Inspection record
City Tap House
374 Congress St · Boston, MA 02210
6inspections since May 2026
29violations recorded
HE_Passlatest result (city code)
License category: Eating & Drinking
Inspection history
Sep 8, 2026HE_Pass1 violation
*Controlling Pests (C)
Pest report continue with observation of droppings and snapped trap without captures. Exclusion scheduled for bench seating as recommended by MD Weaver. PIC stated increasing services 3x per week. Instructed PIC to continue submitting pest report for review until remedied
Aug 31, 2026HE_FailExt6 violations
**Hand Drying Provision (Pf)
Observed no paper towels at handsink located @ bar. Discussed with PIC to provide and ensure all handsinks are properly stocked. COS
*Controlling Pests (C)
Pest report continue with observation of droppings and snapped trap without captures. Exclusion scheduled for bench seating as recommended by MD Weaver. PIC stated increasing services 3x per week. Instructed PIC to continue submitting pest report for review until remedied
**Controlling Pests (Pf)
Observed droppings within establishment (dining benches / bar shelves / kitchen floor). Reviewed pest reports while on site and instructed PIC to increase services as needed until no capture / activity or structural voids are noted
*Miscellaneous Sources of Contamination (C)
Observed juice carton and wine bottle stored directly inside ice being used for customers. Instructed PIC to remove and discontinue improper storing
**Warewashing Machines Automatic Dispensing of Detergents and Sanitizers (Pf)
Observed low temp dish machines @ bar without proper sanitizer therefore dispensing @ 0ppm. Discussed with PIC to ensure proper setup and testing of chemicals is a daily practice for effective sanitizing of glassware
*Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)
Observed heavy trash / food debris behind dish machines @ the bar. Clean with frequency to remove all trash to prevent harborage and pest attraction
Aug 21, 2026HE_Fail5 violations
*Miscellaneous Sources of Contamination (C)
Observed juice carton and wine bottle stored directly inside ice being used for customers. Instructed PIC to remove and discontinue improper storing
**Controlling Pests (Pf)
Observed droppings within establishment (dining benches / bar shelves / kitchen floor). Reviewed pest reports while on site and instructed PIC to increase services as needed until no capture / activity or structural voids are noted
**Hand Drying Provision (Pf)
Observed no paper towels at handsink located @ bar. Discussed with PIC to provide and ensure all handsinks are properly stocked. COS
*Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)
Observed heavy trash / food debris behind dish machines @ the bar. Clean with frequency to remove all trash to prevent harborage and pest attraction
**Warewashing Machines Automatic Dispensing of Detergents and Sanitizers (Pf)
Observed low temp dish machines @ bar without proper sanitizer therefore dispensing @ 0ppm. Discussed with PIC to ensure proper setup and testing of chemicals is a daily practice for effective sanitizing of glassware
Jun 15, 2026HE_Pass2 violations
*Outer Openings Protected (C)
Provide vertical door sweep on front door and additional doors noted on pest control report.
*Controlling Pests (C)
Reviewed pest report 6/5/26. Captured 3 per report. Provide updated report to review
Jun 8, 2026HE_FailExt8 violations
*Controlling Pests (C)
Reviewed pest report 6/5/26. Captured 3 per report. Provide updated report to review
*Cleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C)
Observed hood at main cooking grill expired May 2026. Cleaning scheduled June 3rd
**Warewashing Machines Automatic Dispensing of Detergents and Sanitizers (Pf)
Observed both low temp dish machine at bar dispensing chlorine @ 0ppm. Discussed with PIC to discontinue using and utilize low temp machine in main kitchen with chlorine @ 100ppm until repaired
*Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C)
Observed bulk containers stored unidentified. Provide a label with the common name of food item stored inside
**Hand Drying Provision (Pf)
Observed no paper towels at bar handsink. Provide and maintain at all times to ensure proper handwashing. COS
*In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C)
Observed metal cup being used for ice scooping at the bar. Provide handled scoopers for bulk dispensing
*Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)
Observed heavy debris / trash underneath bar dish machines. Remove and ensure to clean with frequency to maintain
*Outer Openings Protected (C)
Provide vertical door sweep on front door and additional doors noted on pest control report.
Jun 1, 2026HE_Fail7 violations
**Hand Drying Provision (Pf)
Observed no paper towels at bar handsink. Provide and maintain at all times to ensure proper handwashing. COS
*Controlling Pests (C)
Provide pest reports to review due to sightings in log book
*Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C)
Observed bulk containers stored unidentified. Provide a label with the common name of food item stored inside
*In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C)
Observed metal cup being used for ice scooping at the bar. Provide handled scoopers for bulk dispensing
*Cleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C)
Observed hood at main cooking grill expired May 2026. Cleaning scheduled June 3rd
**Warewashing Machines Automatic Dispensing of Detergents and Sanitizers (Pf)
Observed both low temp dish machine at bar dispensing chlorine @ 0ppm. Discussed with PIC to discontinue using and utilize low temp machine in main kitchen with chlorine @ 100ppm until repaired
*Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)
Observed heavy debris / trash underneath bar dish machines. Remove and ensure to clean with frequency to maintain
Violation severity marks (*, **, ***) are the city's published violation levels. Result codes are Boston ISD's own codes, shown verbatim - we found no public legend. Methodology