City Tap House
Last inspected: Jul 10, 2025
90
Score
Inspectors have visited City Tap House nine times, with records going back to 2022. City Tap House was last inspected on Jul 10, 2025. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.
The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around one violation, down from roughly five violations earlier in the record.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “consumption of animal foods that are raw undercooked”, showing up four times.
Among Boston restaurants, the typical score is 86; City Tap House is comfortably above that bar. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
1
Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Jul 10, 2025
Routine
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Consumption of animal foods that are raw undercooked or not otherwise processed to eliminate pathogens (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed Ahi Tuna menu item without a consumer advisory identification. Provide proper advisory on all items that are cooked to order and or served raw or undercooked as required. Assure the online menu is identical to all printed menu's.
590.003/3-603.11-PF
90
Jun 4, 2025
Routine
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Consumption of animal foods that are raw undercooked or not otherwise processed to eliminate pathogens (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed Ahi Tuna menu item without a consumer advisory identification. Provide proper advisory on all items that are cooked to order and or served raw or undercooked as required. Assure the online menu is identical to all printed menu's.
590.003/3-603.11-PF
90
Feb 24, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
Sep 9, 2024
Routine
No violations found.
100
Feb 12, 2024
Routine
2 major violations.
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Shell stock maintaining identification (pf)
Inspector notes: Shellstock tags not being dated for last sold ensure on all tags
590.003/3-203.12-PF
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: 1) Droppings found at front door leading to patio clean to remove 2) droppings found under benches in booths clean to remove 3) droppings found near electrical box near back door and hoel in wall clean to remove and seal hole 4) Opening at back door seal
590.006/6-501.111-PF
82
Jul 19, 2023
Routine
5 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Consumption of animal foods that are raw undercooked or not otherwise processed to eliminate pathogens (pf)
Inspector notes: Missing disclosure / reminder on several meu items offered under cooked - address where needed
590.003/3-603.11-PF
Shell stock identification (pf)
Inspector notes: Ensure and / all shell stock i.d. tags are being kept on site in chronological order for a minimum of 90 days - address immediately
590.003/3-202.18-PF
Warewashing equipment determining chemical sanitizer concentration (pf)
Inspector notes: Current kit is compromised - replace
590.004/4-501.116-PF
Food-contact surfaces-cleanability (pf)
Inspector notes: Clean all cutting boards with deep lacerations - discard if they cannot be cleaned properly
590.004/4-202.11-PF
Using a handwashing sink-operation and maintenance (pf)
Inspector notes: Ensure all hand sinks are clear from kitchen equipment trash bins so staff can gain easy access to wash hands as needed without any restrictions
590.005/5-205.11-PF
Wiping cloths use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Set up properly as discussed
590.003/3-304.14-C
Ventilation hood systems filters (c)
Inspector notes: Clean hood vents above the char grill to remove heavy soils
590.004/4-202.18-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Clean inside and outside of all refrigeration / freezer units - exterior including in between all in line cooking equipment - exterior of bulk food storage bins from all visible food spills stains and soils
590.004/4-602.13-C
(a) certified food protection manager (c)
Inspector notes: No current food safety certificate for on site PIC - address immediately
590.002(C)/2-102.12-C
Outside receptacles (c)
Inspector notes: Keep the lid on the dumpster closed when not in use- ensure the interior and exterior is getting cleaned periodically to remove obnoxious odors
590.005/5-501.15-C
Grease trap(c)
Inspector notes: Clean to remove all visible soils
590.005/5-402.12-C
Surface characteristics-indoor areas (c)
Inspector notes: Clean floors throughout the kitchen / food prep area from all food spills stains and soils - clean floors throughout the bar from bottle caps and other debris under the floor matts
590.006/6-101.11-C
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Oct 28, 2022
Routine
1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Consumption of animal foods that are raw undercooked or not otherwise processed to eliminate pathogens (pf)
Inspector notes: Flat iron steak is missing asterisk. Provide reminder and disclosure.
590.003/3-603.11-PF
Maintaining refuse areas and enclosures (c)
Inspector notes: Outdoor storage surfaces under waste oil containers with visible caked on grease soils and filth. Clean to remove. Shelving old mops and debri in dumpster enclosure. Remove.
590.005/5-501.115-C
Area enclosures and receptacles good repair (c)
Inspector notes: The outside dumpster is in poor condition in need of replacement to mitigate enticement of rodents. Provide sealed pest proof unit. Clean entire enclosure and surrounding areas. Observed what appears to be rat droppings in the area. Clean to remove. To refer to ISD environmental.
590.005/5-501.111-C
Using drain plugs (c)
Inspector notes: Compactor dumpster appears to leaking liquid waste. Seal to prevent.
590.005/5-501.114-C
Nonfood-contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Ceiling tiles with food spatters and soils at cookline. Clean to remove. Clean under pizza oven of visible soils.
590.004/4-202.16-C
Outdoor storage surface (c)
Inspector notes: Outdoor storage area near grease receptacles with pooling water and uneven surfaces near storm drain. Resurface grade to drain. Concrete surface under dumpster and with cracks and imperfections with standing putrid liquids. Clean to remove. Repair all outdoor surfaces.
590.005/5-501.11-C
Wall and ceiling coverings and coatings (c)
Inspector notes: Loose and missing ceiling tiles in back area. Replace.
590.006/6-201.16-C
Heating ventilation air conditioning system vents (c)
Inspector notes: Clean HVAC vents of visible dust in kitchen.
590.006/6-202.12-C
Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)
Inspector notes: Clean pizza oven hood of dust and soils.
590.006/6-501.14-C
61
Apr 28, 2022
Routine
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Temperature measuring devices manual and mechanical warewashing (pf)
Inspector notes: Provide irreversible indicator for dish machine.
590.004/4-302.13-PF
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Floors at bar with debri and soils under equipment floors in bar ice machin room with soils floor inside corners of walkin cooler with buildup of soils. Clean floors thoroughly under around and behind equipment and as stated on IPM report dated 4.19.22
590.004/4-602.13-C
86
Apr 11, 2022
Routine
1 critical violation. 6 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 11 violations
When to wash (p)
Inspector notes: Food employees at the cookline are not washing hands after handling raw shell fish and changing gloves. Retrain staff. COS
590.002/2-301.14-P
Shell stock maintaining identification (pf)
Inspector notes: Mussells in walkin cooler and at cookline drawer unit with no tags.
590.003/3-203.12-PF
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Evidence of mice activity with droppings apparent under booth seats in dining area and on shelving in wait station areas. Provide updated IPM pest control report. Clean and disinfect all affected areas.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
(a) (b) and (c)(1) (4)-(16) demonstration (pf)
Inspector notes: No PIC assuming active managerial control of kitchen staff at the time of inspection. Food employees on site has difficulty answering pertinent questions and lacked knowledge as outlined in the 2013 food code. Retrain staff.
590.002(B)/2-102.11-PF
Hand drying provision (pf)
Inspector notes: No paper towels at cookline handsink. COS.
590.006/6-301.12-PF
Non-continuous cooking of raw animal foods (pf)
Inspector notes: Establishment observed par cooking and hot holding burgers at 115F Discontinue until detailed written procedures are submitted to ISD health. Products in question cooked to 165F+
590.003/3-401.14-PF
Temperature measuring devices manual and mechanical warewashing (pf)
Inspector notes: Provide irreversible indicator for dish machine.
590.004/4-302.13-PF
Cleaning of plumbing fixtures (c)
Inspector notes: Clean employee restroom
590.006/6-501.18-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Floors at bar with debri and soils under equipment floors in bar ice machin room with soils floor inside corners of walkin cooler with buildup of soils. Clean floors thoroughly under around and behind equipment.
590.004/4-602.13-C
System maintained in good repair (c)
Inspector notes: Pipe next to dish machine is leaking. Repair.
590.005/5-205.15-C
Surface characteristics-indoor areas (c)
Inspector notes: Repair damaged walls in employee restroom.
590.006/6-101.11-C
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was City Tap House last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at City Tap House on file is from Jul 10, 2025. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at City Tap House?
Across the inspection record, “consumption of animal foods that are raw undercooked” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at City Tap House.
How does City Tap House compare to other restaurants in Boston?
City Tap House most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Boston average of 86.
Has City Tap House's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at City Tap House have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly five earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at City Tap House 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 City Tap House inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, City Tap House is inspected around three times per year on average.
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