Sam Adams Tap Room Extension & Eats

200 Terminal Rd, East Boston, MA 02128
American
Last inspected: Apr 30, 2026
100
Score
Low Risk

Sam Adams Tap Room Extension & Eats has been inspected six times since 2022. The most recent visit was on Apr 30, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

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

Compared to the broader East Boston restaurant scene, where the average is 91, this is a stronger showing. The record is unremarkable in either direction.

6
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 30, 2026
Routine
No violations found.
100
Sep 4, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations.
View 3 violations
(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Cut tomatoes 50F Deli turkey 53F / Items in top reach in operating at 51F. Unit has been taken out of service. Food has been transferred to walk in to cool down. Ice will be used to help maintain temperature until unit is repaired. / Provide 41F or below
590.003/3-501.16-P
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Small rodent droppings noted in the wall void where the gate is stored while establishment is open / Clean to remove and maintain Small rodent droppings noted in the corner under front POS counter / Clean to remove and maintain
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Cooling heating and holding capacities-equipment (pf)
Inspector notes: Reach in unit operating at 51F / Unit has been taken out of service until repair can be made / Repair to provide 41F or below
590.004/4-301.11-PF
70
May 30, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Temperature measuring devices manual and mechanical warewashing (pf)
Inspector notes: No chlorine sanitizing solution for Main Low Tem Dish Machine and Bar Low Temp Dish Machine. Provide.
590.004/4-302.13-PF
Food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)
Inspector notes: Bulk food storages containers without proper label. Provide.
590.003/3-302.12-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Beer Walk In cooler with wall and hoses covered in black sustance. Clean to remove. Bottom of refrigerating unit at bar area soiled. Clean properly.
590.004/4-602.13-C
Wiping cloths use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Soiled paper wipes observed on the counter. Prepare proper wiping cloths in sanitizing solution.
590.003/3-304.14-C
78
Apr 9, 2024
Routine
No violations found.
100
Mar 15, 2023
Routine
No violations found.
100
Aug 2, 2022
Routine
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
Hot water and chemical-methods (p)
Inspector notes: Low temp bar glass machine not hooked up to any sanitizer / Ensure machine is properly hooked up to provide 50ppm - 100ppm of chlorine. The main dish machine will be used until machine is operating properly
590.004/4-703.11-P
86

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Sam Adams Tap Room Extension & Eats last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Sam Adams Tap Room Extension & Eats on file is from Apr 30, 2026. The public record contains six inspections in total.

How does Sam Adams Tap Room Extension & Eats compare to other restaurants in East Boston?

Sam Adams Tap Room Extension & Eats most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the East Boston average of 91.

Has Sam Adams Tap Room Extension & Eats' inspection record improved over time?

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

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Sam Adams Tap Room Extension & Eats 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 Sam Adams Tap Room Extension & Eats inspected?

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