Boston Bowl
Last inspected: Apr 7, 2026
100
Score
Boston Bowl has been inspected 14 times since 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Apr 7, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.
Recent inspections have turned up more issues than earlier ones, averaging around two violations lately compared to roughly zero violations before.
The pattern that stands out is “system maintained in good repair”, which has been cited six times.
Restaurants in Dorchester average 86, so Boston Bowl is doing better than most peers. The record is unremarkable in either direction.
14
Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 7, 2026
Routine
No violations found.
100
Aug 5, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
Backflow prevention (p)
Inspector notes: Provide an air gap at the 2 bay prep sink. Waiting on plumber for the schedule/installation of the prep. sink air gap as of 7/25/2025.
590.005/5-402.11-P
86
Jul 17, 2025
Routine
2 critical violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Backflow prevention (p)
Inspector notes: Provide an air gap at the 2 bay prep sink.
590.005/5-402.11-P
(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Multiple items in the open top sandwich reachin reading 55-60F (Sliced tomato cole slaw salsa shredded chicken). Unit reading 60F Maintain cold holding 41F or below. Items moved to alternate refrigeration to cool/hold 41F or below. Unit placed out of service
590.003/3-501.16-P
Temperature measuring devices-functionality (c)
Inspector notes: Provide working internal thermometers in all refrigeration units
590.004/4-204.112-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Clean the interiors of the fryers to remove grease buildup.
590.004/4-602.13-C
Cleaning floors dustless methods (c)
Inspector notes: Clean the floor under the fryers to remove spilled grease
590.006/6-501.13-C
Good repair and proper adjustment-equipment (c)
Inspector notes: The open top sandwich unit observed reading 60F.Repair Maintain cold holding 41F or below
590.004/4-501.11-C
61
Jan 30, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
Aug 20, 2024
Routine
No violations found.
100
Mar 13, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
Hot water and chemical-methods (p)
Inspector notes: Main dish machine - sanitizer not registering / Repair to provide 50ppm-100ppm of chlorine. 3 bay sink will be used until repairs are made. All drinkware is served in plastic cups.
590.004/4-703.11-P
86
Dec 15, 2023
Routine
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food-contact surfaces-cleanability (pf)
Inspector notes: Small ceramic bowl observed being used in the bulk food bin for rice. Discontinue and use handled scoops in to to prevent contamination from hands.
590.004/4-202.11-PF
Sanitizing solutions testing devices (pf)
Inspector notes: At the time of the inspection there were no Quartinary Ammonium test strips for the 3 bay sink. Provide.
590.004/4-302.14-PF
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: At the time of the inspection there was no expiration date indicated on the Hood Tag. Provide.
590.006/6-201.11-C
Outer openings protected (c)
Inspector notes: At the time of the re-inspection the outside garage door had a gap in the door sweep. Address and replace existing door sweep th help prevent entry of any type of rodents.
590.006/6-202.15-C
System maintained in good repair (c)
Inspector notes: Pipe under the 3 bay sink is leaking. Address and make any necessary repairs.
590.005/5-205.15-C
70
Dec 5, 2023
Routine
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food-contact surfaces-cleanability (pf)
Inspector notes: Small ceramic bowl observed being used in the bulk food bin for rice. Discontinue and use handled scoops in to to prevent contamination from hands.
590.004/4-202.11-PF
Sanitizing solutions testing devices (pf)
Inspector notes: At the time of the inspection there were no Quartinary Ammonium test strips for the 3 bay sink. Provide.
590.004/4-302.14-PF
Outer openings protected (c)
Inspector notes: At the time of the re-inspection the outside garage door had a gap in the door sweep. Address and replace existing door sweep th help prevent entry of any type of rodents.
590.006/6-202.15-C
System maintained in good repair (c)
Inspector notes: Pipe under the 3 bay sink is leaking. Address and make any necessary repairs.
590.005/5-205.15-C
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: At the time of the inspection there was no expiration date indicated on the Hood Tag. Provide.
590.006/6-201.11-C
70
Nov 29, 2023
Routine
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food-contact surfaces-cleanability (pf)
Inspector notes: Small ceramic bowl observed being used in the bulk food bin for rice. Discontinue and use handled scoops in to to prevent contamination from hands.
590.004/4-202.11-PF
Sanitizing solutions testing devices (pf)
Inspector notes: At the time of the inspection there were no Quartinary Ammonium test strips for the 3 bay sink. Provide.
590.004/4-302.14-PF
System maintained in good repair (c)
Inspector notes: Pipe under the 3 bay sink is leaking. Address and make any necessary repairs.
590.005/5-205.15-C
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: At the time of the inspection there was no expiration date indicated on the Hood Tag. Provide.
590.006/6-201.11-C
74
Sep 8, 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: Cooked chicken inside of the flip top deli at 56F. Address and ensure all TCS foods are being maintained at below 41F. This is possobly due to the chicken being stacked above the pich line. All other cooked chicken was at below 41F.
590.003/3-501.16-P
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Hood and Ventilation tags with a past expiration date from March 2023. Address and provide up to date Hood Tags for the re-inspection.
590.006/6-201.11-C
System maintained in good repair (c)
Inspector notes: Shut off lever to the last sink of the 3 compartment sink is leaking. Address and make any necessary repairs. Facilities was on site at the time of the inspection addressing the current plumbing issues.
590.005/5-205.15-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Excess moisture observed on the lower shelf of the 4 drawer cooler. Address clean to remove and make any necessary repairs. UNit was functioning at belwo 41F at the time of the inspection. Excess ice/frost build-up observed around the door to the walk-in freezer not allowing it to close properly. Address clean to remove and make any necessary repairs. Unit was functioning properly at the time of the inspection. Excess moisture on the lower shelf of the Pizza cooler. Address clean to remove and make any necessary repairs. Unit was functioning properly at the time of the visit.
590.004/4-602.13-C
74
Aug 30, 2023
Routine
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Cooked chicken inside of the flip top deli at 56F. Address and ensure all TCS foods are being maintained at below 41F. This is possobly due to the chicken being stacked above the pich line. All other cooked chicken was at below 41F.
590.003/3-501.16-P
System maintained in good repair (c)
Inspector notes: Shut off lever to the last sink of the 3 compartment sink is leaking. Address and make any necessary repairs.
590.005/5-205.15-C
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Hood and Ventilation tags with a past expiration date from March 2023. Address and provide up to date Hood Tags for the re-inspection.
590.006/6-201.11-C
Handwashing signage (c)
Inspector notes: Hand sink at the entrance to the main kitchen with no signage. Provide.
590.006/6-301.14-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Excess moisture observed on the lower shelf of the 4 drawer cooler. Address clean to remove and make any necessary repairs. UNit was functioning at belwo 41F at the time of the inspection. Excess ice/frost build-up observed around the door to the walk-in freezer not allowing it to close properly. Address clean to remove and make any necessary repairs. Unit was functioning properly at the time of the inspection. Excess moisture on the lower shelf of the Pizza cooler. Address clean to remove and make any necessary repairs. Unit was functioning properly at the time of the visit.
590.004/4-602.13-C
70
Mar 2, 2023
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Cheese cake inside of the front service cooler at 60F. PIC stated that the cheesecake had been inside of the unit from the previous night. Cheese cake was voluntarily discarded at the time of the inspection. Ensure all TCS foods are being maintained at below 41F. Discontinue use of the unit for any TCS foods unless it is able to maintain a temperature of below 41F.
590.003/3-501.16-P
Sanitizing solutions testing devices (pf)
Inspector notes: At the time of the inspection there were no test strips avaialbe for the 3 bay sink. Provide.
590.004/4-302.14-PF
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Interior of the top Blodgett oven with excess carbon build-up. Clean to remove.
590.004/4-602.13-C
Nonfood-contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Ceiling tile located in the keg room with what appears to be water damage. Replace. Front service cooler does not appear to be operating properly. Address and discontinue using for TCS foods unless it is able to maintain a temperature of below 41F. All TCS foods were removed at the time of the inspection.
590.004/4-202.16-C
70
Sep 7, 2022
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)
Inspector notes: Several squeeze bottles filled with sauces and dressings have no labels. Provide.
590.003/3-302.12-C
Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)
Inspector notes: Outside dumpster area with excess trash and debris. Clean to remove.
590.006/6-501.114-C
Nonfood-contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Several ceiling tiles inside of the glass beer storage room missing and damaged. Replace and make all necessary repairs. At the time of the inspection Pepsi machine was not functioning properly and leaking. Technicians were on site at the time of the visit working on repairs.
590.004/4-202.16-C
Effectiveness-hair restraints (c)
Inspector notes: Employee in the main kitchen observed with no form of hair restraints. Discontinue and provide some type of hair restraints for all staff working in the kitchen preparing foods.
590.002/2-402.11-C
82
Jun 27, 2022
Routine
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
(a )cooling methods (pf)
Inspector notes: Freshly sliced ham inside of the flip top cooler with an elevated temperature of 50F. All other foods inside of the unit were at below 41F. Discontinue and ensure all TCS foods are being properly cooled prior to being placed out for service.
590.003/3-501.15-PF
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Evidence of fruit fly activity noted in the main dish and the front service area's. Address and provide an up to date pest control report for the re-inspection.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
System maintained in good repair (c)
Inspector notes: Water filter on the back side of the ice machine appears to be leaking. Address and make any necessary repairs.
590.005/5-205.15-C
Food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)
Inspector notes: Several squeeze bottles filled with sauces and dressings have no labels. Provide.
590.003/3-302.12-C
Nonfood-contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Portion of ceiling inside of the beer room appears to have water damage. Address and make any necessary repairs. Light out inside of the beer room. Replace.
590.004/4-202.16-C
70
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Boston Bowl last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Boston Bowl on file is from Apr 7, 2026. The public record contains 14 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Boston Bowl?
Across the inspection record, “system maintained in good repair” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Boston Bowl.
How does Boston Bowl compare to other restaurants in Dorchester?
Boston Bowl most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Dorchester average of 86.
Has Boston Bowl's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Boston Bowl have averaged around two violations per visit, up from roughly zero earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Boston Bowl 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 Boston Bowl inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Boston Bowl is inspected around four times per year on average.
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