Shamrock Pub
Last inspected: Mar 27, 2026
64
Score
The Shamrock Pub, located at 501 E Eighth St in South Boston, MA, underwent a moderate-risk inspection on March 27, 2026, with a score of 64. This inspection identified two major and five minor violations, including issues with maintaining premises, surface characteristics, and a service sink. Historically, the establishment has mostly received low-risk ratings across its eight recorded inspections.
8
Inspections
0
Critical latest
2
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 27, 2026
Routine
2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
64
Oct 21, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
78
Oct 14, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
78
May 15, 2025
Routine
2 minor violations.
90
Apr 15, 2025
Routine
4 minor violations.
82
Apr 8, 2025
Routine
4 minor violations.
82
Nov 21, 2024
Routine
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
70
Nov 14, 2024
Routine
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
70
Violations — Mar 27, 2026 Inspection
Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)
Inspector notes: There is grease on the the outside sidewalk & exterior building wall.Clean to remove Maintain more frequent cleaning to remove grease buildup.
590.006/6-501.114-C
Surface characteristics-indoor areas (c)
Inspector notes: There is a hole in the basement floor near the keg storage.Repair(to prevent possible pest access)
590.006/6-101.11-C
Service sink (c)
Inspector notes: There is no mop sink.Provide (owner stating there is a variance but could not provide) Will be discussed at the ISD Health office
590.005/5-203.13-C
Good repair and proper adjustment-equipment (c)
Inspector notes: There is no prep sink.Provide (owner stating there is a variance) Will discuss at the ISD Health office
590.004/4-501.11-C
Sanitizing solutions testing devices (pf)
Inspector notes: There is no chlorine test on site.Provide (test done using the inspectors test kit)
590.004/4-302.14-PF
Consumption of animal foods that are raw undercooked or not otherwise processed to eliminate pathogens (pf)
Inspector notes: The consumer advisory on the menu is missing the disclosure. Provide the proper disclosure stating "(*) These items are served raw /undercooked or cooked to order"
590.003/3-603.11-PF
Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)
Inspector notes: The exterior hood vent appears to be leaking grease on to the exterior building wall & sidewalk.Identify the issue & provide all necessary repairs. (issue to be discussed at the ISD Health office)
590.006/6-501.14-C
Priority (Critical)
Priority Foundation (Major)
Core (Minor)
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