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Ghost Light Tavern
253 TREMONT ST, BOSTON, MA 02116
Last inspected Jul 21, 2026
Official source: Boston Public Health Commission (boston.gov) · All data sources
Passed. Met health requirements at the latest inspection. Some health departments report pass/fail instead of letter grades.
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The record, in plain English
CleanPlate holds 25 inspections on record for Ghost Light Tavern, spanning September 2017 to July 2026 — every one straight from Boston Public Health Commission.
The trend is positive: it improved from failed at the previous visit to passed now.
The most recent inspection noted 6 violations, none of them critical.
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Inspection history
Jul 21, 2026
✓6 violations
- Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events (Pf)
- In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C)
- Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment Chemical Sanitization-Temperature pH Concentration and Hardness (P)
- (B) and (C) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (C)
- Handwashing Signage (C)
- Repairing-Premises Structures Attachments and Fixtures-Methods (C)
Jul 15, 2026
✕6 violations
- Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events (Pf)
- In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C)
- Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment Chemical Sanitization-Temperature pH Concentration and Hardness (P)
- (B) and (C) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (C)
- Handwashing Signage (C)
- Repairing-Premises Structures Attachments and Fixtures-Methods (C)
Dec 17, 2025
✓4 violations
- Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
- Maintaining Refuse Areas and Enclosures (C)
- Cleaning Receptacles (C)
- Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)
Dec 8, 2025
✕4 violations
- Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
- Maintaining Refuse Areas and Enclosures (C)
- Cleaning Receptacles (C)
- Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)
Sep 2, 2025
✓1 violation
- Outer Openings Protected (C)
Oct 31, 2024
–Feb 23, 2024
✓6 violations
- Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment Chemical Sanitization-Temperature pH Concentration and Hardness (P)
- (A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)
- Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
- System Maintained in Good Repair (C)
- Segregation and Location-Distressed Merchandise (Pf)
- Common Name-Working Containers (Pf)
Feb 16, 2024
✕6 violations
- Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment Chemical Sanitization-Temperature pH Concentration and Hardness (P)
- (A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)
- Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
- System Maintained in Good Repair (C)
- Segregation and Location-Distressed Merchandise (Pf)
- Common Name-Working Containers (Pf)
Jan 3, 2024
–Jan 18, 2023
–Jul 25, 2022
✓1 violation
- Cleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C)
Jul 12, 2022
–8 violations
- When to Wash (P)
- (A) (B) and (C)(1) (4)-(16) Demonstration (Pf)
- Food Storage Prohibited Areas (C)
- Preventing Contamination from Hands (P)
- Warewashing Machines Automatic Dispensing of Detergents and Sanitizers (Pf)
- Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)
- Mechanical-Ventilation (C)
- Cleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C)
Jun 30, 2022
✕8 violations
- When to Wash (P)
- (A) (B) and (C)(1) (4)-(16) Demonstration (Pf)
- Food Storage Prohibited Areas (C)
- Preventing Contamination from Hands (P)
- Warewashing Machines Automatic Dispensing of Detergents and Sanitizers (Pf)
- Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)
- Mechanical-Ventilation (C)
- Cleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C)
Apr 29, 2022
✓8 violations
- When to Wash (P)
- (A) (B) and (C)(1) (4)-(16) Demonstration (Pf)
- (A) Gloves Use Limitation (P)
- Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment Chemical Sanitization-Temperature pH Concentration and Hardness (P)
- (A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)
- Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
- Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)
- System Maintained in Good Repair (C)
Apr 22, 2022
✕8 violations
- When to Wash (P)
- (A) (B) and (C)(1) (4)-(16) Demonstration (Pf)
- (A) Gloves Use Limitation (P)
- Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment Chemical Sanitization-Temperature pH Concentration and Hardness (P)
- (A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)
- Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
- Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)
- System Maintained in Good Repair (C)
Mar 15, 2022
–Mar 1, 2021
–Nov 24, 2020
✓5 violations
- Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (P)
- Surface Characteristics-Indoor Areas (C)
- Wall and Ceiling Coverings and Coatings (C)
- Outer Openings Protected (C)
- Controlling Pests (Pf)
Nov 17, 2020
✕5 violations
- Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (P)
- Surface Characteristics-Indoor Areas (C)
- Wall and Ceiling Coverings and Coatings (C)
- Outer Openings Protected (C)
- Controlling Pests (Pf)
Nov 8, 2019
✓11 violations
- (A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)
- Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C)
- Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment (C)
- Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces and Utensils-Frequency (P)
- (A) (B) and (D) Equipment Utensils Linens and Single-Service and Single-Use Articles Storing (C)
- Surface Characteristics-Indoor Areas (C)
- Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)
- Controlling Pests (Pf)
- Maintaining Premises Unnecessary Items and Litter (C)
- Identifying Information Prominence-Original Containers (Pf)
- Conformance with Approved Procedures (Pf)
Oct 29, 2019
✕11 violations
- (A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)
- Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C)
- Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment (C)
- Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces and Utensils-Frequency (P)
- (A) (B) and (D) Equipment Utensils Linens and Single-Service and Single-Use Articles Storing (C)
- Surface Characteristics-Indoor Areas (C)
- Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)
- Controlling Pests (Pf)
- Maintaining Premises Unnecessary Items and Litter (C)
- Identifying Information Prominence-Original Containers (Pf)
- Conformance with Approved Procedures (Pf)
Oct 30, 2018
✓12 violations
- Food Protection
- Adequate Handwashing/Where/When/How
- Food Contact Surfaces Design
- Dishwashng Facilities
- Food Contact Surfaces Clean
- Installed and Maintained
- Location Accessible
- Hand Cleaner Drying Tissue Signage
- Improper Maintenance of Floors
- Improper Maintenance of Walls/Ceilings
- Mop Sink not Provided
- PIC Performing Duties
Oct 29, 2018
✕12 violations
- Food Protection
- Adequate Handwashing/Where/When/How
- Food Contact Surfaces Design
- Dishwashng Facilities
- Food Contact Surfaces Clean
- Installed and Maintained
- Location Accessible
- Hand Cleaner Drying Tissue Signage
- Improper Maintenance of Floors
- Improper Maintenance of Walls/Ceilings
- Mop Sink not Provided
- PIC Performing Duties
Sep 25, 2017
✓6 violations
- Cooling
- Cold Holding
- Food Protection
- Food Utensil Storage
- Clean Equipment & Utensils Storage
- Improper Maintenance of Walls/Ceilings
Sep 12, 2017
✕6 violations
- Cooling
- Cold Holding
- Food Protection
- Food Utensil Storage
- Clean Equipment & Utensils Storage
- Improper Maintenance of Walls/Ceilings
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