Inspection record
Que Arepa En Tertulias Cafe
26 Porter St · Boston, MA 02128
3inspections since May 2026
19violations recorded
HE_Passlatest result (city code)
License category: Eating & Drinking
Inspection history
Oct 14, 2026HE_Pass1 violation
*Cleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C)
Hood Sticker Observed expired/ Provide updated stickers 10/7/2026 Hood sticker cleaning appointment is schedule for tonight
Oct 7, 2026HE_FailExt9 violations
*In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C)
Observed the entire scoop stored with the handle in direct contact with flour Beans Rice. PIC was instructed to store scoops with handle extending out of the food to prevent contamination
*Warewashing Machines Manufacturers’ Operating Instructions (C)
Dish machine not operating repair to run @ 150f Wash / 180f Rinse
*Outer Openings Protected (C)
Observed rear door wide-open without screen in the prep/storage area. Provide a screen door or mantain closed all the time
*Miscellaneous Sources of Contamination (C)
Employee beverage observed stored in contact with ice inside icemachine. remove to prevent contamination .(corrected on site)
*Sponges Use Limitation (C)
Observed sponges in use at the warewashing area. Discontinue use
*Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C)
Shelving in the warewashing area was observed with rust . Shelving at cooking line was covered with aluminum foil and was soiled./Remove and clean
***Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (P)
Different meat species observed stored next to each other . Separate and maintain to avoid possible contamination.
*Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C)
Squeze bottles observed without labels. Provide and maintain
*Cleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C)
Hood Sticker Observed expired/ Provide updated stickers 10/7/2026 Hood sticker cleaning appointment is schedule for tonight
Sep 30, 2026HE_Fail9 violations
*Sponges Use Limitation (C)
Observed sponges in use at the warewashing area. Discontinue use
***Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (P)
Different meat species observed stored next to each other . Separate and maintain to avoid possible contamination.
*Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C)
Squeze bottles observed without labels. Provide and maintain
*In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C)
Observed the entire scoop stored with the handle in direct contact with flour Beans Rice. PIC was instructed to store scoops with handle extending out of the food to prevent contamination
*Miscellaneous Sources of Contamination (C)
Employee beverage observed stored in contact with ice inside icemachine. remove to prevent contamination .(corrected on site)
*Cleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C)
Hood Sticker Observed expired/ Provide updated stickers
*Outer Openings Protected (C)
Observed rear door wide-open without screen in the prep/storage area. Provide a screen door or mantain closed all the time
*Warewashing Machines Manufacturers’ Operating Instructions (C)
Dish machine not operating repair to run @ 150f Wash / 180f Rinse
*Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C)
Shelving in the warewashing area was observed with rust . Shelving at cooking line was covered with aluminum foil and was soiled./Remove and clean
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