Tall Ship Restaurant Container No. 3

1 East Pier Dr, East Boston, MA 02128
American
Last inspected: Sep 19, 2025
64
Score
Medium Risk

The health department has logged five inspections at Tall Ship Restaurant Container No. 3, the earliest from 2023. The newest entry in the record is dated Sep 19, 2025. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.

Recent inspections have turned up more issues than earlier ones, averaging around four violations lately compared to roughly one violation before.

Restaurants in East Boston average 91, so Tall Ship Restaurant Container No. 3 trails the local norm. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.

5
Inspections
2
Critical latest
1
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Sep 19, 2025
Routine
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
When to wash (p)
Inspector notes: Did not observe staff washing hands before prepping food.Retrain staff when to wash hands.
590.002/2-301.14-P
(a)(1) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Noted cooked chicken recorded 110F cooked about half hour ago.Reheat. PIC voluntarily discarded the product.As discussed with PIC to use the hot holding units to keep the chicken at a proper holding temperature of 135F and above.
590.003/3-501.16-P1
Handwashing sinks installation (pf)
Inspector notes: No running hot water at the hand sink.Repair As stated by the PIC the pump is broken and waiting on a part. As discussed with the PIC to use a temporary hand sink
590.005/5-202.12-PF
Condiments protection (c)
Inspector notes: Single use ustensils must be stored with handle facing up to prevent contamination.
590.003/3-306.12-C
64
Jul 11, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
Aug 23, 2024
Routine
2 major violations.
View 2 violations
Handwashing cleanser availability (pf)
Inspector notes: Handwashin sink without soap. Provide
590.006/6-301.11-PF
Hand drying provision (pf)
Inspector notes: Handsink without paper towels . Provide.
590.006/6-301.12-PF
82
Sep 6, 2023
Routine
No violations found.
100
May 4, 2023
Routine
No violations found.
100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Tall Ship Restaurant Container No. 3 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Tall Ship Restaurant Container No. 3 on file is from Sep 19, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.

How does Tall Ship Restaurant Container No. 3 compare to other restaurants in East Boston?

Tall Ship Restaurant Container No. 3 most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the East Boston average of 91.

Has Tall Ship Restaurant Container No. 3's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Tall Ship Restaurant Container No. 3 have averaged around four violations per visit, up from roughly one earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Tall Ship Restaurant Container No. 3 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 Tall Ship Restaurant Container No. 3 inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Tall Ship Restaurant Container No. 3 is inspected around two times per year on average.