Lower Mills Tavern
2269 DORCHESTER AV, MA 02124
Last inspected Oct 2, 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 25 inspections on record for Lower Mills Tavern, spanning April 2021 to October 2026 — every one straight from Boston Public Health Commission.
The trend is positive: it improved from failed at the previous visit to passed now.
The most recent inspection noted 2 violations, none of them critical.
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Inspection history
Oct 2, 2026
✓2 violations
- Shell stock Maintaining Identification (Pf)
- Area Enclosures and Receptacles Good Repair (C)
Sep 25, 2026
✕2 violations
- Shell stock Maintaining Identification (Pf)
- Area Enclosures and Receptacles Good Repair (C)
Jun 10, 2026
✓2 violations
- Shell stock Maintaining Identification (Pf)
- (B) and (C) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (C)
Jun 3, 2026
✕2 violations
- Shell stock Maintaining Identification (Pf)
- (B) and (C) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (C)
Nov 12, 2025
✓1 violation
- Controlling Pests (Pf)
Nov 4, 2025
–3 violations
- Walls and Ceilings Attachments (C)
- Controlling Pests (Pf)
- Cleaning Frequency and Restrictions (C)
Oct 22, 2025
✕3 violations
- Walls and Ceilings Attachments (C)
- Controlling Pests (Pf)
- Cleaning Frequency and Restrictions (C)
Mar 27, 2025
✓Aug 1, 2024
✓Jul 17, 2024
✕5 violations
- Food Labels (C)
- (A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)
- Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
- Hot Water and Chemical-Methods (P)
- Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)
Mar 19, 2024
✓4 violations
- Consumption of Animal Foods that are Raw Undercooked or Not Otherwise Processed to Eliminate Pathogens (Pf)
- Hot Water and Chemical-Methods (P)
- Walls and Ceilings Attachments (C)
- Cleaning Frequency and Restrictions (C)
Mar 5, 2024
✕4 violations
- Consumption of Animal Foods that are Raw Undercooked or Not Otherwise Processed to Eliminate Pathogens (Pf)
- Hot Water and Chemical-Methods (P)
- Walls and Ceilings Attachments (C)
- Cleaning Frequency and Restrictions (C)
Sep 19, 2023
✓1 violation
- Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
Sep 11, 2023
✕7 violations
- Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C)
- In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C)
- Cooling (P)
- (A)(1) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)
- Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
- Covering Receptacles (C)
- Controlling Pests (Pf)
Aug 30, 2023
✕7 violations
- Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C)
- In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C)
- Cooling (P)
- (A)(1) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)
- Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
- Covering Receptacles (C)
- Controlling Pests (Pf)
Apr 19, 2023
✓8 violations
- Food Contact with Equipment Utensils and Linens (P)
- Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C)
- Food Storage Prohibited Areas (C)
- Temperature Measuring Devices Manual and Mechanical Warewashing (Pf)
- Sanitizing Solutions Testing Devices (Pf)
- Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
- Prohibitions (C)
- Controlling Pests (Pf)
Apr 4, 2023
✕8 violations
- Food Contact with Equipment Utensils and Linens (P)
- Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C)
- Food Storage Prohibited Areas (C)
- Temperature Measuring Devices Manual and Mechanical Warewashing (Pf)
- Sanitizing Solutions Testing Devices (Pf)
- Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
- Prohibitions (C)
- Controlling Pests (Pf)
Aug 1, 2022
✓4 violations
- Shell stock Maintaining Identification (Pf)
- Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C)
- Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
- Controlling Pests (Pf)
Jul 19, 2022
✕4 violations
- Shell stock Maintaining Identification (Pf)
- Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C)
- Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
- Controlling Pests (Pf)
Mar 15, 2022
–Feb 15, 2022
✓4 violations
- Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C)
- Food Storage Prohibited Areas (C)
- Cooling (P)
- Sanitizing Solutions Testing Devices (Pf)
Feb 8, 2022
✕4 violations
- Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C)
- Food Storage Prohibited Areas (C)
- Cooling (P)
- Sanitizing Solutions Testing Devices (Pf)
Aug 25, 2021
✓8 violations
- Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C)
- In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C)
- Cooling (P)
- Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C)
- Ventilation Hood Systems Filters (C)
- Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces and Utensils-Frequency (P)
- Surface Characteristics-Indoor Areas (C)
- Wall and Ceiling Coverings and Coatings (C)
Aug 18, 2021
✕8 violations
- Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C)
- In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C)
- Cooling (P)
- Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C)
- Ventilation Hood Systems Filters (C)
- Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces and Utensils-Frequency (P)
- Surface Characteristics-Indoor Areas (C)
- Wall and Ceiling Coverings and Coatings (C)
Apr 12, 2021
✓7 violations
- In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C)
- Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C)
- Ventilation Hood Systems Filters (C)
- Temperature Measuring Devices Manual and Mechanical Warewashing (Pf)
- Cutting Surfaces (C)
- Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)
- Repairing-Premises Structures Attachments and Fixtures-Methods (C)
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