The Bowery
2261 DORCHESTER AV, MA 02124
Last inspected Sep 29, 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 The Bowery, spanning April 2022 to September 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 7 violations, none of them critical.
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Inspection history
Sep 29, 2026
✓7 violations
- (A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C)
- Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C)
- Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)
- Outside Receptacles (C)
- Hand Drying Provision (Pf)
- Handwashing Signage (C)
- Cleaning of Plumbing Fixtures (C)
Sep 22, 2026
✕7 violations
- (A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C)
- Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C)
- Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)
- Outside Receptacles (C)
- Hand Drying Provision (Pf)
- Handwashing Signage (C)
- Cleaning of Plumbing Fixtures (C)
Jun 3, 2026
✓Jan 16, 2026
✓Jul 15, 2025
✓1 violation
- Maintaining Premises Unnecessary Items and Litter (C)
Jul 8, 2025
✕3 violations
- Area Enclosures and Receptacles Good Repair (C)
- Cleaning Receptacles (C)
- Maintaining Premises Unnecessary Items and Litter (C)
Jun 30, 2025
✕3 violations
- Area Enclosures and Receptacles Good Repair (C)
- Cleaning Receptacles (C)
- Maintaining Premises Unnecessary Items and Litter (C)
May 19, 2025
✓1 violation
- Warewashing Machines Manufacturers’ Operating Instructions (C)
May 13, 2025
✕6 violations
- In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C)
- Ventilation Hood Systems Filters (C)
- Warewashing Machines Manufacturers’ Operating Instructions (C)
- (A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)
- Hot Water and Chemical-Methods (P)
- Cleaning Frequency and Restrictions (C)
May 5, 2025
✕5 violations
- In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C)
- Ventilation Hood Systems Filters (C)
- (A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)
- Hot Water and Chemical-Methods (P)
- Cleaning Frequency and Restrictions (C)
Nov 13, 2024
✓Jun 21, 2024
✓3 violations
- In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C)
- Walls and Ceilings Attachments (C)
- Cleaning Frequency and Restrictions (C)
Mar 5, 2024
✓1 violation
- Cleaning Frequency and Restrictions (C)
Jan 3, 2024
–Nov 28, 2023
✓9 violations
- Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C)
- Food Storage Prohibited Areas (C)
- (A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)
- Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C)
- Temperature Measuring Devices-Functionality (C)
- Sanitizing Solutions Testing Devices (Pf)
- Cleaning Agents and Sanitizers Availability (Pf)
- System Maintained in Good Repair (C)
- Controlling Pests (Pf)
Nov 15, 2023
✕9 violations
- Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C)
- Food Storage Prohibited Areas (C)
- (A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)
- Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C)
- Temperature Measuring Devices-Functionality (C)
- Sanitizing Solutions Testing Devices (Pf)
- Cleaning Agents and Sanitizers Availability (Pf)
- System Maintained in Good Repair (C)
- Controlling Pests (Pf)
Jun 2, 2023
✓7 violations
- Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C)
- In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C)
- Preventing Contamination from Hands (P)
- (A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)
- Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
- System Maintained in Good Repair (C)
- Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)
May 26, 2023
✕7 violations
- Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C)
- In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C)
- Preventing Contamination from Hands (P)
- (A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)
- Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
- System Maintained in Good Repair (C)
- Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)
Jan 18, 2023
–Oct 18, 2022
✓8 violations
- Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (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)
- Ventilation Hood Systems Filters (C)
- Temperature Measuring Devices-Functionality (C)
- Mechanical Warewashing Equipment Hot Water Sanitization Temperatures (Pf)
- Cutting Surfaces (C)
- Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)
Oct 11, 2022
✕8 violations
- Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (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)
- Ventilation Hood Systems Filters (C)
- Temperature Measuring Devices-Functionality (C)
- Mechanical Warewashing Equipment Hot Water Sanitization Temperatures (Pf)
- Cutting Surfaces (C)
- Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)
Sep 19, 2022
✓1 violation
- System Maintained in Good Repair (C)
Sep 8, 2022
✕6 violations
- (A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)
- Food-Contact Surfaces-Cleanability (Pf)
- Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C)
- Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
- System Maintained in Good Repair (C)
- Light Bulbs Protective Shielding (C)
Aug 30, 2022
✕6 violations
- (A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)
- Food-Contact Surfaces-Cleanability (Pf)
- Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C)
- Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
- System Maintained in Good Repair (C)
- Light Bulbs Protective Shielding (C)
Apr 1, 2022
✓1 violation
- Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
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