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Lucy's American Tavern

Latest: PASS November 21, 2025

🍽️ Cuisine: Bar

📍 Neighborhood: Dorchester

🚇 Nearest Transit: Ashmont (Red Line)

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
Data sourced directly from Boston Inspectional Services Department