Lucy's American Tavern
Latest: PASS
November 21, 2025
Address
11 GRANITE AV
Dorchester, MA 02124
Inspection History
41 inspections
17 failures
License
License #169682
Last inspected: November 21, 2025
Inspection History (41 most recent)
PASS
November 21, 2025
at 7:16 PM
4 violations
590.004/4-301.14-C - Ventilation Hood Systems Adequacy (C): Small tabletop flat grill normally used for reheating vegetables is producing grease from oil that is being used for other foods / Grease noted accumulated on shelving above unit as well...
FAIL
November 6, 2025
at 6:52 PM
4 violations
590.004/4-301.14-C - Ventilation Hood Systems Adequacy (C): Small tabletop flat grill normally used for reheating vegetables is producing grease from oil that is being used for other foods / Grease noted accumulated on shelving above unit as well...
PASS
February 25, 2025
at 3:40 PM
4 violations
590.003/3-304.12-C - In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C): Utensils stored in stagnant water 80F / Discontinue and store as described below | 590.003/3-304.14-C - Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C): Soiled wiping cloths out on counter / Discont...
FAIL
February 11, 2025
at 5:28 PM
4 violations
590.003/3-304.12-C - In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C): Utensils stored in stagnant water 80F / Discontinue and store as described below | 590.003/3-304.14-C - Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C): Soiled wiping cloths out on counter / Discont...
PASS
September 13, 2024
at 4:15 PM
1 violation
590.005/5-205.15-P - System Maintained in Good Repair (P): Gas has been shut off due to a tube malfunction on the back of the fryer / Plumbers are on site to replace tubes and ensure gas can be safely turned back on
FAIL
September 6, 2024
at 2:50 PM
1 violation
590.005/5-205.15-P - System Maintained in Good Repair (P): Gas has been shut off due to a tube malfunction on the back of the fryer / Plumbers are on site to replace tubes and ensure gas can be safely turned back on
PASS
February 27, 2024
at 2:18 PM
5 violations
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF - (A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf): PIC is to provide detailed reports from a remedial cleaning company sprinkler reset report and must have building approval before establishment can re-open. | 590.003/3-701.11-P - Dis...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
February 12, 2024
at 1:09 PM
0 violations
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
January 29, 2024
at 5:09 PM
2 violations
590.004/4-602.13-C - Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C): Walk in freezer with ice build up around door air curtain preventing the door from properly closing / Remove and maintain | 590.006/6-201.17-C - Walls and Ceilings Attachments (C): Hood tag expi...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
April 14, 2023
at 2:58 PM
2 violations
590.003/3-302.12-C - Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C): Several squeeze bottles filled with sauces and dressings have no labels. Provide. | 590.004/4-602.13-C - Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C): Interior of the stacked Bl...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
February 2, 2023
at 4:38 PM
1 violation
590.004/4-602.13-C - Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C): Interior of the top Blodgett oven with excess carbon build-up. Clean to remove. Floor around and near the Smoking station visibly soiled and with food debris. Clean to remove.
PASS
August 1, 2022
at 6:19 PM
7 violations
590.002(C)/2-102.12-C - (A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C): At the time of the inspection there was no one on site with a current Food Allergen Certification. | 590.003/3-501.16-P - (A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food H...
FAIL
July 21, 2022
at 6:08 PM
7 violations
590.002(C)/2-102.12-C - (A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C): At the time of the inspection there was no one on site with a current Food Allergen Certification. | 590.003/3-501.16-P - (A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food H...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
March 23, 2022
at 6:32 PM
6 violations
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF - (A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf): At the time of the inspection the 2022 Health Permit had not been paid in full. Address and ensure Health Permit has been paid with any additional fees that may have accrued. | 590.003...
FAIL
March 14, 2022
at 6:19 PM
6 violations
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF - (A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf): At the time of the inspection the 2022 Health Permit had not been paid in full. Address and ensure Health Permit has been paid with any additional fees that may have accrued. | 590.003...
PASS
December 22, 2021
at 4:34 PM
6 violations
590.004/4-202.16-C - Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C): Clean the exterior of in place cooking equipment dishwasher bulk food containers as discussed. | 590.004/4-202.18-C - Ventilation Hood Systems Filters (C): Clean hood filters on cooking line. H...
FAIL
December 15, 2021
at 5:16 PM
6 violations
590.004/4-202.16-C - Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C): Clean the exterior of in place cooking equipment dishwasher bulk food containers as discussed. | 590.004/4-202.18-C - Ventilation Hood Systems Filters (C): Clean hood filters on cooking line. H...
PASS
August 17, 2021
at 5:22 PM
7 violations
590.003/3-304.12-C - In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C): Discontinue to store utensils and knives between wall and prep table. | 590.003/3-304.14-C - Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C): Provide a wiping bucket with sanitizer for cook and prep...
FAIL
August 2, 2021
at 4:59 PM
7 violations
590.003/3-304.12-C - In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C): Discontinue to store utensils and knives between wall and prep table. | 590.003/3-304.14-C - Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C): Provide a wiping bucket with sanitizer for cook and prep...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
February 19, 2021
at 4:32 PM
5 violations
590.003/3-302.12-C - Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C): Be sure all bulk food containers (small and large) are properly labeled. | 590.004/4-202.16-C - Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C): Clean wire shelves in walk in. Clea...
FAIL
February 10, 2021
at 7:42 PM
5 violations
590.003/3-302.12-C - Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C): Be sure all bulk food containers (small and large) are properly labeled. | 590.004/4-202.16-C - Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C): Clean wire shelves in walk in. Clea...
PASS
August 27, 2020
at 6:22 PM
8 violations
590.003/3-304.12-C - In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C): Discontinue to store tongs on oven door hand and grill top handle. | 590.004/4-202.16-C - Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C): Clean carbon build up on cook top. General cleaning of the shelv...
FAIL
August 20, 2020
at 6:11 PM
8 violations
590.003/3-304.12-C - In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C): Discontinue to store tongs on oven door hand and grill top handle. | 590.004/4-202.16-C - Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C): Clean carbon build up on cook top. General cleaning of the shelv...
PASS
January 9, 2020
at 4:00 PM
14 violations
590.004/4-302.14-PF - Sanitizing Solutions Testing Devices (Pf): Bar- provide chlorine test kit. | 590.004/4-602.11-C - Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces and Utensils-Frequency (C): Bar- Clean tonic hose holders. | 590.004/4-602.11-C - Equipment Fo...
FAIL
January 2, 2020
at 4:00 PM
14 violations
590.004/4-302.14-PF - Sanitizing Solutions Testing Devices (Pf): Bar- provide chlorine test kit. | 590.004/4-602.11-C - Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces and Utensils-Frequency (C): Bar- Clean tonic hose holders. | 590.004/4-602.11-C - Equipment Fo...
PASS
June 14, 2019
at 5:08 PM
7 violations
02-3-602.11-.12/3-302.12 - Food Container Labels: Several squeeze bottles filled with sauces and dressing have no labels. Provide. | 03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: Several peices of raw salmon in the under the stove cooler with elevated temperatur...
FAIL
June 5, 2019
at 4:46 PM
7 violations
02-3-602.11-.12/3-302.12 - Food Container Labels: Several squeeze bottles filled with sauces and dressing have no labels. Provide. | 03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: Several peices of raw salmon in the under the stove cooler with elevated temperatur...
PASS
January 2, 2019
at 12:32 PM
6 violations
01-3-101/701.11 - Spoilage Unsafe Food: Sprinkler discharge from fire at charbroiler station.Several open top reach in units affected.Discard affected items throughout.Several items disposed of before my arrival per PIC.Remaining items denatured &...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
January 1, 2019
at 1:31 PM
6 violations
01-3-101/701.11 - Spoilage Unsafe Food: Sprinkler discharge from fire at charbroiler station.Several open top reach in units affected.Discard affected items throughout.Several items disposed of before my arrival per PIC.Remaining items denatured &...
PASS
September 20, 2018
at 5:13 PM
10 violations
02-3-602.11-.12/3-302.12 - Food Container Labels: Several squeeze bottles filled with sauces have no labels. Provide. | 03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: Sliced tomatoes inside of the middle deli style cooler with an elevated temperature of 55F. All ...
FAIL
September 13, 2018
at 3:22 PM
10 violations
02-3-602.11-.12/3-302.12 - Food Container Labels: Several squeeze bottles filled with sauces have no labels. Provide. | 03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: Sliced tomatoes inside of the middle deli style cooler with an elevated temperature of 55F. All ...
PASS
July 27, 2018
at 5:19 PM
8 violations
02-3-602.11-.12/3-302.12 - Food Container Labels: Several squeeze bottles observed having no labels. Provide | 03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: Raw pooled eggs observed being left out at room temperature. Discontinue and store all potentially hazard...
FAIL
July 19, 2018
at 5:24 PM
8 violations
02-3-602.11-.12/3-302.12 - Food Container Labels: Several squeeze bottles observed having no labels. Provide | 03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: Raw pooled eggs observed being left out at room temperature. Discontinue and store all potentially hazard...
PASS
January 25, 2018
at 7:42 PM
5 violations
01-3-203.12 - Tags & Records: Shell stock tags not being maintained for a minimum of 90 days (as stated by PIC). Discontinue and enusre all shell stock tags are being maintained on site for a minimum of 90 days as stated by the Food Code. | 02...
FAIL
January 17, 2018
at 6:44 PM
5 violations
01-3-203.12 - Tags & Records: Shell stock tags not being maintained for a minimum of 90 days (as stated by PIC). Discontinue and enusre all shell stock tags are being maintained on site for a minimum of 90 days as stated by the Food Code. | 02...
PASS
May 30, 2017
at 5:12 PM
5 violations
14-4-202.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Design: replace all scored cutting boards... | 15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: caulk all sinks...replace missing stove/oven knob/handle.. | 33-5-501.13-.17 - Adequate Number Frequency Vermin Proof: pro...
FAIL
May 12, 2017
at 1:07 PM
18 violations
10-3-304.12 - Food Utensil Storage: remove all in use utensils from stagnant water...remove kives stored inbetween equipment... | 12-2-301.12-.15 - Adequate Handwashing/Where/When/How: provide employee training for all food handlers on handwashing...
FAIL
May 11, 2017
at 12:50 PM
18 violations
10-3-304.12 - Food Utensil Storage: remove all in use utensils from stagnant water...remove kives stored inbetween equipment... | 12-2-301.12-.15 - Adequate Handwashing/Where/When/How: provide employee training for all food handlers on handwashing...
PASS
December 13, 2016
at 5:58 PM
10 violations
10-3-304.12 - Food Utensil Storage: Remove tongs from stove handle and store properly in protected area. | 14-4-202.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Design: Cutting boards at salad unit heavily scorded repair or replace. | 23-4-602.13 - Non-Food Contac...
FAIL
December 6, 2016
at 6:51 PM
10 violations
10-3-304.12 - Food Utensil Storage: Remove tongs from stove handle and store properly in protected area. | 14-4-202.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Design: Cutting boards at salad unit heavily scorded repair or replace. | 23-4-602.13 - Non-Food Contac...
PASS
August 15, 2016
at 12:19 PM
0 violations