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Tavern In The Square Restaurant (North Station)

96 Beverly St

Last inspected Oct 30, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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Quick Answers

When was Tavern In The Square Restaurant (North Station) last inspected?: The most recent inspection on record was on Oct 30, 2026. The result listed by Boston Inspectional Services Department was “Passed”.
Were any violations recorded at the last inspection?: Yes: 4 violations recorded, including 1 marked critical. Each one is listed below with the official wording.
How many inspections are on record?: 7 inspections on record, from May 15, 2024 to Oct 30, 2026.
Has Tavern In The Square Restaurant (North Station) ever been closed by the health department?: No closure appears in the 7 inspection records we hold for this business. The earliest is dated May 15, 2024.

The Full Inspection History

7 inspections

Inspection

Oct 30, 2026

Passed

4 recorded violations

minorCode 590.003/3-501.13-CFood temperature

Official Wording

Thawing (C)

Inspector’s Notes

Noted food packages stored in a stagnant water for thawing.Discontinue and retrain staff to thaw in the refrigerator or cool running water in a prep sink.

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 590.004/4-501.114-PChemicals

Official Wording

Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment Chemical Sanitization-Temperature pH Concentration and Hardness (P)

Inspector’s Notes

Noted one of the 2 low temp dish machines recorded 0PPM with the test strip.Repair

In Plain English

Cleaning products, pesticides, or other chemicals were stored or labeled in a way that could let them get into food. This is serious because chemical contamination can make people sick quickly.

More about chemicals stored or used unsafely

minorCode 590.004/4-501.11-CEquipment and utensils

Official Wording

Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment (C)

Inspector’s Notes

Noted leak in the 3 bay sink soap bay.Repair Noted hot water knob on the hand sink near the breading station loose.Repair

In Plain English

Equipment, utensils, thermometers, cutting boards, or single-use items were not in good condition, not the right type, or not stored properly.

More about equipment or utensil issues

minorCode 590.006/6-501.12-CCleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

Cleaning Frequency and Restrictions (C)

Inspector’s Notes

Noted visible dust on the ceiling near the vent area at the dish area location.Clean

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, Oct 30, 2026 · Original Source

Inspection

Oct 23, 2026

Failed

4 recorded violations

minorCode 590.003/3-501.13-CFood temperature

Official Wording

Thawing (C)

Inspector’s Notes

Noted food packages stored in a stagnant water for thawing.Discontinue and retrain staff to thaw in the refrigerator or cool running water in a prep sink.

In Plain English

More about food kept at an unsafe temperature

criticalCode 590.004/4-501.114-PChemicals

Official Wording

Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment Chemical Sanitization-Temperature pH Concentration and Hardness (P)

Inspector’s Notes

Noted one of the 2 low temp dish machines recorded 0PPM with the test strip.Repair

In Plain English

Cleaning products, pesticides, or other chemicals were stored or labeled in a way that could let them get into food. This is serious because chemical contamination can make people sick quickly.

More about chemicals stored or used unsafely

minorCode 590.004/4-501.11-CEquipment and utensils

Official Wording

Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment (C)

Inspector’s Notes

Noted leak in the 3 bay sink soap bay.Repair Noted hot water knob on the hand sink near the breading station loose.Repair

In Plain English

Equipment, utensils, thermometers, cutting boards, or single-use items were not in good condition, not the right type, or not stored properly.

More about equipment or utensil issues

minorCode 590.006/6-501.12-CCleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

Cleaning Frequency and Restrictions (C)

Inspector’s Notes

Noted visible dust on the ceiling near the vent area at the dish area location.Clean

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, Oct 23, 2026 · Original Source

Inspection

Apr 7, 2026

Passed

4 recorded violations

majorCode 590.004/4-302.14-PFCleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

Sanitizing Solutions Testing Devices (Pf)

Inspector’s Notes

Provide Irreversible thermometer for the high temp dish machine.

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

minorCode 590.004/4-903.12-COther

Official Wording

Prohibitions (C)

Inspector’s Notes

Noted single use items stored under the waste pipe in the back storage area.Remove or provide protection

In Plain English

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

More about other finding

minorCode 590.006/6-501.11-CFacility maintenance

Official Wording

Repairing-Premises Structures Attachments and Fixtures-Methods (C)

Inspector’s Notes

Noted several ceiling tiles missing in the dish area.Repair Observed light shield in the dish area broken.Repair or Replace

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

minorCode 590.006/6-501.14-CCleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

Cleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C)

Inspector’s Notes

Noted hood sticker expired.Service

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, Apr 7, 2026 · Original Source

Inspection

Mar 31, 2026

Failed (extension granted)

8 recorded violations

majorCode 590.004/4-302.14-PFCleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

Sanitizing Solutions Testing Devices (Pf)

Inspector’s Notes

Provide Irreversible thermometer for the high temp dish machine.

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

minorCode 590.004/4-903.12-COther

Official Wording

Prohibitions (C)

Inspector’s Notes

Noted single use items stored under the waste pipe in the back storage area.Remove or provide protection

In Plain English

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

More about other finding

minorCode 590.006/6-202.15-COther

Official Wording

Outer Openings Protected (C)

Inspector’s Notes

Noted wide gap at the bottom of the back door.Provide door sweep to prevent rodent entry

In Plain English

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

More about other finding

majorCode 590.006/6-301.11-PFHandwashing

Official Wording

Handwashing Cleanser Availability (Pf)

Inspector’s Notes

Noted no hand washing cleanser at the bar area.Provide COS by the PIC

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.

More about handwashing problems

majorCode 590.006/6-301.12-PFOther

Official Wording

Hand Drying Provision (Pf)

Inspector’s Notes

Noted several hand sinks at the bar wilthout paper towel or hand drying provision.Provide

In Plain English

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

More about other finding

minorCode 590.006/6-301.14-CHandwashing

Official Wording

Handwashing Signage (C)

Inspector’s Notes

Noted no hand signage on any of the hand sinks at the bar.Provide COS by the PIC

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.

More about handwashing problems

minorCode 590.006/6-501.11-CFacility maintenance

Official Wording

Repairing-Premises Structures Attachments and Fixtures-Methods (C)

Inspector’s Notes

Noted several ceiling tiles missing in the dish area.Repair Observed light shield in the dish area broken.Repair or Replace

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

minorCode 590.006/6-501.14-CCleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

Cleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C)

Inspector’s Notes

Noted hood sticker expired.Service

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, Mar 31, 2026 · Original Source

Inspection

Mar 24, 2026

Failed

7 recorded violations

majorCode 590.004/4-302.14-PFCleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

Sanitizing Solutions Testing Devices (Pf)

Inspector’s Notes

Provide Irreversible thermometer for the high temp dish machine.

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

minorCode 590.006/6-202.15-COther

Official Wording

Outer Openings Protected (C)

Inspector’s Notes

Noted wide gap at the bottom of the back door.Provide door sweep to prevent rodent entry

In Plain English

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

More about other finding

majorCode 590.006/6-301.11-PFHandwashing

Official Wording

Handwashing Cleanser Availability (Pf)

Inspector’s Notes

Noted no hand washing cleanser at the bar area.Provide COS by the PIC

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.

More about handwashing problems

majorCode 590.006/6-301.12-PFOther

Official Wording

Hand Drying Provision (Pf)

Inspector’s Notes

Noted several hand sinks at the bar wilthout paper towel or hand drying provision.Provide

In Plain English

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

More about other finding

minorCode 590.006/6-301.14-CHandwashing

Official Wording

Handwashing Signage (C)

Inspector’s Notes

Noted no hand signage on any of the hand sinks at the bar.Provide COS by the PIC

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.

More about handwashing problems

minorCode 590.006/6-501.11-CFacility maintenance

Official Wording

Repairing-Premises Structures Attachments and Fixtures-Methods (C)

Inspector’s Notes

Noted several ceiling tiles missing in the dish area.Repair Observed light shield in the dish area broken.Repair or Replace

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

minorCode 590.006/6-501.14-CCleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

Cleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C)

Inspector’s Notes

Noted hood sticker expired.Service

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, Mar 24, 2026 · Original Source

Inspection