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Eating & Drinking · Boston, MA

Dorchester Brewing Company

1246 Massachusetts Av

Last inspected Sep 24, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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SteadyThe last two inspections recorded a similar number of violations. Review the dated records below.

The full inspection history

10 inspections

Inspection

Sep 24, 2026

Passed

1 recorded violation

majorCode 590.004/4-204.115-PFFood temperature

Official wording

Warewashing Machines Temperature Measuring Devices (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

Dish machine thermometer not in working order Supply new to read interior temp of Dish Machine

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 temperature

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Sep 24, 2026 · Original Source

Inspection

Sep 21, 2026

Failed

1 recorded violation

minorCode 590.005/5-203.12-COther

Official wording

Toilets and Urinals (C)

Inspector’s notes

Leak in bathroom possibly coming from Urinal repair

In plain English

An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

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Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Sep 21, 2026 · Original Source

Inspection

Mar 9, 2026

Failed

1 recorded violation

majorCode 590.004/4-204.115-PFFood temperature

Official wording

Warewashing Machines Temperature Measuring Devices (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

Dish machine thermometer not in working order Supply new to read interior temp of Dish Machine

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 temperature

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Mar 9, 2026 · Original Source

Inspection

Jul 24, 2025

Passed

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Jul 24, 2025 · Original Source

Inspection

Mar 5, 2025

Passed

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Mar 5, 2025 · Original Source

Inspection

Nov 7, 2024

Passed

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Nov 7, 2024 · Original Source

Inspection

Aug 6, 2024

Passed

3 recorded violations

majorCode 590.004/4-302.14-PFCleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Sanitizing Solutions Testing Devices (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

bar 3 bay sinks/provide sanitizer and test kit

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 problems
minorCode 590.005/5-205.15-CFacility maintenance

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System Maintained in Good Repair (C)

Inspector’s notes

3 bay sink/provide drain plugs

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 issues
minorCode 590.006/6-301.14-CHandwashing

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Handwashing Signage (C)

Inspector’s notes

bar handsinks/ provide employee must wash hands signage

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 problems

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Aug 6, 2024 · Original Source

Inspection

Jul 30, 2024

Failed

3 recorded violations

majorCode 590.004/4-302.14-PFCleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Sanitizing Solutions Testing Devices (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

bar 3 bay sinks/provide sanitizer and test kit

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 problems
minorCode 590.005/5-205.15-CFacility maintenance

Official wording

System Maintained in Good Repair (C)

Inspector’s notes

3 bay sink/provide drain plugs

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 issues
minorCode 590.006/6-301.14-CHandwashing

Official wording

Handwashing Signage (C)

Inspector’s notes

bar handsinks/ provide employee must wash hands signage

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 problems

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Jul 30, 2024 · Original Source

Inspection

Nov 14, 2023

Report filed

5 recorded violations

minorCode 590.006/6-304.11-CFacility maintenance

Official wording

Mechanical-Ventilation (C)

Inspector’s notes

Restrooms

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 issues
minorCode 590.004/4-501.11-CEquipment and utensils

Official wording

Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment (C)

Inspector’s notes

Gasgets are worn on all 3 doors. Replace.

In plain English

Equipment, utensils, thermometers, cutting boards, or single-use items were not in good condition, not the right type, or not stored properly.

More about equipment or utensil issues
minorCode 590.005/5-202.15-CPermits, training, and postings

Official wording

Conditioning Device Design (C)

Inspector’s notes

3 bay sink located upstairs bar and lower bar are missing drain plugs. Provide drain plugs in both places. Also provide glass scrubbers.

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 issues
minorCode 590.006/6-101.11-COther

Official wording

Surface Characteristics-Indoor Areas (C)

Inspector’s notes

Clean floor area under all shelving and equipment.

In plain English

An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

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minorCode 590.006/6-201.17-CFacility maintenance

Official wording

Walls and Ceilings Attachments (C)

Inspector’s notes

Vents in both bathrooms and mopsink area have dust. Remove and clean.

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 issues

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Nov 14, 2023 · Original Source

Inspection

Nov 3, 2023

Failed

5 recorded violations

minorCode 590.004/4-501.11-CEquipment and utensils

Official wording

Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment (C)

Inspector’s notes

Gasgets are worn on all 3 doors. Replace.

In plain English

Equipment, utensils, thermometers, cutting boards, or single-use items were not in good condition, not the right type, or not stored properly.

More about equipment or utensil issues
minorCode 590.005/5-202.15-CPermits, training, and postings

Official wording

Conditioning Device Design (C)

Inspector’s notes

3 bay sink located upstairs bar and lower bar are missing drain plugs. Provide drain plugs in both places. Also provide glass scrubbers.

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 issues
minorCode 590.006/6-101.11-COther

Official wording

Surface Characteristics-Indoor Areas (C)

Inspector’s notes

Clean floor area under all shelving and equipment.

In plain English

An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

More about other finding
minorCode 590.006/6-201.17-CFacility maintenance

Official wording

Walls and Ceilings Attachments (C)

Inspector’s notes

Vents in both bathrooms and mopsink area have dust. Remove and clean.

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 issues
minorCode 590.006/6-304.11-CFacility maintenance

Official wording

Mechanical-Ventilation (C)

Inspector’s notes

Restrooms

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 issues

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Nov 3, 2023 · Original Source

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