Repeat ProblemsSerious findings or closures appear in two or more of the last three inspections. Review the dated records below.
Quick Answers
When was Mother's East Tavern last inspected?
The most recent inspection on record was on Oct 29, 2026. The result listed by Boston Inspectional Services Department was “Failed”.
Were any violations recorded at the last inspection?
Yes: 1 violation recorded, none marked critical. Each one is listed below with the official wording.
How many inspections are on record?
3 inspections on record, from Apr 22, 2026 to Oct 29, 2026.
Has Mother's East Tavern ever been closed by the health department?
No closure appears in the 3 inspection records we hold for this business. The earliest is dated Apr 22, 2026.
The Full Inspection History
3 inspections
Inspection
Oct 29, 2026
Failed
1 recorded violation
minorCode 590.006/6-201.12-CFacility maintenance
Official Wording
Floors Walls and Ceilings Utility Lines (C)
Inspector’s Notes
1) Hole in wall near dish machine repair 2) Door sweep on back door in disrepair replace inside and outside
In Plain English
Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.
Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Oct 29, 2026 · Original Source
Inspection
May 22, 2026
Passed
2 recorded violations
criticalCode 590.005/5-202.13-PWater, plumbing, and sewage
Official Wording
Backflow Prevention Air Gap (P)
Inspector’s Notes
No Air Gap @ prep sink in kitchen Supply
In Plain English
The business had issues with hot or cold running water, plumbing, drains, backflow prevention, or sewage disposal. Some of these, like no hot water, can force a temporary closure until fixed.
Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, May 22, 2026 · Original Source
Inspection
Apr 22, 2026
Failed
2 recorded violations
criticalCode 590.005/5-202.13-PWater, plumbing, and sewage
Official Wording
Backflow Prevention Air Gap (P)
Inspector’s Notes
No Air Gap @ prep sink in kitchen Supply
In Plain English
The business had issues with hot or cold running water, plumbing, drains, backflow prevention, or sewage disposal. Some of these, like no hot water, can force a temporary closure until fixed.