Cunard Tavern

24 Orleans St, East Boston, MA 02128

Bar / Pub

Last inspected: Oct 30, 2025

Score

High Risk

The health department has logged five inspections at Cunard Tavern, the earliest from 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Oct 30, 2025. Diners may want to take note: high risk reflects issues that a health inspector considered important.

Violation counts have ticked up lately, averaging around nine violations per visit versus roughly four violations earlier in the record.

“Handwashing signage” comes up most often, recorded three times in the inspection record.

Restaurants in East Boston average 91, so Cunard Tavern trails the local norm. Taken together, the history suggests a facility that has struggled with consistency.

Inspections

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Minor latest

Inspection History

Oct 30, 2025

Routine

2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.

View 9 violations

When to wash (p)

Inspector notes: Didn't observe staff washing hands.Retrain

590.002/2-301.14-P

(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)

Inspector notes: Noted Sliced tomatoes at 60F prepped 15min ago. As discussed with the chef to chill the product below 41F before moving to the line.Retrain staff/COS by the PIC.

590.003/3-501.16-P

Ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food date marking (pf)

Inspector notes: Noted many ready to eat sauces past 7 days of shelf life.Remove and retrain staff

590.003/3-501.17-PF

Hand drying provision (pf)

Inspector notes: No hand drying agent available at the hand sinks.Provide COS by PIC

590.006/6-301.12-PF

Shell stock maintaining identification (pf)

Inspector notes: Shell tags missing last day sold and not organized in a chronological order.Provide

590.003/3-203.12-PF

Handwashing signage (c)

Inspector notes: Provide hand washing signs on all the hand sinks. COS by the PIC

590.006/6-301.14-C

Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)

Inspector notes: Noted many ceiling tiles missing in the cookline area.Provide

590.006/6-501.11-C

Cleaning frequency and restrictions (c)

Inspector notes: Noted dust and rust around and on the ceiling vents.Clean

590.006/6-501.12-C

Thawing (c)

Inspector notes: Noted frozen food being thawed in the prep sink in a stagnant water.Discontinue

590.003/3-501.13-C

Jun 14, 2024

Routine

3 minor violations.

View 3 violations

Handwashing signage (c)

Inspector notes: One of toilets with handsinks without signage. Provide.

590.006/6-301.14-C

(a) and (c) equipment utensils linens and single-service and single-use articles-storing (c)

Inspector notes: Some single use articles/containers stored on the floor at upper level. Elevate properly.

590.004/4-903.11-C

Heating ventilation air conditioning system vents (c)

Inspector notes: Hood Vent Sticker expired. Provide a current one.

590.006/6-202.12-C

May 31, 2024

Routine

1 major violation. 5 minor violations.

View 6 violations

Hand drying provision (pf)

Inspector notes: Handsink near cooking line without paper towels. Provide.

590.006/6-301.12-PF

Heating ventilation air conditioning system vents (c)

Inspector notes: Hood Vent Sticker expired. Provide a current one.

590.006/6-202.12-C

System maintained in good repair (c)

Inspector notes: Toilets at upper level without hot water it registers 67F. Repair to mantain 100F.

590.005/5-205.15-C

(a) and (c) equipment utensils linens and single-service and single-use articles-storing (c)

Inspector notes: Some single use articles/containers stored on the floor at upper level. Elevate properly.

590.004/4-903.11-C

Handwashing signage (c)

Inspector notes: One of toilets with handsinks without signage. Provide.

590.006/6-301.14-C

Food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)

Inspector notes: Some bulk food containers without labels. Provide.

590.003/3-302.12-C

Jul 8, 2023

Routine

3 minor violations.

View 3 violations

Effectiveness-hair restraints (c)

Inspector notes: When staff are working / preparing foods in the kitchen ensure everyone is wearing a proper hair restraint as discussed

590.002/2-402.11-C

Designation-dressing areas and lockers (c)

Inspector notes: Ensure all personal belongings including clothing and cell phones are stored in a segaragated are of the restaurant away from foods and food service areas as we discussed during inpsection

590.006/6-305.11-C

Nonfood contact surfaces (c)

Inspector notes: Clean exterior of all in line cooking equipment from all visible grease grime and food spills including in between and inside the fryolators

590.004/4-602.13-C

Dec 9, 2022

Routine

1 minor violation.

View 1 violation

Ventilation hood systems adequacy (c)

Inspector notes: Small table top fryer not under the hood / Owner has unplugged unit and will remove it from the premis as it cannot fit under the hood properly

590.004/4-301.14-C

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Cunard Tavern last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Cunard Tavern on file is from Oct 30, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Cunard Tavern?

Across the inspection record, “handwashing signage” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Cunard Tavern.

How does Cunard Tavern compare to other restaurants in East Boston?

Cunard Tavern most recently scored 45 out of 100, which is lower than the East Boston average of 91.

Has Cunard Tavern's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Cunard Tavern have averaged around nine violations per visit, up from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at Cunard Tavern means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.

How often is Cunard Tavern inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Cunard Tavern is inspected around two times per year on average.

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