The Corner Tavern
Latest: PASS
October 30, 2025
Address
421 MARLBOROUGH ST
Fenway, MA 02115
Inspection History
63 inspections
25 failures
License
License #19829
Last inspected: October 30, 2025
Inspection History (50 most recent)
PASS
October 30, 2025
at 6:10 PM
0 violations
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
May 1, 2025
at 4:23 PM
1 violation
590.004/4-101.19-C - Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C): Grease trap covered woith soiled foil. Discard foil and resurface grease trap as needed.
PASS
October 28, 2024
at 5:48 PM
0 violations
PASS
May 23, 2024
at 6:40 PM
7 violations
590.002/2-402.11-C - Effectiveness-Hair Restraints (C): Kitchen staff without har restraints. Provide hats or hairnets for all food handlers to prevent contamination. | 590.003/3-501.15-PF - (A )Cooling Methods (Pf): Meatballs in deep plastic cont...
FAIL
May 16, 2024
at 6:22 PM
7 violations
590.002/2-402.11-C - Effectiveness-Hair Restraints (C): Kitchen staff without har restraints. Provide hats or hairnets for all food handlers to prevent contamination. | 590.003/3-501.15-PF - (A )Cooling Methods (Pf): Meatballs in deep plastic cont...
PASS
October 27, 2023
at 6:55 PM
2 violations
590.004/4-601.11-PF - (A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf): Inside of the ice machine with black mold like buildup- Clean with proper frequency | 590.004/4-602.13-C - Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C): Floor...
FAIL
October 18, 2023
at 6:37 PM
2 violations
590.004/4-601.11-PF - (A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf): Inside of the ice machine with black mold like buildup- Clean with proper frequency | 590.004/4-602.13-C - Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C): Floor...
PASS
April 3, 2023
at 4:44 PM
3 violations
590.004/4-501.114-P - Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment Chemical Sanitization-Temperature pH Concentration and Hardness (P): Chlorine sanitizer in the low temperature machine in the kitchen with a reading of 0ppm Discontinue using- Ca...
FAIL
March 23, 2023
at 6:47 PM
3 violations
590.004/4-501.114-P - Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment Chemical Sanitization-Temperature pH Concentration and Hardness (P): Chlorine sanitizer in the low temperature machine in the kitchen with a reading of 0ppm Discontinue using- Ca...
PASS
November 10, 2022
at 3:04 PM
2 violations
590.004/4-601.11-PF - (A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf): Internal panels of ice machine with black mold like buildup- Clean thoroughly and maintain regular cleaning schedule | 590.004/4-602.13-C - No...
FAIL
November 2, 2022
at 5:43 PM
2 violations
590.004/4-601.11-PF - (A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf): Internal panels of ice machine with black mold like buildup- Clean thoroughly and maintain regular cleaning schedule | 590.004/4-602.13-C - No...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
May 6, 2022
at 6:17 PM
3 violations
590.004/4-602.13-C - Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C): Floors under and around equipment with heavy soils at bar area- Clean | 590.005/5-501.111-C - Area Enclosures and Receptacles Good Repair (C): Storage area for cans and bottles behind establishm...
PASS
July 2, 2021
at 4:33 PM
0 violations
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
June 25, 2021
at 3:28 PM
1 violation
590.006/6-202.15-C - Outer Openings Protected (C): Outside rear storage shed with openings observed in roof with daylight. Seal with pest proof durable materials. Referred to ISD building department.
FAIL
May 27, 2021
at 3:19 PM
6 violations
590.003/3-501.16-P - (A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P): Cooked potatoes 48F. COS. | 590.004/4-302.12-PF - Food Temperature Measuring Devices (Pf): No food thermometer on site. Provide. | 590.004/4-60...
FAIL
May 19, 2021
at 5:49 PM
6 violations
590.003/3-501.16-P - (A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P): Cooked potatoes 48F. COS. | 590.004/4-302.12-PF - Food Temperature Measuring Devices (Pf): No food thermometer on site. Provide. | 590.004/4-60...
PASS
October 16, 2020
at 3:50 PM
3 violations
590.005/5-205.15-C - System Maintained in Good Repair (C): Repair leaking sink drain at bar. | 590.006/6-101.11-C - Surface Characteristics-Indoor Areas (C): Paint ceiling above dry storage area. Repair broken tiles in bar area. | 590.006/6-501.11...
FAIL
October 9, 2020
at 5:47 PM
3 violations
590.005/5-205.15-C - System Maintained in Good Repair (C): Repair leaking sink drain at bar. | 590.006/6-101.11-C - Surface Characteristics-Indoor Areas (C): Paint ceiling above dry storage area. Repair broken tiles in bar area. | 590.006/6-501.11...
PASS
January 15, 2019
at 1:39 PM
2 violations
17-4-302.14 - Test Kit Provided: No Test Kit Available For Quats Sanitizer- Provide | 36-6-501.11-.12 - Improper Maintenance of Floors: Missing Grout Between Floor Tiles Causing Food and Debris to Buildup- Repair
FAIL
December 31, 2018
at 7:35 PM
2 violations
17-4-302.14 - Test Kit Provided: No Test Kit Available For Quats Sanitizer- Provide | 36-6-501.11-.12 - Improper Maintenance of Floors: Missing Grout Between Floor Tiles Causing Food and Debris to Buildup- Repair
PASS
July 10, 2018
at 12:26 PM
3 violations
16-4-501.11/.15 - Dishwashng Facilities: Low temperature dishwasher with 200ppm chlorine. Repair to maintain sanitizer at 50-100ppm. Acu-chem called at time of inspection | 36-6-501.11-.12 - Improper Maintenance of Floors: Floors in back storage w...
FAIL
July 2, 2018
at 6:54 PM
3 violations
16-4-501.11/.15 - Dishwashng Facilities: Low temperature dishwasher with 200ppm chlorine. Repair to maintain sanitizer at 50-100ppm. Acu-chem called at time of inspection | 36-6-501.11-.12 - Improper Maintenance of Floors: Floors in back storage w...
PASS
September 25, 2017
at 6:55 PM
5 violations
02-3-602.11-.12/3-302.12 - Food Container Labels: Numerous bulk food containers with no labels- Provide | 03-3-501.14 - Cooling: Whole cooked brisket in walkin cooling for less than 2 hours at 100F. Ensure proper cooling perimeters are followed. R...
FAIL
September 13, 2017
at 6:14 PM
5 violations
02-3-602.11-.12/3-302.12 - Food Container Labels: Numerous bulk food containers with no labels- Provide | 03-3-501.14 - Cooling: Whole cooked brisket in walkin cooling for less than 2 hours at 100F. Ensure proper cooling perimeters are followed. R...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
April 7, 2017
at 4:31 PM
2 violations
34-5-501.111/.115 - Outside Storage Improperly Maintained: Exterior area where waste receptacles are kept with debris and old cigarettes on ground- Clean and maintain area | 42-6-501.113/.114 - Premises Maintained: Excess clutter throughout back s...
PASS
October 18, 2016
at 1:43 PM
2 violations
16-4-501.11/.15 - Dishwashng Facilities: Low temperature dishwasher at bar with chlorine below 50ppm. Make proper repairs. Use dish machine in back kitchen until proper repairs are made. | 37-6-501.11-.12 - Improper Maintenance of Walls/Ceilings: ...
FAIL
October 11, 2016
at 1:11 PM
2 violations
16-4-501.11/.15 - Dishwashng Facilities: Low temperature dishwasher at bar with chlorine below 50ppm. Make proper repairs. Use dish machine in back kitchen until proper repairs are made. | 37-6-501.11-.12 - Improper Maintenance of Walls/Ceilings: ...
PASS
December 7, 2015
at 6:00 PM
2 violations
22-4-601/602.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Clean: 2 low temp dish machines not showing chlorine reading.Repair to maintain Wash/Rinse 120F Chlorine 50-100PPM | 22-4-601/602.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Clean: Interior of ice machine soiled.Maintain clean
FAIL
November 30, 2015
at 6:05 PM
2 violations
22-4-601/602.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Clean: 2 low temp dish machines not showing chlorine reading.Repair to maintain Wash/Rinse 120F Chlorine 50-100PPM | 22-4-601/602.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Clean: Interior of ice machine soiled.Maintain clean
PASS
June 11, 2015
at 6:03 PM
8 violations
04-3-501.15/4-301.11 - Inadequate Facilities/Cooling Methods: Multiple products in freezer thawed out.PIC will remove product and call for repair. | 17-4-204.112/.115 - Equipment Thermometers: Multiple refrigerators missing internal thermometers.P...
FAIL
June 2, 2015
at 4:30 PM
8 violations
04-3-501.15/4-301.11 - Inadequate Facilities/Cooling Methods: Multiple products in freezer thawed out.PIC will remove product and call for repair. | 17-4-204.112/.115 - Equipment Thermometers: Multiple refrigerators missing internal thermometers.P...
PASS
November 10, 2014
at 6:15 PM
3 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Raw eggs stored above ready to eat foods in walkin- Properly store below RTE foods | 22-4-601/602.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Clean: Interior panel of ice machine with black mold like buildup- Clean | 23-4-602.13 ...
FAIL
November 3, 2014
at 4:37 PM
3 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Raw eggs stored above ready to eat foods in walkin- Properly store below RTE foods | 22-4-601/602.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Clean: Interior panel of ice machine with black mold like buildup- Clean | 23-4-602.13 ...
PASS
October 2, 2013
at 6:09 PM
3 violations
03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: Prosciutto - 52F Mushrooms - 72F Roasted potatoes - 98F / Provide proper cold holding temperatures of 41F or below at all times. | 04-3-501.15/4-301.11 - Inadequate Facilities/Cooling Methods: Reach in unit at 50F ...
FAIL
September 23, 2013
at 6:47 PM
3 violations
03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: Prosciutto - 52F Mushrooms - 72F Roasted potatoes - 98F / Provide proper cold holding temperatures of 41F or below at all times. | 04-3-501.15/4-301.11 - Inadequate Facilities/Cooling Methods: Reach in unit at 50F ...
PASS
February 21, 2013
at 5:36 PM
1 violation
20-4-703.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Clean: Provide proper chlorine reading to both low temp chemical dishwashers in establishment. (0ppm). Provide at least 50ppm chlorine reading at low temp chemical dishwashers.
FAIL
February 14, 2013
at 5:17 PM
1 violation
20-4-703.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Clean: Provide proper chlorine reading to both low temp chemical dishwashers in establishment. (0ppm). Provide at least 50ppm chlorine reading at low temp chemical dishwashers.
PASS
September 13, 2012
at 4:55 PM
1 violation
20-4-703.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Clean: Provide proper chlorine reading to low temp dishwashers in kitchen and front bar area. (Need 50ppm chlorine)
FAIL
September 6, 2012
at 3:41 PM
1 violation
20-4-703.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Clean: Provide proper chlorine reading to low temp dishwashers in kitchen and front bar area. (Need 50ppm chlorine)
PASS
May 3, 2012
at 3:53 PM
3 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Provide proper covering to all self service straws at front bar area. Leave in original packaging or wrapping to avoid bare hand by patrons. | 21-3-304.14 - Wiping Cloths Clean Sanitize: Properly store all wipi...
FAIL
April 25, 2012
at 4:02 PM
3 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Provide proper covering to all self service straws at front bar area. Leave in original packaging or wrapping to avoid bare hand by patrons. | 21-3-304.14 - Wiping Cloths Clean Sanitize: Properly store all wipi...
PASS
January 27, 2012
at 3:58 PM
0 violations
PASS
August 12, 2011
at 2:09 PM
0 violations
PASS
June 23, 2011
at 3:31 PM
0 violations
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
June 15, 2011
at 4:15 PM
4 violations
05-4-302.12 - Food Thermometers Provided: | 05-4-302.12 - Food Thermometers Provided: | 17-4-204.112/.115 - Equipment Thermometers: | 17-4-302.14 - Test Kit Provided:
FAIL
March 22, 2011
at 5:55 PM
3 violations
05-4-302.12 - Food Thermometers Provided: | 17-4-204.112/.115 - Equipment Thermometers: | 17-4-302.14 - Test Kit Provided:
PASS
November 22, 2010
at 7:36 PM
5 violations
03-3-403.11 - Reheating: propwely reheat pull pork to 165f prior to putting in steam table - hot holding cannot be used for treheating | 10-3-304.12 - Food Utensil Storage: provide proper storage of ice scoops - not on top of machine | 17-4-302.14...
FAIL
November 4, 2010
at 3:10 PM
5 violations
03-3-403.11 - Reheating: propwely reheat pull pork to 165f prior to putting in steam table - hot holding cannot be used for treheating | 10-3-304.12 - Food Utensil Storage: provide proper storage of ice scoops - not on top of machine | 17-4-302.14...
PASS
May 21, 2010
at 3:15 PM
0 violations
PASS
February 1, 2010
at 4:00 PM
4 violations
03-3-501.16 - Hot Holding: sauce 100f in holding - reheat properly to 165f then hold above 140f | 12-2-401.11-.12 - Good Hygienic Practices: employee in kitchen drinking from open cup - provide cups with lid | 17-4-204.112/.115 - Equipment Thermom...