Tavern of Tales

1478 Tremont St, Mission Hill, MA 02120

Bar / Pub

Last inspected: Jan 8, 2026

Score

Low Risk

The health department has logged seven inspections at Tavern of Tales, the earliest from 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Jan 8, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

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

When inspectors have written things up, “cutting surfaces” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Mission Hill restaurant scores 82. The record reflects steady performance over time.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jan 8, 2026

Routine

3 minor violations.

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Nonfood-contact surfaces (c)

Inspector notes: Cardboard lining shelf in kitchen. Discard cardboard. Use materials that are cleanable duranle and non-absorbent.

590.004/4-101.19-C

Food storage prohibited areas (c)

Inspector notes: Beverage items stored under bar hand sink. Discontinue storing food items under plumbing.

590.003/3-305.12-C

Sponges use limitation (c)

Inspector notes: Sponges observed at ware washing sink. Discard sponges. Discontinue using sponges to wash food contact surfaces.

590.004/4-101.16-C

Jul 30, 2025

Routine

3 minor violations.

View 3 violations

Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)

Inspector notes: Floor under warewashing and prep sink observed visible soiled by debris accumulation. Clean to remove

590.006/6-201.11-C

Cutting surfaces (c)

Inspector notes: Cutting board observed stained by orange substances. Clean to remove

590.004/4-501.12-C

Temperature measuring devices-functionality (c)

Inspector notes: Refrigeration unit observed without a conspiciuous thermometer. Provide thermometer to all the refrigerator unit missing a thermometer and maintain visible

590.004/4-204.112-C

Mar 10, 2025

Routine

1 minor violation.

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Surface characteristics-indoor areas (c)

Inspector notes: Storage shelving observed lined with carboard . Discontinue. Corrected on site by PIC

590.006/6-101.11-C

Dec 19, 2024

Routine

No violations found.

100

Aug 6, 2024

Routine

2 critical violations. 6 major violations. 2 minor violations.

View 10 violations

Reheating for hot holding (p)

Inspector notes: Per chef all hot holding items are removed from refrigeration and placed into the hot holding unit. Adivised chef to reheat all hot holding items to 165F and verify with a probe thermometer before placing in hot holding. All products were reheat to 165F and up. PIC to retrain staff on reheating.

590.003/3-403.11-P

(a)(1) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)

Inspector notes: Hot holding :Pulled Pork 105-108F cheese sauce 78F all products were discard by chef and PIC. PIC to review hot holding and train staff.

590.003/3-501.16-P1

Using a handwashing sink-operation and maintenance (pf)

Inspector notes: Bar main hand sink observed blocked by multiples drink mix strainer and plastic containers. Discontinue. (COS)

590.005/5-205.11-PF

(a)-(p) person-in-charge-duties (pf)

Inspector notes: Designate a PIC who's knowlegeable and present at all ours of operation. Person in charge must be present demonstrates knowledge and performs duties PIC was unable to demonstrate cooling process illness policy cold holding and reheating. Educational material will be provided for PIC to retrain and train staff.

590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF

(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)

Inspector notes: Interior of 3 bay sink middle compartment observed soiled with soiled dishes 3 bay sink backsplash observed soiled by black substance interior of 2 door hoshizaki refrigerator unit observed soiled soiled knife observed stored on clean rack. Clean and sanitize to remove.

590.004/4-601.11-PF

Temperature measuring devices manual and mechanical warewashing (pf)

Inspector notes: No irreversible thermomether available on site. Provide

590.004/4-302.13-PF

Capacity-quantity and availability (pf)

Inspector notes: Hot water throughout the establishement observed fluctuating betwee 80F-120F. Repair.

590.005/5-103.11-PF

Clean-up of vomiting and diarrheal events (pf)

Inspector notes: No procedures or kit for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events available and on site. Provide

590.002/2-501.11-PF

Cutting surfaces (c)

Inspector notes: Multiples cutting board observed heavily surfaced. Resurface/ replace.

590.004/4-501.12-C

Handwashing signage (c)

Inspector notes: Multiple handwash sink observed without hand wash sign. Provide and maintain.

590.006/6-301.14-C

Apr 18, 2023

Routine

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

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

Inspector notes: No consumer advisory or allergen nawareness for menu items offered on site - address

590.003/3-603.11-PF

(a) certified food protection manager (c)

Inspector notes: Post current food safety for chef on site cooking during their time at work

590.002(C)/2-102.12-C

Oct 28, 2022

Routine

No violations found.

100

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Tavern of Tales last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Tavern of Tales on file is from Jan 8, 2026. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Tavern of Tales?

Across the inspection record, “cutting surfaces” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Tavern of Tales.

How does Tavern of Tales compare to other restaurants in Mission Hill?

Tavern of Tales most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Mission Hill average of 82.

Has Tavern of Tales' inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Tavern of Tales have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Tavern of Tales 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 Tavern of Tales inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Tavern of Tales is inspected around two times per year on average.

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