Democracy Brewing

29 Temple Pl, Boston, MA 02111

American

Last inspected: Sep 25, 2025

Score

Medium Risk

Democracy Brewing has been inspected seven times since 2022. The most recent report on file is from Sep 25, 2025. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near three violations per visit.

Looking across the full record, “nonfood contact surfaces” is the recurring theme, flagged four times.

By comparison, the average Boston facility scores 86, putting Democracy Brewing on the weaker side. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Sep 25, 2025

Routine

2 major violations. 2 minor violations.

View 4 violations

(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)

Inspector notes: Potato wedger observed with dried food debris. Clean to remove.

590.004/4-601.11-PF

Consumption of animal foods that are raw undercooked or not otherwise processed to eliminate pathogens (pf)

Inspector notes: No consumer advisory notation next to steak tips on menu. Per PIC item can be ordered undercooked. Provide.

590.003/3-603.11-PF

System maintained in good repair (c)

Inspector notes: Observed leak in water pipe leading to dishwasher. Repair as necessary.

590.005/5-205.15-C

Wall and ceiling coverings and coatings (c)

Inspector notes: Hole in ceiling tile above spice rack in kitchen area. Repair.

590.006/6-201.16-C

Jan 7, 2025

Routine

1 major violation.

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Controlling pests (pf)

Inspector notes: Dead roach observed in womans bathroom. Mice droppings observed in dry store room. Provide updated pest report.

590.006/6-501.111-PF

Sep 17, 2024

Routine

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

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Common name-working containers (pf)

Inspector notes: Chemical spray bottles observed with no labels. Provide.

590.007/7-102.11-PF

(a) certified food protection manager (c)

Inspector notes: No allergy certificate on site. No choke saver certificate on site. Provide both choke saver and allergy certificate.

590.002(C)/2-102.12-C

Nonfood contact surfaces (c)

Inspector notes: Wire shelfing in warewash area soiled with debris and grease. Clean to remove.

590.004/4-602.13-C

Jan 3, 2024

Routine

2 major violations. 4 minor violations.

View 6 violations

Sanitizing solutions testing devices (pf)

Inspector notes: Quat sanitizer test strips obsevred expired in 2020. Tested with inspector kit. Provide new test strips.

590.004/4-302.14-PF

Controlling pests (pf)

Inspector notes: Mice droppings observed in bar area. Clean to remove. Provide updated pest reports.

590.006/6-501.111-PF

Handwashing signage (c)

Inspector notes: Provide hand wash only sign on production line hand sink.

590.006/6-301.14-C

Ventilation hood systems filters (c)

Inspector notes: Grease observed dripping from hood vent. Clean to remove.

590.004/4-202.18-C

Food storage-preventing contamination from the premises (c)

Inspector notes: Multiple items stored on ground in walk in cooler and freezer. Elevate to prevent potential contamination.

590.003/3-305.11-C

Nonfood contact surfaces (c)

Inspector notes: Frost build up in walk in freezer around compressor and ceiling. Remove.

590.004/4-602.13-C

Jun 22, 2023

Routine

No violations found.

100

Jan 10, 2023

Routine

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

View 5 violations

Reheating for hot holding (p)

Inspector notes: Cooked beef in at 112F. Reheated to 171F. Ensure staff are reheating cooked foods to 165F prior to placing into hot holding.

590.003/3-403.11-P

Sanitizers criteria-chemicals (p)

Inspector notes: Quats sanitizer in spray bottle tesyting over 500ppm. Discarded by PIC. Mix sanitizer according to label directions- 200ppm- to prevent possible contamination.

590.007/7-204.11-P

Ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food date marking (pf)

Inspector notes: Mutiple containers of prepped foods held over 7 days: farro quinoa broccoli sweet potato ceasar dressing red wine vinaigrette dated 12/30 and 12/31. Discarded by PIC. Prep smaller batches and monitor dates for compliance.

590.003/3-501.17-PF

Reduced oxygen packaging criteria (pf)

Inspector notes: Steaks in reduced oxygen packaging. Removed from packaging. Discontinue storing steaks in reduced oxygen packaging without a HACCP plan. Provide written plan to ISD for approval.

590.003/3-502.12-PF

Nonfood contact surfaces (c)

Inspector notes: Old mouse droppings in dry storage and in corner of server station. Clean and monitor for activity.

590.004/4-602.13-C

Jul 15, 2022

Routine

2 minor violations.

View 2 violations

Nonfood contact surfaces (c)

Inspector notes: Food grease and debris on floor of cookline under fryer stoves table and refrigeration units. Clean to avoid attracting pests.

590.004/4-602.13-C

Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)

Inspector notes: Hood sticker expires this month. PIC sated cleaning is scheduled for 7/21.

590.006/6-501.14-C

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Democracy Brewing last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Democracy Brewing on file is from Sep 25, 2025. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Democracy Brewing?

Across the inspection record, “nonfood contact surfaces” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Democracy Brewing.

How does Democracy Brewing compare to other restaurants in Boston?

Democracy Brewing most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the Boston average of 86.

Has Democracy Brewing's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Democracy Brewing have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Democracy Brewing means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

How often is Democracy Brewing inspected?

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

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