Democracy Brewing
29 TEMPLE PL, BOSTON, MA 02111
Last inspected Jul 14, 2026
Official source: Boston Public Health Commission (boston.gov) · All data sources
Passed. Met health requirements at the latest inspection. Some health departments report pass/fail instead of letter grades.
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The record, in plain English
CleanPlate holds 22 inspections on record for Democracy Brewing, spanning July 2018 to July 2026 — every one straight from Boston Public Health Commission.
It has held passed across its last two inspections.
No violations were recorded at the most recent inspection.
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Inspection history
Jul 14, 2026
✓Oct 2, 2025
✓4 violations
- Consumption of Animal Foods that are Raw Undercooked or Not Otherwise Processed to Eliminate Pathogens (Pf)
- (A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)
- System Maintained in Good Repair (C)
- Wall and Ceiling Coverings and Coatings (C)
Sep 25, 2025
✕4 violations
- Consumption of Animal Foods that are Raw Undercooked or Not Otherwise Processed to Eliminate Pathogens (Pf)
- (A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)
- System Maintained in Good Repair (C)
- Wall and Ceiling Coverings and Coatings (C)
Jan 15, 2025
✓1 violation
- Controlling Pests (Pf)
Jan 7, 2025
✕1 violation
- Controlling Pests (Pf)
Sep 24, 2024
✓3 violations
- (A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C)
- Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
- Common Name-Working Containers (Pf)
Sep 17, 2024
✕3 violations
- (A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C)
- Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
- Common Name-Working Containers (Pf)
Jan 11, 2024
✓6 violations
- Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C)
- Ventilation Hood Systems Filters (C)
- Sanitizing Solutions Testing Devices (Pf)
- Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
- Handwashing Signage (C)
- Controlling Pests (Pf)
Jan 3, 2024
✕6 violations
- Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C)
- Ventilation Hood Systems Filters (C)
- Sanitizing Solutions Testing Devices (Pf)
- Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
- Handwashing Signage (C)
- Controlling Pests (Pf)
Jun 22, 2023
✓Jan 18, 2023
–Jan 17, 2023
✓5 violations
- Reheating for Hot Holding (P)
- Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Date Marking (Pf)
- Reduced Oxygen Packaging Criteria (Pf)
- Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
- Sanitizers Criteria-Chemicals (P)
Jan 10, 2023
✕5 violations
- Reheating for Hot Holding (P)
- Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Date Marking (Pf)
- Reduced Oxygen Packaging Criteria (Pf)
- Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
- Sanitizers Criteria-Chemicals (P)
Jul 28, 2022
✓2 violations
- Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
- Cleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C)
Jul 15, 2022
✕2 violations
- Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
- Cleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C)
Mar 15, 2022
–Jan 20, 2022
✓6 violations
- 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)
- Food Temperature Measuring Devices (Pf)
- (A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)
- Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
- Toilet Room Receptacle Covered (C)
Jan 13, 2022
✕6 violations
- 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)
- Food Temperature Measuring Devices (Pf)
- (A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)
- Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
- Toilet Room Receptacle Covered (C)
Jul 9, 2021
✓May 9, 2019
✓Nov 13, 2018
✓Jul 2, 2018
✓
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