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Tipsy's Beer & Wine

739 Parker St

Last inspected Nov 28, 2025 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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SteadyThe last two inspections recorded a similar number of violations. Review the dated records below.

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8 inspections

Inspection

Nov 28, 2025

Passed

2 recorded violations

majorCode 590.003/3-602.11-PFFood source and labeling

Official wording

Food Labels (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

Single pouch if caprisun observed in cold unit for sales. Discontinue. PIC voluntarily discard 1 pouches of caprisun.

In plain English

Food came from an unapproved source, was missing required date marks or labels, or was past its use-by date. Knowing where food came from and how old it is helps prevent illness.

More about food source, dating, or labeling problems
minorCode 590.006/6-101.11-COther

Official wording

Surface Characteristics-Indoor Areas (C)

Inspector’s notes

:Refrigeration shelvings observed lined with carboard. Discontinue

In plain English

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

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Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Nov 28, 2025 · Original Source

Inspection

Nov 18, 2025

Failed

2 recorded violations

majorCode 590.003/3-602.11-PFFood source and labeling

Official wording

Food Labels (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

Single pouch if caprisun observed in cold unit for sales. Discontinue. PIC voluntarily discard 1 pouches of caprisun.

In plain English

Food came from an unapproved source, was missing required date marks or labels, or was past its use-by date. Knowing where food came from and how old it is helps prevent illness.

More about food source, dating, or labeling problems
minorCode 590.006/6-101.11-COther

Official wording

Surface Characteristics-Indoor Areas (C)

Inspector’s notes

:Refrigeration shelvings observed lined with carboard. Discontinue

In plain English

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

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Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Nov 18, 2025 · Original Source

Inspection

Jan 27, 2025

Passed

3 recorded violations

notedCode L1Other

Official wording

No wording provided in the official record.

Inspector’s notes

**2025 Health Permit is outstanding . Please contact ISDHealth@boston.gov via email and provide the proper permit# to request the link for applicable payments. Thank You

In plain English

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

More about inspection finding
minorCode 590.006/6-101.11-COther

Official wording

Surface Characteristics-Indoor Areas (C)

Inspector’s notes

Refrigeration shelvings observed lined with carboard. Discontinue

In plain English

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

More about other finding
majorCode 590.006/6-501.111-PFPests

Official wording

Controlling Pests (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

Evidence of live cat on premises. PIC to email current detailed IPM report to : inca.prince@boston.gov

In plain English

The inspector found mice, rats, cockroaches, flies, or evidence of them (like droppings) inside the business, or conditions that could attract them. Pests can spread bacteria to food and surfaces, so this is treated as one of the more serious findings.

More about signs of rodents or insects

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Jan 27, 2025 · Original Source

Inspection

Jan 17, 2025

Failed

3 recorded violations

minorCode 590.006/6-101.11-COther

Official wording

Surface Characteristics-Indoor Areas (C)

Inspector’s notes

Refrigeration shelvings observed lined with carboard. Discontinue

In plain English

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

More about other finding
majorCode 590.006/6-501.111-PFPests

Official wording

Controlling Pests (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

Evidence of live cat on premises. PIC to email current detailed IPM report to : inca.prince@boston.gov

In plain English

The inspector found mice, rats, cockroaches, flies, or evidence of them (like droppings) inside the business, or conditions that could attract them. Pests can spread bacteria to food and surfaces, so this is treated as one of the more serious findings.

More about signs of rodents or insects
notedCode L1Other

Official wording

No wording provided in the official record.

Inspector’s notes

**2025 Health Permit is outstanding . Please contact ISDHealth@boston.gov via email and provide the proper permit# to request the link for applicable payments. Thank You

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, Jan 17, 2025 · Original Source

Inspection

Dec 30, 2024

Passed

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

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

Inspection

Mar 22, 2024

Passed

2 recorded violations

minorCode 590.003/3-305.11-CContamination

Official wording

Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C)

Inspector’s notes

Large quantity of beverage cases observed stored on the floor. Discontinue

In plain English

Food was stored or handled in a way that could let germs or other material get into it, such as raw meat stored above ready-to-eat food or uncovered food. Cross-contamination is a common cause of foodborne illness.

More about food not protected from contamination
majorCode 590.006/6-501.111-PFPests

Official wording

Controlling Pests (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

Observed live cat inside the premises. Remove and maintain away.

In plain English

The inspector found mice, rats, cockroaches, flies, or evidence of them (like droppings) inside the business, or conditions that could attract them. Pests can spread bacteria to food and surfaces, so this is treated as one of the more serious findings.

More about signs of rodents or insects

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Mar 22, 2024 · Original Source

Inspection

Mar 15, 2024

Failed

2 recorded violations

minorCode 590.003/3-305.11-CContamination

Official wording

Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C)

Inspector’s notes

Large quantity of beverage cases observed stored on the floor. Discontinue

In plain English

Food was stored or handled in a way that could let germs or other material get into it, such as raw meat stored above ready-to-eat food or uncovered food. Cross-contamination is a common cause of foodborne illness.

More about food not protected from contamination
majorCode 590.006/6-501.111-PFPests

Official wording

Controlling Pests (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

Observed live cat inside the premises. Remove and maintain away.

In plain English

The inspector found mice, rats, cockroaches, flies, or evidence of them (like droppings) inside the business, or conditions that could attract them. Pests can spread bacteria to food and surfaces, so this is treated as one of the more serious findings.

More about signs of rodents or insects

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Mar 15, 2024 · Original Source

Inspection

Sep 28, 2023

Passed

6 recorded violations

minorCode 590.003/3-303.12-COther

Official wording

Storage or Display of Food in Contact with Water or Ice (C)

Inspector’s notes

Clean inside all multi glass door refrigeration / freezer units from all visible soils

In plain English

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

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minorCode 590.005/5-501.116-CCleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Cleaning Receptacles (C)

Inspector’s notes

Maintain clean after use to reduce potential soils that may attract rodent activity

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems
minorCode 590.006/6-101.11-COther

Official wording

Surface Characteristics-Indoor Areas (C)

Inspector’s notes

Clean floors throughout the store from all visible soils

In plain English

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

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minorCode 590.006/6-501.114-CFacility maintenance

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Maintaining Premises Unnecessary Items and Litter (C)

Inspector’s notes

Clean underneath the small set of stairs heading up to the retail liquor / beer section of the store from expired bottled soda containers and other loose debris

In plain English

Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.

More about building upkeep issues
majorCode 590.006/6-501.115-PFOther

Official wording

Prohibiting Animals (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

Remove the cat from the premises

In plain English

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

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minorCode 590.006/6-501.16-COther

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Drying Mops (C)

Inspector’s notes

Keep all in use wet mops and brooms elevated off the floors a minimum of six inches after use - keep inside the mop bucket filled with bleach as discussed

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, Sep 28, 2023 · Original Source

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