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Inspection record

Lone Star Taco Bar

465 Cambridge St · Boston, MA 02134

4inspections since May 2026
14violations recorded
HE_Passlatest result (city code)

License category: Eating & Drinking

Inspection history

Sep 16, 2026HE_Pass6 violations
*System Maintained in Good Repair (C)
Observed a bucket of stagnant water under the prep sink and a leaky faucet. Contact licensed plumber to repair the faucet and to ensure the air gap located under the prep sink has been installed properly. A proper air gap will not require a bucket to be placed underneath. PIC remove the bucket of stagnant water.
***(A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)
Took temperature of the fish in the flip top/drawer refrigeration unit- 51F. PIC removed and discarded. All other items in the unit were in compliance.
*Outside Receptacles (C)
Observed missing lid on the dumpster. Contact trash company to replace the lid.
*Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)
Observed dust on the bathroom ceiling vents on the ceiling and vents in the kitchen and also downstairs in the prep area. Clean ceiling and vents to remove the dust. Wipe down all lighting fixtures and fans to remove the dust. Observed items being stored on the floor in the equipment room. Clean and organize this area.
*Controlling Pests (C)
PIC was able to provide an updated pest report from earlier today 9/9. Pest report states catches. Please consult with a licensed pest control/extermination company and obtain a detailed report confirming that there are no pest captures no signs of activity and no sanitation concerns. All identified or potential entry points and structural voids must be properly treated and sealed prior to the next inspection. Pest control service frequency should be increased as needed until the issue has been fully resolved and verified.
*Repairing-Premises Structures Attachments and Fixtures-Methods (C)
Observed light bulb over the stove not working and a few other lights that are flickering in the prep area and kitchen area. Replace light bulbs and clean the inside of the light shields to remove debris.
Sep 9, 2026HE_Fail6 violations
*Outside Receptacles (C)
Observed missing lid on the dumpster. Contact trash company to replace the lid.
*Repairing-Premises Structures Attachments and Fixtures-Methods (C)
Observed light bulb over the stove not working and a few other lights that are flickering in the prep area and kitchen area. Replace light bulbs and clean the inside of the light shields to remove debris. Observed missing floor tiles on the floor in the basement/prep area. Replace missing floor tiles to ensure durable cleanable floors. Observed a hole in the corner of the wall under the shelving in the equipment room. Seal hole to ensure no rodent activity.
*Controlling Pests (C)
PIC was able to provide an updated pest report from earlier today 9/9. Pest report states catches. Please consult with a licensed pest control/extermination company and obtain a detailed report confirming that there are no pest captures no signs of activity and no sanitation concerns. All identified or potential entry points and structural voids must be properly treated and sealed prior to the next inspection. Pest control service frequency should be increased as needed until the issue has been fully resolved and verified. Provide a secure door sweep to the front exterior door to ensure no daylight gets through.
*Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)
Observed dust on the bathroom ceiling vents on the ceiling and vents in the kitchen and also downstairs in the prep area. Clean ceiling and vents to remove the dust. Wipe down all lighting fixtures and fans to remove the dust. Observed items being stored on the floor in the equipment room. Clean and organize this area.
*System Maintained in Good Repair (C)
Observed a bucket of stagnant water under the prep sink and a leaky faucet. Contact licensed plumber to repair the faucet and to ensure the air gap located under the prep sink has been installed properly. A proper air gap will not require a bucket to be placed underneath. PIC remove the bucket of stagnant water.
***(A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)
Took temperature of the fish in the flip top/drawer refrigeration unit- 51F. PIC removed and discarded. All other items in the unit were in compliance.
Sep 5, 2026HE_Pass1 violation
**(A) Ceasing Operations and Reporting (Pf)
Power outage at the location Establishment has voluntarily closed Dry ice has been provided Manager instructed to contact the ISD Health office @ 617-635-5326 The next business day to provide an update (After hours)Contact 311 or 617-635-4500 to request ISD Health & Electrical to re-inspect
Sep 5, 2026HE_VolClos1 violation
**(A) Ceasing Operations and Reporting (Pf)
Power outage at the location Establishment has voluntarily closed Dry ice has been provided Manager instructed to contact the ISD Health office @ 617-635-5326 The next business day to provide an update (After hours)Contact 311 or 617-635-4500 to request ISD Health & Electrical to re-inspect

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