Inspection
Jul 14, 2026
Passed
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Jul 14, 2026 · Original Source
Eating & Drinking · Boston, MA
Democracy Brewing
29 Temple Pl
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Quick Answers
- When was Democracy Brewing last inspected?
- The most recent inspection on record was on Jul 14, 2026. The result listed by Boston Inspectional Services Department was “Passed”.
- Were any violations recorded at the last inspection?
- No. No violations were recorded at the most recent inspection.
- How many inspections are on record?
- 9 inspections on record, from Jan 3, 2024 to Jul 14, 2026.
- Has Democracy Brewing ever been closed by the health department?
- No closure appears in the 9 inspection records we hold for this business. The earliest is dated Jan 3, 2024.
The Full Inspection History
9 inspectionsInspection
Oct 2, 2025
Passed
4 recorded violations
majorCode 590.003/3-603.11-PFFood temperature
Official Wording
Consumption of Animal Foods that are Raw Undercooked or Not Otherwise Processed to Eliminate Pathogens (Pf)
Inspector’s Notes
No consumer advisory notation next to steak tips on menu. Per PIC item can be ordered undercooked. Provide.
In Plain English
Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.
More about food kept at an unsafe temperaturemajorCode 590.004/4-601.11-PFCleaning and sanitizing
Official Wording
(A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)
Inspector’s Notes
Potato wedger observed with dried food debris. 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 problemsminorCode 590.005/5-205.15-CFacility maintenance
Official Wording
System Maintained in Good Repair (C)
Inspector’s Notes
Observed leak in water pipe leading to dishwasher. Repair as necessary.
In Plain English
Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.
More about building upkeep issuesminorCode 590.006/6-201.16-CFacility maintenance
Official Wording
Wall and Ceiling Coverings and Coatings (C)
Inspector’s Notes
Hole in ceiling tile above spice rack in kitchen area. Repair.
In Plain English
Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.
More about building upkeep issuesOfficial record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Oct 2, 2025 · Original Source
Inspection
Sep 25, 2025
Failed
4 recorded violations
majorCode 590.003/3-603.11-PFFood temperature
Official Wording
Consumption of Animal Foods that are Raw Undercooked or Not Otherwise Processed to Eliminate Pathogens (Pf)
Inspector’s Notes
No consumer advisory notation next to steak tips on menu. Per PIC item can be ordered undercooked. Provide.
In Plain English
Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.
More about food kept at an unsafe temperaturemajorCode 590.004/4-601.11-PFCleaning and sanitizing
Official Wording
(A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)
Inspector’s Notes
Potato wedger observed with dried food debris. 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 problemsminorCode 590.005/5-205.15-CFacility maintenance
Official Wording
System Maintained in Good Repair (C)
Inspector’s Notes
Observed leak in water pipe leading to dishwasher. Repair as necessary.
In Plain English
Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.
More about building upkeep issuesminorCode 590.006/6-201.16-CFacility maintenance
Official Wording
Wall and Ceiling Coverings and Coatings (C)
Inspector’s Notes
Hole in ceiling tile above spice rack in kitchen area. Repair.
In Plain English
Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.
More about building upkeep issuesOfficial record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Sep 25, 2025 · Original Source
Inspection
Jan 15, 2025
Passed
1 recorded violation
majorCode 590.006/6-501.111-PFPests
Official Wording
Controlling Pests (Pf)
Inspector’s Notes
Dead roach observed in womans bathroom. Mice droppings observed in dry store room. Provide updated pest report.
In Plain English
The inspector found mice, rats, cockroaches, flies, or evidence of them (like droppings) inside the business, or conditions that could attract them. Pests can spread bacteria to food and surfaces, so this is treated as one of the more serious findings.
More about signs of rodents or insectsOfficial record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Jan 15, 2025 · Original Source
Inspection
Jan 7, 2025
Failed
1 recorded violation
majorCode 590.006/6-501.111-PFPests
Official Wording
Controlling Pests (Pf)
Inspector’s Notes
Dead roach observed in womans bathroom. Mice droppings observed in dry store room. Provide updated pest report.
In Plain English
The inspector found mice, rats, cockroaches, flies, or evidence of them (like droppings) inside the business, or conditions that could attract them. Pests can spread bacteria to food and surfaces, so this is treated as one of the more serious findings.
More about signs of rodents or insectsOfficial record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Jan 7, 2025 · Original Source
Inspection
Sep 24, 2024
Passed
4 recorded violations
minorCode 590.002(C)/2-102.12-CPermits, training, and postings
Official Wording
(A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C)
Inspector’s Notes
No allergy certificate on site. No choke saver certificate on site. Provide both choke saver and allergy certificate.
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 issuesminorCode 590.004/4-602.13-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official Wording
Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
Inspector’s Notes
Wire shelfing in warewash area soiled with debris and grease. 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 problemsmajorCode 590.007/7-102.11-PFOther
Official Wording
Common Name-Working Containers (Pf)
Inspector’s Notes
Chemical spray bottles observed with no labels. Provide.
In Plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingnotedCode L1Other
Official Wording
No wording provided in the official record.
Inspector’s Notes
Provide Choke Saver Certificate.
In Plain English
A plain-English explanation is being prepared. The official wording is the authoritative record.
More about inspection findingOfficial record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Sep 24, 2024 · Original Source
Inspection
Sep 17, 2024
Failed
4 recorded violations
minorCode 590.002(C)/2-102.12-CPermits, training, and postings
Official Wording
(A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C)
Inspector’s Notes
No allergy certificate on site. No choke saver certificate on site. Provide both choke saver and allergy certificate.
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 issuesminorCode 590.004/4-602.13-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official Wording
Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
Inspector’s Notes
Wire shelfing in warewash area soiled with debris and grease. 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 problemsmajorCode 590.007/7-102.11-PFOther
Official Wording
Common Name-Working Containers (Pf)
Inspector’s Notes
Chemical spray bottles observed with no labels. Provide.
In Plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingnotedCode L1Other
Official Wording
No wording provided in the official record.
Inspector’s Notes
Provide Choke Saver Certificate.
In Plain English
A plain-English explanation is being prepared. The official wording is the authoritative record.
More about inspection findingOfficial record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Sep 17, 2024 · Original Source
Inspection
Jan 11, 2024
Passed
6 recorded violations
minorCode 590.003/3-305.11-CContamination
Official Wording
Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C)
Inspector’s Notes
Multiple items stored on ground in walk in cooler and freezer. Elevate to prevent potential contamination.
In Plain English
Food was stored or handled in a way that could let germs or other material get into it, such as raw meat stored above ready-to-eat food or uncovered food. Cross-contamination is a common cause of foodborne illness.
More about food not protected from contaminationminorCode 590.004/4-202.18-CFacility maintenance
Official Wording
Ventilation Hood Systems Filters (C)
Inspector’s Notes
Grease observed dripping from hood vent. Clean to remove.
In Plain English
Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.
More about building upkeep issuesmajorCode 590.004/4-302.14-PFCleaning and sanitizing
Official Wording
Sanitizing Solutions Testing Devices (Pf)
Inspector’s Notes
Quat sanitizer test strips obsevred expired in 2020. Tested with inspector kit. Provide new test strips.
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 problemsminorCode 590.004/4-602.13-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official Wording
Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
Inspector’s Notes
Frost build up in walk in freezer around compressor and ceiling. 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 problemsminorCode 590.006/6-301.14-CHandwashing
Official Wording
Handwashing Signage (C)
Inspector’s Notes
Provide hand wash only sign on production line hand sink.
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 problemsmajorCode 590.006/6-501.111-PFPests
Official Wording
Controlling Pests (Pf)
Inspector’s Notes
Mice droppings observed in bar area. Clean to remove. Provide updated pest reports.
In Plain English
The inspector found mice, rats, cockroaches, flies, or evidence of them (like droppings) inside the business, or conditions that could attract them. Pests can spread bacteria to food and surfaces, so this is treated as one of the more serious findings.
More about signs of rodents or insectsOfficial record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Jan 11, 2024 · Original Source
Inspection
Jan 3, 2024
Failed
6 recorded violations
minorCode 590.003/3-305.11-CContamination
Official Wording
Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C)
Inspector’s Notes
Multiple items stored on ground in walk in cooler and freezer. Elevate to prevent potential contamination.
In Plain English
Food was stored or handled in a way that could let germs or other material get into it, such as raw meat stored above ready-to-eat food or uncovered food. Cross-contamination is a common cause of foodborne illness.
More about food not protected from contaminationminorCode 590.004/4-202.18-CFacility maintenance
Official Wording
Ventilation Hood Systems Filters (C)
Inspector’s Notes
Grease observed dripping from hood vent. Clean to remove.
In Plain English
Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.
More about building upkeep issuesmajorCode 590.004/4-302.14-PFCleaning and sanitizing
Official Wording
Sanitizing Solutions Testing Devices (Pf)
Inspector’s Notes
Quat sanitizer test strips obsevred expired in 2020. Tested with inspector kit. Provide new test strips.
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 problemsminorCode 590.004/4-602.13-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official Wording
Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
Inspector’s Notes
Frost build up in walk in freezer around compressor and ceiling. 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 problemsminorCode 590.006/6-301.14-CHandwashing
Official Wording
Handwashing Signage (C)
Inspector’s Notes
Provide hand wash only sign on production line hand sink.
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 problemsmajorCode 590.006/6-501.111-PFPests
Official Wording
Controlling Pests (Pf)
Inspector’s Notes
Mice droppings observed in bar area. Clean to remove. Provide updated pest reports.
In Plain English
The inspector found mice, rats, cockroaches, flies, or evidence of them (like droppings) inside the business, or conditions that could attract them. Pests can spread bacteria to food and surfaces, so this is treated as one of the more serious findings.
More about signs of rodents or insectsOfficial record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Jan 3, 2024 · Original Source