Pueblo Viejo Pupuseria & Mexican Grill
Last inspected: Sep 17, 2025
52
Score
Pueblo Viejo Pupuseria & Mexican Grill, located at 170 Marion St in East Boston, MA, underwent a high-risk inspection on September 17, 2025, with a score of 52. This inspection identified two critical, two major, and three minor violations, including issues with hand drying provisions, wiping cloth usage, and time/temperature control for hot and cold holding of food. Historical data indicates a pattern of high-risk scores across nine previous inspections for this establishment.
9
Inspections
2
Critical latest
2
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Sep 17, 2025
Routine
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
52
Aug 28, 2025
Routine
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
52
Jun 13, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
52
Jun 6, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
52
Jul 17, 2023
Routine
2 critical violations.
74
Jul 5, 2023
Routine
2 critical violations.
74
Jan 4, 2023
Routine
1 minor violation.
95
Nov 8, 2022
Routine
No violations found.
100
May 2, 2022
Routine
1 minor violation.
95
Violations — Sep 17, 2025 Inspection
Hand drying provision (pf)
Inspector notes: Handsink at toilet without paper towels and without signage. Provide
590.006/6-301.12-PF
Wiping cloths use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Wiping cloths stored soiled on counters. Store properly in sanitizer solution.
590.003/3-304.14-C
(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Several pupusa mixes stored in ambient temperature ( 50-55F). PIC will place in the refrigerating unit . Mantain at 41F or below.
590.003/3-501.16-P
(a)(1) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Large amount of tamales and tamale filling mix placed in ambient temperature 120F. PIC will place them back in oven for re-heating at 165F. Mantain at 135F or above.
590.003/3-501.16-P1
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Floor under and around cooking line soiled. Clean properly.
590.004/4-602.13-C
System maintained in good repair (c)
Inspector notes: Hot water faucet out of order at the prep area. Repair.
590.005/5-205.15-C
Handwashing cleanser availability (pf)
Inspector notes: Handsink at serving line without soap. Provide.
590.006/6-301.11-PF
Priority (Critical)
Priority Foundation (Major)
Core (Minor)
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