Eating & Drinking w/ Take Out · Boston, MA

Tall Ship Restaurant (Hot Cocoa Hut)

1 East Pier Dr

Last inspected Jan 15, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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When was Tall Ship Restaurant (Hot Cocoa Hut) last inspected?: The most recent inspection on record was on Jan 15, 2026. The result listed by Boston Inspectional Services Department was “Failed”.
Were any violations recorded at the last inspection?: Yes: 2 violations recorded, none marked critical. Each one is listed below with the official wording.
How many inspections are on record?: 1 inspection on record, from Jan 15, 2026 to Jan 15, 2026.
Has Tall Ship Restaurant (Hot Cocoa Hut) ever been closed by the health department?: No closure appears in the 1 inspection record we hold for this business. The earliest is dated Jan 15, 2026.

The Full Inspection History

1 inspection

Inspection

Jan 15, 2026

Failed

2 recorded violations

minorCode 590.004/4-202.16-CCleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C)

Inspector’s Notes

Exterior and interior of stand is constructed of unsealed wood / Seal interior unsealed wood

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 590.005/5-203.11-PFHandwashing

Official Wording

Handwashing Sinks-Numbers and Capacities (Pf)

Inspector’s Notes

Provide a hand sink for coffee an hot chocolate service

In Plain English

Staff were not washing their hands when required, or a handwashing sink was blocked, missing soap or paper towels, or used for something else. Hands are one of the most common ways germs reach food.

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