Tom English Cottage

112 Emerson St, South Boston, MA 02127
American
Last inspected: Sep 19, 2025
95
Score
Low Risk

Going back to 2022, Tom English Cottage has seven inspections in the public record. Tom English Cottage was last inspected on Sep 19, 2025. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around one violation, down from roughly four violations earlier in the record.

When inspectors have written things up, “cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition” has been the most frequent reason, cited three times.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average South Boston restaurant scores 87. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

7
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Sep 19, 2025
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)
Inspector notes: Hood sticker exp 3/25. Provide updated proof of inspection.
590.006/6-501.14-C
95
Aug 27, 2025
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)
Inspector notes: Hood sticker exp 3/25. Provide updated proof of inspection.
590.006/6-501.14-C
95
Mar 27, 2025
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
(b) and (c) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (c)
Inspector notes: Observed black mold substance inside the ice machine. Clean to remove.
590.004/4-601.11-C
95
Dec 2, 2024
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)
Inspector notes: Hood sticker exp 8/24. Provide proof of updated inspection
590.006/6-501.14-C
95
May 20, 2024
Routine
No violations found.
100
Aug 3, 2023
Routine
2 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Food-contact surfaces-cleanability (pf)
Inspector notes: Clean inside and outside of ice machine especially under the lid from grime and soils
590.004/4-202.11-PF
Sanitizing solutions testing devices (pf)
Inspector notes: Replace compromised chlorine test strips
590.004/4-302.14-PF
Warewashing sinks and drain boards self-draining (c)
Inspector notes: Enlarge the drain board area as discussed to comply with the proper amount of clean glassware
590.004/4-204.119-C
Food storage-preventing contamination from the premises (c)
Inspector notes: Elevate all cases of beer off the floors of the kitchen and keep elevated off the floors a minimum of six inches during storage
590.003/3-305.11-C
(a) certified food protection manager (c)
Inspector notes: Missing your allergen awareness certificate - address as discussed
590.002(C)/2-102.12-C
Closing toilet room doors (c)
590.006/6-501.19-C
Cleaning of plumbing fixtures (c)
590.006/6-501.18-C
Handwashing signage (c)
Inspector notes: Clearly identify the designated hand sink in the kitchen
590.006/6-301.14-C
Surface characteristics-indoor areas (c)
Inspector notes: Clean the floors of the bathroom and behind the bar from visible food soils
590.006/6-101.11-C
Toilet room receptacle covered (c)
590.005/5-501.17-C
55
Dec 7, 2022
Routine
2 major violations.
View 2 violations
Clean-up of vomiting and diarrheal events (pf)
Inspector notes: No vomit and diarrhea kit available - Provide supplies and instructions for vomit kit
590.002/2-501.11-PF
Warewashing machines temperature measuring devices (pf)
Inspector notes: No Irrerversible thermometer or Strips for High temp dishwasher - Provide test strips or thermometer
590.004/4-204.115-PF
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Tom English Cottage last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Tom English Cottage on file is from Sep 19, 2025. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Tom English Cottage?

Across the inspection record, “cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Tom English Cottage.

How does Tom English Cottage compare to other restaurants in South Boston?

Tom English Cottage most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the South Boston average of 87.

Has Tom English Cottage's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Tom English Cottage have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Tom English Cottage 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 Tom English Cottage inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Tom English Cottage is inspected around three times per year on average.