The Tavern At The End Of The World

October 19, 2026 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeEating & Drinking
failed findings18
critical findings1

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Failed findings

Backflow Prevention (P)critical

Inspector note: Establishment observed without a food prep sink. Per PIC produce/fruits/vegges gets washed downstairs in the middle compartment of the 3 bay sink. Additional 2 bay sink observed upstairs in the kitchen area. PIC to provide plumbers report on the cost install of a food prep sink to: inca.prince@boston.gov
code 590.005/5-402.11-P*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
(A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)

Inspector note: Violations noted on the inspection report. Provide active managerial controls
code 590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Date Marking (Pf)

Inspector note: Multiple containers of foods observed missing date marking. Provide made/ date if kept for more than 24 hours.
code 590.003/3-501.17-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Food Temperature Measuring Devices (Pf)

Inspector note: PIC unable to provide a metal probe thermometer. Provide & keep accessible
code 590.004/4-302.12-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
(A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)

Inspector note: Interior low temp dishwasher observed soiled by black substances build up meat slicer observed with soils build up. Clean & sanitize to remove
code 590.004/4-601.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Handwashing Sinks-Numbers and Capacities (Pf)

Inspector note: Kitchen observed without handwashing sink. Install Per PIC hanwashing takes place in one bay of the 2 bay sink on site
code 590.005/5-203.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Hand Drying Provision (Pf)

Inspector note: Handwashing sink downstairs observed without paper towels. Provide & maintain accessible at all time
code 590.006/6-301.12-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
(A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C)

Inspector note: PIC unable to provide Servsafe certificate. Post current servsafe certificate PIC unable to provide Allergen Awareness Certificate. Post current Allergen Awareness Certificate
code 590.002(C)/2-102.12-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C)

Inspector note: Bulk bins observed not labeled. Provide labels when removed from original containers
code 590.003/3-302.12-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C)

Inspector note: Food dispensing utensils observed stored in 83F stagnant water. Discontinue & store as discussed
code 590.003/3-304.12-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Miscellaneous Sources of Contamination (C)

Inspector note: Mop sink observed missing front enclosure. Provide to prevent contamination
code 590.003/3-307.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Temperature Measuring Devices-Functionality (C)

Inspector note: Several cold holding unit observed missing a conspicuous thermometer. Provide & keep visible
code 590.004/4-204.112-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Cutting Surfaces (C)

Inspector note: Cutting boards observed heavily scored & stained. Resurface/replace/clean to remove
code 590.004/4-501.12-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
System Maintained in Good Repair (C)

Inspector note: PIC piping under hanwashing sink in the lower level observed leaking. Repair according to plumbing law.
code 590.005/5-205.15-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Outer Openings Protected (C)

Inspector note: Back door observed missing door sweep. Install to prevent pest access.
code 590.006/6-202.15-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Handwashing Aids and Devices Use Restrictions (C)

Inspector note: 2 bay sink in the kitchen area observed supplied with paper towel & soap. Discontinue
code 590.006/6-301.13-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Handwashing Signage (C)

Inspector note: Bar & mens restroom observed missing handwashing signage. Provide to encourage handwashing and prevent contamination
code 590.006/6-301.14-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Repairing-Premises Structures Attachments and Fixtures-Methods (C)

Inspector note: Multiple ceiling tiles observed missing downstairs in thre food prep area. Repair
code 590.006/6-501.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail

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