Inspection record
El Chalan
405 Chelsea St · Boston, MA 02128
3inspections since May 2026
30violations recorded
HE_Passlatest result (city code)
License category: Eating & Drinking w/ Take Out
Inspection history
Jul 29, 2026HE_Pass14 violations
*(B) and (C) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (C)
Refrigeration and hot holding unit case were observed with soil buildup. Clean to remove
*Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (C)
Several containers of cooked food observed stored in walk-in unit without cover. Provide cover
*Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C)
Multiple squeeze bottles observed without labels. Provide labels when removed from original containers ( repeated Violation)
*In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C)
Portion cup observed stored inside rice bulk bin. Discontinue provide scoop with handle to prevent contamination by hands ( corrected on site)
*Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C)
Multiple buckets of foods observed stored on the floor in different areas of the establishment ( walk-in kitchen). Elevate
***Cooling (P)
Salad stored in a to-go container was observed at an elevated ambient temperature of 50F. PIC was instruced to properly cool the food to 41F or below and mantain proper cold holding temperatures.
***(A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)
Slice tomato cucumber diced red pepper on a true prep table with refrigerated is 50F. Provide proper cold Holding of 41F or Below
**Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Date Marking (Pf)
Large quantity of prepped foods stored in multiple cold units observed without date marking. Provide made/discard date before storing.Per PIC most of the foods were prepped this morning and the day before
*Characteristics-Materials for Construction and Repair (C)
Under counter refrigerator shelvings observed lined with aluminum foils. Discontinue
*Sponges Use Limitation (C)
Facilty uses yellow sponge for warewashing and to clean equipments. Discontinue ( repeated violation)
*Cutting Surfaces (C)
White cutting board observed heavily stained. clean to remove/ resurface or replace
*Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)
Floor throughout the kitchen area warewashing area observed in need of deep cleaning. Clean to remove
*Walls and Ceilings Attachments (C)
Restroom ceiling vent observed with dust build- up /clean to remove
***Sanitizers Criteria-Chemicals (P)
three bay sink and red bucket Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizer exceeds 200PPM. Recommendation 50-100PPM. Corrected by PIC
Jul 22, 2026HE_Fail14 violations
*Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)
Floor throughout the kitchen area warewashing area observed in need of deep cleaning. Clean to remove
*Sponges Use Limitation (C)
Facilty uses yellow sponge for warewashing and to clean equipments. Discontinue ( repeated violation)
*Characteristics-Materials for Construction and Repair (C)
Under counter refrigerator shelvings observed lined with aluminum foils. Discontinue
**Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Date Marking (Pf)
Large quantity of prepped foods stored in multiple cold units observed without date marking. Provide made/discard date before storing.Per PIC most of the foods were prepped this morning and the day before
***(A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)
Slice tomato cucumber diced red pepper on a true prep table with refrigerated is 50F. Provide proper cold Holding of 41F or Below
***Cooling (P)
Salad stored in a to-go container was observed at an elevated ambient temperature of 50F. PIC was instruced to properly cool the food to 41F or below and mantain proper cold holding temperatures.
*Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C)
Multiple buckets of foods observed stored on the floor in different areas of the establishment ( walk-in kitchen). Elevate
*In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C)
Portion cup observed stored inside rice bulk bin. Discontinue provide scoop with handle to prevent contamination by hands ( corrected on site)
*Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C)
Multiple squeeze bottles observed without labels. Provide labels when removed from original containers ( repeated Violation)
*Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (C)
Several containers of cooked food observed stored in walk-in unit without cover. Provide cover
*Cutting Surfaces (C)
White cutting board observed heavily stained. clean to remove/ resurface or replace
*(B) and (C) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (C)
Refrigeration and hot holding unit case were observed with soil buildup. Clean to remove
*Walls and Ceilings Attachments (C)
Restroom ceiling vent observed with dust build- up /clean to remove
***Sanitizers Criteria-Chemicals (P)
three bay sink and red bucket Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizer exceeds 200PPM. Recommendation 50-100PPM. Corrected by PIC
May 8, 2026HE_Pass2 violations
*Service Sink (C)
Mop sink is not enclosed/ Provide enclose mop sink to prevent contamination
*Food Preparation (C)
There is no prep sink to wash produce produce is being washed in the three bay sink. Provide a food prep sink to protect produce during preparation./PIC to provide plumber report / estimate with both time of completition
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