21 St. Amendment

150 Bowdoin St, Boston, MA 02108
Bar / Pub
Last inspected: Mar 18, 2026
95
Score
Low Risk

21 St. Amendment has been inspected eight times since 2022. The most recent report on file is from Mar 18, 2026. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

Violation counts have ticked up lately, averaging around four violations per visit versus roughly zero violations earlier in the record.

Looking across the full record, “ready-to-eat time/temperature control” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Boston restaurant scores 86. The record is unremarkable in either direction.

8
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 18, 2026
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Service sink (c)
Inspector notes: No service sink to discard contaminated mop water. Discontinue to dump any mop water in the 2 bay sink.Provide plumbers report to install an enclosed utility sink
590.005/5-203.13-C
95
Feb 27, 2026
Routine
5 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food date marking (pf)
Inspector notes: Several ready to eat foods stored in the refrigerator without date marking.Provide
590.003/3-501.17-PF
Sanitizing solutions testing devices (pf)
Inspector notes: Provide sanitizer strip for the low temp dish machine.
590.004/4-302.14-PF
Cleaning agents and sanitizers availability (pf)
Inspector notes: Provide sanitizer for the 2 bay sink in the kitchen area
590.004/4-303.11-PF
Handwashing sinks-numbers and capacities (pf)
Inspector notes: Noted no hand sink at the bar.Provide with sign/soap and paper towels
590.005/5-203.11-PF
Consumption of animal foods that are raw undercooked or not otherwise processed to eliminate pathogens (pf)
Inspector notes: Provide consumer advisory on the menu for undercooked items.
590.003/3-603.11-PF
In-use utensils between-use storage (c)
Inspector notes: Noted ice scoop handle stored in direct contact with the ice.Discontinue-store in a clean container or handle facing up
590.003/3-304.12-C
Food storage-preventing contamination from the premises (c)
Inspector notes: Noted several boxes of product in the walkin and outside stored on the floor.Elevate all products above 6 inches from the floor
590.003/3-305.11-C
Miscellaneous sources of contamination (c)
Inspector notes: Remove dirty mop from the side of the ice machine.
590.003/3-307.11-C
Service sink (c)
Inspector notes: No service sink to discard contaminated mop water. Discontinue to dump any mop water in the 2 bay sink.Provide plumbers report to install an enclosed utility sink
590.005/5-203.13-C
Cleaning frequency and restrictions (c)
Inspector notes: Clean the debris under the equipment and maintain the floors free of dust at the bar.
590.006/6-501.12-C
Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)
Inspector notes: Hood sticker expired 12/29/25. Service to update
590.006/6-501.14-C
45
Oct 9, 2025
Routine
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food date marking (pf)
Inspector notes: 1) Raw beef and burgers stored above ready to eat foods store all raw products below ready to eat foods 2) Cooked foods stored in coolers without any date markings supply for all cooked and cooled foods
590.003/3-501.17-PF
90
Jan 24, 2024
Routine
No violations found.
100
Aug 29, 2023
Routine
No violations found.
100
Feb 10, 2023
Routine
No violations found.
100
Jan 31, 2023
Routine
No violations found.
100
Jul 26, 2022
Routine
No violations found.
100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was 21 St. Amendment last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at 21 St. Amendment on file is from Mar 18, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at 21 St. Amendment?

Across the inspection record, “ready-to-eat time/temperature control” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at 21 St. Amendment.

How does 21 St. Amendment compare to other restaurants in Boston?

21 St. Amendment most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Boston average of 86.

Has 21 St. Amendment's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at 21 St. Amendment have averaged around four violations per visit, up from roughly zero earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at 21 St. Amendment 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 21 St. Amendment inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, 21 St. Amendment is inspected around two times per year on average.