Inspection record
Estella
49 Temple Pl · Boston, MA 02111
3inspections since May 2026
26violations recorded
HE_Filedlatest result (city code)
License category: Eating & Drinking
Inspection history
Aug 12, 2026HE_Filed2 violations
*Cleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C)
the hood sticker was observed expired on 6.7.26. Provide a proper hood cleaning from a licensed company.Post the new sticker.
*Surface Characteristics-Indoor Areas (C)
The kitchen floor was observed with missing paint & exposed cement.Properly seal or resurface
Jul 29, 2026HE_FailExt12 violations
**Temperature Measuring Devices Manual and Mechanical Warewashing (Pf)
Provide an irreversible temperature indicator for the high temp dish machine.
**Consumption of Animal Foods that are Raw Undercooked or Not Otherwise Processed to Eliminate Pathogens (Pf)
The consumer advisory is missing the disclosure "these items are served raw/undercooked or cooked to order" (*) asterisk all necessary items
**Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Date Marking (Pf)
There are prepped items in the walkin that are missing datemarkings.Provide datemarkings on all prepped items held 41F or below for more than 24 hours.
***(A)(1) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)
Items in the hot holding unit Rice 72F Chicken soup 81F for 30-40 min per PIC.Maintain hot holding 135F or above Discussed re-heating procedures with the staff Reheat rapidly to 165F hold 135F or above Staff correcting
*Cleaning Floors Dustless Methods (C)
Clean the floors under/around the cook line to remove soils.
*Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C)
Items in the walkin unit were observed stored on the floor.Elevate all items at least 6 inches off the floor during storage
*(A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C)
The certified food managers certificate has expired.Provide a current certificate There is no posted Allergen awareness certificate.Provide a current certificate from a full time employee.
*Cleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C)
the hood sticker was observed expired on 6.7.26. Provide a proper hood cleaning from a licensed company.Post the new sticker.
*Surface Characteristics-Indoor Areas (C)
The kitchen floor was observed with missing paint & exposed cement.Properly seal or resurface
**Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events (Pf)
Provide a vomit/cleanup kit on site (procedures will be emailed to the PIC)
*Maintaining Premises Unnecessary Items and Litter (C)
Secure all the CO2 tanks
*Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment (C)
The high temp dish machine is leaking unable to check.Provide repairs. 3 bay sink & alternate machine available The 2 door advantco upright freezer is not operating.Repair There is no dedicated food prep sink.Provide a proper prep sink with an air gap. PIC stating items are washed in the 3 bay sink.
Jul 14, 2026HE_Fail12 violations
*Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment (C)
The high temp dish machine is leaking unable to check.Provide repairs. 3 bay sink & alternate machine available The 2 door advantco upright freezer is not operating.Repair There is no dedicated food prep sink.Provide a proper prep sink with an air gap. PIC stating items are washed in the 3 bay sink.
*Cleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C)
the hood sticker was observed expired on 6.7.26. Provide a proper hood cleaning from a licensed company.Post the new sticker.
*Cleaning Floors Dustless Methods (C)
Clean the floors under/around the cook line to remove soils.
**Temperature Measuring Devices Manual and Mechanical Warewashing (Pf)
Provide an irreversible temperature indicator for the high temp dish machine.
**Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events (Pf)
Provide a vomit/cleanup kit on site (procedures will be emailed to the PIC)
*(A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C)
The certified food managers certificate has expired.Provide a current certificate There is no posted Allergen awareness certificate.Provide a current certificate from a full time employee.
*Maintaining Premises Unnecessary Items and Litter (C)
Secure all the CO2 tanks
*Surface Characteristics-Indoor Areas (C)
The kitchen floor was observed with missing paint & exposed cement.Properly seal or resurface
**Consumption of Animal Foods that are Raw Undercooked or Not Otherwise Processed to Eliminate Pathogens (Pf)
The consumer advisory is missing the disclosure "these items are served raw/undercooked or cooked to order" (*) asterisk all necessary items
**Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Date Marking (Pf)
There are prepped items in the walkin that are missing datemarkings.Provide datemarkings on all prepped items held 41F or below for more than 24 hours.
***(A)(1) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)
Items in the hot holding unit Rice 72F Chicken soup 81F for 30-40 min per PIC.Maintain hot holding 135F or above Discussed re-heating procedures with the staff Reheat rapidly to 165F hold 135F or above Staff correcting
*Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C)
Items in the walkin unit were observed stored on the floor.Elevate all items at least 6 inches off the floor during storage
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