Inspection record
La Cuchara Restaurant
381 Blue Hill Av · Boston, MA 02121
5inspections since May 2026
11violations recorded
HE_Faillatest result (city code)
License category: Eating & Drinking w/ Take Out
Inspection history
Oct 29, 2026HE_Fail3 violations
**(A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)
Priority violation noted on inspection report- Review procedures with employees
*Food Storage Prohibited Areas (C)
Ice machine located directly under handwashing sink at front service line- Remove Bagged carrots bottled waters and sodas stored directly next to the mop sink in the back area- Moved at the time of the inspection Discontinue placing food items in this area
**Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)
All handwashing sinks had items in them including sanitizer buckets at the time of the inspection- Sinks shall be maintained clear for proper handwashing
Jul 30, 2026HE_Pass1 violation
*Food Preparation (C)
Hand sink and prep sink installed. No air gap for prep sink. Provide air gap.
Jul 16, 2026HE_FailExt1 violation
*Food Preparation (C)
Hand sink and prep sink installed. No air gap for prep sink. Provide air gap.
May 26, 2026HE_FailExt3 violations
**Handwashing Cleanser Availability (Pf)
No soap for new hand sink. Provide soap.
*Food Preparation (C)
Hand sink and prep sink installed. No air gap for prep sink. Provide air gap and plumbing permit for sinks.
**Hand Drying Provision (Pf)
No towels for new hand sink. Provide towels.
May 19, 2026HE_Hearing3 violations
**Handwashing Cleanser Availability (Pf)
No soap for new hand sink. Provide soap.
*Food Preparation (C)
Hand sink and prep sink installed. No air gap for prep sink. Provide air gap and plumbing permit for sinks.
**Hand Drying Provision (Pf)
No towels for new hand sink. Provide towels.
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