EL Chalan at 405 Chelsea ST in Boston has 125 health inspections on record. 60 of those inspections resulted in failures (48% failure rate). A total of 14 violations have been recorded, of which 409 were corrected. 4 pest-related citations on record, including evidence of rodents (rats or mice). The most recent inspection on July 22, 2026 resulted in a result of "HE_Fail".

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EL Chalan

4$$$Failed

405 Chelsea ST, East Boston, MA 02128

Restaurant•License #20637•Inspected 3 days ago•
Current
0
Violations
14
Corrections
409
Inspections
125
Failures
60
Pests
4

Last Inspection

Jul 22, 2026Failed
No Violations

No Violations During This Inspection

Nearby Pest Activity

1 pest report within 100ft in the last 2 years
  • rat!
    46ft away · 311 · 1y ago

Inspection Timeline

    Inspection data sourced from official Boston health department records.

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    Frequently Asked Questions

    Has EL Chalan passed its last health inspection?
    EL Chalan's most recent inspection result was "HE_Fail" on July 22, 2026.
    How many health violations does EL Chalan have?
    EL Chalan has 14 total health violations across 125 inspections on record. 409 of those violations were subsequently corrected.
    How often is EL Chalan inspected?
    EL Chalan has been inspected 125 times. Health inspections in Boston are conducted by the local health department, typically 1-3 times per year.
    Has EL Chalan ever failed a health inspection?
    Yes, EL Chalan has failed 60 out of 125 health inspections (48% failure rate).
    Does EL Chalan have rats, cockroaches, or other pests?
    EL Chalan has 4 pest-related citations on record from health inspections. Specific findings include: 29 rodent findings (rats or mice).
    Is EL Chalan safe to eat at?
    EL Chalan's most recent inspection result was "HE_Fail". The restaurant has 14 violations across 125 inspections. We recommend checking the full inspection history before dining.

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