Cask N Flagon
Last inspected: Oct 28, 2025
90
Score
Cask N Flagon appears in inspection records eight times, starting in 2022. Cask N Flagon was last inspected on Oct 28, 2025. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near four violations per visit across recent inspections.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “maintaining refuse areas and enclosures”, showing up four times.
Cask N Flagon's latest score of 90 sits above the Boston average of 86. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 28, 2025
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)
Inspector notes: Damaged ceiling tiles in men's bathroom. PIC stated tiles have been ordered.
590.006/6-501.11-C
Storage or display of food in contact with water or ice (c)
Inspector notes: Hard cooked eggs stored in water. Discontinue storing eggs in water.
590.003/3-303.12-C
90
May 30, 2025
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Surface characteristics-indoor areas (c)
Inspector notes: Broken tile and some areas missing grout on cookline floor.
590.006/6-101.11-C
95
Apr 16, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 6 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Separation-storage (p)
Inspector notes: Chemical bucket stored on top of wood used for smoker. Corrected on site.
590.007/7-201.11-P
Manual and mechanical warewashing equipment chemical sanitization-temperature ph concentration and hardness (pf)
Inspector notes: Quats sanitizer dispenser is dispensing sanitizing solution at 51F. Repair to maintain at 75F. PIC drained sanitizer and maually mixed a new solution with hot water.
590.004/4-501.114-PF
(a) (b) and (c)(1) (4)-(16) demonstration (pf)
Inspector notes: Priority violations cited. Provide active managerial control.
590.002(B)/2-102.11-PF
Consumption of animal foods that are raw undercooked or not otherwise processed to eliminate pathogens (pf)
Inspector notes: Steak tips gorganzola missing reminder. Font size shall be 11 or above for disclosure statement.
590.003/3-603.11-PF
Temperature measuring devices manual and mechanical warewashing (pf)
Inspector notes: No irreversible indicator for high temp dish machine. Provide.
590.004/4-302.13-PF
Warewashing machines temperature measuring devices (pf)
Inspector notes: Gauges on dish machine appear to not be working and do not have labels. Repair. Alternative means to sanitize equipment at three bay sink with quats sanitizer.
590.004/4-204.115-PF
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Mice droppings observed on dishwasher racks kept in loading dock area. Clean and sanitize all affected areas. Provide updated IPM pest control report upon reinspection.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Maintaining refuse areas and enclosures (c)
Inspector notes: Remove debirs from around outside dumpsters.
590.005/5-501.115-C
Surface characteristics-indoor areas (c)
Inspector notes: Broken tile and some areas missing grout on cookline floor missing floor covering near three bay sink broken plaster and peeling paint on walls in loading dock area above smoker wood storage. Make all necessary repairs.
590.006/6-101.11-C
43
Sep 17, 2024
Routine
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Rodent droppings near dumpster area recent IPM report does not state dumpster area has been treated or what type of bait is used in bait boxes. Provide more details for integrated pest management. Pest report lacks details. Provide.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Other liquid wastes and rainwater (c)
Inspector notes: Waste water from draft system drains into standing bucket. Properly plumb.
590.005/5-403.12-C
Maintaining refuse areas and enclosures (c)
Inspector notes: Outside areas with standing water & grease broken pallets picnic tables. Clean to remove. Dispose of any waste water into a direct waste drain.
590.005/5-501.115-C
Cleaning receptacles (c)
Inspector notes: Waste oil container heavily soiled. Clean to remove or contact company for replacement unit.
590.005/5-501.116-C
78
Sep 4, 2024
Routine
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Rodent droppings near dumpster area fruit fly activity inside dry storage room. Provide updated IPM pest control report upon reinspection.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Maintaining refuse areas and enclosures (c)
Inspector notes: Outside areas with standing water & grease broken pallets picnic tables. Clean to remove. Dispose of any waste water into a direct waste drain.
590.005/5-501.115-C
System maintained in good repair (c)
Inspector notes: Warewashing sink is leaking. Repair.
590.005/5-205.15-C
Cleaning receptacles (c)
Inspector notes: Waste oil container heavily soiled. Clean to remove or contact company for replacement unit.
590.005/5-501.116-C
Other liquid wastes and rainwater (c)
Inspector notes: Waste water from draft system drains into standing bucket. Properly plumb.
590.005/5-403.12-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Standing water under dish machine area. Clean to remove.
590.004/4-602.13-C
70
May 9, 2024
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Surface characteristics-indoor areas (c)
Inspector notes: Missing drop tile on service side off cookline. Replace. Peeling paint on walkin cooler wall. Clean and resurface.
590.006/6-101.11-C
Outer openings protected (c)
Inspector notes: Install pest proof door sweep on door leading to loading dock.
590.006/6-202.15-C
90
Apr 26, 2023
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils-frequency (p)
Inspector notes: Batter bin and flour bin used for chicken fingers and breading of fish with heavy encrusted soils- Change with proper frequency
590.004/4-602.11-P
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Can opener blade with dried encrusted soils Food slicer in prep area with dried encrusted soils Clean equipment following use and with propr frequency
590.004/4-601.11-PF
Warewashing machines automatic dispensing of detergents and sanitizers (pf)
Inspector notes: Low temperature dish machines at both bars are not properly dispensing chlorine sanitizer- Testing well below 50ppm Service call made at the time of the inspection Discontinue using units until repairs are made
590.004/4-204.117-PF
Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)
Inspector notes: Numerous areas of the walls in the warewashing area with missing tiles Grout throughout kitchenheavily worn allowing soils and water to accumulate Repair all areas
590.006/6-501.11-C
Warewashing equipment cleaning frequency (c)
Inspector notes: Wash and rinse bay of 3 bay sink heavily soiled with food and debris- Corrected on site
590.004/4-501.14-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Interior areas of grill top with heavy buildup and soils- Clean
590.004/4-602.13-C
61
Apr 21, 2022
Routine
4 critical violations. 7 major violations. 21 minor violations.
View 32 violations
Cleaning procedure (p)
Inspector notes: Observed employees and food handlers not latering for 20 seconds and some not using soap Observed employees and food handlers not using a barrier to turn facuets off on hand sinks Observed food handlers and kitchen staff not changing gloves as required - PIC talked with food handlers and staff however they continued to multitask - leaving and returning to work stations Observed food handler handling raw ground beef and resuming duties
590.002/2-301.12-P
When to wash (p)
Inspector notes: Observed employees/food handlers not washing hands when returning to work stations - Kitchen/prep/ware washing/bar areas Observed food handlers not washing hands before donning on clean gloves Observed ware washing staff going from dirty equipment to clean without washing hands Observed employees at bar touching facial hair and scratching head resuming duties without washing hands
590.002/2-301.14-P
Separation-storage (p)
Inspector notes: Wiping cloth buckets stored on cutting boards on cooking line Spray bottles stored next to clean equipment - Prep area
590.007/7-201.11-P
Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils-frequency (p)
Inspector notes: Encrusted food particles on can opener blade Built up soils on interior of ice machine Built up soils on interior of bulk food containers
590.004/4-602.11-P
Mechanical warewashing equipment hot water sanitization temperatures (pf)
Inspector notes: Final rinse 175 F on gauge I used my theremoter and the interial temperature at the plate was 155 F
590.004/4-501.112-PF
Warewashing machines temperature measuring devices (pf)
Inspector notes: No irreversible measuring device for high temp dish machine
590.004/4-204.115-PF
Consumption of animal foods that are raw undercooked or not otherwise processed to eliminate pathogens (pf)
Inspector notes: Consumer advisory on menu missing disclosure
590.003/3-603.11-PF
(a)-(p) person-in-charge-duties (pf)
Inspector notes: Multiple Priority Priority Foundation and Core violations noted on inspection All employees must be trained in food safety and sanitation as it relates to their assigned duties per code
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF
Clean-up of vomiting and diarrheal events (pf)
Inspector notes: No written procedures and kit is not complete
590.002/2-501.11-PF
Hand drying provision (pf)
Inspector notes: Hand sinks in both bar areas without drying device - Corrected on site by PIC
590.006/6-301.12-PF
Using a handwashing sink-operation and maintenance (pf)
Inspector notes: Hand sinks at both bar areas being used for dumping beverages even after PIC took corrective action Hand sink at the end of the cooking line blocked by shelving food and equipment Hand sink at pre area blocked by food slicer and prep table - PIC took corrective action during inspection
590.005/5-205.11-PF
Cooking and baking equipment (c)
Inspector notes: Built up soils food particles and grease on cooking equipment - Cooking line
590.004/4-602.12-C
Warewashing equipment cleaning frequency (c)
Inspector notes: Dirty water exiting the high temp dish machine onto drying area
590.004/4-501.14-C
Cutting surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Worn cutting boards on cooking line and prep areas
590.004/4-501.12-C
Good repair and proper adjustment-equipment (c)
Inspector notes: Door on 3 door refrigerator broken - Bar area
590.004/4-501.11-C
Drain boards (c)
Inspector notes: Stacking wet equipment from dish machine - Inadequate drain boards - PIC state that the clean equipment dries on wire shelving
590.004/4-301.13-C
Temperature measuring devices-functionality (c)
Inspector notes: Thermometers missing from refrigeration untis containing TCS-Food in both bar areas
590.004/4-204.112-C
Nonfood-contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Built up soils on shelving at both Bar areas Built up soils on interior and exterior of refrigeration units including door handles door gaskets etc Built up soils on exterior of bulk food containers - Kitchen/areas Built up soils on can opener stem and bracket
590.004/4-202.16-C
Miscellaneous sources of contamination (c)
Inspector notes: No dividers between hand sinks and customer ice and clean glass storage - Bar areas No dividers between dump sinks and customer ice and glass storage - Bar areas
590.003/3-307.11-C
Condiments protection (c)
Inspector notes: Using cups to dispense ice at bar areas and condiments in kitchen/prep areas
590.003/3-306.12-C
Wiping cloths use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Wiping cloths not stored in a sanitizing solution per code in ware washing prep kitchen bar areas Cloths sittting on food prep equipment - Kitchen Cloths sitting on counter tops at bar area
590.003/3-304.14-C
In-use utensils between-use storage (c)
Inspector notes: In use utensils stored in dirty water on cooking line Tongs stored on metal bar on cooking line
590.003/3-304.12-C
Food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)
Inspector notes: Bulk food containers not labeled - Kitchen/prep areas
590.003/3-302.12-C
Packaged and unpackaged food-separation packaging and segregation (c)
Inspector notes: Plastic bottles at bar stored in customer ice
590.003/3-302.11-C
Clean condition-outer clothing (c)
Inspector notes: Staff wearing cloth towels on the clothing - Bar/kitchen/prep areas
590.002/2-304.11-C
Storage-other personal care items (c)
Inspector notes: Backpack stored in food pre area Personal items stored on top of lockers
590.007/7-209.11-C
Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)
Inspector notes: Unused equipment in prep area
590.006/6-501.114-C
Handwashing signage (c)
Inspector notes: No signage at hand sinks reminding employees to wash hands at both bar areas
590.006/6-301.14-C
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Water covering floor in ware washing area Built up soils on floor under and behind all equipment - Kitchen/prep/ware washing and both bar areas
590.006/6-201.11-C
Toilet room receptacle covered (c)
Inspector notes: No cover for trash receptacle in employee unisex bathroom
590.005/5-501.17-C
Maintaining refuse areas and enclosures (c)
Inspector notes: Unused and unnecessary articles at dock area
590.005/5-501.115-C
Covering receptacles (c)
Inspector notes: No covers for waste receptacles -Kitchen/prep/ware washing bar areas
590.005/5-501.113-C
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Cask N Flagon last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Cask N Flagon on file is from Oct 28, 2025. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Cask N Flagon?
Across the inspection record, “maintaining refuse areas and enclosures” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Cask N Flagon.
How does Cask N Flagon compare to other restaurants in Boston?
Cask N Flagon most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Boston average of 86.
Has Cask N Flagon's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Cask N Flagon have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Cask N Flagon means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Cask N Flagon inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Cask N Flagon is inspected around two times per year on average.
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