Eating & Drinking · Boston, MA

Mother's East Tavern

Name: Mother's East Tavern
Address: 289 Dorchester St, Boston, MA

289 Dorchester St

Last inspected May 22, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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Repeat problemsSerious findings or closures appear in two or more of the last three inspections. Review the dated records below.

The full inspection history

2 inspections

Inspection

May 22, 2026

Passed

2 recorded violations

criticalCode 590.005/5-202.13-PWater, plumbing, and sewage

Official wording

Backflow Prevention Air Gap (P)

Inspector’s notes

No Air Gap @ prep sink in kitchen Supply

In plain English

The business had issues with hot or cold running water, plumbing, drains, backflow prevention, or sewage disposal. Some of these, like no hot water, can force a temporary closure until fixed.

More about water, plumbing, or sewage problems

notedCode L1Other

Official wording

No wording provided in the official record.

Inspector’s notes

Serv Safe expired renew (Owner has signed up for serv safe course)

In plain English

A plain-English explanation is being prepared. The official wording is the authoritative record.

More about inspection finding

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, May 22, 2026 · Original Source

Inspection

Apr 22, 2026

Failed

2 recorded violations

criticalCode 590.005/5-202.13-PWater, plumbing, and sewage

Official wording

Backflow Prevention Air Gap (P)

Inspector’s notes

No Air Gap @ prep sink in kitchen Supply

In plain English

The business had issues with hot or cold running water, plumbing, drains, backflow prevention, or sewage disposal. Some of these, like no hot water, can force a temporary closure until fixed.

More about water, plumbing, or sewage problems

notedCode L1Other

Official wording

No wording provided in the official record.

Inspector’s notes

Serv Safe expired renew (Owner has signed up for serv safe course)

In plain English

A plain-English explanation is being prepared. The official wording is the authoritative record.

More about inspection finding

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Apr 22, 2026 · Original Source

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