Tasty BBQ
Last inspected: Dec 11, 2025
86
Score
Going back to 2022, Tasty BBQ has 10 inspections in the public record. On Dec 11, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.
Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around one violation compared to roughly four violations earlier on.
Across the inspection history, “backflow prevention device when required” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded four times.
Tasty BBQ scores about where you'd expect for a Boston restaurant. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
10
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 11, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
Backflow prevention device when required (p)
Inspector notes: Prep sinks without proper air gap for backflow prevention. Provide. Use a colander until properly plumbed.Please provide a plumbers report and a permit to do work will need to be pulled so it can be inspected. 11/22/25 on compliance visit nop air gap on the prep sink. Please provide a plumbers report and a permit to do work will need to be pulled so it can be inspected.
590.005/5-203.14-P
86
Nov 19, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
Backflow prevention device when required (p)
Inspector notes: Prep sinks without proper air gap for backflow prevention. Provide. Use a colander until properly plumbed.Please provide a plumbers report and a permit to do work will need to be pulled so it can be inspected. 11/22/25 on compliance visit nop air gap on the prep sink. Please provide a plumbers report and a permit to do work will need to be pulled so it can be inspected.
590.005/5-203.14-P
86
Nov 12, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
Backflow prevention device when required (p)
Inspector notes: Prep sinks without proper air gap for backflow prevention. Provide. Use a colander until properly plumbed.Please provide a plumbers report and a permit to do work will need to be pulled so it can be inspected. 11/22/25 on compliance visit nop air gap on the prep sink. Please provide a plumbers report and a permit to do work will need to be pulled so it can be inspected.
590.005/5-203.14-P
86
Oct 24, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Backflow prevention device when required (p)
Inspector notes: Prep sinks without proper air gap for backflow prevention. Provide. Use a colander until properly plumbed.Please provide a plumbers report and a permit to do work will need to be pulled so it can be inspected.
590.005/5-203.14-P
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Evidence of rodents activity with large dropping observed behing the mop sink area / clean to remove./ Provide a detailed licensed exterminator’s report to keila.depina@boston.go Back Area under icemachine /remove evidence of traps with old dead rat/
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Handwashing cleanser availability (pf)
Inspector notes: There is no soap at the front handsink. provide soap at the handsink so employee can properly wash their hands( Corrected on site)
590.006/6-301.11-PF
Hand drying provision (pf)
Inspector notes: Hand sinks in kitchen did not have any paper towels. Please provide ( corrected on site)
590.006/6-301.12-PF
(a) certified food protection manager (c)
Inspector notes: provide up to date certified food managers certificate/expired 1/22/25.provide up to date allergen certificate for certified food manager/ expired 3/6/25
590.002(C)/2-102.12-C
Good repair and proper adjustment-equipment (c)
Inspector notes: Ice Machine in the back observed Leaking. Repair
590.004/4-501.11-C
Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils-frequency (c)
Inspector notes: clean and sanitize the interior of the ice machine to remove possible mold-like substance. clean and sanitize can opener blade to remove heavy soils
590.004/4-602.11-C
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: All floors in kitchen front counter area and warewashing rooms observed with debris and grease build up/ Clean to Remove there is food buildup under the refigeration and under equipment. clean to remove debris buildup and seal any opening. Stagnant water observed stored under the icemachine and in mop sink area/ clean to remove
590.006/6-201.11-C
Walls and ceilings attachments (c)
Inspector notes: There are a holes in the front counter ceiling. Repair to provide smooth cleanable surface
590.006/6-201.17-C
Temperature measuring devices-functionality (c)
Inspector notes: front service cold Holding unit/ provide internal thermometer to unit to measure 41 degrees or below
590.004/4-204.112-C
In-use utensils between-use storage (c)
Inspector notes: Bulk foods/Flour/provide proper scoop with handle for bulk food bin.
590.003/3-304.12-C
45
Nov 2, 2024
Routine
1 major violation.
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(a) ceasing operations and reporting (pf)
Inspector notes: Sprinkler break at one establishment in food court. Fire panel and fire suppression must be re set prior to re opening.
590.008/8-404.11-PF
90
Sep 5, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
System maintained in good repair (p)
Inspector notes: Drain @ 3 bay sink leaking repair
590.005/5-205.15-P
86
Jan 2, 2024
Routine
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Live roach seen at time of inspection and several dead on glue traps plus some rodent droppings on glue trap clean to remove and supply detailed exterminator reports with findings and recommendations
590.006/6-501.111-PF
90
Mar 8, 2023
Routine
2 minor violations.
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(a) certified food protection manager (c)
Inspector notes: CFPM certification is expired - Provide an updated copy of CFPM from an accredited food safety program
590.002(C)/2-102.12-C
Nonfood-contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Front area behind counter is soiled tables and cookline - Clean to remove soils
590.004/4-202.16-C
90
Sep 19, 2022
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food storage-preventing contamination from the premises (c)
Inspector notes: Remove the cup holder stored on top of the ice machine. Store only ice related materials on top of the ice machine.
590.003/3-305.11-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Remove grease buildup from the interior of the drain complartments to the fryers. clean the drain comprtments.
590.004/4-602.13-C
Wiping cloths use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: keep all wiping cloths in a sanitizing solution when not in use.
590.003/3-304.14-C
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Repair damaged flor tiles on the floor area of the back kitchen area. In the prep kitchen keep all suplies 6 inches off th floor.
590.006/6-201.11-C
82
Apr 27, 2022
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Clean hood filters to hood above the hot line. Remove buildup of grease and soils.
590.006/6-201.11-C
Good repair and proper adjustment-equipment (c)
Inspector notes: remove tin foil on bottom shelf to table in the kitchen.
590.004/4-501.11-C
90
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Tasty BBQ last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Tasty BBQ on file is from Dec 11, 2025. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Tasty BBQ?
Across the inspection record, “backflow prevention device when required” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Tasty BBQ.
How does Tasty BBQ compare to other restaurants in Boston?
Tasty BBQ most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is about the same as the Boston average of 86.
Has Tasty BBQ's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Tasty BBQ have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly four earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Tasty BBQ 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 Tasty BBQ inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Tasty BBQ is inspected around three times per year on average.
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