Dog House

300 Faneuil Hall Market Pl, Boston, MA 02109

American

Last inspected: Apr 9, 2026

100

Score

Low Risk

Dog House has been inspected 10 times since 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Apr 9, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

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

Among Boston restaurants, the typical score is 86; Dog House is comfortably above that bar. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

Inspections

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Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Apr 9, 2026

Routine

No violations found.

100

Oct 20, 2025

Routine

No violations found.

100

Apr 1, 2025

Routine

No violations found.

100

Dec 5, 2024

Routine

No violations found.

100

Mar 15, 2024

Routine

No violations found.

100

Oct 13, 2023

Routine

No violations found.

100

Feb 23, 2023

Routine

No violations found.

100

Nov 29, 2022

Routine

No violations found.

100

May 9, 2022

Routine

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

View 4 violations

(a)(1) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)

Inspector notes: Hotdogs hot holding at 91F and 112F. PIC placed hotdogs on flat grill to reheat to proper temperature 135F. Discussed to either limit the amount that is being reheated keep them on the grill or a hot holding unit. Retrain staff to reheat food to minimum 135F.

590.003/3-501.16-P1

(a) (b) and (c)(1) (4)-(16) demonstration (pf)

Inspector notes: No CFPM available. Provide

590.002(B)/2-102.11-PF

Cooling heating and holding capacities-equipment (pf)

Inspector notes: Grill trough being used to hot hold hotdogs and cooked sausages. Provide proper hot holding equipment to maintain proper temperatures.

590.004/4-301.11-PF

Wiping cloths use limitation (c)

Inspector notes: Sanitizer bucket temperature 70F. Retrain staff to maintain proper temperature for sanitizer buckets.

590.003/3-304.14-C

Apr 25, 2022

Routine

2 major violations. 1 minor violation.

View 3 violations

(a) (b) and (c)(1) (4)-(16) demonstration (pf)

Inspector notes: No CFPM available. Provide

590.002(B)/2-102.11-PF

(a )cooling methods (pf)

Inspector notes: Grilled cooked onions in metal container located inside cold holding unit at 44.7F. PIC voluntarily discarded. PIC states sauteed onions are prepared at Wicked Lobsta unknown cooling procedures. Provide cooked onions for hot holding only. Facility not equipped for proper cooling methods.

590.003/3-501.15-PF

Storage-other personal care items (c)

Inspector notes: Employee personal items stored under cooking unit. Discontinue and provide proper locker space for staff.

590.007/7-209.11-C

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Dog House last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Dog House on file is from Apr 9, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.

How does Dog House compare to other restaurants in Boston?

Dog House most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Boston average of 86.

Has Dog House's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Dog House have averaged around zero violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Dog House 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 Dog House inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Dog House is inspected around three times per year on average.

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