Inspection record
El Jardin
15 William C Kelly Sq · Boston, MA 02128
4inspections since May 2026
35violations recorded
HE_Filedlatest result (city code)
License category: Eating & Drinking
Inspection history
Nov 2, 2026HE_Filed2 violations
*Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C)
Multiples squeeze bottle observed without label./ Provide
*System Maintained in Good Repair (C)
Piping below handwashing sink located in the kitchen observed leaking. Repair
Sep 28, 2026HE_Pass3 violations
*Service Sink (C)
There is no mop sink.Provide/ (PIC stated that mop water is being disposed of in toilet fixtures)
*Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)
Multiples floor tiles in the kitchen were observed damage Repair damaged fllor tiles to provide a smooth durable and easily cleanable surface
***Backflow Prevention (P)
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 with proper air gap to sink drain/ provide a license plumber's report.
Sep 4, 2026HE_FailExt15 violations
**Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Date Marking (Pf)
Multiple containers in reach-in unit without proper date marking.Provide date marking if held more than 24 hours
*Miscellaneous Sources of Contamination (C)
Observed condensation pipe draining directly into the kitchen handwashing sink.Remove
*Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C)
Multiple squeeze bottles observed without labels. Provide labels when removed from original containers
**(A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)
Provide a full time certified food manager at this location. The three bay sink was not set up properly. Properly train the employees to wash equipment in soapy water rinse in clean water sanitize in the third bay and then air dry the items.
**Cleaning Agents and Sanitizers Availability (Pf)
Observed no santizer available to santize dishes/utensils after washing.Provide and retrain staff to wash-rinse-saitize
*Cleaning Floors Dustless Methods (C)
Observed heavy accumulation of food debris and residue on the floors underneath the cooking equipment underneath the three compartment sink.Clean to remove
*Outer Openings Protected (C)
Openings observed on the front and back door./Provide door sweeps to prevent all day light
*Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)
Multiples floor tiles in the kitchen were observed damage Repair damaged fllor tiles to provide a smooth durable and easily cleanable surface
***Backflow Prevention (P)
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 with proper air gap to sink drain/ provide a license plumber's report.
**Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)
Both handwashing sink observed blocked by bucket with sanitzer and bucket with plantain. Discontinue and maintain accessible all time to prevent contamination by hands. Corrected on site
*Service Sink (C)
There is no mop sink.Provide/ (PIC stated that mop water is being disposed of in toilet fixtures)
*Wiping Cloths Air Drying Location (C)
Observed soiled wiping cloths on grill station counter / provide proper storage for all wiping cloths in sanitizing solution
*Rinsing Procedures (C)
Observed no rinsing of the washed dishes with soap.Retrain staff to rinse before sanitizing.
*Removing Dead or Trapped Birds Insects Rodents and other Pest (C)
Dead mouse observed on the glue trap behind the beverage unit. clean to remove provide updated IPM report to Keila.depina@boston.gov
*Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
Observed exterior surface of multiples flour sugar and rice storage bins soiled. Clean and maintain all food storage containers in a clean and sanitary condition
Aug 27, 2026HE_Fail15 violations
**Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Date Marking (Pf)
Multiple containers in reach-in unit without proper date marking.Provide date marking if held more than 24 hours
*Cleaning Floors Dustless Methods (C)
Observed heavy accumulation of food debris and residue on the floors underneath the cooking equipment underneath the three compartment sink.Clean to remove
*Removing Dead or Trapped Birds Insects Rodents and other Pest (C)
Dead mouse observed on the glue trap behind the beverage unit. clean to remove provide updated IPM report to Keila.depina@boston.gov
*Outer Openings Protected (C)
Openings observed on the front and back door./Provide door sweeps to prevent all day light
*Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)
Multiples floor tiles in the kitchen were observed damage Repair damaged fllor tiles to provide a smooth durable and easily cleanable surface
***Backflow Prevention (P)
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 with proper air gap to sink drain/ provide a license plumber's report.
**Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)
Both handwashing sink observed blocked by bucket with sanitzer and bucket with plantain. Discontinue and maintain accessible all time to prevent contamination by hands. Corrected on site
*Service Sink (C)
There is no mop sink.Provide/ (PIC stated that mop water is being disposed of in toilet fixtures)
*Wiping Cloths Air Drying Location (C)
Observed soiled wiping cloths on grill station counter / provide proper storage for all wiping cloths in sanitizing solution
*Rinsing Procedures (C)
Observed no rinsing of the washed dishes with soap.Retrain staff to rinse before sanitizing.
*Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
Observed exterior surface of multiples flour sugar and rice storage bins soiled. Clean and maintain all food storage containers in a clean and sanitary condition
**Cleaning Agents and Sanitizers Availability (Pf)
Observed no santizer available to santize dishes/utensils after washing.Provide and retrain staff to wash-rinse-saitize
*Miscellaneous Sources of Contamination (C)
Observed condensation pipe draining directly into the kitchen handwashing sink.Remove
*Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C)
Multiple squeeze bottles observed without labels. Provide labels when removed from original containers
**(A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)
Provide a full time certified food manager at this location. The three bay sink was not set up properly. Properly train the employees to wash equipment in soapy water rinse in clean water sanitize in the third bay and then air dry the items.
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