Market Bar

300 Terminal Rd, East Boston, MA 02128
Bar / Pub
Last inspected: Mar 10, 2026
95
Score
Low Risk

Going back to 2022, Market Bar has seven inspections in the public record. The newest entry in the record is dated Mar 10, 2026. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near zero violations each time.

“Nonfood contact surfaces” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average East Boston restaurant scores 91. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

7
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 10, 2026
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Controlling pests (c)
Inspector notes: Evidence of what appears to be small amount of old rodent droppings under the sink on the floor and near the cashier station corner. clean and sanitize affected areas .Address and provide an up to date pest control report for the re-inspection
590.006/6-501.111-C
95
Dec 2, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
Mar 31, 2025
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Some shelves under plastic mats soiled. Clean all properly.
590.004/4-602.13-C
95
Apr 17, 2024
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Some area under plastic matts soiled. Clean properly.
590.004/4-602.13-C
95
Oct 23, 2023
Routine
No violations found.
100
Mar 9, 2023
Routine
No violations found.
100
Sep 1, 2022
Routine
No violations found.
100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Market Bar last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Market Bar on file is from Mar 10, 2026. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Market Bar?

Across the inspection record, “nonfood contact surfaces” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Market Bar.

How does Market Bar compare to other restaurants in East Boston?

Market Bar most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the East Boston average of 91.

Has Market Bar's inspection record improved over time?

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

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Market 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 Market Bar inspected?

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