Lincoln Tavern
Latest: PASS
October 6, 2025
Address
425 W BROADWAY
South Boston, MA 02127
Inspection History
39 inspections
12 failures
License
License #79301
Last inspected: October 6, 2025
Inspection History (39 most recent)
PASS
October 6, 2025
at 3:10 PM
0 violations
PASS
August 12, 2025
at 5:21 PM
3 violations
590.004/4-601.11-C - (B) and (C) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (C): Observed a black mold substance inside the lid of the ice machines in the basement. Clean to remove. Heavy food soils and debris obser...
FAIL
August 5, 2025
at 3:45 PM
3 violations
590.004/4-601.11-C - (B) and (C) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (C): Observed a black mold substance inside the lid of the ice machines in the basement. Clean to remove. Heavy food soils and debris obser...
PASS
February 18, 2025
at 5:55 PM
0 violations
PASS
December 10, 2024
at 5:48 PM
0 violations
PASS
October 28, 2024
at 4:54 PM
0 violations
PASS
July 29, 2024
at 4:30 PM
0 violations
PASS
February 28, 2024
at 8:36 PM
0 violations
PASS
August 15, 2023
at 5:15 PM
6 violations
590.002/2-301.12-P - Cleaning Procedure (P): Retrain staff on handwashing practices. | 590.003(C)/3-301.11-P - Preventing Contamination from Hands (P): Observed food employee at cookline handle french fries with bare hands. Product discarded. COS....
FAIL
August 8, 2023
at 3:07 PM
6 violations
590.002/2-301.12-P - Cleaning Procedure (P): Retrain staff on handwashing practices. | 590.003(C)/3-301.11-P - Preventing Contamination from Hands (P): Observed food employee at cookline handle french fries with bare hands. Product discarded. COS....
PASS
June 6, 2023
at 2:07 PM
3 violations
590.003/3-501.16-P - (A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P): Cooked chicken at pizza station 45F. Product removed from service. | 590.006/6-202.11-C - Light Bulbs Protective Shielding (C): Light fixture ...
FAIL
May 30, 2023
at 2:14 PM
3 violations
590.003/3-501.16-P - (A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P): Cooked chicken at pizza station 45F. Product removed from service. | 590.006/6-202.11-C - Light Bulbs Protective Shielding (C): Light fixture ...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
January 5, 2022
at 3:27 PM
1 violation
590.006/6-201.11-C - Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C): Holes in ceiling around piping in basement. Seal.
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
December 22, 2021
at 6:28 PM
3 violations
590.003/3-304.12-C - In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C): New two lid ice machine downstairs have two brand new ice scoops stored directly on top of the macine without ant protection - ensure all utensils used to dispense foods [ice] are stor...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
February 24, 2021
at 6:11 PM
2 violations
590.003/3-304.13-C - Linens and Napkins Use Limitations (C): Discontinue pre setting table aprons and cloth napkins in the back room - set up as needed according to business hours of operation to reduce potential contamination | 590.004/4-904.13...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
October 14, 2020
at 6:12 PM
1 violation
590.004/4-202.12-C - CIP Equipment (C): Clean exterior of dough mixer from a collection of visible soils clean back of all in place cooking equipment from visible food spills stains and soils
PASS
January 23, 2020
at 4:19 PM
0 violations
PASS
September 26, 2019
at 5:05 PM
0 violations
PASS
May 30, 2019
at 5:54 PM
2 violations
15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Freezer under raw bar is not operating properly with chicken fingers soft to the touch. Repair so items are frozen solid. Chicken fingers holding at below 41F. Door gaskets broken at cookline reach in cool...
FAIL
May 23, 2019
at 2:43 PM
2 violations
15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Freezer under raw bar is not operating properly with chicken fingers soft to the touch. Repair so items are frozen solid. Chicken fingers holding at below 41F. Door gaskets broken at cookline reach in cool...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
February 7, 2018
at 4:35 PM
12 violations
03-3-501.14 - Cooling: Potatoes 99 F at 11:04 AM and 85F at 12:15 PM not cooling in accordance with required parameters from 140F to 70F within two hours. Ensure proper procedures. Multiple foods cooked cooled and reheated pastrami 93F at 11:56 ...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
February 5, 2018
at 1:20 PM
0 violations
FAIL
January 31, 2018
at 6:25 AM
12 violations
03-3-501.14 - Cooling: Potatoes 99 F at 11:04 AM and 85F at 12:15 PM not cooling in accordance with required parameters from 140F to 70F within two hours. Ensure proper procedures. Multiple foods cooked cooled and reheated pastrami 93F at 11:56 ...
PASS
November 21, 2017
at 8:00 PM
0 violations
PASS
March 16, 2017
at 4:05 PM
8 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Box of raw shell eggs are stored above raw pork in the walk-in unit- on the cooking line raw chicken is stored directly beside fresh produce relocate as discussed to minimize potential cross - contamination. All...
FAIL
March 3, 2017
at 1:13 PM
8 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Box of raw shell eggs are stored above raw pork in the walk-in unit- on the cooking line raw chicken is stored directly beside fresh produce relocate as discussed to minimize potential cross - contamination. All...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
September 12, 2016
at 6:29 PM
2 violations
15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: | 42-6-501.113/.114 - Premises Maintained: Relocate soiled fan located above the ice machine as it blows directly on the fan
PASS
October 15, 2015
at 3:04 PM
1 violation
36-6-201.11 - Floors Designed Constructed Installed: In the basement keep all boxes and supplies 6 inches off the floor area.
FAIL
August 26, 2015
at 5:46 PM
5 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: provide protection for ice machines in basement. Provide smooth durable non porus surface above ice machine doors. | 15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: seal all bare wood at exterior walls to new prep roo...
FAIL
August 12, 2015
at 3:30 PM
5 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: provide protection for ice machines in basement. Provide smooth durable non porus surface above ice machine doors. | 15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: seal all bare wood at exterior walls to new prep roo...
PASS
May 19, 2014
at 6:15 PM
3 violations
35-6-501.111/.115 - Insects Rodents Animals: Remove evidence of fruit flies at main bar. Provide exterminators report with details for dealing with fruit fly issue. | 36-6-201.11 - Floors Designed Constructed Installed: clean stairs leading up t...
FAIL
May 5, 2014
at 3:39 PM
3 violations
35-6-501.111/.115 - Insects Rodents Animals: Remove evidence of fruit flies at main bar. Provide exterminators report with details for dealing with fruit fly issue. | 36-6-201.11 - Floors Designed Constructed Installed: clean stairs leading up t...
PASS
April 30, 2014
at 3:38 PM
4 violations
03-3-501.14 - Cooling: provide proper cooling methods | 22-4-601/602.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Clean: clean lip in ice machine to remove encrustments | 35-6-501.111/.115 - Insects Rodents Animals: remove evidence of fruit / drain flies | 41-7-1...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
December 30, 2013
at 5:00 AM
0 violations
FAIL
January 16, 2013
at 3:03 PM
5 violations
03-3-501.14 - Cooling: provide proper cooling methods | 19-4-501.18-.110 - Wash Rinse Water Clean Proper Temperature.: final rinse gauge 150f - needs to read 180f 194f | 22-4-601/602.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Clean: clean lip in ice machine to re...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
December 30, 2012
at 5:00 AM
0 violations
PASS
October 26, 2012
at 6:58 PM
1 violation
37-6-201.11 - Walls/Ceilings Designed Constructed Installed: repair holes throughout ceiling
FAIL
October 10, 2012
at 4:01 PM
2 violations
33-5-501.13-.17 - Adequate Number Frequency Vermin Proof: provide a covered waste recptable to employee restroom | 37-6-201.11 - Walls/Ceilings Designed Constructed Installed: repair holes throughout ceiling
FAIL
September 24, 2012
at 5:32 PM
2 violations
33-5-501.13-.17 - Adequate Number Frequency Vermin Proof: provide a covered waste recptable to employee restroom | 37-6-201.11 - Walls/Ceilings Designed Constructed Installed: repair holes throughout ceiling