Inspection record
La Terraza Restaurant
19 Bennington St · Boston, MA 02128
2inspections since May 2026
18violations recorded
HE_Passlatest result (city code)
License category: Eating & Drinking
Inspection history
Sep 10, 2026HE_Pass9 violations
*Cleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C)
Both yellow hood sticker observed expired July 16 2026/ Provide updated sticker
*In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C)
Portioned cups observed stored inside foods and used as food dispensing utensils. Discontinue and use utensils with handles to prevent contaminations by hands. ( corrcted on site)
**Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Date Marking (Pf)
Date marking is not maintained on all prepared food in the reach-in unit. Provide date marking and stored food that is prepared in the refrigeration unit for 24
*Sponges Use Limitation (C)
Observed sponges at three bay sink area. Discontinue using sponge to wash food contact surfaces to prevent contamination (Corrected on site)
*Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment (C)
Observed low temp dishmachine not working .Repair or replace
*(B) and (C) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (C)
Black mold-like substance on interior of ice machine. Clean/sanitize ./Clean to remove Exterior of ice machine observed with dust buld up clean to remove
***Hot Water and Chemical-Methods (P)
2 bay sink using chlorine / 2 bay sinks require a detergent no rinse sanitizer with the proper test kits / Provide both
*Toilet Rooms Enclosed (C)
Both Toilet door is not self closing./ Provide self-closing door.
*Outer Openings Protected (C)
Openings observed on back door./Provide door sweeps to prevent all day light
Sep 2, 2026HE_Fail9 violations
*(B) and (C) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (C)
Black mold-like substance on interior of ice machine. Clean/sanitize ./Clean to remove Exterior of ice machine observed with dust buld up clean to remove
*Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment (C)
Observed low temp dishmachine not working .Repair or replace
**Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Date Marking (Pf)
Date marking is not maintained on all prepared food in the reach-in unit. Provide date marking and stored food that is prepared in the refrigeration unit for 24
*Sponges Use Limitation (C)
Observed sponges at three bay sink area. Discontinue using sponge to wash food contact surfaces to prevent contamination (Corrected on site)
*Toilet Rooms Enclosed (C)
Both Toilet door is not self closing./ Provide self-closing door.
*In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C)
Portioned cups observed stored inside foods and used as food dispensing utensils. Discontinue and use utensils with handles to prevent contaminations by hands. ( corrcted on site)
*Cleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C)
Both yellow hood sticker observed expired July 16 2026/ Provide updated sticker
*Outer Openings Protected (C)
Openings observed on back door./Provide door sweeps to prevent all day light
***Hot Water and Chemical-Methods (P)
2 bay sink using chlorine / 2 bay sinks require a detergent no rinse sanitizer with the proper test kits / Provide both
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