Warren Tavern
Last inspected: Oct 14, 2025
41
Score
The health department has logged nine inspections at Warren Tavern, the earliest from 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Oct 14, 2025. A high risk rating points to multiple serious findings at the most recent inspection.
Violation counts have ticked up lately, averaging around six violations per visit versus roughly three violations earlier in the record.
Across the inspection history, “ventilation hood systems filters” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded four times.
The city-wide average sits at 93, which Warren Tavern's 41 doesn't quite reach. The pattern in the record is worth a careful look.
9
Inspections
0
Critical latest
2
Major latest
14
Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 14, 2025
Routine
2 major violations. 14 minor violations.
View 16 violations
Food-contact surfaces-cleanability (pf)
Inspector notes: Several in use curring boards with deep lacerations and badly worn - discard and replace where needed
590.004/4-202.11-PF
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Contact pest control company as we discussed and provide an IPM report
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Service sink (c)
Inspector notes: Set up proiper barriers for the slop sink area where needed
590.005/5-203.13-C
Closing toilet room doors (c)
Inspector notes: Ensure all doors to the restrooms have a self closing device on the doors as discussed
590.006/6-501.19-C
Drying mops (c)
Inspector notes: Elevate in use / soiled mops and brooms off the floors after use to reduce potential contamination
590.006/6-501.16-C
Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)
Inspector notes: Clean to remove the broken metal white shelving unit in the basement across from the prep table - remove all loose debris not affiliated with restaurant from the basement area
590.006/6-501.114-C
Storing maintenance tools (c)
Inspector notes: Organize [ discard if needed ] all the brooms and other cleaning equipment tossed in the open area across from the prep table in the basement
590.006/6-501.113-C
Handwashing signage (c)
Inspector notes: Hand Washing Only - signage needed at all designated hand sinks where needed
590.006/6-301.14-C
Toilet room receptacle covered (c)
590.005/5-501.17-C
Storage areas rooms and receptacles capacity and availability (c)
Inspector notes: Keep the trash bins for the restaurant organized neat and clean - maintain ibins n the segragated area of the lot away from the streets and properties
590.005/5-501.16-C
Maintaining refuse areas and enclosures (c)
Inspector notes: ensure propane tanks are proiperly anchored as we discussed
590.005/5-501.115-C
Covering receptacles (c)
Inspector notes: Keep the lids of the trash bins tightly closed after use
590.005/5-501.113-C
Grease trap(c)
Inspector notes: Clean to remove alol rust grease and grime
590.005/5-402.12-C
Ventilation hood systems filters (c)
Inspector notes: Remove heavily soiled vents in the hood from heavy grease and grime
590.004/4-202.18-C
Nonfood-contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Coffin style flip top freezer lid is rusted and compromised in the basement - address as needed
590.004/4-101.19-C
Wiping cloths use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Set up accordingly
590.003/3-304.14-C
41
May 20, 2025
Routine
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Assignment (pf)
Inspector notes: No manager on site to answer food safety questions and / concerns - ensure there is a designated person in charge at all times of operation during regular buisiness hours
590.002(A)/2-101.11-PF
Consumption of animal foods that are raw undercooked or not otherwise processed to eliminate pathogens (pf)
Inspector notes: Mensu are incomplete pertaining to the [ disclosure - reminder ] address
590.003/3-603.11-PF
Outside receptacles (c)
Inspector notes: Clean to remove all visible grease and food soils on the inside and outside of the several trash receptacles on site for waste where needed
590.005/5-501.15-C
78
Nov 14, 2024
Routine
No violations found.
100
May 22, 2024
Routine
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Consumption of animal foods that are raw undercooked or not otherwise processed to eliminate pathogens (pf)
Inspector notes: Several items on the lunch and brunch menus are incomplete with the consumer advisory - address as discussed Dinner menu verbiage on the dinner menu needs to be ammended - make the necessary corrections as we discussed during inspection
590.003/3-603.11-PF
Ventilation hood systems filters (c)
Inspector notes: Clean to remove all visible grease and grime in the hood vents where needed
590.004/4-202.18-C
Packaged and unpackaged food-separation packaging and segregation (c)
Inspector notes: Discontinue leaving plates utensils outside in the dining area alongside the restaurant unprotected and without any person in charge overseeing the area
590.003/3-302.11-C
(a) certified food protection manager (c)
Inspector notes: Post current food safety / allergenn awareness certificates on site
590.002(C)/2-102.12-C
78
May 15, 2024
Routine
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Consumption of animal foods that are raw undercooked or not otherwise processed to eliminate pathogens (pf)
Inspector notes: Several items on the lunch and brunch menus are incomplete with the consumer advisory - address as discussed Dinner menu verbiage on the dinner menu needs to be ammended - make the necessary corrections as we discussed during inspection
590.003/3-603.11-PF
Ventilation hood systems filters (c)
Inspector notes: Clean to remove all visible grease and grime in the hood vents where needed
590.004/4-202.18-C
(a) certified food protection manager (c)
Inspector notes: Post current food safety / allergenn awareness certificates on site
590.002(C)/2-102.12-C
82
Nov 27, 2023
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Floors walls and ceilings utility lines (c)
Inspector notes: Floor tiles broken and missiung in front of grill repair or replace
590.006/6-201.12-C
Ventilation hood systems filters (c)
Inspector notes: Hood baffles with grease and carbon build up clean to remove
590.004/4-202.18-C
90
Oct 26, 2023
Routine
No violations found.
100
May 8, 2023
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Packaged and unpackaged food-separation packaging and segregation (p)
Inspector notes: Raw food products stored over ready to eat foods store raw below ready to eat foods
590.003/3-302.11-P
Floors walls and ceilings utility lines (c)
Inspector notes: Hood vents with carbon build up clean to remove
590.006/6-201.12-C
82
Oct 4, 2022
Routine
No violations found.
100
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Warren Tavern last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Warren Tavern on file is from Oct 14, 2025. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Warren Tavern?
Across the inspection record, “ventilation hood systems filters” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Warren Tavern.
How does Warren Tavern compare to other restaurants in Charlestown?
Warren Tavern most recently scored 41 out of 100, which is lower than the Charlestown average of 93.
Has Warren Tavern's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Warren Tavern have averaged around six violations per visit, up from roughly three earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Warren Tavern 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 Warren Tavern inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Warren Tavern is inspected around three times per year on average.
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