Inspection record
Tip Tap Room
138 Cambridge St · Boston, MA 02114
6inspections since May 2026
21violations recorded
HE_Passlatest result (city code)
License category: Eating & Drinking
Inspection history
Sep 21, 2026HE_Pass2 violations
*Outer Openings Protected (C)
Noted wide opening under the back door.Replace the door sweep to prevent pest entry
*Repairing-Premises Structures Attachments and Fixtures-Methods (C)
Noted several floor tiles missing near the stove and near the hand sink on the cookline.Repair
Aug 26, 2026HE_Fail2 violations
*Repairing-Premises Structures Attachments and Fixtures-Methods (C)
Noted several floor tiles missing near the stove and near the hand sink on the cookline.Repair
*Outer Openings Protected (C)
Noted wide opening under the back door.Replace the door sweep to prevent pest entry
Aug 18, 2026HE_Pass2 violations
*(B) and (C) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (C)
Exterior of equipments observed soiled by fire extinguisher residue. Clean & sanitize to remove
*Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)
Small area of the kitchen floor observed soiled by fire extinguisher residue. Clean to remove
Aug 17, 2026HE_FailExt7 violations
**(A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)
Noted black mold like substance on the chute of the ice machine.Clean
***Ice Used as Exterior Coolant Prohibited as Ingredient (P)
Noted containers stored directly in the consumable ice.Discontinue
*In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C)
Provide ice scoop with handle to dispense consumable ice for drinks.
*Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C)
Eleavate all products at least 6 inches from the floor.
*Cleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C)
Noted hood sticker expired 3/14/26.Service
*Repairing-Premises Structures Attachments and Fixtures-Methods (C)
Noted several floor tiles missing near the stove and near the hand sink on the cookline.Repair
*Outer Openings Protected (C)
Noted wide opening under the back door.Replace the door sweep to prevent pest entry
Aug 15, 2026HE_Fail2 violations
*(B) and (C) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (C)
Exterior of equipments observed soiled by fire extinguisher residue. Clean & sanitize to remove
*Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)
Small area of the kitchen floor observed soiled by fire extinguisher residue. Clean to remove
Jul 28, 2026HE_Fail6 violations
*Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C)
Eleavate all products at least 6 inches from the floor.
*Repairing-Premises Structures Attachments and Fixtures-Methods (C)
Noted several floor tiles missing near the stove and near the hand sink on the cookline.Repair
*In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C)
Provide ice scoop with handle to dispense consumable ice for drinks.
*Cleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C)
Noted hood sticker expired 3/14/26.Service
**(A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)
Noted black mold like substance on the chute of the ice machine.Clean
***Ice Used as Exterior Coolant Prohibited as Ingredient (P)
Noted containers stored directly in the consumable ice.Discontinue
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