The Tam
Last inspected: Dec 16, 2025
70
Score
The Tam has been inspected 11 times since 2022. The most recent visit was on Dec 16, 2025. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around three violations each.
The pattern that stands out is “system maintained in good repair”, which has been cited four times.
That's lower than the typical Boston restaurant, which scores around 86. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.
11
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 16, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
(a) ceasing operations and reporting (pf)
Inspector notes: Pest activity resulted in unsanitary conditions observed during the inspection. A voluntary closure was issued until the establishment is deemed safe to reopen
590.008/8-404.11-PF
Outer openings protected (c)
Inspector notes: Provide door sweeps to front and back door to prevent all day light. Observed hole on the wall in the basement. Patch the wall to prevent pest entry
590.006/6-202.15-C
Removing dead or trapped birds insects rodents and other pest (c)
Inspector notes: Noted dead cockroaches and dead rat in the basement area on the floor .clean to remove /Provide detail pest report
590.006/6-501.112-C
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: standing water was noted on the basement floor./ clean to remove .clean the trash area floor to remove soils. Clean to remove Observed clutter and unnessary items being stored in the basement. Clean and organize . Discard unused itmes and organize products so effective clean can be done. Observed in need of organizing and cleaning.Ensure all items are being stored 6 inches off the floor and away from the wall
590.006/6-201.11-C
System maintained in good repair (c)
Inspector notes: A leaking pipe was observed in the basement. Rapair is needed
590.005/5-205.15-C
Controlling pests (c)
Inspector notes: Large Rat dropping observed downstairs in the basement area under the shelving and outside the trash area / clean to remove./ Provide a detailed licensed exterminator’s report to keila.depina@boston.gov
590.006/6-501.111-C
70
Oct 20, 2025
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Exterior walls and roofs protective barrier (c)
Inspector notes: Large gap in the bottom of back door. Repair to prevent potential pests.
590.006/6-202.16-C
95
Oct 2, 2025
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Small pool of water oberved in basement area. Clean to remove.
590.004/4-602.13-C
Exterior walls and roofs protective barrier (c)
Inspector notes: Large gap in the bottom of back door. Repair to prevent potential pests.
590.006/6-202.16-C
Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)
Inspector notes: Back trash area has excess trash and debris. Clean to remove.
590.006/6-501.114-C
86
Apr 2, 2025
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
System maintained in good repair (c)
Inspector notes: Leak from pipe in basement. Repair as necessary.
590.005/5-205.15-C
95
Mar 12, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Cleaning agents and sanitizers availability (pf)
Inspector notes: Detegerent in low temperature dish machine observed empty. Ensure detegerent is available at all hours.
590.004/4-303.11-PF
Wall and ceiling coverings and coatings (c)
Inspector notes: Woman's restroom has multiple holes in baseboards and on the wall. Repair as necessary.
590.006/6-201.16-C
System maintained in good repair (c)
Inspector notes: Leak from pipe in basement. Repair as necessary.
590.005/5-205.15-C
82
Oct 29, 2024
Routine
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Cleaning agents and sanitizers availability (pf)
Inspector notes: Low temperature dish machine at 0ppm after multiple attempts. Sanitizer bottle observed empty. Corrected on site. Ensure sanitizer is available at all hours.
590.004/4-303.11-PF
Maintaining refuse areas and enclosures (c)
Inspector notes: Excess trash on ground in outdoor trash area. Clean to remove.
590.005/5-501.115-C
Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)
Inspector notes: Hole observed in the floor of the bar area. Repair as necessary.
590.006/6-501.11-C
82
Apr 8, 2024
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Outer openings protected (c)
Inspector notes: Large 3-4 inch gap at the bottom of the back door. Repair to prevent potential pests.
590.006/6-202.15-C
Removing dead or trapped birds insects rodents and other pest (c)
Inspector notes: Soiled trap in basement area. Clean to remove.
590.006/6-501.112-C
90
Nov 8, 2023
Routine
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
Manual and mechanical warewashing equipment chemical sanitization-temperature ph concentration and hardness (p)
Inspector notes: Low temperature dish machine not testing for sanitizer. Use disposable cups until machine has been serviced.
590.004/4-501.114-P
86
May 30, 2023
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Toilet room receptacle covered (c)
Inspector notes: Trash bin in women's restroom without cover. Provide covered trash bin.
590.005/5-501.17-C
95
Dec 16, 2022
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: In the basement clean floor area under and around the post mix (soda bib) station. Remove buildup of debris.
590.006/6-201.11-C
System maintained in good repair (c)
Inspector notes: At the time of the re-inspection a portion of the ceiling in the main bar area was leaking. A call was placed at the time of the inspection and a plumber/contractor was on their way to assess the situation and make any necessary repairs.
590.005/5-205.15-C
90
May 6, 2022
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Toilet room receptacle covered (c)
Inspector notes: No covered waste bin in women's bathroom. Provide covered waste receptacle.
590.005/5-501.17-C
95
Frequently Asked Questions
When was The Tam last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at The Tam on file is from Dec 16, 2025. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at The Tam?
Across the inspection record, “system maintained in good repair” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at The Tam.
How does The Tam compare to other restaurants in Boston?
The Tam most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Boston average of 86.
Has The Tam's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at The Tam have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at The Tam 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 The Tam inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, The Tam is inspected around three times per year on average.
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