Inspection record
El Palmar Restaurant
290 Bennington St · Boston, MA 02128
4inspections since May 2026
18violations recorded
HE_Passlatest result (city code)
License category: Eating & Drinking w/ Take Out
Inspection history
Oct 23, 2026HE_Pass5 violations
**Sanitizing Solutions Testing Devices (Pf)
Chlorine sanitizer test trip. Provide up to date test kit/test kit on site expired
***(A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)
Sliced cucumber Pico de gallo Bell peppers were observed in the cold-holding unit with elavated temperature of 44F Instructed the Person to discountiue double -panning the food and ensure all TCS food are maintained at 41F or below.
*In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C)
Portion cup observed stored inside pico de galo. Discontunue provide scoop with handle to prevent contamination by hands. (Corrected on site)
*Cleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C)
yellow Hood sticker observed expired July 29 2026/ provide update sticker up reinspection
**Handwashing Cleanser Availability (Pf)
Both handwashing sinks were observed without soap in the dispensers. provide soap and maintain soap dispensers at all handwashing sinks at all times.( corrected on site)
Oct 15, 2026HE_Fail5 violations
*In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C)
Portion cup observed stored inside pico de galo. Discontunue provide scoop with handle to prevent contamination by hands. (Corrected on site)
*Cleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C)
yellow Hood sticker observed expired July 29 2026/ provide update sticker up reinspection
**Handwashing Cleanser Availability (Pf)
Both handwashing sinks were observed without soap in the dispensers. provide soap and maintain soap dispensers at all handwashing sinks at all times.( corrected on site)
**Sanitizing Solutions Testing Devices (Pf)
Chlorine sanitizer test trip. Provide up to date test kit/test kit on site expired
***(A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)
Sliced cucumber Pico de gallo Bell peppers were observed in the cold-holding unit with elavated temperature of 44F Instructed the Person to discountiue double -panning the food and ensure all TCS food are maintained at 41F or below.
Jun 8, 2026HE_Pass4 violations
*Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C)
Multiples squeeze bottles observed in the undercounter refrigerator without labels. Provide labels when removed from original containers
*In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C)
Mug observed stored inside rice and beans bulk bin. Discontinue provide scoop with handle to prevent contamination by hands
*Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C)
White freezer with bar glasses observed with excess frost buil-up. Defrost and clean to remove
*Walls and Ceilings Attachments (C)
Observed a hole in the restroom wall . Repair the wall to maintain smooth cleanable surface Restroom vent observed with dust build-up .Clean to remove
May 29, 2026HE_Fail4 violations
*Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C)
Multiples squeeze bottles observed in the undercounter refrigerator without labels. Provide labels when removed from original containers
*Walls and Ceilings Attachments (C)
Observed a hole in the restroom wall . Repair the wall to maintain smooth cleanable surface Restroom vent observed with dust build-up .Clean to remove
*Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C)
White freezer with bar glasses observed with excess frost buil-up. Defrost and clean to remove
*In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C)
Mug observed stored inside rice and beans bulk bin. Discontinue provide scoop with handle to prevent contamination by hands
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