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Eating & Drinking w/ Take Out · Boston, MA

Tall Ship Restaurant Container No. 3

1 East Pier Dr

Last inspected Jun 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

8 inspections

Inspection

Jun 22, 2026

Passed

4 recorded violations

majorCode 590.003/3-302.15-PFOther

Official wording

Washing Fruits and Vegetables (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

Noted staff cutting romaine lettuce with prewashing.Retrain staff

In plain English

An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

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minorCode 590.003/3-304.12-CEquipment and utensils

Official wording

In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C)

Inspector’s notes

Noted utensils for the customers not stored properly.Store all utensils with handle facing up

In plain English

Equipment, utensils, thermometers, cutting boards, or single-use items were not in good condition, not the right type, or not stored properly.

More about equipment or utensil issues
criticalCode 590.003/3-501.16-P1Food temperature

Official wording

(A)(1) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)

Inspector’s notes

Noted hot holding unit with chicken recorded124F.Monitor the temperature/manager to reheated item to 165F

In plain English

Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.

More about food kept at an unsafe temperature
minorCode 590.004/4-501.11-CEquipment and utensils

Official wording

Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment (C)

Inspector’s notes

Noted some of the hot holding units were not working and the food stored inside.Repair and train staff to turn the units on before storing any hot food.

In plain English

Equipment, utensils, thermometers, cutting boards, or single-use items were not in good condition, not the right type, or not stored properly.

More about equipment or utensil issues

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

Inspection

Jun 15, 2026

Failed

4 recorded violations

majorCode 590.003/3-302.15-PFOther

Official wording

Washing Fruits and Vegetables (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

Noted staff cutting romaine lettuce with prewashing.Retrain staff

In plain English

An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

More about other finding
minorCode 590.003/3-304.12-CEquipment and utensils

Official wording

In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C)

Inspector’s notes

Noted utensils for the customers not stored properly.Store all utensils with handle facing up

In plain English

Equipment, utensils, thermometers, cutting boards, or single-use items were not in good condition, not the right type, or not stored properly.

More about equipment or utensil issues
criticalCode 590.003/3-501.16-P1Food temperature

Official wording

(A)(1) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)

Inspector’s notes

Noted hot holding unit with chicken recorded124F.Monitor the temperature/manager to reheated item to 165F

In plain English

Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.

More about food kept at an unsafe temperature
minorCode 590.004/4-501.11-CEquipment and utensils

Official wording

Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment (C)

Inspector’s notes

Noted some of the hot holding units were not working and the food stored inside.Repair and train staff to turn the units on before storing any hot food.

In plain English

Equipment, utensils, thermometers, cutting boards, or single-use items were not in good condition, not the right type, or not stored properly.

More about equipment or utensil issues

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Jun 15, 2026 · Original Source

Inspection

Sep 23, 2025

Passed

4 recorded violations

criticalCode 590.002/2-301.14-POther

Official wording

When to Wash (P)

Inspector’s notes

Did not observe staff washing hands before prepping food.Retrain staff when to wash hands.

In plain English

An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

More about other finding
minorCode 590.003/3-306.12-COther

Official wording

Condiments Protection (C)

Inspector’s notes

Single use ustensils must be stored with handle facing up to prevent contamination.

In plain English

An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

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criticalCode 590.003/3-501.16-P1Food temperature

Official wording

(A)(1) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)

Inspector’s notes

Noted cooked chicken recorded 110F cooked about half hour ago.Reheat. PIC voluntarily discarded the product.As discussed with PIC to use the hot holding units to keep the chicken at a proper holding temperature of 135F and above.

In plain English

Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.

More about food kept at an unsafe temperature
majorCode 590.005/5-202.12-PFHandwashing

Official wording

Handwashing Sinks Installation (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

No running hot water at the hand sink.Repair As stated by the PIC the pump is broken and waiting on a part. As discussed with the PIC to use a temporary hand sink

In plain English

Staff were not washing their hands when required, or a handwashing sink was blocked, missing soap or paper towels, or used for something else. Hands are one of the most common ways germs reach food.

More about handwashing problems

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Sep 23, 2025 · Original Source

Inspection

Sep 19, 2025

Failed

4 recorded violations

criticalCode 590.002/2-301.14-POther

Official wording

When to Wash (P)

Inspector’s notes

Did not observe staff washing hands before prepping food.Retrain staff when to wash hands.

In plain English

An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

More about other finding
minorCode 590.003/3-306.12-COther

Official wording

Condiments Protection (C)

Inspector’s notes

Single use ustensils must be stored with handle facing up to prevent contamination.

In plain English

An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

More about other finding
criticalCode 590.003/3-501.16-P1Food temperature

Official wording

(A)(1) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)

Inspector’s notes

Noted cooked chicken recorded 110F cooked about half hour ago.Reheat. PIC voluntarily discarded the product.As discussed with PIC to use the hot holding units to keep the chicken at a proper holding temperature of 135F and above.

In plain English

Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.

More about food kept at an unsafe temperature
majorCode 590.005/5-202.12-PFHandwashing

Official wording

Handwashing Sinks Installation (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

No running hot water at the hand sink.Repair As stated by the PIC the pump is broken and waiting on a part. As discussed with the PIC to use a temporary hand sink

In plain English

Staff were not washing their hands when required, or a handwashing sink was blocked, missing soap or paper towels, or used for something else. Hands are one of the most common ways germs reach food.

More about handwashing problems

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Sep 19, 2025 · Original Source

Inspection

Jul 11, 2025

Passed

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Jul 11, 2025 · Original Source

Inspection

Aug 30, 2024

Passed

2 recorded violations

majorCode 590.006/6-301.11-PFHandwashing

Official wording

Handwashing Cleanser Availability (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

Handwashin sink without soap. Provide

In plain English

Staff were not washing their hands when required, or a handwashing sink was blocked, missing soap or paper towels, or used for something else. Hands are one of the most common ways germs reach food.

More about handwashing problems
majorCode 590.006/6-301.12-PFOther

Official wording

Hand Drying Provision (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

Handsink without paper towels . Provide.

In plain English

An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

More about other finding

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Aug 30, 2024 · Original Source

Inspection

Aug 23, 2024

Failed

2 recorded violations

majorCode 590.006/6-301.11-PFHandwashing

Official wording

Handwashing Cleanser Availability (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

Handwashin sink without soap. Provide

In plain English

Staff were not washing their hands when required, or a handwashing sink was blocked, missing soap or paper towels, or used for something else. Hands are one of the most common ways germs reach food.

More about handwashing problems
majorCode 590.006/6-301.12-PFOther

Official wording

Hand Drying Provision (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

Handsink without paper towels . Provide.

In plain English

An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

More about other finding

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Aug 23, 2024 · Original Source

Inspection

Jan 3, 2024

Not required

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Jan 3, 2024 · Original Source

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