Inspection record
Istanbul Doner Burrito
350 Longwood Av · Boston, MA 02215
2inspections since May 2026
16violations recorded
HE_Hearinglatest result (city code)
License category: Eating & Drinking w/ Take Out
Inspection history
Oct 29, 2026HE_Hearing8 violations
*Food Preparation (C)
Observed packaged lettuce and whole green peppers sitting in the 3 bay sink compartment with dish detergent and a red sanitizer bucket. Retrain staff to properly store products under refrigeration and seperately from chemicals to prevent cross contamination.
***(A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)
Observed lettuce cold holding at 52f. PIC removed and packaged the product into 2 metal bowls for storage. PIC placed in the refrigeration unit to cool below 41f. advised pic to monitor all cold holding practices.
*Surface Characteristics-Indoor Areas (C)
Black mold build up observed on the wall around the warewash area. Clean to remove
**Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)
Observed equipment stored in the handsink. DC and remove. Retrain staff on proper use of handsinks.
***Backflow Prevention Air Gap (P)
Missing an air gap on the prep sink.No variance posted. Provide a report from a licensed plumber with the cost of repair or have a proper air gap installed by a licensed plumber. Reminder to have a plumbers permit submitted for approval prior to the repair.
*Effectiveness-Hair Restraints (C)
Staff observed without hair restraints. Provide at all times.
**(A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)
PIC on site was not able to make corrective actions at the time of inspection. Multiple violations noted for cold holding Storage of rte products. Advised to retrain staff to support estabishment effectively. No pic at the reinspection
*Cleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C)
Hood sticker exp 8/26. Provide proof of updated routine maitenance.
Oct 22, 2026HE_Fail8 violations
*Surface Characteristics-Indoor Areas (C)
Black mold build up observed on the wall around the warewash area. Clean to remove
***(A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)
Observed lettuce cold holding at 52f. PIC removed and packaged the product into 2 metal bowls for storage. PIC placed in the refrigeration unit to cool below 41f. advised pic to monitor all cold holding practices.
*Food Preparation (C)
Observed packaged lettuce and whole green peppers sitting in the 3 bay sink compartment with dish detergent and a red sanitizer bucket. Retrain staff to properly store products under refrigeration and seperately from chemicals to prevent cross contamination.
***Backflow Prevention Air Gap (P)
Missing an air gap on the prep sink.No variance posted. Provide a report from a licensed plumber with the cost of repair or have a proper air gap installed by a licensed plumber. Reminder to have a plumbers permit submitted for approval prior to the repair.
**(A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)
PIC on site was not able to make corrective actions at the time of inspection. Multiple violations noted for cold holding Storage of rte products. Advised to retrain staff to support estabishment effectively.
*Cleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C)
Hood sticker exp 8/26. Provide proof of updated routine maitenance.
**Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)
Observed equipment stored in the handsink. DC and remove. Retrain staff on proper use of handsinks.
*Effectiveness-Hair Restraints (C)
Staff observed without hair restraints. Provide at all times.
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