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Quick Answers
When was Pedro's On Wheels last inspected?
The most recent inspection on record was on Oct 16, 2026. The result listed by Boston Inspectional Services Department was “Passed”.
Were any violations recorded at the last inspection?
Yes: 2 violations recorded, none marked critical. Each one is listed below with the official wording.
How many inspections are on record?
11 inspections on record, from Sep 16, 2024 to Oct 16, 2026.
Has Pedro's On Wheels ever been closed by the health department?
The records we hold show 1 closure, most recently on Oct 24, 2025.
The Full Inspection History
11 inspections
Inspection
Oct 16, 2026
Passed
2 recorded violations
majorCode 590.002(D)/2-103.11-PFOther
Official Wording
(A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)
Inspector’s Notes
ISD health management has requested to be sure to state that all high touch point areas are cleaned and sanitized every four hours or as needed and include this in the SOP's and re submit.
In Plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
Insect Control Devices Design and Installation (C)
Inspector’s Notes
Numerous fly ribbons in dry storage tent. Provide proper device. Consult pest control company. Re inspection 10/14/26 No pest report.
In Plain English
The inspector found mice, rats, cockroaches, flies, or evidence of them (like droppings) inside the business, or conditions that could attract them. Pests can spread bacteria to food and surfaces, so this is treated as one of the more serious findings.
Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Oct 16, 2026 · Original Source
Inspection
Oct 14, 2026
Hearing scheduled
7 recorded violations
majorCode 590.002(D)/2-103.11-PFOther
Official Wording
(A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)
Inspector’s Notes
ISD health management has requested to be sure to state that all high touch point areas are cleaned and sanitized every four hours or as needed and include this in the SOP's and re submit.
In Plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
ISD health management is requesting SOP's for potable water delivery to the mobile food unit from its base of operations located at Fabrica 450 Massachusetts Ave Cambridge MA. Currently water is being sourced from a hose connected to an adjacent building. This is no longer acceptable per ISD health management. Water must be sourced from a licensed food establishment located at 450 Massachusetts Ave.
In Plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
Porta potty on site has no handwashing station for food emloyee and customer use. Provide handwashing sink. Contact isdhealth@boston.gov with handwashing sink specifications.
In Plain English
Staff were not washing their hands when required, or a handwashing sink was blocked, missing soap or paper towels, or used for something else. Hands are one of the most common ways germs reach food.
Hot water faucet at handsink is running at a slow trickle cold water faucet running at the proper velocity. Make all needed repairs. Hot water tested at 113F
In Plain English
Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.
ISD health management is requesting standard operating procedures on how waste/grey water is removed from the mobile food establishment to its servicing area/base of operations located at Fabrica 450 Massachusetts Ave Cambridge MA. Email SOP's for waste water removal to isdhealth@boston.gov
In Plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
Insect Control Devices Design and Installation (C)
Inspector’s Notes
Numerous fly ribbons in dry storage tent. Provide proper device. Consult pest control company. Re inspection 10/14/26 No pest report.
In Plain English
The inspector found mice, rats, cockroaches, flies, or evidence of them (like droppings) inside the business, or conditions that could attract them. Pests can spread bacteria to food and surfaces, so this is treated as one of the more serious findings.
Dry storage tent with small fly activity. Provide updated IPM pest control report upon reinspection. No pest control in place for the site. Provide.
In Plain English
The inspector found mice, rats, cockroaches, flies, or evidence of them (like droppings) inside the business, or conditions that could attract them. Pests can spread bacteria to food and surfaces, so this is treated as one of the more serious findings.
Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Oct 14, 2026 · Original Source
Inspection
Oct 2, 2026
Failed
6 recorded violations
majorCode 590.005/5-104.11-PFOther
Official Wording
System-Distribution Delivery and Retention (Pf)
Inspector’s Notes
ISD health management is requesting SOP's for potable water delivery to the mobile food unit from its base of operations located at Fabrica 450 Massachusetts Ave Cambridge MA. Currently water is being sourced from a hose connected to an adjacent building. This is no longer acceptable per ISD health management. Water must be sourced from a licensed food establishment located at 450 Massachusetts Ave.
In Plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
Porta potty on site has no handwashing station for food emloyee and customer use. Provide handwashing sink. Contact isdhealth@boston.gov with handwashing sink specifications.
In Plain English
Staff were not washing their hands when required, or a handwashing sink was blocked, missing soap or paper towels, or used for something else. Hands are one of the most common ways germs reach food.
Hot water faucet at handsink is running at a slow trickle cold water faucet running at the proper velocity. Make all needed repairs. Hot water tested at 113F
In Plain English
Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.
ISD health management is requesting standard operating procedures on how waste/grey water is removed from the mobile food establishment to its servicing area/base of operations located at Fabrica 450 Massachusetts Ave Cambridge MA. Email SOP's for waste water removal to isdhealth@boston.gov
In Plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
Insect Control Devices Design and Installation (C)
Inspector’s Notes
Numerous fly ribbons in dry storage tent. Provide proper device. Consult pest control company.
In Plain English
The inspector found mice, rats, cockroaches, flies, or evidence of them (like droppings) inside the business, or conditions that could attract them. Pests can spread bacteria to food and surfaces, so this is treated as one of the more serious findings.
Dry storage tent with small fly activity. Provide updated IPM pest control report upon reinspection. No pest control in place for the site. Provide.
In Plain English
The inspector found mice, rats, cockroaches, flies, or evidence of them (like droppings) inside the business, or conditions that could attract them. Pests can spread bacteria to food and surfaces, so this is treated as one of the more serious findings.
Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Nov 6, 2025 · Original Source
Inspection
Oct 30, 2025
Failed (extension granted)
4 recorded violations
majorCode 590.002(D)/2-103.11-PFOther
Official Wording
(A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)
Inspector’s Notes
The Boston Fire permit has expired on 9.9.25.Provide an updated Boston fire permit. Establishment issued a TSOP(Temporary suspension of the permit.) Owner must provide a current Boston fire permit Owner also instructed to provide the Health department all the required documents for the 2025 Health Permit Post the 2025 Health Permit Hawkers & Peddlers license has expired.Provide a current license
In Plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
minorCode 590.004/4-602.13-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official Wording
Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
Inspector’s Notes
Clean behind the fryers to remove soils & food debris.
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.
Clean the exterior around the rear of the trailer to remove trash broken glass & debris.
In Plain English
Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.
Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Oct 30, 2025 · Original Source
Inspection
Oct 24, 2025
Temporarily closed
The health department recorded a closure at this inspection.
3 recorded violations
majorCode 590.002(D)/2-103.11-PFOther
Official Wording
(A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)
Inspector’s Notes
The Boston Fire permit has expired on 9.9.25.Provide an updated Boston fire permit. Establishment issued a TSOP(Temporary suspension of the permit.) Owner must provide a current Boston fire permit Owner also instructed to provide the Health department all the required documents for the 2025 Health Permit Post the 2025 Health Permit Hawkers & Peddlers license has expired.Provide a current license
In Plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
minorCode 590.004/4-602.13-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official Wording
Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
Inspector’s Notes
Clean behind the fryers to remove soils & food debris.
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.
Clean the exterior around the rear of the trailer to remove trash broken glass & debris.
In Plain English
Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.
Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Oct 24, 2025 · 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
Oct 22, 2024
Report filed
3 recorded violations
minorCode 590.002/2-402.11-CEmployee health and hygiene
Official Wording
Effectiveness-Hair Restraints (C)
Inspector’s Notes
Employees missing hair restraints.Provide
In Plain English
This covers things like hair restraints, jewelry, clean clothing, eating or drinking in food prep areas, touching ready-to-eat food with bare hands, or not having a sick-employee policy.
Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.
Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Oct 22, 2024 · Original Source
Inspection
Sep 20, 2024
Passed
2 recorded violations
minorCode 590.006/6-501.114-CFacility maintenance
Official Wording
Maintaining Premises Unnecessary Items and Litter (C)
Inspector’s Notes
Provide a barrier around the grill station. Upon re-inspection Owner stating the barrier is on order will forward photos to ISDHealth@Boston.gov when set up
In Plain English
Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.
Provide the Address & Phone number on both sides of the trailer(3 inch lettering) Provide a grease barrel on site Owner has provided an email stating how grease will be disposed procedure under review at the ISD Health office Upon re-inspection Owner stating the signage is on order will forward photos to ISDHealth@Boston.gov when set up
In Plain English
A plain-English explanation is being prepared. The official wording is the authoritative record.
Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Sep 20, 2024 · Original Source
Inspection
Sep 19, 2024
Failed (extension granted)
6 recorded violations
majorCode 590.002/2-501.11-PFCleaning and sanitizing
Official Wording
Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events (Pf)
Inspector’s Notes
There are no procedures for vomit cleanup or a kit. Provide a vomit/diarrhea clean up kit (procedures will be Emailed to the PIC)
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.
Consumption of Animal Foods that are Raw Undercooked or Not Otherwise Processed to Eliminate Pathogens (Pf)
Inspector’s Notes
Provide a consumer advisory on the menu (*) asterisk all necessary items Provide an Allergen warning on the menu
In Plain English
Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.
majorCode 590.004/4-302.14-PFCleaning and sanitizing
Official Wording
Sanitizing Solutions Testing Devices (Pf)
Inspector’s Notes
Provide a sanitizer test kit on site
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.
majorCode 590.004/4-303.11-PFCleaning and sanitizing
Official Wording
Cleaning Agents and Sanitizers Availability (Pf)
Inspector’s Notes
There is no sanitizer available for the 3 bay sink.Provide the necessary sanitizer solution.
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.
Maintaining Premises Unnecessary Items and Litter (C)
Inspector’s Notes
Provide a barrier around the grill station. Upon re-inspection Owner stating the barrier is on order will forward photos to ISDHealth@Boston.gov when set up
In Plain English
Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.
Provide the Address & Phone number on both sides of the trailer(3 inch lettering) Provide a grease barrel on site Owner has provided an email stating how grease will be disposed procedure under review at the ISD Health office Upon re-inspection Owner stating the signage is on order will forward photos to ISDHealth@Boston.gov when set up
In Plain English
A plain-English explanation is being prepared. The official wording is the authoritative record.
Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Sep 19, 2024 · Original Source
Inspection
Sep 16, 2024
Failed
6 recorded violations
majorCode 590.002/2-501.11-PFCleaning and sanitizing
Official Wording
Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events (Pf)
Inspector’s Notes
There are no procedures for vomit cleanup or a kit. Provide a vomit/diarrhea clean up kit (procedures will be Emailed to the PIC)
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.
Consumption of Animal Foods that are Raw Undercooked or Not Otherwise Processed to Eliminate Pathogens (Pf)
Inspector’s Notes
Provide a consumer advisory on the menu (*) asterisk all necessary items Provide an Allergen warning on the menu
In Plain English
Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.
majorCode 590.004/4-302.14-PFCleaning and sanitizing
Official Wording
Sanitizing Solutions Testing Devices (Pf)
Inspector’s Notes
Provide a sanitizer test kit on site
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.
majorCode 590.004/4-303.11-PFCleaning and sanitizing
Official Wording
Cleaning Agents and Sanitizers Availability (Pf)
Inspector’s Notes
There is no sanitizer available for the 3 bay sink.Provide the necessary sanitizer solution.
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.
Maintaining Premises Unnecessary Items and Litter (C)
Inspector’s Notes
Provide a barrier around the grill station.
In Plain English
Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.
Provide the Address & Phone number on both sides of the trailer(3 inch lettering) Provide the license plate on the trailer (Owner provided a photo) Provide a grease barrel on site
In Plain English
A plain-English explanation is being prepared. The official wording is the authoritative record.