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Pueblo Viejo

309 Bennington St

Last inspected Oct 29, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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Quick Answers

When was Pueblo Viejo last inspected?: The most recent inspection on record was on Oct 29, 2026. The result listed by Boston Inspectional Services Department was “Passed”.
Were any violations recorded at the last inspection?: Yes: 7 violations recorded, including 1 marked critical. Each one is listed below with the official wording.
How many inspections are on record?: 11 inspections on record, from Dec 8, 2023 to Oct 29, 2026.
Has Pueblo Viejo ever been closed by the health department?: No closure appears in the 11 inspection records we hold for this business. The earliest is dated Dec 8, 2023.

The Full Inspection History

11 inspections

Inspection

Oct 29, 2026

Passed

7 recorded violations

criticalCode 590.003/3-302.11-POther

Official Wording

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

Inspector’s Notes

Reach in unit/ Properly store all raw foods( Steak Shrimp) below RTE food. /properly store all raw foods below ready to eat foods based on cooking temperature requirement.

In Plain English

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

More about other finding

minorCode 590.003/3-302.12-COther

Official Wording

Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C)

Inspector’s Notes

Multiples squeeze bottles observed without label/ provide

In Plain English

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

More about other finding

minorCode 590.003/3-303.12-COther

Official Wording

Storage or Display of Food in Contact with Water or Ice (C)

Inspector’s Notes

Whole chicken observed stored in water in the prep sink. Discontinue

In Plain English

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

More about other finding

minorCode 590.003/3-304.12-CEquipment and utensils

Official Wording

In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C)

Inspector’s Notes

Properly store all utensils in hot water at 135 degrees or above for 2 hours/change water after 2 hours

In Plain English

Equipment, utensils, thermometers, cutting boards, or single-use items were not in good condition, not the right type, or not stored properly.

More about equipment or utensil issues

majorCode 590.003/3-501.17-PFFood temperature

Official Wording

Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Date Marking (Pf)

Inspector’s Notes

Reach in Unit/ Walk-in unit Properly date mark all ready to eat foods ( pico de gallo cucumber) Provide made/discard date to all food prepped before storing in the refrigerator

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.

More about food kept at an unsafe temperature

majorCode 590.004/4-601.11-PFCleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

(A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)

Inspector’s Notes

Observed the white drop plate in the ice machine with black mold-like growth; clean and sanitize the interior of the ice machine to remove possible mold-like substance

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 590.006/6-501.14-CCleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

Cleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C)

Inspector’s Notes

Both Yellow hood sicker observed expired 09/20/2026/ Call and schedule cleaning appointment ASAP Grill filter observed with grease build up. 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, Oct 29, 2026 · Original Source

Inspection

Oct 21, 2026

Failed

7 recorded violations

criticalCode 590.003/3-302.11-POther

Official Wording

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

Inspector’s Notes

Reach in unit/ Properly store all raw foods( Steak Shrimp) below RTE food. /properly store all raw foods below ready to eat foods based on cooking temperature requirement.

In Plain English

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

More about other finding

minorCode 590.003/3-302.12-COther

Official Wording

Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C)

Inspector’s Notes

Multiples squeeze bottles observed without label/ provide

In Plain English

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

More about other finding

minorCode 590.003/3-303.12-COther

Official Wording

Storage or Display of Food in Contact with Water or Ice (C)

Inspector’s Notes

Whole chicken observed stored in water in the prep sink. Discontinue

In Plain English

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

More about other finding

minorCode 590.003/3-304.12-CEquipment and utensils

Official Wording

In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C)

Inspector’s Notes

Properly store all utensils in hot water at 135 degrees or above for 2 hours/change water after 2 hours

In Plain English

Equipment, utensils, thermometers, cutting boards, or single-use items were not in good condition, not the right type, or not stored properly.

More about equipment or utensil issues

majorCode 590.003/3-501.17-PFFood temperature

Official Wording

Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Date Marking (Pf)

Inspector’s Notes

Reach in Unit/ Walk-in unit Properly date mark all ready to eat foods ( pico de gallo cucumber) Provide made/discard date to all food prepped before storing in the refrigerator

In Plain English

More about food kept at an unsafe temperature

majorCode 590.004/4-601.11-PFCleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

(A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)

Inspector’s Notes

Observed the white drop plate in the ice machine with black mold-like growth; clean and sanitize the interior of the ice machine to remove possible mold-like substance

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 590.006/6-501.14-CCleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

Cleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C)

Inspector’s Notes

Both Yellow hood sicker observed expired 09/20/2026/ Call and schedule cleaning appointment ASAP Grill filter observed with grease build up. 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, Oct 21, 2026 · Original Source

Inspection

Apr 1, 2026

Passed

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Apr 1, 2026 · Original Source

Inspection

Dec 30, 2025

Passed

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

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

Inspection

Sep 8, 2025

Passed

4 recorded violations

minorCode 590.003/3-304.12-CEquipment and utensils

Official Wording

In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C)

Inspector’s Notes

Observed plastic cup used to serve the rice. Discontinue use handled utensils.

In Plain English

Equipment, utensils, thermometers, cutting boards, or single-use items were not in good condition, not the right type, or not stored properly.

More about equipment or utensil issues

majorCode 590.003/3-501.17-PFFood temperature

Official Wording

Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Date Marking (Pf)

Inspector’s Notes

Some prepared foods without labels inside the walk-in unit. Provide

In Plain English

More about food kept at an unsafe temperature

majorCode 590.004/4-601.11-PFCleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

(A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)

Inspector’s Notes

Interior of ice machine soiled. Clean and sanitize properly.

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 590.004/4-602.13-CCleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)

Inspector’s Notes

Cooking line equipment exterior and under it soiled. Clean properly.

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, Sep 8, 2025 · Original Source

Inspection

Aug 25, 2025

Failed

4 recorded violations

minorCode 590.003/3-304.12-CEquipment and utensils

Official Wording

In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C)

Inspector’s Notes

Observed plastic cup used to serve the rice. Discontinue use handled utensils.

In Plain English

Equipment, utensils, thermometers, cutting boards, or single-use items were not in good condition, not the right type, or not stored properly.

More about equipment or utensil issues

majorCode 590.003/3-501.17-PFFood temperature

Official Wording

Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Date Marking (Pf)

Inspector’s Notes

Some prepared foods without labels inside the walk-in unit. Provide

In Plain English

More about food kept at an unsafe temperature

majorCode 590.004/4-601.11-PFCleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

(A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)

Inspector’s Notes

Interior of ice machine soiled. Clean and sanitize properly.

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 590.004/4-602.13-CCleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)

Inspector’s Notes

Cooking line equipment exterior and under it soiled. Clean properly.

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, Aug 25, 2025 · Original Source

Inspection

Nov 23, 2024

Passed

1 recorded violation

majorCode 590.008/8-404.11-PFOther

Official Wording

(A) Ceasing Operations and Reporting (Pf)

Inspector’s Notes

Imminent Health Hazard -Water main break caused interruption of running water in the establishment. Repair work being performed by BWS- Remain closed until running water is restored. Call Health Department at 617-635 -5326 8am - 4pm or after hours at 617-635-4500 for aproval to re-open. If you need to call the after hours number ask for Health Department Assistant Commissioner Dan Prendergast. He will be able to call out the after hours inspector.

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, Nov 23, 2024 · Original Source

Inspection

Nov 22, 2024

Voluntarily closed

1 recorded violation

majorCode 590.008/8-404.11-PFOther

Official Wording

(A) Ceasing Operations and Reporting (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

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Nov 22, 2024 · Original Source

Inspection

Oct 28, 2024

Passed

8 recorded violations

minorCode 590.003/3-304.14-CCleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C)

Inspector’s Notes

Wiping cloths stored in counters soiled. Store properly in 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.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

criticalCode 590.003/3-501.16-PFood temperature

Official Wording

(A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)

Inspector’s Notes

Several large containers with pupusa mix placed in ambient temperature registering 54F-63F. PIC placed them inside refrigerating unit. Mantain at 41F or below

In Plain English

More about food kept at an unsafe temperature

majorCode 590.003/3-501.17-PFFood temperature

Official Wording

Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Date Marking (Pf)

Inspector’s Notes

Some food items without date marking in the walk-in unit. provide.

In Plain English

More about food kept at an unsafe temperature

majorCode 590.004/4-601.11-PFCleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

(A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)

Inspector’s Notes

Can opener with dried up food debris. Clean and sanitize properly.

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 590.004/4-602.13-CCleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)

Inspector’s Notes

Exterior of some equipment in cooking line area soiled. Clean properly

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

majorCode 590.005/5-205.11-PFHandwashing

Official Wording

Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)

Inspector’s Notes

Handsing at warewashing area with a hose for discharging liquids from the ceiling. Remove and plumb properly.

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.

Official Wording

Hand Drying Provision (Pf)

Inspector’s Notes

Handsink at warewashing area without paper towels Provide.

In Plain English

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

More about other finding

minorCode 590.006/6-501.13-CCleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

Cleaning Floors Dustless Methods (C)

Inspector’s Notes

Floor under and around cooking line soiled. Clean properly.

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, Oct 28, 2024 · Original Source

Inspection

Oct 21, 2024

Failed

8 recorded violations

minorCode 590.003/3-304.14-CCleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C)

Inspector’s Notes

Wiping cloths stored in counters soiled. Store properly in 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.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

criticalCode 590.003/3-501.16-PFood temperature

Official Wording

(A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)

Inspector’s Notes

Several large containers with pupusa mix placed in ambient temperature registering 54F-63F. PIC placed them inside refrigerating unit. Mantain at 41F or below

In Plain English

More about food kept at an unsafe temperature

majorCode 590.003/3-501.17-PFFood temperature

Official Wording

Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Date Marking (Pf)

Inspector’s Notes

Some food items without date marking in the walk-in unit. provide.

In Plain English

More about food kept at an unsafe temperature

majorCode 590.004/4-601.11-PFCleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

(A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)

Inspector’s Notes

Can opener with dried up food debris. Clean and sanitize properly.

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 590.004/4-602.13-CCleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)

Inspector’s Notes

Exterior of some equipment in cooking line area soiled. Clean properly

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

majorCode 590.005/5-205.11-PFHandwashing

Official Wording

Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)

Inspector’s Notes

Handsing at warewashing area with a hose for discharging liquids from the ceiling. Remove and plumb properly.

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.

Official Wording

Hand Drying Provision (Pf)

Inspector’s Notes

Handsink at warewashing area without paper towels Provide.

In Plain English

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

More about other finding

minorCode 590.006/6-501.13-CCleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

Cleaning Floors Dustless Methods (C)

Inspector’s Notes

Floor under and around cooking line soiled. Clean properly.

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, Oct 21, 2024 · Original Source

Inspection