20th Centry Bowling Lanes

1231 Hyde Park Av, Hyde Park, MA 02136

Other

Last inspected: Apr 17, 2026

Score

Low Risk

20th Centry Bowling Lanes appears in inspection records 10 times, starting in 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Apr 17, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around one violation, down from roughly four violations earlier in the record.

Looking across the full record, “floors walls and ceilings-cleanability” is the recurring theme, flagged four times.

Restaurants in Hyde Park average 84, so 20th Centry Bowling Lanes is doing better than most peers. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Apr 17, 2026

Routine

2 minor violations.

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Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)

Inspector notes: Clea floor inside walk in freezer to remove spills.

590.006/6-201.11-C

(b) and (c) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (c)

Inspector notes: Clean exterior of dry storage containers at basement area to remove spills.

590.004/4-601.11-C

Nov 24, 2025

Routine

No violations found.

100

Mar 25, 2025

Routine

No violations found.

100

Jun 7, 2024

Routine

1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.

View 5 violations

Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils-frequency (p)

Inspector notes: As discussed please clean the interior of the ice machine. This will need to be monitored.

590.004/4-602.11-P

Food-contact surfaces-cleanability (pf)

Inspector notes: PIC will need to replace containers that are cracked.

590.004/4-202.11-PF

Controlling pests (pf)

Inspector notes: PIC has pest control inspecting each month. I found a few glue traps with roaches on them. Please replace traps as needed. PIC did provide pest control reports.

590.006/6-501.111-PF

Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)

Inspector notes: PIC will need to do a deep cleaning of the floors under and behind equipment and tables. This will help with any pest issues.

590.006/6-201.11-C

Nonfood-contact surfaces (c)

Inspector notes: Please clean all in place equipment shelves at front counter basement prep and storage.

590.004/4-202.16-C

Mar 18, 2024

Routine

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

View 3 violations

Controlling pests (pf)

Inspector notes: Evidence of rodent activity in the basement. Provide a detailed IPM report from a licensed exterminator.

590.006/6-501.111-PF

Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)

Inspector notes: Clean all floors in the basement and upstairs behind the counter to remove debis/soil and to prevent rodents. Clean floor in the walk-in freezer (basement) to remove soil.

590.006/6-201.11-C

Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)

Inspector notes: Clean grounds around the trash area of to remove items not being used. Floor mats coolers cones. Clean and remove.

590.006/6-501.114-C

Sep 28, 2023

Routine

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

View 3 violations

Common name-working containers (pf)

Inspector notes: Chemical spray bottles observed without labels. Provide.

590.007/7-102.11-PF

Nonfood contact surfaces (c)

Inspector notes: Floor of walk in freezer obsevred with soils. Clean to remove.

590.004/4-602.13-C

(a) certified food protection manager (c)

Inspector notes: Certified food manager certificate is expired. Class is scheduled per PIC.

590.002(C)/2-102.12-C

May 12, 2023

Routine

No violations found.

100

Dec 8, 2022

Routine

3 minor violations.

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Good repair and proper adjustment-equipment (c)

Inspector notes: repair freezer indoor panel/repair defective doorgaskets/

590.004/4-501.11-C

Receptacles (c)

Inspector notes: provide covers for all trash receptacles.

590.005/5-501.13-C

Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)

Inspector notes: repair floor tiles as needed

590.006/6-501.11-C

Nov 9, 2022

Routine

6 minor violations.

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Cutting surfaces (c)

Inspector notes: provide additional food grade containers

590.004/4-501.12-C

Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)

Inspector notes: repair floor tiles as needed

590.006/6-501.11-C

Good repair and proper adjustment-equipment (c)

Inspector notes: repair freezer indoor panel/repair defective doorgaskets/

590.004/4-501.11-C

Controlling pests (c)

Inspector notes: provide pestcontrol report for evidence of fruit flies

590.006/6-501.111-C

Nonfood contact surfaces (c)

Inspector notes: clean dusty wall sills/clean shelving/clean reachins and freezers/clean all roller racks./clea all equipment

590.004/4-602.13-C

Receptacles (c)

Inspector notes: provide covers for all trash receptacles.

590.005/5-501.13-C

May 4, 2022

Routine

10 minor violations.

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Kitchenware and tableware-preventing contamination (c)

Inspector notes: invert or cover all single use items in cellar storage room

590.004/4-904.11-C

Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)

Inspector notes: clean floor under all equipment/clean walkin floor

590.006/6-201.11-C

Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)

Inspector notes: remove rust from walkin floor.

590.006/6-501.11-C

Good repair and proper adjustment-equipment (c)

Inspector notes: repair freezer door in cellar prep area.

590.004/4-501.11-C

Temperature measuring devices-functionality (c)

Inspector notes: provide thermometers as needed

590.004/4-204.112-C

In-use utensils between-use storage (c)

Inspector notes: properly store all in use scoops.

590.003/3-304.12-C

Food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)

Inspector notes: label all containers

590.003/3-302.12-C

Cutting surfaces (c)

Inspector notes: remove all residential containers and replace with NSF approved containers

590.004/4-501.12-C

Nonfood contact surfaces (c)

Inspector notes: clean all equipment/reachins as needed.

590.004/4-602.13-C

Receptacles (c)

Inspector notes: provide covers for all trash receptacles

590.005/5-501.13-C

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was 20th Centry Bowling Lanes last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at 20th Centry Bowling Lanes on file is from Apr 17, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at 20th Centry Bowling Lanes?

Across the inspection record, “floors walls and ceilings-cleanability” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at 20th Centry Bowling Lanes.

How does 20th Centry Bowling Lanes compare to other restaurants in Hyde Park?

20th Centry Bowling Lanes most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Hyde Park average of 84.

Has 20th Centry Bowling Lanes' inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at 20th Centry Bowling Lanes have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at 20th Centry Bowling Lanes means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is 20th Centry Bowling Lanes inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, 20th Centry Bowling Lanes is inspected around three times per year on average.

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