Inspection record
Don Tequeno Y Dona Arepa
401a Centre St · Boston, MA 02130
2inspections since May 2026
8violations recorded
HE_FailExtlatest result (city code)
License category: Eating & Drinking
Inspection history
Oct 27, 2026HE_FailExt4 violations
**Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)
Hand sinks located in the main kitchen area being blocked by equipment/plastic containers. Discontinue and ensure all hand sinks remain accessible during all operational hours.
*Food Storage Prohibited Areas (C)
Bag of onions observed being stored on the ground in the back storage area. Discontinue and store all food products elevated a minimum of 6 inches off the ground.
*(A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C)
No one on site with a current Food Allergen/Food Safety Certifications. Address and provide an Allergen Certification for the re-inspection date specified as well as documentation for a full time employee who has been enrolled in some form of Food Safety Course for the re-inspection.
***(A)(1) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)
Pulled pork inside of the steam table at 101F. Discontinue and ensure all TCS foods are being maintained at 135F and above. Foods out of temperature to be reheated to 165F to ensure no bacterial growth.
Oct 14, 2026HE_Fail4 violations
*(A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C)
No one on site with a current Food Allergen/Food Safety Certifications. Address and provide an Allergen Certification for the re-inspection date specified as well as documentation for a full time employee who has been enrolled in some form of Food Safety Course for the re-inspection.
*Food Storage Prohibited Areas (C)
Bag of onions observed being stored on the ground in the back storage area. Discontinue and store all food products elevated a minimum of 6 inches off the ground.
**Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)
Hand sinks located in the main kitchen area being blocked by equipment/plastic containers. Discontinue and ensure all hand sinks remain accessible during all operational hours.
***(A)(1) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)
Pulled pork inside of the steam table at 101F. Discontinue and ensure all TCS foods are being maintained at 135F and above. Foods out of temperature to be reheated to 165F to ensure no bacterial growth.
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