Lincoln Tavern
425 W BROADWAY, SOUTH BOSTON, MA 02127
Last inspected Oct 20, 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 Lincoln Tavern, spanning February 2021 to October 2026 — every one straight from Boston Public Health Commission.
It has held passed across its last two inspections.
No violations were recorded at the most recent inspection.
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Inspection history
Oct 20, 2026
✓Aug 7, 2026
✓5 violations
- Miscellaneous Sources of Contamination (C)
- (A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)
- Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment (C)
- (A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)
- System Maintained in Good Repair (C)
Jul 31, 2026
✕5 violations
- Miscellaneous Sources of Contamination (C)
- (A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)
- Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment (C)
- (A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)
- System Maintained in Good Repair (C)
Apr 3, 2026
✓1 violation
- Controlling Pests (C)
Mar 25, 2026
✕13 violations
- Shell stock Maintaining Identification (Pf)
- Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (P)
- In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C)
- Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C)
- (A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)
- Temperature Measuring Devices-Functionality (C)
- (A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)
- Hand Drying Provision (Pf)
- Intensity-Lighting (C)
- Controlling Pests (C)
- Controlling Pests (Pf)
- Storage-Other Personal Care Items (C)
- Conformance with Approved Procedures (Pf)
Mar 19, 2026
✕12 violations
- Shell stock Maintaining Identification (Pf)
- Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (P)
- In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C)
- Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C)
- (A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)
- Temperature Measuring Devices-Functionality (C)
- (A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)
- Hand Drying Provision (Pf)
- Intensity-Lighting (C)
- Controlling Pests (Pf)
- Storage-Other Personal Care Items (C)
- Conformance with Approved Procedures (Pf)
Oct 6, 2025
✓Aug 12, 2025
✓3 violations
- (B) and (C) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (C)
- Handwashing Cleanser Availability (Pf)
- Hand Drying Provision (Pf)
Aug 5, 2025
✕3 violations
- (B) and (C) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (C)
- Handwashing Cleanser Availability (Pf)
- Hand Drying Provision (Pf)
Feb 18, 2025
✓Dec 10, 2024
✓Oct 28, 2024
✓Jul 29, 2024
✓Feb 28, 2024
✓Jan 3, 2024
–Aug 15, 2023
✓6 violations
- Cleaning Procedure (P)
- Preventing Contamination from Hands (P)
- Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)
- Outer Openings Protected (C)
- Hand Drying Provision (Pf)
- Handwashing Signage (C)
Aug 8, 2023
✕6 violations
- Cleaning Procedure (P)
- Preventing Contamination from Hands (P)
- Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)
- Outer Openings Protected (C)
- Hand Drying Provision (Pf)
- Handwashing Signage (C)
Jun 6, 2023
✓3 violations
- (A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)
- Light Bulbs Protective Shielding (C)
- Variances (C)
May 30, 2023
✕3 violations
- (A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)
- Light Bulbs Protective Shielding (C)
- Variances (C)
Jan 18, 2023
–Jun 13, 2022
–Mar 15, 2022
–Jan 5, 2022
✓1 violation
- Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)
Dec 22, 2021
✓3 violations
- In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C)
- Wiping Cloths Air Drying Location (C)
- Wall and Ceiling Coverings and Coatings (C)
Feb 24, 2021
✓2 violations
- Linens and Napkins Use Limitations (C)
- Preset Tableware (C)
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