Inspection record
Warren Tavern
2 Pleasant St · Boston, MA 02129
3inspections since May 2026
36violations recorded
HE_Passlatest result (city code)
License category: Eating & Drinking
Inspection history
Jun 17, 2026HE_Pass1 violation
*Backflow Prevention Device Location (C)
Food prep sink located downstairs observed missing air gap (direct to waste) . PIC to provide detailed plumbers report on the cost install of an air gap to: inca.prince@ boston .gov If an air gap is installed prior to compliance inspection plumber to pull permit with ISD plumbing division and provide the permit number
May 19, 2026HE_FailExt18 violations
**Shell stock Maintaining Identification (Pf)
Shellstock tags observed missing last sold date. PIC to train staff on maintaining shellstock tags
*Effectiveness-Hair Restraints (C)
Several staff working with RTE foods observed without hair restraint. Provide
**Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events (Pf)
PIC unable to provide procedure & kit for vomit and diarrheal clean up events. Provide Inspector will provide procedure to the operator via email.
*(A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C)
PIC unable to provide ServSafe Certificate. Post current Servsafe certificate
**(A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)
Violations noted on the inspection report. PIC to provide active managerial controls and train staff on violations noted on the inspection report
*Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (C)
Numerous buckets of liquid sauces observed stored in walkin missing covers. Provide to protect from contamination
*Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C)
Squeeze bottles and condiments containers observed missing labels. Provide labels when removed from original contianers
**Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Date Marking (Pf)
Several containers of prep foods stored in walk in observed missing date marking. Provide made/discard date before storing
*Ventilation Hood Systems Filters (C)
Hood vents and attachments observed soiled. Clean to remove. Hood sticker expires 7.17.26
*Temperature Measuring Devices-Functionality (C)
Multiple refrigeration units observed without a visible themometer. Provide & maintain visible
*Cutting Surfaces (C)
Multiple in line cutting boards observed heavily stained & scored. Replace/Resurface
**(A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)
Interior/ exterior of kitchen low temp dishwasher observed soiled walk in shelvinds observed soiled exterior of ice machine observed with dust build up exteror of bulk bins observed soiled. Clean & sanitize to remove
*Backflow Prevention Device Location (C)
Food prep sink located downstairs observed missing air gap (direct to waste) . PIC to provide detailed plumbers report on the cost install of an air gap to: inca.prince@ boston .gov If an air gap is installed prior to compliance inspection plumber to pull permit with ISD plumbing division and provide the permit number
*System Maintained in Good Repair (C)
Observed leaking pipe in different areas of the lower level. Repair Observed PVC piping in the prep sink/ handsink downstairs area
***Backflow Prevention (P)
Food prep sink located downstairs observed missing air gap (direct to waste) . PIC to provide detailed plumbers report on the cost install of an air gap to: inca.prince@ boston .gov If an air gap is installed prior to compliance inspection plumber to pull permit with ISD plumbing division and provide the permit number
*Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)
Floor inside walk in and kitchen area observed in need of deep cleaning due to visible soils build up and food spills. Clean to remove
*Handwashing Signage (C)
Bar hand washing sink observed missing hand washing only. Provide to encourage handwashing at the right sink.
*Maintaining Premises Unnecessary Items and Litter (C)
Downstairs area observed heavily clutter. Clean & organize to remove
May 11, 2026HE_Fail17 violations
*Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C)
Squeeze bottles and condiments containers observed missing labels. Provide labels when removed from original contianers
*Maintaining Premises Unnecessary Items and Litter (C)
Downstairs area observed heavily clutter. Clean & organize to remove
*Handwashing Signage (C)
Bar hand washing sink observed missing hand washing only. Provide to encourage handwashing at the right sink.
*Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)
Floor inside walk in and kitchen area observed in need of deep cleaning due to visible soils build up and food spills. Clean to remove
***Backflow Prevention (P)
Food prep sink located downstairs observed missing air gap (direct to waste) . PIC to provide detailed plumbers report on the cost install of an air gap to: inca.prince@ boston .gov If an air gap is installed prior to compliance inspection plumber to pull permit with ISD plumbing division and provide the permit number
*System Maintained in Good Repair (C)
Observed leaking pipe in different areas of the lower level. Repair Observed PVC piping in the prep sink/ handsink downstairs area
**(A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)
Interior/ exterior of kitchen low temp dishwasher observed soiled walk in shelvinds observed soiled exterior of ice machine observed with dust build up exteror of bulk bins observed soiled. Clean & sanitize to remove
*Cutting Surfaces (C)
Multiple in line cutting boards observed heavily stained & scored. Replace/Resurface
*Temperature Measuring Devices-Functionality (C)
Multiple refrigeration units observed without a visible themometer. Provide & maintain visible
*Ventilation Hood Systems Filters (C)
Hood vents and attachments observed soiled. Clean to remove. Hood sticker expires 7.17.26
**Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Date Marking (Pf)
Several containers of prep foods stored in walk in observed missing date marking. Provide made/discard date before storing
*Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (C)
Numerous buckets of liquid sauces observed stored in walkin missing covers. Provide to protect from contamination
**Shell stock Maintaining Identification (Pf)
Shellstock tags observed missing last sold date. PIC to train staff on maintaining shellstock tags
**(A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)
Violations noted on the inspection report. PIC to provide active managerial controls and train staff on violations noted on the inspection report
*(A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C)
PIC unable to provide ServSafe Certificate. Post current Servsafe certificate
**Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events (Pf)
PIC unable to provide procedure & kit for vomit and diarrheal clean up events. Provide Inspector will provide procedure to the operator via email.
*Effectiveness-Hair Restraints (C)
Several staff working with RTE foods observed without hair restraint. Provide
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