Tasty Burger

86 Van Ness St, Boston, MA 02215
American
Last inspected: Feb 19, 2026
70
Score
Medium Risk

Public records show six inspections at Tasty Burger stretching back to 2023. Inspectors last stopped by on Feb 19, 2026. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.

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

“Equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.

The city-wide average sits at 86, which Tasty Burger's 70 doesn't quite reach. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.

6
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 19, 2026
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
System maintained in good repair (p)
Inspector notes: Observed water leaking and flooded floor from burst pipe. Repair/ Provide invoice
590.005/5-205.15-P
(a) ceasing operations and reporting (pf)
Inspector notes: Due to pipe burst leaking flood water was shut off . No power loss observed
590.008/8-404.11-PF
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Stagnant water observed on the ground due to burst pipe before entering the kitchen area. Clean to remove
590.006/6-201.11-C
Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)
Inspector notes: Multiple ceiling tiles observed missing and damaged due to flooding and broken pipe. Provide repair
590.006/6-501.11-C
70
Sep 19, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Manual and mechanical warewashing equipment chemical sanitization-temperature ph concentration and hardness (p)
Inspector notes: Bar dish machine not testing for chlorine sanitizer. Service as needed to test 50ppm chlorine. Wash all glasses in kitchen dish machine.
590.004/4-501.114-P
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Black mold-like substance on chute in bar ice machine. Clean and sanitize.
590.004/4-601.11-PF
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Cheical residue on floor next to bar dish machine. Clean and dry area to prevent contamination.
590.004/4-602.13-C
74
Mar 17, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
Sep 3, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Manual and mechanical warewashing equipment chemical sanitization-temperature ph concentration and hardness (p)
Inspector notes: Bar dish machine not testing for sanitizer. Service as needed for 50ppm chlorine. Use kitchen dish machine for all warewashing.
590.004/4-501.114-P
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Interior of bar ice machine with pink and black mold-like substance. Clean to prevent contamination.
590.004/4-601.11-PF
System maintained in good repair (c)
Inspector notes: Dump sink at bar leaks underneath. Repair as needed.
590.005/5-205.15-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Exterior of cabinet in under beer taps with spills. Clean and maintain.
590.004/4-602.13-C
70
Jan 23, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
Cooling (p)
Inspector notes: Cooked onions stored in walk-in refrigerator in plastic containers with tight lids labeled cooked at 10am at 75-100F more than 4 hours after cooking. Discarded by PIC. Ensure cooked onions are cooled completely according to Food Code prior to storing.
590.003/3-501.14-P
86
May 5, 2023
Routine
No violations found.
100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Tasty Burger last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Tasty Burger on file is from Feb 19, 2026. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Tasty Burger?

Across the inspection record, “equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Tasty Burger.

How does Tasty Burger compare to other restaurants in Boston?

Tasty Burger most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Boston average of 86.

Has Tasty Burger's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Tasty Burger have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Tasty Burger 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 Tasty Burger inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Tasty Burger is inspected around two times per year on average.