The Tavern at the End of the World
Last inspected: Jul 23, 2025
67
Score
Inspectors have visited The Tavern at the End of the World 10 times, with records going back to 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Jul 23, 2025. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near eight violations each time.
“Wall and ceiling coverings and coatings” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing six times across the record.
The city-wide average sits at 93, which The Tavern at the End of the World's 67 doesn't quite reach. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.
10
Inspections
0
Critical latest
3
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jul 23, 2025
Routine
3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food-contact surfaces-cleanability (pf)
Inspector notes: Replace badly compromised cutting boards in the kitchen where needed
590.004/4-202.11-PF
Consumption of animal foods that are raw undercooked or not otherwise processed to eliminate pathogens (pf)
Inspector notes: New menu items offered under cooked are missing the proper consumer advisory =- address in house
590.003/3-603.11-PF
Prohibiting animals (pf)
Inspector notes: Customers walking into the bar with their pet dogs - service animals only - post signage as discussed
590.006/6-501.115-PF
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Clean to remove all visible soils where needed on the refrigeration / freezer equipment as well as all appliances and cooking equipment
590.004/4-602.13-C
Wiping cloths use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: set up accordingly
590.003/3-304.14-C
67
Jun 17, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 9 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Food-contact surfaces-cleanability (pf)
Inspector notes: Remove the large wooden cutting board collecting soils from underneath the prep table in the basement - soak overnight as discussed to clean and sanitize stubborn soils
590.004/4-202.11-PF
Surface characteristics-indoor areas (c)
Inspector notes: Clean all surfaces from visible food spills where needed
590.006/6-101.11-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Clean inside and outside of all freezer / refrigeration - cooking equipment where needed from all visible food spills stains and soils
590.004/4-602.13-C
Wall and ceiling coverings and coatings (c)
Inspector notes: Patch up all exposed holes and openings in the walls where needed in the basement / prep room
590.006/6-201.16-C
In-use utensils between-use storage (c)
Inspector notes: Commercial grade scoops with handles should be used when dispensing starches and dry foods where needed - discontinue using plastic cups
590.003/3-304.12-C
Wood use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Discard all splintered wooden cutting boards - hard maple wooden cutting surfaces only [ if you choose to use wood ]
590.004/4-101.17-C
Nonfood-contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Clean all rusted surfaces on the shelves / prep tables where needed
590.004/4-101.19-C
Equipment and utensils-durability and strength (c)
Inspector notes: Discard all broken and visibly soiled plastic white food containers where needed
590.004/4-201.11-C
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Remove the residential ceiling tiles above the prep table in the basement and use commercial food grade supplies only
590.006/6-201.11-C
Floor and wall junctures coved and enclosed or sealed (c)
Inspector notes: Address where needed in the corners of the prep room
590.006/6-201.13-C
58
Feb 12, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 9 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Food-contact surfaces-cleanability (pf)
Inspector notes: Remove the large wooden cutting board collecting soils from underneath the prep table in the basement - soak overnight as discussed to clean and sanitize stubborn soils
590.004/4-202.11-PF
Wall and ceiling coverings and coatings (c)
Inspector notes: Patch up all exposed holes and openings in the walls where needed in the basement / prep room
590.006/6-201.16-C
Floor and wall junctures coved and enclosed or sealed (c)
Inspector notes: Address where needed in the corners of the prep room
590.006/6-201.13-C
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Remove the residential ceiling tiles above the prep table in the basement and use commercial food grade supplies only
590.006/6-201.11-C
Surface characteristics-indoor areas (c)
Inspector notes: Clean all surfaces from visible food spills where needed
590.006/6-101.11-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Clean inside and outside of all freezer / refrigeration - cooking equipment where needed from all visible food spills stains and soils
590.004/4-602.13-C
In-use utensils between-use storage (c)
Inspector notes: Commercial grade scoops with handles should be used when dispensing starches and dry foods where needed - discontinue using plastic cups
590.003/3-304.12-C
Wood use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Discard all splintered wooden cutting boards - hard maple wooden cutting surfaces only [ if you choose to use wood ]
590.004/4-101.17-C
Nonfood-contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Clean all rusted surfaces on the shelves / prep tables where needed
590.004/4-101.19-C
Equipment and utensils-durability and strength (c)
Inspector notes: Discard all broken and visibly soiled plastic white food containers where needed
590.004/4-201.11-C
58
Nov 29, 2024
Routine
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food-contact surfaces-cleanability (pf)
Inspector notes: Replace the cutting boards with deep lacerations because you cannot clean the soils properly that have accumulated deep inside the grooves
590.004/4-202.11-PF
Consumption of animal foods that are raw undercooked or not otherwise processed to eliminate pathogens (pf)
Inspector notes: Ensure all menu items have the proper " consumer advisory " disclosure and reminder where needed [ such as eggs any style ]
590.003/3-603.11-PF
Ventilation hood systems filters (c)
Inspector notes: Replace the missing vents in the hood and clean the renaining visible grease deposits where needed
590.004/4-202.18-C
In-use utensils between-use storage (c)
Inspector notes: Replace the plastic cup being used to dispense ice with a commercial grade scoop with a handle
590.003/3-304.12-C
74
Jul 5, 2024
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Wall and ceiling coverings and coatings (c)
Inspector notes: Several areas of the ceiling need to covered especially areas that are above food storage - address where needed
590.006/6-201.16-C
Warewashing sinks and drain boards self-draining (c)
Inspector notes: Expand the current area where you are air drying pots and pans as the large pots cannoit fit in the current location
590.004/4-204.119-C
(a) certified food protection manager (c)
Inspector notes: Missing the current food safety certificate - address
590.002(C)/2-102.12-C
86
Jul 1, 2024
Routine
1 major violation. 12 minor violations.
View 13 violations
Consumption of animal foods that are raw undercooked or not otherwise processed to eliminate pathogens (pf)
Inspector notes: Missing the proper disclosure and reminder on menu items offered undercooked
590.003/3-603.11-PF
(a) certified food protection manager (c)
Inspector notes: Post copies of current food safety and allergen awareness certificates as discussed
590.002(C)/2-102.12-C
(a) certified food protection manager (c)
Inspector notes: Missing the current food safety certificate - address
590.002(C)/2-102.12-C
Ventilation hood systems filters (c)
Inspector notes: Clean to remove all visible grease and grime leaks from the hood vents
590.004/4-202.18-C
Warewashing sinks and drain boards self-draining (c)
Inspector notes: Expand the current area where you are air drying pots and pans as the large pots cannoit fit in the current location
590.004/4-204.119-C
Ventilation hood systems drip prevention (c)
Inspector notes: Remove and empty the grease drip containers - they are overfilled and leaking
590.004/4-204.11-C
Drain boards (c)
Inspector notes: No designated area at the three bay sink to properly store pots and pand and allow to air dry - address
590.004/4-301.13-C
Dry cleaning-methods (c)
Inspector notes: Clean interior and exterior of all cooking equipment - all refrigeration and freezer units from all visible soils
590.004/4-603.11-C
Surface characteristics-indoor areas (c)
Inspector notes: Clean floors in the basement throughout from all visible soils
590.006/6-101.11-C
Wall and ceiling coverings and coatings (c)
Inspector notes: Several areas of the ceiling need to covered especially areas that are above food storage - address where needed
590.006/6-201.16-C
Wall and ceiling coverings and coatings (c)
Inspector notes: Missing ceiling tiles above the three bay sink in the basement as well as several other food prep locations - address as discussed
590.006/6-201.16-C
Handwashing aids and devices use restrictions (c)
Inspector notes: Remove the old and what appears to be somewhat broken wall mounted soap disoenser and replace with a portable pump hand soap dispenser at the hand sink in the basement / prep area
590.006/6-301.13-C
Handwashing signage (c)
Inspector notes: Place " hand washing only " signage at all designated hand sinks where needed
590.006/6-301.14-C
50
Jun 24, 2024
Routine
1 major violation. 9 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Consumption of animal foods that are raw undercooked or not otherwise processed to eliminate pathogens (pf)
Inspector notes: Missing the proper disclosure and reminder on menu items offered undercooked
590.003/3-603.11-PF
Handwashing aids and devices use restrictions (c)
Inspector notes: Remove the old and what appears to be somewhat broken wall mounted soap disoenser and replace with a portable pump hand soap dispenser at the hand sink in the basement / prep area
590.006/6-301.13-C
Surface characteristics-indoor areas (c)
Inspector notes: Clean floors in the basement throughout from all visible soils
590.006/6-101.11-C
Dry cleaning-methods (c)
Inspector notes: Clean interior and exterior of all cooking equipment - all refrigeration and freezer units from all visible soils
590.004/4-603.11-C
Drain boards (c)
Inspector notes: No designated area at the three bay sink to properly store pots and pand and allow to air dry - address
590.004/4-301.13-C
Ventilation hood systems drip prevention (c)
Inspector notes: Remove and empty the grease drip containers - they are overfilled and leaking
590.004/4-204.11-C
Ventilation hood systems filters (c)
Inspector notes: Clean to remove all visible grease and grime leaks from the hood vents
590.004/4-202.18-C
(a) certified food protection manager (c)
Inspector notes: Post copies of current food safety and allergen awareness certificates as discussed
590.002(C)/2-102.12-C
Handwashing signage (c)
Inspector notes: Place " hand washing only " signage at all designated hand sinks where needed
590.006/6-301.14-C
Wall and ceiling coverings and coatings (c)
Inspector notes: Missing ceiling tiles above the three bay sink in the basement as well as several other food prep locations - address as discussed
590.006/6-201.16-C
58
Aug 31, 2023
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Floors walls and ceilings utility lines (c)
Inspector notes: Hood baffles above grill with carbon build up clean to remove
590.006/6-201.12-C
95
Sep 30, 2022
Routine
No violations found.
100
May 4, 2022
Routine
No violations found.
100
Frequently Asked Questions
When was The Tavern at the End of the World last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at The Tavern at the End of the World on file is from Jul 23, 2025. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at The Tavern at the End of the World?
Across the inspection record, “wall and ceiling coverings and coatings” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at The Tavern at the End of the World.
How does The Tavern at the End of the World compare to other restaurants in Charlestown?
The Tavern at the End of the World most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Charlestown average of 93.
Has The Tavern at the End of the World's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at The Tavern at the End of the World have averaged around eight violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at The Tavern at the End of the World 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 Tavern at the End of the World inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, The Tavern at the End of the World is inspected around three times per year on average.
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