Sam Adams Tap Room

60 State St, Boston, MA 02109
Bar / Pub
Last inspected: May 6, 2026
64
Score
Medium Risk

Across the available record, Sam Adams Tap Room has seven inspections on file, the first dated 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on May 6, 2026. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.

The trend has not been favorable: recent inspections average around two violations each, up from closer to zero violations before.

By comparison, the average Boston facility scores 86, putting Sam Adams Tap Room on the weaker side. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.

7
Inspections
0
Critical latest
3
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
May 6, 2026
Routine
3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Noted mice droppings in the Room 84 and the mecahical room.Clean with frequency and provide current detail pest report. Noted fruit flies at the main bar area.Provide detail pest report.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Using a handwashing sink-operation and maintenance (pf)
Inspector notes: Remove all the clutter in and around the hand sink on the cookline to provide easy access for staff to wash hands.
590.005/5-205.11-PF
Temperature measuring devices manual and mechanical warewashing (pf)
Inspector notes: Provide irreversible thermometer for the high temp dish machine inthe kitchen.
590.004/4-302.13-PF
Miscellaneous sources of contamination (c)
Inspector notes: Provide a seperation at the hand sink at the bar on the main level to prevent contamination from washing hands.
590.003/3-307.11-C
Cleaning floors dustless methods (c)
Inspector notes: Noted food debris under and on the side of the equipment at the main level bar.Clean Noted sticky residue under the beer holding tanks at the main bar.Clean to prevent fruit fly issue. Noted visible dust on the ceiling at the cook line.Clean with frequency
590.006/6-501.13-C
Prohibitions (c)
Inspector notes: Noted several dry food items and single use items stored in the mechanical room.Remove
590.004/4-903.12-C
64
Oct 22, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
Jan 30, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
Feb 16, 2024
Routine
No violations found.
100
Oct 23, 2023
Routine
No violations found.
100
Jan 24, 2023
Routine
No violations found.
100
Jun 22, 2022
Routine
No violations found.
100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Sam Adams Tap Room last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Sam Adams Tap Room on file is from May 6, 2026. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

How does Sam Adams Tap Room compare to other restaurants in Boston?

Sam Adams Tap Room most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the Boston average of 86.

Has Sam Adams Tap Room's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Sam Adams Tap Room have averaged around two violations per visit, up from roughly zero earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Sam Adams Tap Room means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

How often is Sam Adams Tap Room inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Sam Adams Tap Room is inspected around two times per year on average.