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THE BASEBALL TAVERN

Latest: FAIL November 20, 2019

🍽️ Cuisine: Bar

📍 Neighborhood: Fenway

Address
1270 BOYLSTON
Boston, MA 02215
Inspection History
42 inspections
17 failures
License
License #24495
Last inspected: November 20, 2019

Inspection History (42 most recent)

FAIL November 20, 2019 at 7:20 PM
3 violations
590.004/4-501.11-C - Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment (C): 2nd floor men's rest room stall door damaged.Repair | 590.006/6-101.11-C - Surface Characteristics-Indoor Areas (C): 2nd floor bar -Ceiling in front of roof stairs leaking ...
FAIL November 6, 2019 at 6:59 PM
12 violations
590.002/2-402.11-C - Effectiveness-Hair Restraints (C): Employee missing proper hair restraint.Provide | 590.003/3-501.16-P - (A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P): Sliced tomato's reading 55F for 3...
FAIL October 28, 2019 at 6:13 PM
12 violations
590.002/2-402.11-C - Effectiveness-Hair Restraints (C): Employee missing proper hair restraint.Provide | 590.003/3-501.16-P - (A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P): Sliced tomato's reading 55F for 3...
PASS April 3, 2019 at 4:49 PM
8 violations
15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Syrup boxes on soda rack observed leaking.Repair Clean floor under unit to remove spills. | 17-4-302.14 - Test Kit Provided: No chlorine test kit on site.Provide (Test done with inspectors test kit) | 20-4-...
FAIL March 26, 2019 at 4:48 PM
8 violations
15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Syrup boxes on soda rack observed leaking.Repair Clean floor under unit to remove spills. | 17-4-302.14 - Test Kit Provided: No chlorine test kit on site.Provide (Test done with inspectors test kit) | 20-4-...
PASS April 3, 2018 at 6:16 PM
2 violations
36-6-501.11-.12 - Improper Maintenance of Floors: Carpet on stairs leading up to roof deck observed worn/torn/ripped.Repair/replace Lower bar: Floor at the end of the bar observed in disrepair/missing floor tiles.Repair Main kitchen: several flo...
FAIL February 12, 2018 at 7:00 PM
18 violations
02-3-602.11-.12/3-302.12 - Food Container Labels: Labels missing from all bulk flour containers.Provide Walk in:Provide labels on all items during storage. | 08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Discontinue storage of any food items on top of paper...
FAIL January 31, 2018 at 5:54 PM
18 violations
02-3-602.11-.12/3-302.12 - Food Container Labels: Labels missing from all bulk flour containers.Provide Walk in:Provide labels on all items during storage. | 08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Discontinue storage of any food items on top of paper...
PASS August 31, 2017 at 6:45 PM
2 violations
36-6-501.11-.12 - Improper Maintenance of Floors: Wait station: Floor under and around ice machine rotted Steps to second floor: Carpet torn Walk in cooler 2nd floor: Floor rusted and in disrepair & floor outside of walk in cooler wooden Bar 2...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS May 26, 2017 at 10:50 AM
8 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Wait station: Food prep table and cutting boards - No food prep is allow in this area (there is no hand wash sink in this area) Food on counter in dining room not protected from sneezing caughing touching and ...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS May 12, 2017 at 7:16 PM
20 violations
03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: Ground beef 47 F | 08-3-302.11/3-304.11 - Separation Segregation Cross Contamination: Kitchen: Large salad/sandwich unit - Raw chicken stored between raw beef and hot dogs (PIC took corrective action) Walk in unit: ...
FAIL May 10, 2017 at 2:33 PM
19 violations
03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: Ground beef 47 F | 08-3-302.11/3-304.11 - Separation Segregation Cross Contamination: Kitchen: Large salad/sandwich unit - Raw chicken stored between raw beef and hot dogs (PIC took corrective action) Walk in unit: ...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS September 28, 2016 at 3:06 PM
6 violations
15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: No splash guard between hand sink & ice bin | 37-6-501.11-.12 - Improper Maintenance of Walls/Ceilings: Chipped & peeling paint on walls & ceiling | 37-6-501.11-.12 - Improper Maintenance of Wal...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS July 28, 2016 at 12:48 PM
21 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Items stored on top of ice machine - main level | 10-3-304.12 - Food Utensil Storage: Ice scoop stored on top of ice machine | 13-2-304/402.11 - Clean Cloths Hair Restraint: Food handlers not wearing hair restra...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS July 19, 2016 at 3:04 PM
21 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Items stored on top of ice machine - main level | 10-3-304.12 - Food Utensil Storage: Ice scoop stored on top of ice machine | 13-2-304/402.11 - Clean Cloths Hair Restraint: Food handlers not wearing hair restra...
FAIL June 28, 2016 at 5:30 PM
31 violations
05-4-302.12 - Food Thermometers Provided: No food thermometer | 08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Items stored on top ice machine | 10-3-304.12 - Food Utensil Storage: Ice scoop stored on top of ice machine | 13-2-304/402.11 - Clean Cloths Hair ...
FAIL June 15, 2016 at 5:35 PM
31 violations
05-4-302.12 - Food Thermometers Provided: No food thermometer | 08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Items stored on top ice machine | 10-3-304.12 - Food Utensil Storage: Tongs etc. stored on wall pipe | 13-2-304/402.11 - Clean Cloths Hair Restra...
PASS December 11, 2015 at 6:00 PM
10 violations
02-3-602.11-.12/3-302.12 - Food Container Labels: Provide proper labels on all bulk storage containers. | 08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Observed several items in the walk in unit and walk in freezer stored directly on the floor.Maintain prope...
FAIL December 4, 2015 at 7:40 PM
10 violations
02-3-602.11-.12/3-302.12 - Food Container Labels: Provide proper labels on all bulk storage containers. | 08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Observed several items in the walk in unit and walk in freezer stored directly on the floor.Maintain prope...
PASS May 1, 2015 at 3:14 PM
6 violations
14-4-202.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Design: Cutting boards in the kitchen heavily scored. Re-surface or replace. | 20-4-703.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Clean: Low temp dish machine in the kitchen not registering any chlorine sanitizer level. Repair...
FAIL April 23, 2015 at 6:27 PM
6 violations
14-4-202.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Design: Cutting boards in the kitchen heavily scored. Re-surface or replace. | 20-4-703.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Clean: Low temp dish machine in the kitchen not registering any chlorine sanitizer level. Repair...
PASS March 12, 2014 at 5:57 PM
0 violations
PASS W/ CONDITIONS December 30, 2013 at 5:00 AM
0 violations
PASS W/ CONDITIONS July 16, 2013 at 3:17 PM
2 violations
15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Resurface visibly soiled worn grease trap where needed | 37-6-201.11 - Walls/Ceilings Designed Constructed Installed: Small area of the kitchen ceiling is worn exposing some broken plaster - repair as dis...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS December 30, 2012 at 5:00 AM
0 violations
PASS W/ CONDITIONS March 27, 2012 at 2:57 PM
1 violation
36-6-501.11-.12 - Improper Maintenance of Floors: Tiles missing replace.
PASS October 27, 2011 at 6:37 PM
0 violations
PASS W/ CONDITIONS April 27, 2011 at 6:46 PM
4 violations
16-4-501.11/.15 - Dishwashng Facilities: provide service before use to operate properly fax or email copy of repair slip to Susan Ahern @617 635-5388 or Susan.Ahern@cityofboston.gov | 29-5-201/02.11 - Installed and Maintained: repair faucet to op...
PASS October 27, 2010 at 6:45 PM
0 violations
PASS W/ CONDITIONS June 2, 2010 at 5:47 PM
1 violation
23-4-602.13 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean: clean to remove soil and debris
PASS W/ CONDITIONS April 30, 2010 at 4:17 PM
2 violations
15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: properly secure CO tanks to the wall for safety | 23-4-602.13 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean: clean soil from condenser fan covers in walk in
PASS January 12, 2010 at 8:23 PM
1 violation
37-6-501.11-.12 - Improper Maintenance of Walls/Ceilings: Hood vent is soiled with grease buildup. Clean to remove.(Pass) The sticker doesn't show when the vent was cleaned. Update sticker.
FAIL December 28, 2009 at 4:01 PM
6 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: There are no soda tubes to keep soda out of the ice at the bar and juice is stored in the ice. Keep ice protected from contamination. | 20-4-703.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Clean: Kitchen low temperature dishwas...
FAIL December 15, 2009 at 6:44 PM
6 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: There are no soda tubes to keep soda out of the ice at the bar and juice is stored in the ice. Keep ice protected from contamination. | 20-4-703.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Clean: Kitchen low temperature dishwas...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS April 17, 2009 at 3:10 PM
12 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: In the kitchen discontinue the storage of raw hamburger above ready to serve items such as tortilla wraps. Discontinue the storage of celery and other raw ready to eat vegetable garnishes beside the raw meats....
FAIL March 31, 2009 at 5:20 PM
12 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: In the kitchen discontinue the storage of raw hamburger above ready to serve items such as tortilla wraps. Discontinue the storage of celery and other raw ready to eat vegetable garnishes beside the raw meats....
PASS December 15, 2008 at 4:45 PM
8 violations
12-2-301.12-.15 - Adequate Handwashing/Where/When/How: Employees cannot properly wash their hands because there is no soap or paper towels in the kitchen. Train employees about handwashing. | 17-4-302.14 - Test Kit Provided: No test kit available....
FAIL December 5, 2008 at 6:39 PM
8 violations
12-2-301.12-.15 - Adequate Handwashing/Where/When/How: Employees cannot properly wash their hands because there is no soap or paper towels in the kitchen. Train employees about handwashing. | 17-4-302.14 - Test Kit Provided: No test kit available....
PASS May 29, 2008 at 4:12 PM
8 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Soda gun holders are stored over ice. Store properly. Ice machine interior is cracked. Repair. | 16-4-501.11/.15 - Dishwashng Facilities: The low temperature dishwashers are both running low. Provide proper sanit...
FAIL May 14, 2008 at 3:21 PM
8 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Soda gun holders are stored over ice. Store properly. Ice machine interior is cracked. Repair. | 16-4-501.11/.15 - Dishwashng Facilities: The low temperature dishwashers are both running low. Provide proper sanit...
PASS January 31, 2008 at 6:57 PM
9 violations
20-4-703.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Clean: Kitchen: High temperature dishwasher gauge is not moving. Repair to ensure that equipment is cleaned and sanitized. | 23-4-602.13 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean: Kitchen: Cooking equipment is soiled wi...
FAIL January 24, 2008 at 6:33 PM
9 violations
20-4-703.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Clean: Kitchen: High temperature dishwasher gauge is not moving. Repair to ensure that equipment is cleaned and sanitized. | 23-4-602.13 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean: Kitchen: Cooking equipment is soiled wi...
Data sourced directly from Boston Inspectional Services Department