Wm. E. Carter Ameri. Legion Post 16
Last inspected: Aug 5, 2025
82
Score
Going back to 2022, Wm. E. Carter Ameri. Legion Post 16 has eight inspections in the public record. The most recent report on file is from Aug 5, 2025. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.
The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around one violation, down from roughly eight violations earlier in the record.
“Nonfood contact surfaces” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing three times across the record.
That falls roughly in the middle of the pack for Mattapan restaurants. The record reflects steady performance over time.
8
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Aug 5, 2025
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Interior of the refrigeration unit is soiled. Clean and sanitize inside the refrigeration unit.
590.004/4-602.13-C
Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)
Inspector notes: Hood sticker expired June 2025. PIC called hood company to schedule inspection at the time of the inspection. The company said they would need to call back when the person who schedules the inspection came back from lunch.
590.006/6-501.14-C
Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)
Inspector notes: The middle toliet in the womans room is in need of repair. Observed sign on the door. Contact licensed plumber to repair toliet.
590.006/6-501.11-C
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Observed grease on the floor next to the fryolator. Clean floors to remove grease.
590.006/6-201.11-C
82
Jan 24, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
Aug 7, 2024
Routine
No violations found.
100
Mar 21, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
System maintained in good repair (p)
Inspector notes: Observed syrup on the floor behind the bar near the soda guns. Replace or repair. Contact a licensed plumber No hot water in the handsink behind the bar. Repair. Contact a licensed plumber 02/27/24- All other violations from the past inspection were corrected. PIC stated that the soda person would be out on Thursday to fix the soda issue. Still not able to turn the hot water facuet on due to a broken faucet at the handsink behind the bar. PIC stated she was going to Home Depot today to purchase a facuet.
590.005/5-205.15-P
Sanitizing solutions testing devices (pf)
Inspector notes: 2 bay sink/provide no rinse detergent sanitizer. Provide 2/27/24- PIC stated she was going out today to purchase detergent.
590.004/4-302.14-PF
Handwashing cleanser availability (pf)
Inspector notes: Handsink behind bar no soap or handwash signage. Provide soap and signage. 02/27/24- PIC is going to home depot to purchase signage. Handsink has soap.
590.006/6-301.11-PF
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed mold-like substance inside the ice machine. Clean inside of the ice machine to remove mold-like substance. Observed soil inside the microwave. Clean to remove soil. 02/27/24- All other cleaning violation were completed. These 2 violations still need to be corrected.
590.004/4-601.11-PF
(a) certified food protection manager (c)
Inspector notes: PIC- Marydith has an expired CFPM and allergen awareness. Provide updated CFPM and Allegen awareness certificate. 02/27/24- Marydith is going to email us when she registers for both classes.
590.002(C)/2-102.12-C
Grease trap(c)
Inspector notes: Contact a commercial grease waste company.
590.005/5-402.12-C
Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)
Inspector notes: Observed clutter and tools in the basement that were on the ground. Clean to remove clutter and any equipment not being used.
590.006/6-501.114-C
55
Feb 27, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 5 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 9 violations
System maintained in good repair (p)
Inspector notes: Observed syrup on the floor behind the bar near the soda guns. Replace or repair. Contact a licensed plumber No hot water in the handsink behind the bar. Repair. Contact a licensed plumber 02/27/24- All other violations from the past inspection were corrected. PIC stated that the soda person would be out on Thursday to fix the soda issue. Still not able to turn the hot water facuet on due to a broken faucet at the handsink behind the bar. PIC stated she was going to Home Depot today to purchase a facuet.
590.005/5-205.15-P
Handwashing cleanser availability (pf)
Inspector notes: Handsink behind bar no soap or handwash signage. Provide soap and signage. 02/27/24- PIC is going to home depot to purchase signage. Handsink has soap.
590.006/6-301.11-PF
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed mold-like substance inside the ice machine. Clean inside of the ice machine to remove mold-like substance. Observed soil inside the microwave. Clean to remove soil. 02/27/24- All other cleaning violation were completed. These 2 violations still need to be corrected.
590.004/4-601.11-PF
Sanitizing solutions testing devices (pf)
Inspector notes: 2 bay sink/provide no rinse detergent sanitizer. Provide 2/27/24- PIC stated she was going out today to purchase detergent.
590.004/4-302.14-PF
Consumption of animal foods that are raw undercooked or not otherwise processed to eliminate pathogens (pf)
Inspector notes: No indicators next to foods on board that are served undercooked or raw. Provide reminder/disclosure for consumer advisory on all menus.
590.003/3-603.11-PF
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Evidence of rodent droppings behind the bar where the glass ware is stored. On the floor behind the ice machine and behind the bar under the counter. Provide detailed IPM report from a licensed exteminator. Clean to remove droppings.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
(a) certified food protection manager (c)
Inspector notes: PIC- Marydith has an expired CFPM and allergen awareness. Provide updated CFPM and Allegen awareness certificate. 02/27/24- Marydith is going to email us when she registers for both classes.
590.002(C)/2-102.12-C
Grease trap(c)
Inspector notes: Contact a commercial grease waste company.
590.005/5-402.12-C
Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)
Inspector notes: Observed clutter and tools in the basement that were on the ground. Clean to remove clutter and any equipment not being used.
590.006/6-501.114-C
45
Feb 20, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 5 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 7 violations
System maintained in good repair (p)
Inspector notes: Observed a facuet (1st handsink) in the ladies room that needs to be fixed/replaced. Water does not flow on its own. Contact a licensed plumber to Replace or fix. Observed syrup on the floor behind the bar near the soda guns. Replace or repair. Contact a licensed plumber No hot water in the handsink behind the bar. Repair. Contact a licensed plumber
590.005/5-205.15-P
Sanitizing solutions testing devices (pf)
Inspector notes: 2 bay sink/provide no rinse detergent sanitizer. Provide
590.004/4-302.14-PF
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed mold-like substance inside the ice machine. Clean inside of the ice machine to remove mold-like substance. Observed soil inside the microwave. Clean to remove soil. Observed soil on the blender behind bar. Clean to remove. Observed soil on popcorn machine- Clean to remove inside and outside of the popcorn machine. Observed soil on the soda gun behind the bar. Clean to remove soil.
590.004/4-601.11-PF
Handwashing cleanser availability (pf)
Inspector notes: Handsink behind bar no soap or handwash signage. Provide soap and signage.
590.006/6-301.11-PF
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Evidence of rodent droppings behind the bar where the glass ware is stored. On the floor behind the ice machine and behind the bar under the counter. Provide detailed IPM report from a licensed exteminator. Clean to remove droppings.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Consumption of animal foods that are raw undercooked or not otherwise processed to eliminate pathogens (pf)
Inspector notes: No indicators next to foods on board that are served undercooked or raw. Provide reminder/disclosure for consumer advisory on all menus.
590.003/3-603.11-PF
(a) certified food protection manager (c)
Inspector notes: PIC- Marydith has an expired CFPM and allergen awareness. Provide updated CFPM and Allegen awareness certificate. Post 2024 Health Permit
590.002(C)/2-102.12-C
50
Nov 22, 2022
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: clean walls and floors throughout/clean storage room vent and clean walls
590.006/6-201.11-C
Good repair and proper adjustment-equipment (c)
Inspector notes: seal all bare particle board shelving in kitchen/replace all residential reachins
590.004/4-501.11-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: clean all equipment and cabinets as needed
590.004/4-602.13-C
86
Jun 14, 2022
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Service sink (c)
Inspector notes: provide a mop sink or submit a variance
590.005/5-203.13-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: clean all equipment throughout/clean all reachins as needed.
590.004/4-602.13-C
90
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Wm. E. Carter Ameri. Legion Post 16 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Wm. E. Carter Ameri. Legion Post 16 on file is from Aug 5, 2025. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Wm. E. Carter Ameri. Legion Post 16?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood contact surfaces” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Wm. E. Carter Ameri. Legion Post 16.
How does Wm. E. Carter Ameri. Legion Post 16 compare to other restaurants in Mattapan?
Wm. E. Carter Ameri. Legion Post 16 most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is about the same as the Mattapan average of 84.
Has Wm. E. Carter Ameri. Legion Post 16's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Wm. E. Carter Ameri. Legion Post 16 have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly eight earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Wm. E. Carter Ameri. Legion Post 16 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 Wm. E. Carter Ameri. Legion Post 16 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Wm. E. Carter Ameri. Legion Post 16 is inspected around three times per year on average.
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