Bukowski Tavern

50 Dalton St, Boston, MA 02115
Bar / Pub
Last inspected: Nov 14, 2025
95
Score
Low Risk

Public records show seven inspections at Bukowski Tavern stretching back to 2022. Bukowski Tavern was last inspected on Nov 14, 2025. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near one violation per visit.

The pattern that stands out is “cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition”, which has been cited two times.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Boston restaurant scores 86. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

7
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 14, 2025
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)
Inspector notes: The hood sticker expired on 10.24.25.Provide a proper hood cleaning from a licensed company.Post the new sticker.
590.006/6-501.14-C
95
Aug 1, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
Nov 21, 2024
Routine
No violations found.
100
May 24, 2024
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Surface characteristics-indoor areas (c)
Inspector notes: Diamond plate flooring inside the walk in observed damaged.Repair
590.006/6-101.11-C
95
Sep 29, 2023
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Effectiveness-hair restraints (c)
Inspector notes: Employee on production line observed without hat. Person in charge corrected.
590.002/2-402.11-C
Receptacles (c)
Inspector notes: Grease container outside obsevred with soils. Clean to remove.
590.005/5-501.13-C
90
Apr 28, 2023
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Receptacles (c)
Inspector notes: Grease container observed soiled with grease on top of container. Person in charge had employee clean and sanitize area.
590.005/5-501.13-C
95
Jul 18, 2022
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Walls and ceilings attachments (c)
Inspector notes: Clean the ceiling vents to remove dust build up-Restrooms
590.006/6-201.17-C
Surface characteristics-indoor areas (c)
Inspector notes: Diamond plate floor observed buckling next to the ice machine.Repair
590.006/6-101.11-C
Good repair and proper adjustment-equipment (c)
Inspector notes: Low temp bar machine #1 not reading chlorine.Repair. Maintain chlorine 50PPM or per manufactures instructions. Low temp bar machine #2 testing in compliance and will be the only machine in use until repairs are complete
590.004/4-501.11-C
Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)
Inspector notes: Hood sticker observed expired on 5.18.22.Provide proper hood service from a licensed company.Post new sticker PIC confirmed appt is on 7.26.22
590.006/6-501.14-C
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Bukowski Tavern last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Bukowski Tavern on file is from Nov 14, 2025. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Bukowski Tavern?

Across the inspection record, “cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Bukowski Tavern.

How does Bukowski Tavern compare to other restaurants in Boston?

Bukowski Tavern most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Boston average of 86.

Has Bukowski Tavern's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Bukowski Tavern have averaged around one violation per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Bukowski Tavern 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 Bukowski Tavern inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Bukowski Tavern is inspected around two times per year on average.