Shannon's Tavern
Last inspected: Sep 24, 2025
78
Score
Inspectors have visited Shannon's Tavern nine times, with records going back to 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Sep 24, 2025. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.
Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around two violations lately and about five violations before that.
When inspectors have written things up, “surface characteristics-indoor areas” has been the most frequent reason, cited four times.
By comparison, the average South Boston facility scores 87, putting Shannon's Tavern on the weaker side. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
9
Inspections
0
Critical latest
2
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Sep 24, 2025
Routine
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Cleaning agents and sanitizers availability (pf)
Inspector notes: Missing sanitizer agent. Establishment has dish detergent on site for equipment cleaning. Provide at all times
590.004/4-303.11-PF
Sanitizing solutions testing devices (pf)
Inspector notes: Missing testing device for 3 compartment sink. Provide
590.004/4-302.14-PF
Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)
Inspector notes: Hood sticker exp 4/25. Provide proof of routine maintenance.
590.006/6-501.14-C
78
Apr 30, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
Apr 14, 2025
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
(a) certified food protection manager (c)
Inspector notes: CFPM certificate expired. Provide a current certification
590.002(C)/2-102.12-C
(b) and (c) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (c)
Inspector notes: Observed food soils on the meat slicer. Clean to remove.
590.004/4-601.11-C
90
Aug 29, 2024
Routine
No violations found.
100
Feb 15, 2024
Routine
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Using a handwashing sink-operation and maintenance (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed ice dumped into handsink. Remove and discontinue utilizing handsink for any other purposes.
590.005/5-205.11-PF
Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)
Inspector notes: Expired hood sticker 11/23. Provide updated sticker.
590.006/6-501.14-C
(b) and (c) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (c)
Inspector notes: Heavy dirt old debris observed on refrigeration units and cooking equipment. Clean to remove. D/C utilizing any equipment to store trash debris.
590.004/4-601.11-C
82
Aug 8, 2023
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 13 violations
Compliance with food law (p)
Inspector notes: Discontinue purchasing foods from other retail outlets such as ' Market Basket " and oly purchase from wholesale suppliers only
590.003(A)/3-201.11-P
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Mouse activity in the basement /storage area - address as discussed
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Food-contact surfaces-cleanability (pf)
Inspector notes: Clean interior of ice machine from all visible soils
590.004/4-202.11-PF
Outside receptacles (c)
Inspector notes: Clean to remove all loose trash and debris where needed
590.005/5-501.15-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Cleasn shelving units under bar / counter tops as well as inside of allrefrigeration units from visible soils
590.004/4-602.13-C
Grease trap(c)
Inspector notes: Clean to remove all visible soils
590.005/5-402.12-C
Sponges use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Discontinue using to clean bar counter tops
590.004/4-101.16-C
Surface characteristics-indoor areas (c)
Inspector notes: Clean floors throughout the bar from all visible soils and loose debris
590.006/6-101.11-C
Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)
Inspector notes: Clean to remove all loose trash and debris in the back room and basement area as we discussed during inspection
590.006/6-501.114-C
Cleaning frequency and restrictions (c)
Inspector notes: Clean ther floors walls and basement stairs from loose tr4ash and debris loose beer bottle caps and plastic drink straws
590.006/6-501.12-C
Drying mops (c)
Inspector notes: Store soiled mops inside the mop bucket or elevated off the floor after use
590.006/6-501.16-C
Wiping cloths use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Set up accordingly as discussed
590.003/3-304.14-C
In-use utensils between-use storage (c)
Inspector notes: Keep ice scoop stored in a clean and dry location of the facility as discussed - use of a bucket or container is recommended
590.003/3-304.12-C
43
Aug 3, 2023
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Compliance with food law (p)
Inspector notes: Discontinue purchasing foods from other retail outlets such as ' Market Basket " and oly purchase from wholesale suppliers only
590.003(A)/3-201.11-P
Food-contact surfaces-cleanability (pf)
Inspector notes: Clean interior of ice machine from all visible soils
590.004/4-202.11-PF
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Mouse activity in the basement /storage area - address as discussed
590.006/6-501.111-PF
In-use utensils between-use storage (c)
Inspector notes: Keep ice scoop stored in a clean and dry location of the facility as discussed - use of a bucket or container is recommended
590.003/3-304.12-C
Surface characteristics-indoor areas (c)
Inspector notes: Clean floors throughout the bar from all visible soils and loose debris
590.006/6-101.11-C
Outside receptacles (c)
Inspector notes: Clean to remove all loose trash and debris where needed
590.005/5-501.15-C
Grease trap(c)
Inspector notes: Clean to remove all visible soils
590.005/5-402.12-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Cleasn shelving units under bar / counter tops as well as inside of allrefrigeration units from visible soils
590.004/4-602.13-C
Sponges use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Discontinue using to clean bar counter tops
590.004/4-101.16-C
Wiping cloths use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Set up accordingly as discussed
590.003/3-304.14-C
Drying mops (c)
Inspector notes: Store soiled mops inside the mop bucket or elevated off the floor after use
590.006/6-501.16-C
47
Jun 24, 2022
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Surface characteristics-indoor areas (c)
Inspector notes: Bar & kichen floor is damaged with exposed wood subfloor in several areas. make all necessary repairs.
590.006/6-101.11-C
95
May 23, 2022
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Surface characteristics-indoor areas (c)
Inspector notes: Bar & kichen floor is damaged with exposed wood subfloor in several areas. make all necessary repairs.
590.006/6-101.11-C
95
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Shannon's Tavern last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Shannon's Tavern on file is from Sep 24, 2025. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Shannon's Tavern?
Across the inspection record, “surface characteristics-indoor areas” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Shannon's Tavern.
How does Shannon's Tavern compare to other restaurants in South Boston?
Shannon's Tavern most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is lower than the South Boston average of 87.
Has Shannon's Tavern's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Shannon's Tavern have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly five earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Shannon's 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 Shannon's Tavern inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Shannon's Tavern is inspected around three times per year on average.
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