The Hill Tavern
Last inspected: Feb 25, 2026
95
Score
The Hill Tavern has been inspected nine times since 2022. The Hill Tavern was last inspected on Feb 25, 2026. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.
Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around three violations compared to roughly six violations earlier on.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces”, showing up five times.
Among Boston restaurants, the typical score is 86; The Hill Tavern is comfortably above that bar. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
9
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 25, 2026
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Observed a water leak coming through the kitchen ceiling near the 3 bay sink. PIC stated they called the landlord. Repair leak
590.006/6-201.11-C
95
Feb 17, 2026
Routine
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed mold-like substance inside the ice machine and tin foil. Clean to remove mold like substance inside the shoot and remove tin foil.
590.004/4-601.11-PF
Walls and ceilings attachments (c)
Inspector notes: Observed dust on the filters on the outside of the ice machine. Clean to remove dust or replace. Observed dust on the vents and fans throughout the restaurant. Clean to remove dust replace or clean filters.
590.006/6-201.17-C
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Observed a water leak coming through the kitchen ceiling near the 3 bay sink. PIC stated they called the landlord. Repair leak
590.006/6-201.11-C
Using drain plugs (c)
Inspector notes: Provide drain plugs for the 3 bay sink.
590.005/5-501.114-C
Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)
Inspector notes: Paper towel dispenser at the bar is not working. Repair or replace Observed missing floor tiles in the kitchen. Repair and regrout kitchen floor to ensure no stagnant water and food items can build up.
590.006/6-501.11-C
74
Feb 10, 2026
Routine
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed mold-like substance inside the ice machine and tin foil. Clean to remove mold like substance inside the shoot and remove tin foil.
590.004/4-601.11-PF
Walls and ceilings attachments (c)
Inspector notes: Observed dust on the filters on the outside of the ice machine. Clean to remove dust or replace. Observed dust on the vents and fans throughout the restaurant. Clean to remove dust replace or clean filters.
590.006/6-201.17-C
Using drain plugs (c)
Inspector notes: Provide drain plugs for the 3 bay sink.
590.005/5-501.114-C
Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)
Inspector notes: Paper towel dispenser at the bar is not working. Repair or replace Observed missing floor tiles in the kitchen. Repair and regrout kitchen floor to ensure no stagnant water and food items can build up.
590.006/6-501.11-C
78
Jun 17, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Cooked chicken fingers 45F. Product made one hour prior cooled to below 41F.
590.003/3-501.16-P
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Numerous small flies evident in bar and kitchen areas. Provide updated IPM pest control report upon reinspection. Clean and sanitize all affected areas.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Caked on grease and soils on floors under cookline equipment and fryers. Clean to remove.
590.004/4-602.13-C
Storing maintenance tools (c)
Inspector notes: Brooms stored leaning on clean equipment storage rack. Remove
590.006/6-501.113-C
Food storage-preventing contamination from the premises (c)
Inspector notes: Potaoes in basement near soiled equipment floor and debris around dunnage rack. Store foods in protected areas.
590.003/3-305.11-C
67
Jan 10, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Backflow prevention (p)
Inspector notes: Food prep sink lack an air gap in waste drain. Properly plumb with indirect waste. Ensure all proper permits pulled with ISD plumbing.
590.005/5-402.11-P
Floor and wall junctures coved and enclosed or sealed (c)
Inspector notes: Baseboard damaged under and around dish machine. Seal to maintain cleanable surfaces.
590.006/6-201.13-C
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Install cleanable ceiling above soda syrup storage in basement.
590.006/6-201.11-C
78
Dec 17, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Backflow prevention (p)
Inspector notes: Food prep sink lack an air gap in waste drain. Properly plumb with indirect waste. Ensure all proper permits pulled with ISD plumbing.
590.005/5-402.11-P
Consumption of animal foods that are raw undercooked or not otherwise processed to eliminate pathogens (pf)
Inspector notes: Menu is missing disclosure next to menu items (*) served cooked to order.
590.003/3-603.11-PF
(a) (b) and (c)(1) (4)-(16) demonstration (pf)
Inspector notes: No allergen statement on dessert menu. Provide. (2) Notice on printed menus and menu boards. Such food establishments shall include on all printed menus and menu boards a clear and conspicuous notice requesting a customer to inform the server before placing an order about the customer's allergy to a major food allergen. The notice shall state: Before placing your order please inform your server if a person in your party has a food allergy
590.002(B)/2-102.11-PF
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Deep clean floor surfaces under cookline equipment of visible buildup of soils.
590.004/4-602.13-C
Food storage prohibited areas (c)
Inspector notes: Soda syrup stored under waste pipe in basement. Relocate.
590.003/3-305.12-C
Floor and wall junctures coved and enclosed or sealed (c)
Inspector notes: Baseboard damaged under and around dish machine. Seal to maintain cleanable surfaces.
590.006/6-201.13-C
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Install cleanable ceiling above soda syrup storage in basement.
590.006/6-201.11-C
Outer openings protected (c)
Inspector notes: Disturbed wall and floor materials under dry storage shelving in basement. Seal with pest proof materials Provide updated pest control report upon reinspection.
590.006/6-202.15-C
System maintained in good repair (c)
Inspector notes: Soda gun drain leads into plastic jug on floor. Properly plumb
590.005/5-205.15-C
52
Nov 21, 2024
Routine
2 major violations.
View 2 violations
(a) ceasing operations and reporting (pf)
Inspector notes: Fire in the residential bathroom located upstairs at the establishment resulting in water coming thru the vent dowsntairsin the seating area and resulting in loss of power. . Discontinue operations.
590.008/8-404.11-PF
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Wash/rinse/sanitize/ remediate all affected areas and food contact surfaces from visible water marks.
590.004/4-601.11-PF
82
Jun 13, 2023
Routine
3 major violations.
View 3 violations
Manual and mechanical warewashing equipment chemical sanitization-temperature ph concentration and hardness (pf)
Inspector notes: Low temp kitchen dish machine not reading chlorine sanitizer.Repair Maintain chlorine sanitizer 50PPM or per manufactures instructions. 3 bay sink availabl for use
590.004/4-501.114-PF
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Interior chute of the ice machine observed with soils.Clean to remove soils.
590.004/4-601.11-PF
Common name-working containers (pf)
Inspector notes: Chemical spray bottles missing labels.Provide proper labels.
590.007/7-102.11-PF
74
Jul 11, 2022
Routine
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Interior chute of the ice machine observed with soils.Clean to remove soils.
590.004/4-601.11-PF
Cleaning floors dustless methods (c)
Inspector notes: Remove pooling /standing water from under the dish machine.
590.006/6-501.13-C
(b) and (c) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (c)
Inspector notes: Clean soda dispenser holder to remove soils.
590.004/4-601.11-C
Surface characteristics-indoor areas (c)
Inspector notes: Rear storage hall floor observed with exposed cement.Resurface. Floor tiles under/around kitchen dish machine observed damaged or missing.Repair/replace tiles Maintain floors smooth/durable/cleanable
590.006/6-101.11-C
Food storage-preventing contamination from the premises (c)
Inspector notes: Liquor bottles observed stored with ice being used for drinks.Discontinue.Provde designated location for bottle storage
590.003/3-305.11-C
74
Frequently Asked Questions
When was The Hill Tavern last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at The Hill Tavern on file is from Feb 25, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at The Hill Tavern?
Across the inspection record, “equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at The Hill Tavern.
How does The Hill Tavern compare to other restaurants in Boston?
The Hill Tavern most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Boston average of 86.
Has The Hill Tavern's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at The Hill Tavern have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at The Hill Tavern 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 The Hill Tavern inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, The Hill Tavern is inspected around two times per year on average.
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