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Buttermilk & Bourbon
160 COMMONWEALTH AV, BOSTON, MA 02116
Last inspected Sep 24, 2026
Official source: Boston Public Health Commission (boston.gov) · All data sources
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The record, in plain English
CleanPlate holds 25 inspections on record for Buttermilk & Bourbon, spanning July 2021 to September 2026 — every one straight from Boston Public Health Commission.
It has held passed across its last two inspections.
The most recent inspection noted 2 violations, none of them critical.
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Inspection history
Sep 24, 2026
✓2 violations
- System Maintained in Good Repair (C)
- Controlling Pests (C)
Sep 22, 2026
✓1 violation
- System Maintained in Good Repair (C)
Aug 28, 2026
✕2 violations
- System Maintained in Good Repair (C)
- Controlling Pests (C)
Aug 20, 2026
✕6 violations
- (A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)
- System Maintained in Good Repair (C)
- Backflow Prevention (P)
- Outer Openings Protected (C)
- Handwashing Signage (C)
- Repairing-Premises Structures Attachments and Fixtures-Methods (C)
Aug 12, 2026
✕5 violations
- (A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)
- Backflow Prevention (P)
- Outer Openings Protected (C)
- Handwashing Signage (C)
- Repairing-Premises Structures Attachments and Fixtures-Methods (C)
Jan 16, 2025
✓6 violations
- (A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)
- In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C)
- Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Date Marking (Pf)
- Warewashing Equipment Determining Chemical Sanitizer Concentration (Pf)
- Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)
- Backflow Prevention (P)
Jan 6, 2025
✕6 violations
- (A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)
- In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C)
- Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Date Marking (Pf)
- Warewashing Equipment Determining Chemical Sanitizer Concentration (Pf)
- Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)
- Backflow Prevention (P)
Oct 29, 2024
✓2 violations
- Backflow Prevention Device When Required (P)
- System Maintained in Good Repair (P)
Sep 11, 2024
✕10 violations
- (A) (B) and (C)(1) (4)-(16) Demonstration (Pf)
- Shell stock Maintaining Identification (Pf)
- Miscellaneous Sources of Contamination (C)
- (A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)
- Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Date Marking (Pf)
- Consumption of Animal Foods that are Raw Undercooked or Not Otherwise Processed to Eliminate Pathogens (Pf)
- Backflow Prevention Device When Required (P)
- System Maintained in Good Repair (P)
- Surface Characteristics-Indoor Areas (C)
- Controlling Pests (Pf)
Sep 4, 2024
✕10 violations
- (A) (B) and (C)(1) (4)-(16) Demonstration (Pf)
- Shell stock Maintaining Identification (Pf)
- Miscellaneous Sources of Contamination (C)
- (A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)
- Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Date Marking (Pf)
- Consumption of Animal Foods that are Raw Undercooked or Not Otherwise Processed to Eliminate Pathogens (Pf)
- Backflow Prevention Device When Required (P)
- System Maintained in Good Repair (P)
- Surface Characteristics-Indoor Areas (C)
- Controlling Pests (Pf)
Apr 22, 2024
✓8 violations
- Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C)
- (A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)
- Single-Service and Single-Use Articles-Use Limitations (C)
- Surface Characteristics-Indoor Areas (C)
- Intensity-Lighting (C)
- Controlling Pests (Pf)
- Cleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C)
- Common Name-Working Containers (Pf)
Apr 18, 2024
✕8 violations
- Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C)
- (A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)
- Single-Service and Single-Use Articles-Use Limitations (C)
- Surface Characteristics-Indoor Areas (C)
- Intensity-Lighting (C)
- Controlling Pests (Pf)
- Cleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C)
- Common Name-Working Containers (Pf)
Mar 4, 2024
✓7 violations
- Galvanized Metal Use Limitation (P)
- Maintaining Refuse Areas and Enclosures (C)
- Cleaning Receptacles (C)
- Controlling Pests (Pf)
- Storing Maintenance Tools (C)
- Rodent Bait Stations (P)
- Anti-Choking
Feb 26, 2024
✕7 violations
- Galvanized Metal Use Limitation (P)
- Maintaining Refuse Areas and Enclosures (C)
- Cleaning Receptacles (C)
- Controlling Pests (Pf)
- Storing Maintenance Tools (C)
- Rodent Bait Stations (P)
- Anti-Choking
Jan 3, 2024
–Apr 21, 2023
✓3 violations
- Miscellaneous Sources of Contamination (C)
- (A) and (C) Equipment Utensils Linens and Single-Service and Single-Use Articles-Storing (C)
- Repairing-Premises Structures Attachments and Fixtures-Methods (C)
Mar 21, 2023
✕23 violations
- Cleaning Procedure (P)
- (A) (B) and (C)(1) (4)-(16) Demonstration (Pf)
- (A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)
- Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C)
- (A) Gloves Use Limitation (P)
- Miscellaneous Sources of Contamination (C)
- (A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)
- Consumption of Animal Foods that are Raw Undercooked or Not Otherwise Processed to Eliminate Pathogens (Pf)
- Drain boards (C)
- Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment Chemical Sanitization-Temperature pH Concentration and Hardness (P)
- Single-Service and Single-Use Articles-Use Limitations (C)
- Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
- Equipment and Utensils Air-Drying Required (C)
- (A) and (C) Equipment Utensils Linens and Single-Service and Single-Use Articles-Storing (C)
- (A) (B) and (D) Equipment Utensils Linens and Single-Service and Single-Use Articles Storing (C)
- Preset Tableware (C)
- Handwashing Sinks-Numbers and Capacities (Pf)
- Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)
- Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)
- Hand Drying Provision (Pf)
- Handwashing Signage (C)
- Storing Maintenance Tools (C)
- Repairing-Premises Structures Attachments and Fixtures-Methods (C)
Mar 16, 2023
✕23 violations
- Cleaning Procedure (P)
- (A) (B) and (C)(1) (4)-(16) Demonstration (Pf)
- (A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)
- Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C)
- (A) Gloves Use Limitation (P)
- Miscellaneous Sources of Contamination (C)
- (A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)
- Consumption of Animal Foods that are Raw Undercooked or Not Otherwise Processed to Eliminate Pathogens (Pf)
- Drain boards (C)
- Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment Chemical Sanitization-Temperature pH Concentration and Hardness (P)
- Single-Service and Single-Use Articles-Use Limitations (C)
- Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
- Equipment and Utensils Air-Drying Required (C)
- (A) and (C) Equipment Utensils Linens and Single-Service and Single-Use Articles-Storing (C)
- (A) (B) and (D) Equipment Utensils Linens and Single-Service and Single-Use Articles Storing (C)
- Preset Tableware (C)
- Handwashing Sinks-Numbers and Capacities (Pf)
- Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)
- Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)
- Hand Drying Provision (Pf)
- Handwashing Signage (C)
- Storing Maintenance Tools (C)
- Repairing-Premises Structures Attachments and Fixtures-Methods (C)
Jan 18, 2023
–Nov 4, 2022
✓5 violations
- Shell stock Maintaining Identification (Pf)
- Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment Chemical Sanitization-Temperature pH Concentration and Hardness (Pf)
- System Maintained in Good Repair (C)
- Repairing-Premises Structures Attachments and Fixtures-Methods (C)
- Cleaning Floors Dustless Methods (C)
Oct 25, 2022
✕5 violations
- Shell stock Maintaining Identification (Pf)
- Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment Chemical Sanitization-Temperature pH Concentration and Hardness (Pf)
- System Maintained in Good Repair (C)
- Repairing-Premises Structures Attachments and Fixtures-Methods (C)
- Cleaning Floors Dustless Methods (C)
Mar 15, 2022
–Aug 20, 2021
✓2 violations
- Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C)
- System Maintained in Good Repair (C)
Aug 3, 2021
✕6 violations
- Food Storage Prohibited Areas (C)
- Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C)
- Sanitizing Solutions Testing Devices (Pf)
- Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
- System Maintained in Good Repair (C)
- Controlling Pests (C)
Jul 23, 2021
✕6 violations
- Food Storage Prohibited Areas (C)
- Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C)
- Sanitizing Solutions Testing Devices (Pf)
- Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
- System Maintained in Good Repair (C)
- Controlling Pests (C)
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