heavy black build up on pots and pans
***(A) Gloves Use Limitation (P)
Food handlers multitasking wearing same disposable gloves - Not washing hands before donning on clean glove Informaiton provided on proper glove use
**(A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)
Multiple priority priority foundation and core violation noted on inspection
*Prohibition-Jewelry (C)
Food handlers are wear jewely
*Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment (C)
3 door salad unit on prep/cooking line door gaskets are in disrepair
Jul 20, 2026HE_Fail19 violations
*Cooking and Baking Equipment (C)
Heavy build up food debris and grease on all cooking equipment throughout all cooking areas
***(A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)
Salad/sandwich prep 49 F Cheese 49 F Guacamole 49 F All TCS foods have been removed and place on ice and into the walk in unit PIC contacted owner during inspection to call refrigeration complany
*Miscellaneous Sources of Contamination (C)
Ice machine in basement is draining into food prep sink - Properly plumb Per PIC produce wash is no longer using and the dispenser is from a previous vender - Remove from wall
*Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C)
Food items in boxes are not raise 6" above the floor in basement
***(A) Gloves Use Limitation (P)
Food handlers multitasking wearing same disposable gloves - Not washing hands before donning on clean glove Informaiton provided on proper glove use
**(A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)
Multiple priority priority foundation and core violation noted on inspection
*Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C)
Heavy black build up on pots and pans
*Food Labels (C)
Food storage containers are not labled
***Separation-Storage (P)
Hand soap dispenser is stored above food prep table
*Repairing-Premises Structures Attachments and Fixtures-Methods (C)
Missing/loose ceiling tiles in basement prep/ware washing and storage areas Openings in ceiling in basement prep/ware washing and storage areas Glue board on bottom step basement Rust on chest type freezers Floor throughout basement prep/ware washing and storage is not smooth durable and easily cleanable
*Maintaining Premises Unnecessary Items and Litter (C)
Unnecessary articles are stored at steps to rear egress Unnecessary articles/equipment/clutter in ware washing and in basement prep/ware washing areas
*Storing Maintenance Tools (C)
Mops brooms etc are not raised 6" above the floor on hook or bracket
**Controlling Pests (Pf)
Evidence rodent dropping on floor under and behind all equipment in Kitchen/Serving area/Cooking/Ware washing/storage including the basement Provide full extermination and Intergrated pest management report dated from today through reinspection INTEGRATED PEST MANAGEMENT - Also known as IPM IPM is a combination of all methods of pest control which can aid in preventing reducing and eliminating a potential infestation of pest. It is a detailed inspection report and plan designed specifically for your establishment. Reports must identify pests and conditions of the findings in your establishment. The report must identify exact locations of all conditions and course of action to correct deficiencies. If your establishment is without deficiencies reports must indicate such. The following procedures must be provided by your Licensed Pest Control Operator (Exterminator): *Inspectionof premises including all faux ceiling walls etc. *Identification of pests pest damage and/or potential for pest infestation *Determination of the extent of the pest problem *Appropriatetreatment *Action plan for correction including follow up An IPM reporting system will ensure better communication between you and your pest control company. Only licensed pest control operators may apply pesticides in a food establishment. Food establishment owners operators and employees are prohibited from applying any pesticides
*Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)
Soils on walls attachments throughout prep/ware washing/storage included basement Soils on floor under and behind all equipment throughout prep/ware washing/storage included basement Ceiling vents in both bathrooms are dusty
*(A) (B) and (D) Equipment Utensils Linens and Single-Service and Single-Use Articles Storing (C)
Pots pans food containers are not inverted and are stacked wet
*Wiping Cloths Air Drying Location (C)
Wiping cloths not stored in a sanitizing solution between uses
**Sanitizing Solutions Testing Devices (Pf)
Sanitizing test kits expired in August 2025
*Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment (C)
3 door salad unit on prep/cooking line door gaskets are in disrepair
*Prohibition-Jewelry (C)
Food handlers are wear jewely
Violation severity marks (*, **, ***) are the city's published violation levels. Result codes are Boston ISD's own codes, shown verbatim - we found no public legend. Methodology