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Sam Adams Tap Room Extension & Eats

200 Terminal Rd

Last inspected Nov 5, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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When was Sam Adams Tap Room Extension & Eats last inspected?
The most recent inspection on record was on Nov 5, 2026. The result listed by Boston Inspectional Services Department was “Passed”.
Were any violations recorded at the last inspection?
Yes: 3 violations recorded, including 1 marked critical. Each one is listed below with the official wording.
How many inspections are on record?
9 inspections on record, from Jan 3, 2024 to Nov 5, 2026.
Has Sam Adams Tap Room Extension & Eats ever been closed by the health department?
No closure appears in the 9 inspection records we hold for this business. The earliest is dated Jan 3, 2024.

The Full Inspection History

9 inspections

Inspection

Nov 5, 2026

Passed

3 recorded violations

minorCode 590.003/3-501.13-CFood temperature

Official Wording

Thawing (C)

Inspector’s Notes

Observed clam chowder thawing in the kitchen handwashing sink./ Discontinued this practice and instructed the employee to thaw food in an approved food preperation sink or under refrigeration. ( corrected on site)

In Plain English

Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.

More about food kept at an unsafe temperature
majorCode 590.004/4-501.112-PFFood temperature

Official Wording

Mechanical Warewashing Equipment Hot Water Sanitization Temperatures (Pf)

Inspector’s Notes

Bar Low -temperature dish machine was run three times; no sanitizer was detected on the test strips during any cycle. Repair machine to properly sanitize dishes/ PIC was informed

In Plain English

Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.

More about food kept at an unsafe temperature
criticalCode 590.005/5-205.15-PFacility maintenance

Official Wording

System Maintained in Good Repair (P)

Inspector’s Notes

Observed the bar handwashink sink faucet spout missing./ Repair or replace the faucet ( PIC stated that bar employees use the kitchen handwashing for handwashing)

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.

More about building upkeep issues

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Nov 5, 2026 · Original Source

Inspection

Oct 29, 2026

Failed

3 recorded violations

minorCode 590.003/3-501.13-CFood temperature

Official Wording

Thawing (C)

Inspector’s Notes

Observed clam chowder thawing in the kitchen handwashing sink./ Discontinued this practice and instructed the employee to thaw food in an approved food preperation sink or under refrigeration. ( corrected on site)

In Plain English

Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.

More about food kept at an unsafe temperature
majorCode 590.004/4-501.112-PFFood temperature

Official Wording

Mechanical Warewashing Equipment Hot Water Sanitization Temperatures (Pf)

Inspector’s Notes

Bar Low -temperature dish machine was run three times; no sanitizer was detected on the test strips during any cycle. Repair machine to properly sanitize dishes/ PIC was informed

In Plain English

Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.

More about food kept at an unsafe temperature
criticalCode 590.005/5-205.15-PFacility maintenance

Official Wording

System Maintained in Good Repair (P)

Inspector’s Notes

Observed the bar handwashink sink faucet spout missing./ Repair or replace the faucet ( PIC stated that bar employees use the kitchen handwashing for handwashing)

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.

More about building upkeep issues

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Oct 29, 2026 · Original Source

Inspection

Apr 30, 2026

Passed

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Apr 30, 2026 · Original Source

Inspection

Sep 15, 2025

Passed

3 recorded violations

criticalCode 590.003/3-501.16-PFood temperature

Official Wording

(A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)

Inspector’s Notes

Cut tomatoes 50F Deli turkey 53F / Items in top reach in operating at 51F. Unit has been taken out of service. Food has been transferred to walk in to cool down. Ice will be used to help maintain temperature until unit is repaired. / Provide 41F or below

In Plain English

Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.

More about food kept at an unsafe temperature
majorCode 590.004/4-301.11-PFFood temperature

Official Wording

Cooling Heating and Holding Capacities-Equipment (Pf)

Inspector’s Notes

Reach in unit operating at 51F / Unit has been taken out of service until repair can be made / Repair to provide 41F or below

In Plain English

Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.

More about food kept at an unsafe temperature
majorCode 590.006/6-501.111-PFPests

Official Wording

Controlling Pests (Pf)

Inspector’s Notes

Small rodent droppings noted in the wall void where the gate is stored while establishment is open / Clean to remove and maintain Small rodent droppings noted in the corner under front POS counter / Clean to remove and maintain

In Plain English

The inspector found mice, rats, cockroaches, flies, or evidence of them (like droppings) inside the business, or conditions that could attract them. Pests can spread bacteria to food and surfaces, so this is treated as one of the more serious findings.

More about signs of rodents or insects

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Sep 15, 2025 · Original Source

Inspection

Sep 4, 2025

Failed

3 recorded violations

criticalCode 590.003/3-501.16-PFood temperature

Official Wording

(A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)

Inspector’s Notes

Cut tomatoes 50F Deli turkey 53F / Items in top reach in operating at 51F. Unit has been taken out of service. Food has been transferred to walk in to cool down. Ice will be used to help maintain temperature until unit is repaired. / Provide 41F or below

In Plain English

Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.

More about food kept at an unsafe temperature
majorCode 590.004/4-301.11-PFFood temperature

Official Wording

Cooling Heating and Holding Capacities-Equipment (Pf)

Inspector’s Notes

Reach in unit operating at 51F / Unit has been taken out of service until repair can be made / Repair to provide 41F or below

In Plain English

Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.

More about food kept at an unsafe temperature
majorCode 590.006/6-501.111-PFPests

Official Wording

Controlling Pests (Pf)

Inspector’s Notes

Small rodent droppings noted in the wall void where the gate is stored while establishment is open / Clean to remove and maintain Small rodent droppings noted in the corner under front POS counter / Clean to remove and maintain

In Plain English

The inspector found mice, rats, cockroaches, flies, or evidence of them (like droppings) inside the business, or conditions that could attract them. Pests can spread bacteria to food and surfaces, so this is treated as one of the more serious findings.

More about signs of rodents or insects

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Sep 4, 2025 · Original Source

Inspection

Jun 6, 2025

Passed

4 recorded violations

minorCode 590.003/3-302.12-COther

Official Wording

Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C)

Inspector’s Notes

Bulk food storages containers without proper label. Provide.

In Plain English

An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

More about other finding
minorCode 590.003/3-304.14-CCleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C)

Inspector’s Notes

Soiled paper wipes observed on the counter. Prepare proper wiping cloths in sanitizing solution.

In Plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems
majorCode 590.004/4-302.13-PFFood temperature

Official Wording

Temperature Measuring Devices Manual and Mechanical Warewashing (Pf)

Inspector’s Notes

No chlorine sanitizing solution for Main Low Tem Dish Machine and Bar Low Temp Dish Machine. Provide.

In Plain English

Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.

More about food kept at an unsafe temperature
minorCode 590.004/4-602.13-CCleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)

Inspector’s Notes

Beer Walk In cooler with wall and hoses covered in black sustance. Clean to remove. Bottom of refrigerating unit at bar area soiled. Clean properly.

In Plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Jun 6, 2025 · Original Source

Inspection

May 30, 2025

Failed

4 recorded violations

minorCode 590.003/3-302.12-COther

Official Wording

Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C)

Inspector’s Notes

Bulk food storages containers without proper label. Provide.

In Plain English

An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

More about other finding
minorCode 590.003/3-304.14-CCleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C)

Inspector’s Notes

Soiled paper wipes observed on the counter. Prepare proper wiping cloths in sanitizing solution.

In Plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems
majorCode 590.004/4-302.13-PFFood temperature

Official Wording

Temperature Measuring Devices Manual and Mechanical Warewashing (Pf)

Inspector’s Notes

No chlorine sanitizing solution for Main Low Tem Dish Machine and Bar Low Temp Dish Machine. Provide.

In Plain English

Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.

More about food kept at an unsafe temperature
minorCode 590.004/4-602.13-CCleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)

Inspector’s Notes

Beer Walk In cooler with wall and hoses covered in black sustance. Clean to remove. Bottom of refrigerating unit at bar area soiled. Clean properly.

In Plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, May 30, 2025 · Original Source

Inspection

Apr 9, 2024

Passed

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Apr 9, 2024 · Original Source

Inspection

Jan 3, 2024

Not required

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Jan 3, 2024 · Original Source

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