Inspection record
Equis Pica Pollo
656 Centre St · Boston, MA 02130
2inspections since May 2026
8violations recorded
HE_Passlatest result (city code)
License category: Eating & Drinking w/ Take Out
Inspection history
Jul 1, 2026HE_Pass4 violations
*Miscellaneous Sources of Contamination (C)
Soiled butter knives observed being stored on the same magnetic hold with clean knives. Discontinue and store all knives in a clean and protected manner.
*Sponges Use Limitation (C)
Sponges being used at the 3 bay sink. Discontinue use.
***(A)(1) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)
Cooked chicken tenders/wings in steam table at between 106-109F. Discontinue and ensure all TCs foods are being maintained at 135F and above. Chicken to be reheated to 165F to ensure no bacterial growth.
*Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C)
Soiled wiping cloths observed being left out on counter tops. Discontinue and provide a proper sanitizing solution.
Jun 17, 2026HE_Fail4 violations
*Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C)
Soiled wiping cloths observed being left out on counter tops. Discontinue and provide a proper sanitizing solution.
*Sponges Use Limitation (C)
Sponges being used at the 3 bay sink. Discontinue use.
***(A)(1) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)
Cooked chicken tenders/wings in steam table at between 106-109F. Discontinue and ensure all TCs foods are being maintained at 135F and above. Chicken to be reheated to 165F to ensure no bacterial growth.
*Miscellaneous Sources of Contamination (C)
Soiled butter knives observed being stored on teh same magnetic hold with clean knives. Discontinue and store all knives in a clean and protected manner.
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