Inspection record
La Fonda Colombiana
972 Saratoga St · Boston, MA 02128
2inspections since May 2026
22violations recorded
HE_Passlatest result (city code)
License category: Eating & Drinking
Inspection history
Aug 26, 2026HE_Pass11 violations
**Handwashing Cleanser Availability (Pf)
Lounge bar observed handwashing sink without paper towels/ provide
*Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (C)
Reach-in unit / Freezer there are multiples uncovered container with food items/ Cover to prevent contamination
*Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C)
Multiples squeeze bottles observed without label/Provide
*Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
First under -counter refrigeration with prep table was observed with stagnant water accumulating inside. Clean to remove Refrigeration unit door gasket observed damage . Repair
*Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment (C)
Three compartment sink drain plug was broken and unabel to hold water / Provide and maintain proper drain plugs to allow the sink to be properlu used for washing rinsing and sanitizing utensils and equipement. Observed the coco cola refrigeration unit in the kitchen with the motor cover missing. Repair - Equipment shall be mainatined in good repair
**Hand Drying Provision (Pf)
Provide paper towels to the lounge bar
*In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C)
Observed plastic container used to dispense sauce . Discontinue use handled utensils only to prevent contamination (COS)
**Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Date Marking (Pf)
Several prepared food products observed without date marking. / Provide made/discard date to all food prepped before storing in the refrigerator
*Toilet Rooms Enclosed (C)
Restroom provide self closing door
*Sponges Use Limitation (C)
Yellow sponges observed at warewashing three compartment sinks. Discontinue using sponge to wash food contact surfaces to prevent contamination
**Temperature Measuring Devices Manual and Mechanical Warewashing (Pf)
There is no irreversible thermometer for the high temp dishwasher available. Provide an irreversible thermometer or 160 thermal strips
Aug 19, 2026HE_Fail11 violations
**Handwashing Cleanser Availability (Pf)
Lounge bar observed handwashing sink without paper towels/ provide
**Hand Drying Provision (Pf)
Provide paper towels to the lounge bar
*Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment (C)
Three compartment sink drain plug was broken and unabel to hold water / Provide and maintain proper drain plugs to allow the sink to be properlu used for washing rinsing and sanitizing utensils and equipement. Observed the coco cola refrigeration unit in the kitchen with the motor cover missing. Repair - Equipment shall be mainatined in good repair
**Temperature Measuring Devices Manual and Mechanical Warewashing (Pf)
There is no irreversible thermometer for the high temp dishwasher available. Provide an irreversible thermometer or 160 thermal strips
*Sponges Use Limitation (C)
Yellow sponges observed at warewashing three compartment sinks. Discontinue using sponge to wash food contact surfaces to prevent contamination
**Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Date Marking (Pf)
Several prepared food products observed without date marking. / Provide made/discard date to all food prepped before storing in the refrigerator
*In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C)
Observed plastic container used to dispense sauce . Discontinue use handled utensils only to prevent contamination (COS)
*Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C)
Multiples squeeze bottles observed without label/Provide
*Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (C)
Reach-in unit / Freezer there are multiples uncovered container with food items/ Cover to prevent contamination
*Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
First under -counter refrigeration with prep table was observed with stagnant water accumulating inside. Clean to remove Refrigeration unit door gasket observed damage . Repair
*Toilet Rooms Enclosed (C)
Restroom provide self closing door
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