Eating & Drinking · Boston, MA

Tony C's Sports Bar & Grill

Name: Tony C's Sports Bar & Grill
Address: 250 Northern Av, Boston, MA

250 Northern Av

Last inspected Sep 11, 2025 · 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

9 inspections

Inspection

Sep 11, 2025

Passed

5 recorded violations

criticalCode 590.003/3-303.11-POther

Official wording

Ice Used as Exterior Coolant Prohibited as Ingredient (P)

Inspector’s notes

Ice used for mix drinks at the bar stored bottles in contact with the ice. Discontinue and retrain staff COS by the PIC

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 food dispensing bulk flour container scoop in contact with the food.Discontinue and store scoop in clean sanitized container or in the product itself with the handle facing up and not in contact with 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

criticalCode 590.004/4-501.114-PChemicals

Official wording

Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment Chemical Sanitization-Temperature pH Concentration and Hardness (P)

Inspector’s notes

Low temp dish machine in the kitchen recorded 0PPm with the test strip. Repair NOTE: Discontinue using the dish machine and use 3 bay sink to wash/rinse and sanitize

In plain English

Cleaning products, pesticides, or other chemicals were stored or labeled in a way that could let them get into food. This is serious because chemical contamination can make people sick quickly.

More about chemicals stored or used unsafely

majorCode 590.006/6-301.12-PFOther

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Hand Drying Provision (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

No papaer towel at the hand sink at the bar.Provide COS by the PIC

In plain English

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

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minorCode 590.006/6-301.14-CHandwashing

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Handwashing Signage (C)

Inspector’s notes

Provide hand washing sign on the hand sink at the bar.

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 11, 2025 · Original Source

Inspection

Sep 4, 2025

Failed

5 recorded violations

criticalCode 590.003/3-303.11-POther

Official wording

Ice Used as Exterior Coolant Prohibited as Ingredient (P)

Inspector’s notes

Ice used for mix drinks at the bar stored bottles in contact with the ice. Discontinue and retrain staff COS by the PIC

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

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 590.004/4-501.114-PChemicals

Official wording

Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment Chemical Sanitization-Temperature pH Concentration and Hardness (P)

Inspector’s notes

Low temp dish machine in the kitchen recorded 0PPm with the test strip. Repair NOTE: Discontinue using the dish machine and use 3 bay sink to wash/rinse and sanitize

In plain English

Cleaning products, pesticides, or other chemicals were stored or labeled in a way that could let them get into food. This is serious because chemical contamination can make people sick quickly.

More about chemicals stored or used unsafely

majorCode 590.006/6-301.12-PFOther

Official wording

Hand Drying Provision (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

No papaer towel at the hand sink at the bar.Provide COS by the PIC

In plain English

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

More about other finding

minorCode 590.006/6-301.14-CHandwashing

Official wording

Handwashing Signage (C)

Inspector’s notes

Provide hand washing sign on the hand sink at the bar.

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 4, 2025 · Original Source

Inspection

Apr 15, 2025

Passed

1 recorded violation

majorCode 590.004/4-501.116-PFChemicals

Official wording

Warewashing Equipment Determining Chemical Sanitizer Concentration (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

Sanitizer not registering on testing device for low temp dishmachine at the bar. Repair. Establishment instructed to utilize the high temp machine in the kitchen for proper cleaning of glassware.

In plain English

Cleaning products, pesticides, or other chemicals were stored or labeled in a way that could let them get into food. This is serious because chemical contamination can make people sick quickly.

More about chemicals stored or used unsafely

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Apr 15, 2025 · Original Source

Inspection

Apr 10, 2025

Failed

1 recorded violation

majorCode 590.004/4-501.116-PFChemicals

Official wording

Warewashing Equipment Determining Chemical Sanitizer Concentration (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

Sanitizer not registering on testing device for low temp dishmachine at the bar. Repair. Establishment instructed to utilize the high temp machine in the kitchen for proper cleaning of glassware.

In plain English

Cleaning products, pesticides, or other chemicals were stored or labeled in a way that could let them get into food. This is serious because chemical contamination can make people sick quickly.

More about chemicals stored or used unsafely

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Apr 10, 2025 · Original Source

Inspection

Dec 11, 2024

Passed

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Dec 11, 2024 · Original Source

Inspection

Nov 26, 2024

Passed

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Nov 26, 2024 · Original Source

Inspection

Apr 17, 2024

Passed

3 recorded violations

minorCode 590.004/4-602.13-CCleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)

Inspector’s notes

Heavy food soils on top of the dishmachine. Clean to remove

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

majorCode 590.005/5-205.11-PFHandwashing

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Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

Observed the handsink blocked on the cook line. Staff removed when directed. Assure the handsink is accessible at all times

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 590.006/6-301.11-PFHandwashing

Official wording

Handwashing Cleanser Availability (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

Handsink missing handsoap. 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

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Apr 17, 2024 · Original Source

Inspection

Apr 10, 2024

Failed

3 recorded violations

minorCode 590.004/4-602.13-CCleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)

Inspector’s notes

Heavy food soils on top of the dishmachine. Clean to remove

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

majorCode 590.005/5-205.11-PFHandwashing

Official wording

Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

Observed the handsink blocked on the cook line. Staff removed when directed. Assure the handsink is accessible at all times

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 590.006/6-301.11-PFHandwashing

Official wording

Handwashing Cleanser Availability (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

Handsink missing handsoap. 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

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Apr 10, 2024 · Original Source

Inspection

Dec 4, 2023

Report filed

1 recorded violation

minorCode 590.006/6-305.11-CPermits, training, and postings

Official wording

Designation-Dressing Areas and Lockers (C)

Inspector’s notes

Designate section of back area for employee belongings Shoes and jackets currently strewn if different areas. Organize or provide lockers.

In plain English

A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.

More about paperwork, training, or posting issues

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Dec 4, 2023 · Original Source