Tia's Waterfront

200 Atlantic Av, Boston, MA 02110
Seafood
Last inspected: Apr 27, 2026
52
Score
High Risk

Going back to 2022, Tia's Waterfront has seven inspections in the public record. The newest entry in the record is dated Apr 27, 2026. Diners may want to take note: high risk reflects issues that a health inspector considered important.

Recent inspections have turned up more issues than earlier ones, averaging around three violations lately compared to roughly zero violations before.

Across the inspection history, “shell stock maintaining identification” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.

Compared to other Boston restaurants (averaging 86), there's room to close the gap. There are enough flags in the record to merit a second thought.

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Inspections
2
Critical latest
2
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 27, 2026
Routine
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
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(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Salsa being held in a container outside refigeration unit at 55F with no way to cold hold product. Discarded. Ensure cold holding in refigeration units. Hold cold food at 41F or below.
590.003/3-501.16-P
(a)(1) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Cheese sauce in hot holding unit at 120F. Reheated to acceptable temperature. Ensure proper hot holding at 135F or above.
590.003/3-501.16-P1
Common name-working containers (pf)
Inspector notes: Chemical spray bottles observed unlabled. Provide.
590.007/7-102.11-PF
Cleaning agents and sanitizers availability (pf)
Inspector notes: Detergent on bar area dish machine observed empty. Corrected on site. Ensure detergent is available at all hours.
590.004/4-303.11-PF
Service sink (c)
Inspector notes: No mop sink per PIC. PIC could not provide any variance. Provide or apply for variance.
590.005/5-203.13-C
System maintained in good repair (c)
Inspector notes: Hand sink in prep area observed leaking. Repair as necessary.
590.005/5-205.15-C
(a) certified food protection manager (c)
Inspector notes: Allergy certificate observed expired. Renew certificate.
590.002(C)/2-102.12-C
52
May 7, 2025
Routine
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Shell stock maintaining identification (pf)
Inspector notes: Tags being held but not dated with last sold date all tags when last clam or muscle is sold.
590.003/3-203.12-PF
90
Apr 28, 2025
Routine
2 major violations.
View 2 violations
Pressure (pf)
Inspector notes: Hot water is intermittent repair (Plumber is on site repair pump for the hot water heater)
590.005/5-103.12-PF
Shell stock maintaining identification (pf)
Inspector notes: Tags being held but not dated with last sold date all tags when last clam or muscle is sold.
590.003/3-203.12-PF
82
Jul 25, 2024
Routine
No violations found.
100
Jun 23, 2023
Routine
No violations found.
100
May 15, 2023
Routine
No violations found.
100
Jul 5, 2022
Routine
No violations found.
100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Tia's Waterfront last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Tia's Waterfront on file is from Apr 27, 2026. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Tia's Waterfront?

Across the inspection record, “shell stock maintaining identification” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Tia's Waterfront.

How does Tia's Waterfront compare to other restaurants in Boston?

Tia's Waterfront most recently scored 52 out of 100, which is lower than the Boston average of 86.

Has Tia's Waterfront's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Tia's Waterfront have averaged around three violations per visit, up from roughly zero earlier in the record.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at Tia's Waterfront means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.

How often is Tia's Waterfront inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Tia's Waterfront is inspected around two times per year on average.