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Lower Mills Tavern

2269 DORCHESTER AV, MA 02124

Last inspected Jun 10, 2026

Passed. Met health requirements at the latest inspection. Some health departments report pass/fail instead of letter grades.

Passed

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Inspection history

  1. Jun 10, 2026

    2 violations
    • Shell stock Maintaining Identification (Pf)
    • (B) and (C) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (C)
  2. Jun 3, 2026

    2 violations
    • Shell stock Maintaining Identification (Pf)
    • (B) and (C) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (C)
  3. Nov 12, 2025

    1 violation
    • Controlling Pests (Pf)
  4. Nov 4, 2025

    3 violations
    • Walls and Ceilings Attachments (C)
    • Controlling Pests (Pf)
    • Cleaning Frequency and Restrictions (C)
  5. Oct 22, 2025

    3 violations
    • Walls and Ceilings Attachments (C)
    • Controlling Pests (Pf)
    • Cleaning Frequency and Restrictions (C)
  6. Mar 27, 2025

  7. Aug 1, 2024

  8. Jul 17, 2024

    5 violations
    • Food Labels (C)
    • (A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)
    • Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
    • Hot Water and Chemical-Methods (P)
    • Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)
  9. Mar 19, 2024

    4 violations
    • Consumption of Animal Foods that are Raw Undercooked or Not Otherwise Processed to Eliminate Pathogens (Pf)
    • Hot Water and Chemical-Methods (P)
    • Walls and Ceilings Attachments (C)
    • Cleaning Frequency and Restrictions (C)
  10. Mar 5, 2024

    4 violations
    • Consumption of Animal Foods that are Raw Undercooked or Not Otherwise Processed to Eliminate Pathogens (Pf)
    • Hot Water and Chemical-Methods (P)
    • Walls and Ceilings Attachments (C)
    • Cleaning Frequency and Restrictions (C)
  11. Sep 19, 2023

    1 violation
    • Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
  12. Sep 11, 2023

    7 violations
    • Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C)
    • In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C)
    • Cooling (P)
    • (A)(1) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)
    • Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
    • Covering Receptacles (C)
    • Controlling Pests (Pf)
  13. Aug 30, 2023

    7 violations
    • Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C)
    • In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C)
    • Cooling (P)
    • (A)(1) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)
    • Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
    • Covering Receptacles (C)
    • Controlling Pests (Pf)
  14. Apr 19, 2023

    8 violations
    • Food Contact with Equipment Utensils and Linens (P)
    • Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C)
    • Food Storage Prohibited Areas (C)
    • Temperature Measuring Devices Manual and Mechanical Warewashing (Pf)
    • Sanitizing Solutions Testing Devices (Pf)
    • Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
    • Prohibitions (C)
    • Controlling Pests (Pf)
  15. Apr 4, 2023

    8 violations
    • Food Contact with Equipment Utensils and Linens (P)
    • Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C)
    • Food Storage Prohibited Areas (C)
    • Temperature Measuring Devices Manual and Mechanical Warewashing (Pf)
    • Sanitizing Solutions Testing Devices (Pf)
    • Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
    • Prohibitions (C)
    • Controlling Pests (Pf)
  16. Aug 1, 2022

    4 violations
    • Shell stock Maintaining Identification (Pf)
    • Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C)
    • Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
    • Controlling Pests (Pf)
  17. Jul 19, 2022

    4 violations
    • Shell stock Maintaining Identification (Pf)
    • Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C)
    • Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
    • Controlling Pests (Pf)
  18. Mar 15, 2022

  19. Feb 15, 2022

    4 violations
    • Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C)
    • Food Storage Prohibited Areas (C)
    • Cooling (P)
    • Sanitizing Solutions Testing Devices (Pf)
  20. Feb 8, 2022

    4 violations
    • Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C)
    • Food Storage Prohibited Areas (C)
    • Cooling (P)
    • Sanitizing Solutions Testing Devices (Pf)
  21. Aug 25, 2021

    8 violations
    • Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C)
    • In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C)
    • Cooling (P)
    • Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C)
    • Ventilation Hood Systems Filters (C)
    • Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces and Utensils-Frequency (P)
    • Surface Characteristics-Indoor Areas (C)
    • Wall and Ceiling Coverings and Coatings (C)
  22. Aug 18, 2021

    8 violations
    • Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C)
    • In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C)
    • Cooling (P)
    • Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C)
    • Ventilation Hood Systems Filters (C)
    • Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces and Utensils-Frequency (P)
    • Surface Characteristics-Indoor Areas (C)
    • Wall and Ceiling Coverings and Coatings (C)
  23. Apr 12, 2021

    7 violations
    • In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C)
    • Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C)
    • Ventilation Hood Systems Filters (C)
    • Temperature Measuring Devices Manual and Mechanical Warewashing (Pf)
    • Cutting Surfaces (C)
    • Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)
    • Repairing-Premises Structures Attachments and Fixtures-Methods (C)
  24. Apr 1, 2021

    7 violations
    • In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C)
    • Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C)
    • Ventilation Hood Systems Filters (C)
    • Temperature Measuring Devices Manual and Mechanical Warewashing (Pf)
    • Cutting Surfaces (C)
    • Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)
    • Repairing-Premises Structures Attachments and Fixtures-Methods (C)
  25. Oct 14, 2020

    5 violations
    • Standards of Identity (C)
    • Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C)
    • Temperature Measuring Devices Manual and Mechanical Warewashing (Pf)
    • (A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)
    • Repairing-Premises Structures Attachments and Fixtures-Methods (C)

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