Inspection record
Tavern of Tales
1478 Tremont St · Boston, MA 02120
2inspections since May 2026
10violations recorded
HE_Passlatest result (city code)
License category: Eating & Drinking
Inspection history
Jun 15, 2026HE_Pass5 violations
***Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment Chemical Sanitization-Temperature pH Concentration and Hardness (P)
Kitchen dish machine not operating. Service as needed. Wash and sanitize all equipment in 3 compartment sink.
*System Maintained in Good Repair (C)
Bar dish machine leaks. Service as needed.
*Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
Soils and debris in office at back door and under bibb rack. Clean and sanitize. Puddle under bar ice bin. Soils and debris under bar. Beer tap drain hose does not reach floor drain. Clean and extend tap hose to floor drain to avoid attracting pests.
**(A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)
Black mold-like substance in ice machine chute. Black mold-like substance on wall above 3 compartment sink. Clean and sanitize to prevent contamination.
*Food Storage Prohibited Areas (C)
Drink syrups stored under hand sink at bar. Store consumables away from plumbing fixtures.
Jun 8, 2026HE_Fail5 violations
**(A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)
Black mold-like substance in ice machine chute. Black mold-like substance on wall above 3 compartment sink. Clean and sanitize to prevent contamination.
*Food Storage Prohibited Areas (C)
Drink syrups stored under hand sink at bar. Store consumables away from plumbing fixtures.
***Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment Chemical Sanitization-Temperature pH Concentration and Hardness (P)
Kitchen dish machine not operating. Service as needed. Wash and sanitize all equipment in 3 compartment sink.
*Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
Soils and debris in office at back door and under bibb rack. Clean and sanitize. Puddle under bar ice bin. Soils and debris under bar. Beer tap drain hose does not reach floor drain. Clean and extend tap hose to floor drain to avoid attracting pests.
*System Maintained in Good Repair (C)
Bar dish machine leaks. Service as needed.
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