Prietos Empanadas

196 Humboldt Av, Boston, MA 02121

Passed re-check · Sep 1, 2026 Directions
69
Poor BiteKarma score 69 out of 100
How the BiteKarma score works

Each routine inspection starts at 100 and loses 7 points for every critical violation and 2 for every other one, half again as much when the same problem was cited at one of the two inspections before. A failed inspection counts as 69 at most. The score averages the five newest routine inspections, with the most recent counting most, and stays below 70 for 90 days after a fail unless the restaurant passes again. 90 and up is excellent, 80s good, 70s fair, and below 70 poor.

At a glance

  • Last inspected Sep 1, 2026: passed with no violations. That was a follow-up after failing on Aug 25, 2026.
  • Keeps coming up: Time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding, cited 3 times, plus 8 other repeat issues.
  • Passed 5 of 12 graded inspections since 2024.
  • 7 critical violations in the last two years.

Inspection history 12 visits

  1. 2026
  2. Passed Sep 1

    Reinspection

    No violations

  3. Failed Aug 25

    Inspection

    3 violations, 1 critical
    • Critical Using a handwashing sink-operation and maintenance
    • Minor Outer openings protected
    • Minor Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition
  4. Failed Aug 18

    Inspection

    3 violations, 1 critical
    • Critical Using a handwashing sink-operation and maintenance
    • Minor Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition
    • Minor Outer openings protected
  5. Passed Feb 18

    Reinspection

    No violations

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