Tall Ship Restaurant (Hot Cocoa Hut)

1 East Pier Dr, East Boston, MA 02128

American

Last inspected: Jan 15, 2026

Score

Low Risk

There aren't many inspections to draw from yet: just one so far. The most recent report on file is from Jan 15, 2026. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

By comparison, the average East Boston facility scores 91, putting Tall Ship Restaurant (Hot Cocoa Hut) on the weaker side.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jan 15, 2026

Routine

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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Handwashing sinks-numbers and capacities (pf)

Inspector notes: Provide a hand sink for coffee an hot chocolate service

590.005/5-203.11-PF

Nonfood-contact surfaces (c)

Inspector notes: Exterior and interior of stand is constructed of unsealed wood / Seal interior unsealed wood

590.004/4-202.16-C

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Tall Ship Restaurant (Hot Cocoa Hut) last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Tall Ship Restaurant (Hot Cocoa Hut) on file is from Jan 15, 2026. The public record contains one inspection in total.

How does Tall Ship Restaurant (Hot Cocoa Hut) compare to other restaurants in East Boston?

Tall Ship Restaurant (Hot Cocoa Hut) most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is lower than the East Boston average of 91.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Tall Ship Restaurant (Hot Cocoa Hut) means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

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