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Eating & Drinking w/ Take Out · Boston, MA

Rico Sazon

130 Newmarket Sq

Last inspected Oct 16, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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Quick Answers

When was Rico Sazon 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: 8 violations recorded, none marked critical. Each one is listed below with the official wording.
How many inspections are on record?
4 inspections on record, from May 26, 2026 to Oct 16, 2026.
Has Rico Sazon ever been closed by the health department?
No closure appears in the 4 inspection records we hold for this business. The earliest is dated May 26, 2026.

The Full Inspection History

4 inspections

Inspection

Oct 16, 2026

Passed

8 recorded violations

minorCode 590.002/2-304.11-CCleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

Clean Condition-Outer Clothing (C)

Inspector’s Notes

Ensure all aprons uniforms are visibly clean when working with foods

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 590.002/2-402.11-CEmployee health and hygiene

Official Wording

Effectiveness-Hair Restraints (C)

Inspector’s Notes

Ensure sll food handlers are wearing proper haor restraints when working with foods [ Cashier only may be excused as long as they are working with properly wra0pped foods ]

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.

More about employee hygiene or health policy issues
minorCode 590.002(C)/2-102.12-CPermits, training, and postings

Official Wording

(A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C)

Inspector’s Notes

Post copies of both the current allergen and food safety certificates alongside your 2026 health permit in a conspicuous location of the restaurant as we discussed

In Plain English

A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.

More about paperwork, training, or posting issues
majorCode 590.003/3-603.11-PFFood temperature

Official Wording

Consumption of Animal Foods that are Raw Undercooked or Not Otherwise Processed to Eliminate Pathogens (Pf)

Inspector’s Notes

New menu is missing the proper consumer advisory on { Eggs any style ] address

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 590.004/4-202.11-PFCleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

Food-Contact Surfaces-Cleanability (Pf)

Inspector’s Notes

Clean cutting boards with visible lacerations - replace if these soils cannot get properly cleaned and sanitized

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 590.004/4-202.18-CFacility maintenance

Official Wording

Ventilation Hood Systems Filters (C)

Inspector’s Notes

Remove vents in the hood withy heavy soils to soak overnight

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.

More about building upkeep issues
minorCode 590.005/5-203.13-COther

Official Wording

Service Sink (C)

Inspector’s Notes

Place soiled mops inside the basin of the mop sink after use

In Plain English

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

More about other finding
minorCode 590.006/6-101.11-COther

Official Wording

Surface Characteristics-Indoor Areas (C)

Inspector’s Notes

Clean the floors underneath all cooking equipment on the line from visible food spills

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, Oct 16, 2026 · Original Source

Inspection

Oct 8, 2026

Failed

8 recorded violations

minorCode 590.002/2-304.11-CCleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

Clean Condition-Outer Clothing (C)

Inspector’s Notes

Ensure all aprons uniforms are visibly clean when working with foods

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 590.002/2-402.11-CEmployee health and hygiene

Official Wording

Effectiveness-Hair Restraints (C)

Inspector’s Notes

Ensure sll food handlers are wearing proper haor restraints when working with foods [ Cashier only may be excused as long as they are working with properly wra0pped foods ]

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.

More about employee hygiene or health policy issues
minorCode 590.002(C)/2-102.12-CPermits, training, and postings

Official Wording

(A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C)

Inspector’s Notes

Post copies of both the current allergen and food safety certificates alongside your 2026 health permit in a conspicuous location of the restaurant as we discussed

In Plain English

A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.

More about paperwork, training, or posting issues
majorCode 590.003/3-603.11-PFFood temperature

Official Wording

Consumption of Animal Foods that are Raw Undercooked or Not Otherwise Processed to Eliminate Pathogens (Pf)

Inspector’s Notes

New menu is missing the proper consumer advisory on { Eggs any style ] address

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 590.004/4-202.11-PFCleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

Food-Contact Surfaces-Cleanability (Pf)

Inspector’s Notes

Clean cutting boards with visible lacerations - replace if these soils cannot get properly cleaned and sanitized

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 590.004/4-202.18-CFacility maintenance

Official Wording

Ventilation Hood Systems Filters (C)

Inspector’s Notes

Remove vents in the hood withy heavy soils to soak overnight

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.

More about building upkeep issues
minorCode 590.005/5-203.13-COther

Official Wording

Service Sink (C)

Inspector’s Notes

Place soiled mops inside the basin of the mop sink after use

In Plain English

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

More about other finding
minorCode 590.006/6-101.11-COther

Official Wording

Surface Characteristics-Indoor Areas (C)

Inspector’s Notes

Clean the floors underneath all cooking equipment on the line from visible food spills

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, Oct 8, 2026 · Original Source

Inspection

Jun 15, 2026

Passed

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Jun 15, 2026 · Original Source

Inspection

May 26, 2026

Report filed

2 recorded violations

minorCode 590.003/3-302.12-COther

Official Wording

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

Inspector’s Notes

Label the exterior of all the bulk food storage bins / trash barrel bins in the storage room to identify the contents [ rice - flour - sugar - salt ]

In Plain English

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

More about other finding
minorCode 590.006/6-201.16-CFacility maintenance

Official Wording

Wall and Ceiling Coverings and Coatings (C)

Inspector’s Notes

The ceiling in the storage room - repair / replace the damaged ceiling tiles where needed

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.

More about building upkeep issues

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, May 26, 2026 · Original Source

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