Green Dragon Tavern
Last inspected: Apr 13, 2026
95
Score
Going back to 2022, Green Dragon Tavern has 11 inspections in the public record. The newest entry in the record is dated Apr 13, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.
The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around 19 violations to closer to three violations per visit over the last few inspections.
“Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing five times across the record.
Among Boston restaurants, the typical score is 86; Green Dragon Tavern is comfortably above that bar. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.
11
Inspections
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Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 13, 2026
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Backflow prevention device location (c)
Inspector notes: Food prep sink observed draining direct to waste. PIC to provide detailed plumbers report on the cost of install of an airgap. Per PIC plumber was contacted and still waiting for appt . **** Air gap was installed . Plumber to provide permit# from ISD plumbing division to inspect the air gap install
590.005/5-204.12-C
95
Mar 13, 2026
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Backflow prevention device location (c)
Inspector notes: Food prep sink observed draining direct to waste. PIC to provide detailed plumbers report on the cost of install of an airgap. Per PIC plumber was contacted and still waiting for appt . **** Air gap was installed . Plumber to provide permit# from ISD plumbing division to inspect the air gap install
590.005/5-204.12-C
Outer openings protected (c)
Inspector notes: Multiple entrance doors observed with a weather strips possible entryway for pests/rodents. Install a door sweep to all the doors missing a door sweep. (2.27.26)
590.006/6-202.15-C
Removing dead or trapped birds insects rodents and other pest (c)
Inspector notes: IPM report was provided on site and showed fruit flies activity and voids. (2.27.26) Exterminator visit has been increased to weekly visit per PIC
590.006/6-501.112-C
Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)
Inspector notes: Stagnant water and water leaking observed on the wall/ floor in the water heater tank area. . Repair (2.27.26) Due to the heavy snow storm no access to the area
590.006/6-501.11-C
82
Feb 27, 2026
Routine
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Backflow prevention (p)
Inspector notes: Food prep sink observed draining direct to waste. PIC to provide detailed plumbers report on the cost of install of an airgap. Per PIC plumber was contacted and still waiting for appt .
590.005/5-402.11-P
Backflow prevention device location (c)
Inspector notes: Food prep sink observed draining direct to waste. PIC to provide detailed plumbers report on the cost of install of an airgap. Per PIC plumber was contacted and still waiting for appt .(2.27.26)
590.005/5-204.12-C
Outer openings protected (c)
Inspector notes: Multiple entrance doors observed with a weather strips possible entryway for pests/rodents. Install a door sweep to all the doors missing a door sweep. (2.27.26)
590.006/6-202.15-C
Removing dead or trapped birds insects rodents and other pest (c)
Inspector notes: IPM report was provided on site and showed fruit flies activity and voids. (2.27.26) Exterminator visit has been increased to weekly visit per PIC
590.006/6-501.112-C
Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)
Inspector notes: Stagnant water and water leaking observed on the wall/ floor in the water heater tank area. . Repair (2.27.26) Due to the heavy snow storm no access to the area
590.006/6-501.11-C
70
Feb 19, 2026
Routine
4 critical violations. 6 major violations. 16 minor violations.
View 26 violations
Manual and mechanical warewashing equipment chemical sanitization-temperature ph concentration and hardness (p)
Inspector notes: Bar low temp dishwasher sanitizer concentration observed readinf 00ppm chlorine
590.004/4-501.114-P
Safe unadulterated and honestly presented (p)
Inspector notes: Basin of ice in the bar area observed with soiled soda wire running/stored inside Black substance observed insde and around the ice basin in the bar area. Clean / sanitze to remove
590.003/3-101.11-P
Packaged and unpackaged food-separation packaging and segregation (p)
Inspector notes: Raw shelled eggs observed stored above RTE chilli and other prep foods. Discontinue (cos)
590.003/3-302.11-P
Backflow prevention (p)
Inspector notes: Food prep sink observed draining direct to waste. PIC to provide detailed plumbers report on the cost of install of an airgap. Per PIC plumber was contacted and still waiting for appt .
590.005/5-402.11-P
Temperature measuring devices manual and mechanical warewashing (pf)
Inspector notes: PIC unable to provide a working irreverssible thermometer for the high temp dishwasher. Provide (corrected on site)
590.004/4-302.13-PF
Warewashing equipment determining chemical sanitizer concentration (pf)
Inspector notes: PIC unable to provide accurate test strips (quartenary) for the 3 bay sink sanitzer solution. Provide
590.004/4-501.116-PF
Using a handwashing sink-operation and maintenance (pf)
Inspector notes: Kitchen main handsink observed blocked by different buckets. Discontinue maintain accessible at all time for handswashing only. (cos)
590.005/5-205.11-PF
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Multiple mice droppings observed downtairs in the storage shelvings kitchen floor and under coffe station shelvings coffe area shelvings. Clean to remove IPM report was provided on site and showed activity voids and sanititation issues.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
(a)-(p) person-in-charge-duties (pf)
Inspector notes: PIC to review viotaions noted on the inspection report and train staff .
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF
Ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food date marking (pf)
Inspector notes: Container of chilli cooked wings observed with date marking. Provide made/discard date to all prepped foods before storing.
590.003/3-501.17-PF
Food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)
Inspector notes: Several containers of condiments observed at the cook line and multiple squeeze bottles observed without labels. Provide labels when removed from original containers
590.003/3-302.12-C
Removing dead or trapped birds insects rodents and other pest (c)
Inspector notes: Dead mice observed on glue trap downstairs in the basement area. IPM report was provided on site and showed activity voids and sanititation issues Exterminator visit has been increased to weekly visit per PIC
590.006/6-501.112-C
Food storage-preventing contamination from the premises (c)
Inspector notes: Multiple cases of food items observed store on the floor and under unmarked pipes. Discontinue and store safely
590.003/3-305.11-C
Miscellaneous sources of contamination (c)
Inspector notes: Multiple CO2 tanks observed stored in the open in the basement storage area. Anchor/chain all the CO2 tanks. Meat slicer observed stored in the basement area below exposed pipe. Remove
590.003/3-307.11-C
Ventilation hood systems filters (c)
Inspector notes: Hood vent system observed soiled/ dust accumulation. Clean to remove Hood sticker expires April 2026
590.004/4-202.18-C
Temperature measuring devices-functionality (c)
Inspector notes: Multiple refrigeration units observed without a conspicious thermometer. Provide and maintain visible
590.004/4-204.112-C
Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)
Inspector notes: Basement observed heavily clutter (old equipments unused items dinnerware ). Clean to remove
590.006/6-501.114-C
Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)
Inspector notes: Stagnant water and water leaking observed on the wall/ floor in the water heater tank area. . Repair
590.006/6-501.11-C
Drying mops (c)
Inspector notes: Soiled mop observed stored in kitchen floor. Discontinue hand to dry in the mop sink area to prevent contamination
590.006/6-501.16-C
Cleaning of plumbing fixtures (c)
Inspector notes: Male bathroom observed oderous. Clean to remove Bar handwashing sink observed soiled. Clean to remove
590.006/6-501.18-C
Warewashing machines flow pressure device (c)
Inspector notes: Bar low temp dishwasher observed not dispensing sanitizer. Repar and provide invoice. Staff to use high temp dishwasher in the kitchen area for glass washing .
590.004/4-204.118-C
Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils-frequency (c)
Inspector notes: Interior of food prep sink interior of 3 bay sink interior of ice machine interior of cold holding unit chest freezer observed with heavy ice build up kitchen shelvings (coffee station) Clean & sanitze to remove.
590.004/4-602.11-C
Surface characteristics-indoor areas (c)
Inspector notes: Kitchen shelvings observed lined up with alumminum foil. Discontinue
590.006/6-101.11-C
Outer openings protected (c)
Inspector notes: Multiple entrance doors observed with a weather strips possible entryway for pests/rodents. Install a door sweep to all the doors missing a door sweep.
590.006/6-202.15-C
Handwashing aids and devices use restrictions (c)
Inspector notes: 3 bay sink observed set up with paper towel and soap dispenser. Remove the soap dispensers / paper towel mounted on the wall above the three bay sink .
590.006/6-301.13-C
(a) certified food protection manager (c)
Inspector notes: PIC unable to provide CFPM certificate. Post curren Servsafe certificate Post Current Allergen Awareness Certificate
590.002(C)/2-102.12-C
14
Feb 11, 2026
Routine
4 critical violations. 6 major violations. 15 minor violations.
View 25 violations
Backflow prevention (p)
Inspector notes: Food prep sink observed draining direct to waste. PIC to provide detailed plumbers report on the cost of install of an airgap/backflow preventor PIC to label/signage on the prep sink
590.005/5-402.11-P
Packaged and unpackaged food-separation packaging and segregation (p)
Inspector notes: Raw shelled eggs observed stored above RTE chilli and other prep foods. Discontinue (cos)
590.003/3-302.11-P
Manual and mechanical warewashing equipment chemical sanitization-temperature ph concentration and hardness (p)
Inspector notes: Bar low temp dishwasher sanitizer concentration observed readinf 00ppm chlorine
590.004/4-501.114-P
Safe unadulterated and honestly presented (p)
Inspector notes: Basin of ice in the bar area observed with soiled soda wire running/stored inside Black substance observed insde and around the ice basin in the bar area. Clean / sanitze to remove
590.003/3-101.11-P
Using a handwashing sink-operation and maintenance (pf)
Inspector notes: Kitchen main handsink observed blocked by different buckets. Discontinue maintain accessible at all time for handswashing only. (cos)
590.005/5-205.11-PF
Warewashing equipment determining chemical sanitizer concentration (pf)
Inspector notes: PIC unable to provide accurate test strips (quartenary) for the 3 bay sink sanitzer solution. Provide
590.004/4-501.116-PF
Temperature measuring devices manual and mechanical warewashing (pf)
Inspector notes: PIC unable to provide a working irreverssible thermometer for the high temp dishwasher. Provide (corrected on site)
590.004/4-302.13-PF
Ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food date marking (pf)
Inspector notes: Container of chilli cooked wings observed with date marking. Provide made/discard date to all prepped foods before storing.
590.003/3-501.17-PF
(a)-(p) person-in-charge-duties (pf)
Inspector notes: PIC to review viotaions noted on the inspection report and train staff .
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Multiple mice droppings observed downtairs in the storage shelvings kitchen floor and under coffe station shelvings coffe area shelvings. Clean to remove IPM report was provided on site and showed activity voids and sanititation issues.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
(a) certified food protection manager (c)
Inspector notes: PIC unable to provide CFPM certificate. Post curren Servsafe certificate Post Current Allergen Awareness Certificate
590.002(C)/2-102.12-C
Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)
Inspector notes: Basement observed heavily clutter (old equipments unused items dinnerware ). Clean to remove
590.006/6-501.114-C
Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)
Inspector notes: Multiple voids (hole) observed in the establishment walls . Repair
590.006/6-501.11-C
Handwashing aids and devices use restrictions (c)
Inspector notes: 3 bay sink observed set up with paper towel and soap dispenser. Remove the soap dispensers / paper towel mounted on the wall above the three bay sink .
590.006/6-301.13-C
Drying mops (c)
Inspector notes: Soiled mop observed stored in kitchen floor. Discontinue hand to dry in the mop sink area to prevent contamination
590.006/6-501.16-C
Cleaning of plumbing fixtures (c)
Inspector notes: Male bathroom observed oderous. Clean to remove Bar handwashing sink observed soiled. Clean to remove
590.006/6-501.18-C
Outer openings protected (c)
Inspector notes: Multiple entrance doors observed with a weather strips possible entryway for pests/rodents. Install a door sweep to all the doors missing a door sweep.
590.006/6-202.15-C
Surface characteristics-indoor areas (c)
Inspector notes: Kitchen shelvings observed lined up with alumminum foil. Discontinue
590.006/6-101.11-C
Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils-frequency (c)
Inspector notes: Interior of food prep sink interior of 3 bay sink interior of ice machine interior of cold holding unit chest freezer observed with heavy ice build up kitchen shelvings (coffee station) Clean & sanitze to remove.
590.004/4-602.11-C
Warewashing machines flow pressure device (c)
Inspector notes: Bar low temp dishwasher observed not dispensing sanitizer. Repar and provide invoice. Staff to use high temp dishwasher in the kitchen area for glass washing .
590.004/4-204.118-C
Miscellaneous sources of contamination (c)
Inspector notes: Multiple CO2 tanks observed stored in the open in the basement storage area. Anchor/chain all the CO2 tanks. Meat slicer observed stored in the basement area below exposed pipe. Remove
590.003/3-307.11-C
Temperature measuring devices-functionality (c)
Inspector notes: Multiple refrigeration units observed without a conspicious thermometer. Provide and maintain visible
590.004/4-204.112-C
Ventilation hood systems filters (c)
Inspector notes: Hood vent system observed soiled/ dust accumulation. Clean to remove Hood sticker expires April 2026
590.004/4-202.18-C
Food storage-preventing contamination from the premises (c)
Inspector notes: Multiple cases of food items observed store on the floor and under unmarked pipes. Discontinue and store safely
590.003/3-305.11-C
Food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)
Inspector notes: Several containers of condiments observed at the cook line and multiple squeeze bottles observed without labels. Provide labels when removed from original containers
590.003/3-302.12-C
14
Apr 28, 2025
Routine
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Consumption of animal foods that are raw undercooked or not otherwise processed to eliminate pathogens (pf)
Inspector notes: Make the necessary corrections as discussed
590.003/3-603.11-PF
Handwashing cleanser availability (pf)
Inspector notes: No soap available at the designated hand sink - provide
590.006/6-301.11-PF
Handwashing aids and devices use restrictions (c)
Inspector notes: Remove the soap dispensers mounted on the wall above the three bay sink - no need for these to be there
590.006/6-301.13-C
Wall and ceiling coverings and coatings (c)
Inspector notes: Address the water stains and loose debris on the ceiling above the cooking line
590.006/6-201.16-C
Drying mops (c)
Inspector notes: Keep in use mops and brooms elevated off the floors after use
590.006/6-501.16-C
(a) certified food protection manager (c)
Inspector notes: No current food safety / allergen awareness certificates on site - Address
590.002(C)/2-102.12-C
67
Aug 13, 2024
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Effectiveness-hair restraints (c)
Inspector notes: Production line employee observed without hair restraint. Provide.
590.002/2-402.11-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Shelfing in kitchen area holding equiptment is soiled. Clean to remove.
590.004/4-602.13-C
Miscellaneous sources of contamination (c)
Inspector notes: Tongs observed stored on side of trash can. Removed on site. Discontinue.
590.003/3-307.11-C
Floor and wall junctures coved and enclosed or sealed (c)
Inspector notes: Open hole in celing above production line. Repair as necessary.
590.006/6-201.13-C
82
Nov 17, 2023
Routine
No violations found.
100
Apr 13, 2023
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)
Inspector notes: Faucet at hand sink in kitchen leaking repair
590.006/6-501.11-C
95
Oct 20, 2022
Routine
No violations found.
100
May 16, 2022
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Ground beef @ 48f ensure proper cold hold of 41f or below. Foods moved to working cooler @ 38f
590.003/3-501.16-P
Cooling heating and holding capacities-equipment (pf)
Inspector notes: 2 door flip top not operating properly repair to run @ 41f or below
590.004/4-301.11-PF
Floors walls and ceilings utility lines (c)
Inspector notes: Hood baffles with carbon and grease build up clean to remove
590.006/6-201.12-C
74
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Green Dragon Tavern last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Green Dragon Tavern on file is from Apr 13, 2026. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Green Dragon Tavern?
Across the inspection record, “repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Green Dragon Tavern.
How does Green Dragon Tavern compare to other restaurants in Boston?
Green Dragon Tavern most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Boston average of 86.
Has Green Dragon Tavern's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Green Dragon Tavern have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly 19 earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Green Dragon Tavern 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 Green Dragon Tavern inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Green Dragon Tavern is inspected around three times per year on average.
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