Rico Sazon

130 Newmarket Sq, Boston, MA 02118

Passed re-check · Oct 16, 2026 Directions
82
Good BiteKarma score 82 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 Oct 16, 2026: passed with no violations. That was a follow-up after failing on Oct 8, 2026.
  • Passed 2 of 3 graded inspections since 2026.
  • 2 critical violations in the last two years.

Inspection history 3 visits

  1. 2026
  2. Passed Oct 16

    Reinspection

    No violations

  3. Failed Oct 8

    Inspection

    8 violations, 2 critical
    • Critical Consumption of animal foods that are raw undercooked or not otherwise processed to eliminate pathogens
    • Critical Food-contact surfaces-cleanability
    • Minor Certified food protection manager
    • Minor Ventilation hood systems filters
    • Minor Service sink
    • Minor Effectiveness-hair restraints
    • Minor Clean condition-outer clothing
    • Minor Surface characteristics-indoor areas
  4. Perfect Jun 15

    Inspection

    No violations

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