Inspection
Aug 28, 2026
Passed
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Aug 28, 2026 · Original Source
Eating & Drinking · Boston, MA
Samuel Adams Boston Brewery
30 Germania St
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SteadyThe last two inspections recorded a similar number of violations. Review the dated records below.
The full inspection history
10 inspectionsInspection
Jan 21, 2026
Passed
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Jan 21, 2026 · Original Source
Inspection
Sep 9, 2025
Passed
2 recorded violations
minorCode 590.004/4-204.113-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Warewashing Machine Data Plate Operation Specifications (C)
Inspector’s notes
Bar (inside) High temp dishwasher observed with wrong manufacture's operating instruction (low temp instruction operation). Provide accurate operating instruction.
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 590.005/5-501.17-COther
Official wording
Toilet Room Receptacle Covered (C)
Inspector’s notes
Females toilet room receptacle observed without cover.Provide and maintain.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingOfficial record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Sep 9, 2025 · Original Source
Inspection
Sep 3, 2025
Failed
2 recorded violations
minorCode 590.004/4-204.113-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Warewashing Machine Data Plate Operation Specifications (C)
Inspector’s notes
Bar (inside) High temp dishwasher observed with wrong manufacture's operating instruction (low temp instruction operation). Provide accurate operating instruction.
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 590.005/5-501.17-COther
Official wording
Toilet Room Receptacle Covered (C)
Inspector’s notes
Females toilet room receptacle observed without cover.Provide and maintain.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingOfficial record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Sep 3, 2025 · Original Source
Inspection
Mar 28, 2025
Passed
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Mar 28, 2025 · Original Source
Inspection
Oct 30, 2024
Passed
2 recorded violations
majorCode 590.004/4-302.13-PFFood temperature
Official wording
Temperature Measuring Devices Manual and Mechanical Warewashing (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
PIC unable to provide irreversible thermometer for high temp dishwasher . 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 temperatureminorCode 590.004/4-501.15-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Warewashing Machines Manufacturers’ Operating Instructions (C)
Inspector’s notes
High temp dishwasher observed with wrong manufacture's operating instruction (low temp instruction operation). Provide accurate operating instruction.
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 problemsOfficial record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Oct 30, 2024 · Original Source
Inspection
Oct 23, 2024
Failed
2 recorded violations
majorCode 590.004/4-302.13-PFFood temperature
Official wording
Temperature Measuring Devices Manual and Mechanical Warewashing (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
PIC unable to provide irreversible thermometer for high temp dishwasher . 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 temperatureminorCode 590.004/4-501.15-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Warewashing Machines Manufacturers’ Operating Instructions (C)
Inspector’s notes
High temp dishwasher observed with wrong manufacture's operating instruction (low temp instruction operation). Provide accurate operating instruction.
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 problemsOfficial record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Oct 23, 2024 · Original Source
Inspection
Jun 4, 2024
Passed
3 recorded violations
minorCode 590.003/3-602.11-CFood source and labeling
Official wording
Food Labels (C)
Inspector’s notes
Observed various squeeze bottles without lables. Provide lables.
In plain English
Food came from an unapproved source, was missing required date marks or labels, or was past its use-by date. Knowing where food came from and how old it is helps prevent illness.
More about food source, dating, or labeling problemsmajorCode 590.005/5-203.11-PFHandwashing
Official wording
Handwashing Sinks-Numbers and Capacities (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
Observed no hand sink available at the bar area. Provide
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 590.004/4-302.13-PFFood temperature
Official wording
Temperature Measuring Devices Manual and Mechanical Warewashing (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
No irreversible thermometer for high temp dishmachine. Provide.Wash 154F Rinse 181F - okay.
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 temperatureOfficial record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Jun 4, 2024 · Original Source
Inspection
May 28, 2024
Failed
3 recorded violations
majorCode 590.004/4-302.13-PFFood temperature
Official wording
Temperature Measuring Devices Manual and Mechanical Warewashing (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
No irreversible thermometer for high temp dishmachine. Provide.Wash 154F Rinse 181F - okay.
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 590.005/5-203.11-PFHandwashing
Official wording
Handwashing Sinks-Numbers and Capacities (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
Observed no hand sink available at the bar area. Provide
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 problemsminorCode 590.003/3-602.11-CFood source and labeling
Official wording
Food Labels (C)
Inspector’s notes
Observed various squeeze bottles without lables. Provide lables.
In plain English
Food came from an unapproved source, was missing required date marks or labels, or was past its use-by date. Knowing where food came from and how old it is helps prevent illness.
More about food source, dating, or labeling problemsOfficial record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, May 28, 2024 · Original Source
Inspection
Nov 2, 2023
Passed
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Nov 2, 2023 · Original Source