Inspection record
Peruvian Taste Restaurant
78 Arlington Av · Boston, MA 02129
5inspections since May 2026
45violations recorded
HE_Passlatest result (city code)
License category: Eating & Drinking
Inspection history
Oct 21, 2026HE_Pass2 violations
*Backflow Prevention Device Location (C)
2 bay sink observed without an air gap. PIC to provide detailed plumbers report on the cost of install of air gap. (7.13.26) If an air gap is installed prior to the compliance inspection A Permit must be secured from Inspectional Services Plumbing Division prior to Commencement of any Plumbing work. Additionally a final approval from the plumbing inspector is required before a reinspection may be scheduled. Plumbers report was provided to be reviewed by ISD Health Division
**Handwashing Sinks-Location and Placement (Pf)
Facility observed with only one handsink on site. PIC to provide detailed plumbers report from a licensed plumber on the cost install of additional handsink to: inca.prince@boston.gov Plumbers report in process 7.13.26
Jul 13, 2026HE_FailExt2 violations
*Backflow Prevention Device Location (C)
2 bay sink observed without an air gap. PIC to provide detailed plumbers report on the cost of install of air gap. (7.13.26) If an air gap is installed prior to the compliance inspection A Permit must be secured from Inspectional Services Plumbing Division prior to Commencement of any Plumbing work. Additionally a final approval from the plumbing inspector is required before a reinspection may be scheduled. Plumbers report was provided to be reviewed by ISD Health Division
**Handwashing Sinks-Location and Placement (Pf)
Facility observed with only one handsink on site. PIC to provide detailed plumbers report from a licensed plumber on the cost install of additional handsink to: inca.prince@boston.gov Plumbers report in process 7.13.26
Jun 25, 2026HE_FailExt2 violations
**Handwashing Sinks-Location and Placement (Pf)
Facility observed with only one handsink on site. PIC to provide detailed plumbers report from a licensed plumber on the cost install of additional handsink to: inca.prince@boston.gov Plumbers report in process 6.25.26
*Backflow Prevention Device Location (C)
2 bay sink observed without an air gap. PIC to provide detailed plumbers report on the cost of install of air gap. (6.25.26) If an air gap is installed prior to the compliance inspection A Permit must be secured from Inspectional Services Plumbing Division prior to Commencement of any Plumbing work. Additionally a final approval from the plumbing inspector is required before a reinspection may be scheduled. Plumbers report was provided to be reviewed by ISD Health Division
May 28, 2026HE_FailExt20 violations
*Temperature Measuring Devices-Functionality (C)
Multiple refrigeration unit observed without a conspiciuous thermometer. Provide & keep visible
**Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events (Pf)
PIC unable to provide procedure & kit for vomiting & Diarrheal clean up. Provide Inspector will provide procedure to the operator
*(A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C)
Servsafe on site observed expired. Provide & post current ServSafe Certificate
**(A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)
P's & PF's violations noted on the inspection report. PIC to train staff on violations noted on the inspection report.
*Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C)
Condiment containers bulk bins and squeeze bottles observed missing labels. Provide labels when removed from original containers.
*Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C)
Several buckets of prep foods observed stored on the floor inside walk in bags of dry beans & corn observed stored on the floor. Elevate
**Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Date Marking (Pf)
Large quantity of prep foods stored in the walk in observed without date marking . Provide made/ discard date before storing
*Sponges Use Limitation (C)
Observed staff using yellow sponge to warewash. Discontinue
*Ventilation Hood Systems Filters (C)
Hood buffer and attachments observed heavily soiled. Clean to remove Hood sticker expires 7.9.26
**Food Temperature Measuring Devices (Pf)
PIC unable to provide a metal probe thermomoter. Provide maintain accessible
**Sanitizing Solutions Testing Devices (Pf)
PIC unable to provide sanitizer test strips for the 3 bay sink chlorine solution. Provide Inspector test strips was used to record the pH
**(A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)
Facility observed in need of deep cleaning exterior and interior of multiple food equipments cold unit 3 bay sink ice machine backsplash observed soiled. Clean & sanitize to remove
**Handwashing Sinks-Location and Placement (Pf)
Facility observed with only one handsink on site. PIC to provide detailed plumbers report from a licensed plumber on the cost install of additional handsink to: inca.prince@boston.gov Plumbers report in process (5.8.26)
*Backflow Prevention Device Location (C)
2 bay sink observed without an air gap. PIC to provide detailed plumbers report on the cost of install of air gap. If an air gap is installed prior to the compliance inspection A Permit must be secured from Inspectional Services Plumbing Division prior to Commencement of any Plumbing work. Additionally a final approval from the plumbing inspector is required before a reinspection may be scheduled. Plumbers report was provided to be reviewed by ISD Health Division
***Backflow Prevention (P)
2 bay sink observed without an air gap. PIC to provide detailed plumbers report on the cost of install of air gap. If an air gap is installed prior to the compliance inspection A Permit must be secured from Inspectional Services Plumbing Division prior to Commencement of any Plumbing work. Additionally a final approval from the plumbing inspector is required before a reinspection may be scheduled
*Surface Characteristics-Indoor Areas (C)
Walkin shelvings and storage shelvings observed lined with carboard and aluminum foil. Discontinue
*Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)
Floor under equipment observed in need of deep cleaning due to visible soils build up. Clean to remove
**Hand Drying Provision (Pf)
Main hansink observed without paper towel. Provide to encourage handwashing (cos)
*Maintaining Premises Unnecessary Items and Litter (C)
Basement area observed heavily clutter. Clean & organize to remove
*Drying Mops (C)
Soiled mop observed stored inside soiled water. Discontinue .
May 19, 2026HE_Fail19 violations
*(A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C)
Servsafe on site observed expired. Provide & post current ServSafe Certificate
*Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C)
Condiment containers bulk bins and squeeze bottles observed missing labels. Provide labels when removed from original containers.
*Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C)
Several buckets of prep foods observed stored on the floor inside walk in bags of dry beans & corn observed stored on the floor. Elevate
**Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Date Marking (Pf)
Large quantity of prep foods stored in the walk in observed without date marking . Provide made/ discard date before storing
*Sponges Use Limitation (C)
Observed staff using yellow sponge to warewash. Discontinue
*Ventilation Hood Systems Filters (C)
Hood buffer and attachments observed heavily soiled. Clean to remove Hood sticker expires 7.9.26
*Temperature Measuring Devices-Functionality (C)
Multiple refrigeration unit observed without a conspiciuous thermometer. Provide & keep visible
**Food Temperature Measuring Devices (Pf)
PIC unable to provide a metal probe thermomoter. Provide maintain accessible
**Sanitizing Solutions Testing Devices (Pf)
PIC unable to provide sanitizer test strips for the 3 bay sink chlorine solution. Provide Inspector test strips was used to record the pH
**(A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)
Facility observed in need of deep cleaning exterior and interior of multiple food equipments cold unit 3 bay sink ice machine backsplash observed soiled. Clean & sanitize to remove
**Handwashing Sinks-Location and Placement (Pf)
Facility observed with only one handsink on site. PIC to provide detailed plumbers report from a licensed plumber on the cost install of additional handsink to: inca.prince@boston.gov
**(A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)
P's & PF's violations noted on the inspection report. PIC to train staff on violations noted on the inspection report.
***Backflow Prevention (P)
2 bay sink observed without an air gap. PIC to provide detailed plumbers report on the cost of install of air gap. If an air gap is installed prior to the compliance inspection A Permit must be secured from Inspectional Services Plumbing Division prior to Commencement of any Plumbing work. Additionally a final approval from the plumbing inspector is required before a reinspection may be scheduled
*Surface Characteristics-Indoor Areas (C)
Walkin shelvings and storage shelvings observed lined with carboard and aluminum foil. Discontinue
*Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)
Floor under equipment observed in need of deep cleaning due to visible soils build up. Clean to remove
**Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events (Pf)
PIC unable to provide procedure & kit for vomiting & Diarrheal clean up. Provide Inspector will provide procedure to the operator
**Hand Drying Provision (Pf)
Main hansink observed without paper towel. Provide to encourage handwashing (cos)
*Maintaining Premises Unnecessary Items and Litter (C)
Basement area observed heavily clutter. Clean & organize to remove
*Drying Mops (C)
Soiled mop observed stored inside soiled water. Discontinue .
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