Tavern in the Square

161 Brighton Av, Allston, MA 02134
Bar / Pub
Last inspected: Jan 18, 2023
67
Score
Medium Risk

The inspection history at Tavern in the Square is still short, with only two visits logged. Tavern in the Square was last inspected on Jan 18, 2023. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either. The file hasn't been updated since Jan 18, 2023, so take the current picture with that in mind.

There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near five violations per visit across recent inspections.

Across the inspection history, “food storage containers identified with common name of food” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.

Restaurants in Allston average 80, so Tavern in the Square trails the local norm. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.

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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 18, 2023
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Manual and mechanical warewashing equipment chemical sanitization-temperature ph concentration and hardness (p)
Inspector notes: Low Temp Dish Machine does not register any chlorine sanitizer level at lower level. Mantain between 50-100ppm Chlorine. Three Bay Sink will be used to perform sanitizing step until repair takes place.
590.004/4-501.114-P
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Can opener with dried up food debris. Clean and sanitize properly.
590.004/4-601.11-PF
Intensity-lighting (c)
Inspector notes: Walk-in freezer at lower level with interior light out of order. Repair.
590.006/6-303.11-C
Food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)
Inspector notes: Some bulk food items without labels at lower level . Label properly.
590.003/3-302.12-C
Storage refuse recyclables and returnable (c)
Inspector notes: Dumpster on the site overfilled and with loose trash and debris. Clean properly and mantain dumpster properly enclosed.
590.005/5-501.110-C
67
Oct 26, 2022
Routine
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
Manual and mechanical warewashing equipment chemical sanitization-temperature ph concentration and hardness (p)
Inspector notes: Three bay sink - Pre mixer does not pull any sanitizer . Repair to mantain QUATs 200-400ppm-Ok Low Temp Dish machine does not register any sanitizer level. Repair to mantain 50-100 Chlorine Sanitizer ppm.
590.004/4-501.114-P
Using a handwashing sink-operation and maintenance (pf)
Inspector notes: Handsink at lower level prep area with a pipe draining. Remove use for handwashing only.
590.005/5-205.11-PF
Hand drying provision (pf)
Inspector notes: One of handsinks at the bar without paper towel. Provide.
590.006/6-301.12-PF
Handwashing cleanser availability (pf)
Inspector notes: Handsink at the bar without soap. Provide.
590.006/6-301.11-PF
Food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)
Inspector notes: Several bulk food units without labels . Provide.
590.003/3-302.12-C
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Tavern in the Square last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Tavern in the Square on file is from Jan 18, 2023. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Tavern in the Square?

Across the inspection record, “food storage containers identified with common name of food” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Tavern in the Square.

How does Tavern in the Square compare to other restaurants in Allston?

Tavern in the Square most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Allston average of 80.

Has Tavern in the Square's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Tavern in the Square have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Tavern in the Square means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.