Eating & Drinking · Boston, MA

Loco Taqueria & Oyster Bar

412 W Broadway

Last inspected Oct 28, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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Quick Answers

When was Loco Taqueria & Oyster Bar last inspected?: The most recent inspection on record was on Oct 28, 2026. The result listed by Boston Inspectional Services Department was “Passed”.
Were any violations recorded at the last inspection?: Yes: 1 violation recorded, none marked critical. Each one is listed below with the official wording.
How many inspections are on record?: 12 inspections on record, from Nov 28, 2023 to Oct 28, 2026.
Has Loco Taqueria & Oyster Bar ever been closed by the health department?: No closure appears in the 12 inspection records we hold for this business. The earliest is dated Nov 28, 2023.

The Full Inspection History

12 inspections

Inspection

Oct 28, 2026

Passed

1 recorded violation

majorCode 590.003/3-202.18-PFOther

Official Wording

Shell stock Identification (Pf)

Inspector’s Notes

Tags being dry logged with wrong dates ensure once bag is gone the tag is labelled with that date and stored for 90 days. (Dates on tags was 10/12 but were served on 10/5).

In Plain English

An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

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Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Oct 28, 2026 · Original Source

Inspection

Oct 19, 2026

Failed

1 recorded violation

majorCode 590.003/3-202.18-PFOther

Official Wording

Shell stock Identification (Pf)

Inspector’s Notes

Tags being dry logged with wrong dates ensure once bag is gone the tag is labelled with that date and stored for 90 days. (Dates on tags was 10/12 but were served on 10/5).

In Plain English

An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

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Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Oct 19, 2026 · Original Source

Inspection

Aug 28, 2026

Passed

2 recorded violations

majorCode 590.003/3-202.18-PFOther

Official Wording

Shell stock Identification (Pf)

Inspector’s Notes

1) Tags not stored in chronological order and by species store inproper order 2) Tags not dated with last sold esnure all tags are dated with last sold 3) Shell Stock tags not being maintained ensure all tags are saved and not discarded and held for at least 90 days

In Plain English

An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

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minorCode 590.003/3-302.11-COther

Official Wording

Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (C)

Inspector’s Notes

Oysters in metal hotel pans stacked on top of each other and not the same species store seperate and not stacked on onther oysters

In Plain English

An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

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Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Aug 28, 2026 · Original Source

Inspection

Aug 21, 2026

Failed

2 recorded violations

majorCode 590.003/3-202.18-PFOther

Official Wording

Shell stock Identification (Pf)

Inspector’s Notes

In Plain English

An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

More about other finding

minorCode 590.003/3-302.11-COther

Official Wording

Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (C)

Inspector’s Notes

Oysters in metal hotel pans stacked on top of each other and not the same species store seperate and not stacked on onther oysters

In Plain English

An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

More about other finding

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Aug 21, 2026 · Original Source

Inspection

Apr 8, 2026

Passed

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Apr 8, 2026 · Original Source

Inspection

Jun 30, 2025

Passed

2 recorded violations

minorCode 590.004/4-601.11-CCleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

(B) and (C) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (C)

Inspector’s Notes

Observed food soils inside multiple refrigeration units. Clean to remove all food debri

In Plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

minorCode 590.006/6-501.18-CWater, plumbing, and sewage

Official Wording

Cleaning of Plumbing Fixtures (C)

Inspector’s Notes

Observed mutiple handsink fixtures with soils and black sticky substance on fixtures. clean to remove

In Plain English

The business had issues with hot or cold running water, plumbing, drains, backflow prevention, or sewage disposal. Some of these, like no hot water, can force a temporary closure until fixed.

More about water, plumbing, or sewage problems

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Jun 30, 2025 · Original Source

Inspection

Jun 23, 2025

Failed

2 recorded violations

minorCode 590.004/4-601.11-CCleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

(B) and (C) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (C)

Inspector’s Notes

Observed food soils inside multiple refrigeration units. Clean to remove all food debri

In Plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

minorCode 590.006/6-501.18-CWater, plumbing, and sewage

Official Wording

Cleaning of Plumbing Fixtures (C)

Inspector’s Notes

Observed mutiple handsink fixtures with soils and black sticky substance on fixtures. clean to remove

In Plain English

The business had issues with hot or cold running water, plumbing, drains, backflow prevention, or sewage disposal. Some of these, like no hot water, can force a temporary closure until fixed.

More about water, plumbing, or sewage problems

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Jun 23, 2025 · Original Source

Inspection

Mar 14, 2025

Passed

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Mar 14, 2025 · Original Source

Inspection

Dec 10, 2024

Passed

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Dec 10, 2024 · Original Source

Inspection

Oct 31, 2024

Not required

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Oct 31, 2024 · Original Source

Inspection

Feb 28, 2024

Passed

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Feb 28, 2024 · Original Source

Inspection

Nov 28, 2023

Report filed

1 recorded violation

minorCode 590.004/4-602.13-CCleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)

Inspector’s Notes

FRP paneling behind basement ice machines with visible soils. Clean to remove.

In Plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Nov 28, 2023 · Original Source