Tangierino/The Boston Cigar Club

83 Main St, Charlestown, MA 02129

African

Last inspected: Nov 18, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Tangierino/The Boston Cigar Club has been inspected six times since 2022. The most recent visit was on Nov 18, 2025. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around four violations each.

Across the inspection history, “warewashing machines temperature measuring devices” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.

Restaurants in Charlestown average 93, so Tangierino/The Boston Cigar Club trails the local norm. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Nov 18, 2025

Routine

1 major violation.

View 1 violation

Warewashing machines temperature measuring devices (pf)

Inspector notes: Noted High temp dish machine wash gauge broken.Repair

590.004/4-204.115-PF

Oct 17, 2025

Routine

3 major violations. 3 minor violations.

View 6 violations

Sanitizing solutions testing devices (pf)

Inspector notes: Provide Irreversible thermometer for the high temp. dish machine.

590.004/4-302.14-PF

Warewashing machines temperature measuring devices (pf)

Inspector notes: Noted High temp dish machine wash gauge broken.Repair

590.004/4-204.115-PF

Using a handwashing sink-operation and maintenance (pf)

Inspector notes: A drain pipe draining into the hand sink at the bar.Remove

590.005/5-205.11-PF

Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)

Inspector notes: Missing ceiling tiles near the beer walkin.Repair

590.006/6-501.11-C

Handwashing signage (c)

Inspector notes: Provide hand washing sign at the bar hand sink.

590.006/6-301.14-C

Cleaning frequency and restrictions (c)

Inspector notes: Heavy build up under the equipment at the bar.Clean

590.006/6-501.12-C

Oct 16, 2025

Routine

2 major violations. 5 minor violations.

View 7 violations

Food-contact surfaces-cleanability (pf)

Inspector notes: Remove all cutting boards with deep lacerations that cannot be cleaned and sanitzed properly moving forward

590.004/4-202.11-PF

Consumption of animal foods that are raw undercooked or not otherwise processed to eliminate pathogens (pf)

Inspector notes: New additions to the menu are miising the proper consumer advisory - post as discussed

590.003/3-603.11-PF

Nonfood contact surfaces (c)

Inspector notes: Clean the exterior of all cooking equipment in the kitchen -all bulk food storage bins - all freezer / refrigeration units and shelving un der prep tables from visible food spills stains and soils

590.004/4-602.13-C

Wiping cloths use limitation (c)

Inspector notes: Set up sanitizing buckets accordingly

590.003/3-304.14-C

(a) certified food protection manager (c)

Inspector notes: Epired food safety certificate -missing the allergen awareness for tis person as well - Address

590.002(C)/2-102.12-C

Wood use limitation (c)

Inspector notes: Discard all wooden spatulas and spoons with burnt edges and splintered edges - wood should be limited for use as the mentioned in the food code

590.004/4-101.17-C

Preclearing (c)

Inspector notes: Ensure to remove all heave food deposits before washing pots ans pand - do not leave food inside pots overnight as this can result in a rodent issue

590.004/4-603.12-C

Oct 16, 2024

Routine

2 major violations. 5 minor violations.

View 7 violations

Food-contact surfaces-cleanability (pf)

Inspector notes: Remove all cutting boards with deep lacerations that cannot be cleaned and sanitzed properly moving forward

590.004/4-202.11-PF

Consumption of animal foods that are raw undercooked or not otherwise processed to eliminate pathogens (pf)

Inspector notes: New additions to the menu are miising the proper consumer advisory - post as discussed

590.003/3-603.11-PF

Nonfood contact surfaces (c)

590.004/4-602.13-C

Wood use limitation (c)

Inspector notes: Discard all wooden spatulas and spoons with burnt edges and splintered edges - wood should be limited for use as the mentioned in the food code

590.004/4-101.17-C

Wiping cloths use limitation (c)

Inspector notes: Set up sanitizing buckets accordingly

590.003/3-304.14-C

(a) certified food protection manager (c)

Inspector notes: Epired food safety certificate -missing the allergen awareness for tis person as well - Address

590.002(C)/2-102.12-C

Preclearing (c)

Inspector notes: Ensure to remove all heave food deposits before washing pots ans pand - do not leave food inside pots overnight as this can result in a rodent issue

590.004/4-603.12-C

Sep 7, 2023

Routine

1 major violation.

View 1 violation

Cooling heating and holding capacities-equipment (pf)

Inspector notes: 2 cold units in kitchen not operating repair to run 41f or below

590.004/4-301.11-PF

Nov 18, 2022

Routine

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

Handwashing sinks-location and placement (pf)

Inspector notes: No hand sink @ cooking line make vegetable wash sink a hand sink

590.005/5-204.11-PF

Floors walls and ceilings utility lines (c)

Inspector notes: Hood vents with carbon and grease buil dup clean to remove

590.006/6-201.12-C

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Tangierino/The Boston Cigar Club last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Tangierino/The Boston Cigar Club on file is from Nov 18, 2025. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Tangierino/The Boston Cigar Club?

Across the inspection record, “warewashing machines temperature measuring devices” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Tangierino/The Boston Cigar Club.

How does Tangierino/The Boston Cigar Club compare to other restaurants in Charlestown?

Tangierino/The Boston Cigar Club most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is lower than the Charlestown average of 93.

Has Tangierino/The Boston Cigar Club's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Tangierino/The Boston Cigar Club have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Tangierino/The Boston Cigar Club 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 Tangierino/The Boston Cigar Club inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Tangierino/The Boston Cigar Club is inspected around two times per year on average.

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