Bleacher Bar
Last inspected: Dec 9, 2025
95
Score
Inspectors have visited Bleacher Bar seven times, with records going back to 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Dec 9, 2025. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around four violations each.
Across the inspection history, “effectiveness-hair restraints” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded four times.
That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Boston restaurant scores 86. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 9, 2025
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Effectiveness-hair restraints (c)
Inspector notes: Food handlers observed without hair restraints. Provide hats or hairnets for all food handlers.
590.002/2-402.11-C
95
Aug 18, 2025
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Wiping cloths use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Soiled wiping cloths on counters. Store wiping cloths in sanitizing solution to prevent cross contamination.
590.003/3-304.14-C
Effectiveness-hair restraints (c)
Inspector notes: Food handler observed without hair restraint. Provide hats or hairnets for all food handlers.
590.002/2-402.11-C
90
Dec 31, 2024
Routine
2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Hand drying provision (pf)
Inspector notes: Hand dryer in mens room inoperable. Repair.
590.006/6-301.12-PF
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Mice droppings on floor next to booth near garage door that opens onto ballfield. Clean and sanitize all affected areas. Provide updated IPM pest control report upon reinspection.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Prohibitions (c)
Inspector notes: Pans stored in loft in dusty area near duct work and open ceiling. Wash/rinse/sanitize/ air dry .Relocate.
590.004/4-903.12-C1
System maintained in good repair (c)
Inspector notes: Urinal out of order in mens room. Repair.
590.005/5-205.15-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Deep clean all floors walls under & behind and sides of equipment at bar of visible soils. Clean top of door vent above entrance. Clean floors in storage area loft above ice machine.
590.004/4-602.13-C
Miscellaneous sources of contamination (c)
Inspector notes: Provide cover for ice bin near stairs.
590.003/3-307.11-C
Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils-frequency (c)
Inspector notes: Clean inside ice machine of visible soils.
590.004/4-602.11-C
64
Sep 27, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Manual and mechanical warewashing equipment chemical sanitization-temperature ph concentration and hardness (p)
Inspector notes: Bar dish machine not testing for sanitizer. Use disposable cups until serviced.
590.004/4-501.114-P
Using a handwashing sink-operation and maintenance (pf)
Inspector notes: Hand sink at warewashing blocked with aprons. Keep hand sinks clear for hand washing only at all times. Staff using cookline sink.
590.005/5-205.11-PF
Controlling pests (c)
Inspector notes: Mouse droppings on shelves under microwave cart. Clean and monitor for activity. Provide current pest report.
590.006/6-501.111-C
Effectiveness-hair restraints (c)
Inspector notes: Food handler observed without hair restraint. Provide hat or hairnet.
590.002/2-402.11-C
Miscellaneous sources of contamination (c)
Inspector notes: Compressor in walk-in refrigerator leaks water. Service as needed.
590.003/3-307.11-C
67
Apr 4, 2024
Routine
3 critical violations. 2 major violations.
View 5 violations
Discarding or reconditioning unsafe adulterated or contaminated food (p)
Inspector notes: Marinara sauce date 3/16 in walk-in refrigerator. Do not hold prepped foods over 7 days. Voluntary disposal
590.003/3-701.11-P
Packaged and unpackaged food-separation packaging and segregation (p)
Inspector notes: Raw beef and chicken stored above deli meats on cookline. Corrected on site. Store raw meat below cooked foods at all times.
590.003/3-302.11-P
Manual and mechanical warewashing equipment chemical sanitization-temperature ph concentration and hardness (p)
Inspector notes: Bar dish machine not testing for sanitizer. Service as needed for 50ppm chlorine. Use disposable cups until serviced.
590.004/4-501.114-P
Using a handwashing sink-operation and maintenance (pf)
Inspector notes: Hand sink at warewashing station obstructed by jacket. Keep hand sinks clear at all times for hand washing.
590.005/5-205.11-PF
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Exterior of bar dish machine heavily soiled. Clean to prevent contamination.
590.004/4-601.11-PF
52
Jul 5, 2023
Routine
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Multiple items prepared within 2 hours prior to the inspection with temperature of 46F-48F Refrigeration units at 49F All products removed at the time of the inspection and placed in refrigeration units at 39F or below
590.003/3-501.16-P
System maintained in good repair (c)
Inspector notes: 3 bay sink leaking from the pipe below into a bucket- Make proper repairs
590.005/5-205.15-C
Effectiveness-hair restraints (c)
Inspector notes: Multiple employees with no hair restraints in the kitchen- Corrected on site
590.002/2-402.11-C
Good repair and proper adjustment-equipment (c)
Inspector notes: Two refrigeration units in the kitchen with an internal temperature of 48F-49F Griffin Reid contacted to make repairs during the inspection All products were removed from the units and placed in refrigeration at 39F or less
590.004/4-501.11-C
74
May 31, 2022
Routine
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Warewashing machines automatic dispensing of detergents and sanitizers (pf)
Inspector notes: Low temperature dishmachine at bar not properly dispensing chlorine sanitizer- Repair Establishment using disposible items until repairs are made
590.004/4-204.117-PF
Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)
Inspector notes: Grout between tiles throughout kitchen heavily worn allowing water and food debris to pool between tiles- Make proper repairs
590.006/6-501.11-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Floors drains in kitchen with heavy odors- Clean with proper frequency Properly draining
590.004/4-602.13-C
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Bleacher Bar last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Bleacher Bar on file is from Dec 9, 2025. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Bleacher Bar?
Across the inspection record, “effectiveness-hair restraints” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Bleacher Bar.
How does Bleacher Bar compare to other restaurants in Boston?
Bleacher Bar most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Boston average of 86.
Has Bleacher Bar's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Bleacher Bar have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Bleacher Bar 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 Bleacher Bar inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Bleacher Bar is inspected around two times per year on average.
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