Inspection record
El Rey Del Pollo Restautant
109 Blue Hill Av · Boston, MA 02119
2inspections since May 2026
12violations recorded
HE_Faillatest result (city code)
License category: Eating & Drinking w/ Take Out
Inspection history
Oct 29, 2026HE_Fail6 violations
***System Maintained in Good Repair (P)
At the time of the inspection there was several inches of clear water noted in the restroom in the lower level from an unknown issue The positioning of the bathroom 6-7 inches lower than the rooms next to it is containing the water to just the restroom A phone call was made to the plumber and he was en route The business next to the restaurant will allow employees use the restroom until the repair is made on 10/29/26. Spoke with my direct supervisor Tracy Seneschal at the time of the inspection regarding the issue Provide invoice indicating repairs that shall be made today to remedy the issue
***(A)(1) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)
Foods in the hotline located in front of the window with temperatures of 120F-122F Per staff the food was placed out less than 30 min prior to the inspection All foods were removed and heated to above 165F- Steam table was turned up to work properly
***(A) Gloves Use Limitation (P)
During the inspection the employee at the front service counter did not change her gloves after changing tasks- Wore gloves while accepting money and answering phones Review proper glove use with all employees Corrected on site
**(A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)
At thetime of the inspection there was no designated PIC to answer questions related to the inspection- Owner was not at the business Ensure a person in charge is designated who is knowledgable in food safety and procedures at the establishment
*Maintaining Refuse Areas and Enclosures (C)
Area behind restaurant with debris- Grease buildup on oil receptacle- Clean
*Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
Due to the water buildup in the restroom all areas of the restroom including fixtures and floors shall be cleaned and sanitized following repairs
Oct 29, 2026HE_Fail6 violations
**(A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)
At thetime of the inspection there was no designated PIC to answer questions related to the inspection- Owner was not at the business Ensure a person in charge is designated who is knowledgable in food safety and procedures at the establishment
*Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
Due to the water buildup in the restroom all areas of the restroom including fixtures and floors shall be cleaned and sanitized following repairs
***(A) Gloves Use Limitation (P)
During the inspection the employee at the front service counter did not change her gloves after changing tasks- Wore gloves while accepting money and answering phones Review proper glove use with all employees Corrected on site
***System Maintained in Good Repair (P)
At the time of the inspection there was several inches of clear water noted in the restroom in the lower level from an unknown issue The positioning of the bathroom 6-7 inches lower than the rooms next to it is containing the water to just the restroom A phone call was made to the plumber and he was en route The business next to the restaurant will allow employees use the restroom until the repair is made on 10/29/26. Spoke with my direct supervisor Tracy Seneschal at the time of the inspection regarding the issue Provide invoice indicating repairs that shall be made today to remedy the issue
*Maintaining Refuse Areas and Enclosures (C)
Area behind restaurant with debris- Grease buildup on oil receptacle- Clean
***(A)(1) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)
Foods in the hotline located in front of the window with temperatures of 120F-122F Per staff the food was placed out less than 30 min prior to the inspection All foods were removed and heated to above 165F- Steam table was turned up to work properly
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