Mr. Dooleys Boston Tavern
Last inspected: Mar 11, 2026
86
Score
Across the available record, Mr. Dooleys Boston Tavern has eight inspections on file, the first dated 2022. Mr. Dooleys Boston Tavern was last inspected on Mar 11, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.
Recent visits have flagged more than earlier ones: around five violations per visit lately, up from roughly three violations before.
“Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing four times across the record.
Mr. Dooleys Boston Tavern scores about where you'd expect for a Boston restaurant. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.
8
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 11, 2026
Routine
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
Backflow prevention device when required (p)
Inspector notes: Prep sinks without proper air gap for backflow prevention. Use a colander until properly plumbed./ Please provide a plumbers report and a permit to do work will need to be pulled so it can be inspected
590.005/5-203.14-P
86
Jan 23, 2026
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Backflow prevention device when required (p)
Inspector notes: Prep sinks without proper air gap for backflow prevention. Use a colander until properly plumbed./ Please provide a plumbers report and a permit to do work will need to be pulled so it can be inspected
590.005/5-203.14-P
(a) certified food protection manager (c)
Inspector notes: provide up to date certified food managers certificate/expired in 1/2025
590.002(C)/2-102.12-C
82
Dec 22, 2025
Routine
2 critical violations. 5 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 13 violations
Backflow prevention device when required (p)
Inspector notes: Prep sinks without proper air gap for backflow prevention. Use a colander until properly plumbed./ Please provide a plumbers report and a permit to do work will need to be pulled so it can be inspected
590.005/5-203.14-P
(a)(1) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Chicken observed in a hotel pan on top of the grill at 99F degrees/ Products must be 135 degree or above / PIC Discarded Product. PIC to train staff on monitoring temperature
590.003/3-501.16-P1
Handwashing cleanser availability (pf)
Inspector notes: No soap observed at the bar hand sink. Provide and maintain all the time
590.006/6-301.11-PF
Ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food date marking (pf)
Inspector notes: walk in and reach in units/properly date mark all ready to eat foods cheese that is not further cooked and heald for more than 24 hours
590.003/3-501.17-PF
Using a handwashing sink-operation and maintenance (pf)
Inspector notes: The handsink in the bar was observed with debris and itmes stored inside. Remove items and provide access to handsink. (There was a handsink in the kitchen that was accessible and stocked where the employee could wash their hands)
590.005/5-205.11-PF
Hand drying provision (pf)
Inspector notes: No Paper towel observed at the bar hand sink. Provide and maintain all the time.
590.006/6-301.12-PF
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Interior of ice machine located in the basement observed soiled Clean to remove
590.004/4-601.11-PF
Controlling pests (c)
Inspector notes: Mise dropping observed downstairs in the basement area under the stairs on the floor on top of paper towels roll/ clean to remove./ Provide a detailed licensed exterminator’s report to keila.depina@boston.gov
590.006/6-501.111-C
Effectiveness-hair restraints (c)
Inspector notes: Employees observed prepping food in the kitchen without hair restraint. Provide proper hair restraint.
590.002/2-402.11-C
Packaged and unpackaged food-separation packaging and segregation (c)
Inspector notes: Observed multiple containers of food in the kitchen fridge without coverings. Provide coverings for all foods to prevent contamination.
590.003/3-302.11-C
(a) certified food protection manager (c)
Inspector notes: provide up to date certified food managers certificate/expired in 1/2025
590.002(C)/2-102.12-C
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: standing water was noted on the basement floor./ clean to remove .Observed clutter and unnessary items being stored in the basement. Clean and organize . Discard unused itmes and organize products so effective clean can be done. Observed in need of organizing and cleaning.Ensure all items are being stored 6 inches off the floor and away from the wall
590.006/6-201.11-C
Nonfood-contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: kitchen Floor observed with debris under and around all equipment clean to remove all debris . Soils were observed on the wall clean to prevent buildup hot line hood/clean interior of hood to remove grease build up
590.004/4-202.16-C
33
Aug 4, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Interior of ice machine in basement with mold-like build up clean to remove
590.004/4-601.11-PF
Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)
Inspector notes: Sump pump in basement not operating properly and pooling water in basement repair to operate properly. (Plumber onsite at time of inspection)
590.006/6-501.11-C
Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)
Inspector notes: Hood Sticker Expired in May of 2025 have cleaned by licensed hood cleaning company with BFD.
590.006/6-501.14-C
Cleaning frequency and restrictions (c)
Inspector notes: Hood Vents with carbon build up and greease build up clean to remove
590.006/6-501.12-C
78
Nov 20, 2024
Routine
2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Preventing contamination from hands (p)
Inspector notes: Employee observed slicing ready to eat tomatoes without wearing gloves. Discontontinue and ensure there is no bare hadn contact with any ready to eat foods.
590.003(C)/3-301.11-P
Packaged and unpackaged food-separation packaging and segregation (p)
Inspector notes: Raw whole shell eggs observed being stored above ready to eat foods. Discontinue and store all foods apppropriatley to ensure no cross contamination from raw eggs.
590.003/3-302.11-P
System maintained in good repair (c)
Inspector notes: Faucet to the hand sink continuosly runs. Address and make any necessary repairs. Spray arm at the single bay sink appears to be leaking. Address and make any necessary repairs.
590.005/5-205.15-C
Wiping cloths use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Soiled wiping clotsh observed being left out onc counter tops. Discontinue and provide a proper sanitizing solution.
590.003/3-304.14-C
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Small portion of kitchen flooring appears to be sagging and with cracked tiles. Address and make any necesssary repairs to minimize any tripping hazards.
590.006/6-201.11-C
64
Feb 21, 2023
Routine
No violations found.
100
Oct 19, 2022
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Cean the floor area of the basement. Remove buildup of beer related liquid on the floor area. Replace missing hood filters to the hood above the cooking line in the kitchen.
590.006/6-201.11-C
Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)
Inspector notes: In the basement remove old compressor fan stored across from the old walk in cooler. Cooler is disabled and used as dry storage currently.
590.006/6-501.114-C
90
May 23, 2022
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)
Inspector notes: Keep all unused mops and dust pans 6 inches off the floor area of the main kitchen.
590.006/6-501.114-C
Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)
Inspector notes: Repair leak to a beer line on the basement ceiling. Beer line is leaking on to the basement flor area.
590.006/6-501.11-C
Wiping cloths use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Keep all wiping cloths in a sanitizing solution when wiping cloths are not in use.
590.003/3-304.14-C
Eating drinking or using tobacco (c)
Inspector notes: In the kitchen provide a cover for a personal cup of coffee.
590.002/2-401.11-C
Food storage-preventing contamination from the premises (c)
Inspector notes: Clean the exterior of the basement ice machine .Remove buildup of soils.
590.003/3-305.11-C
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Clean basement floor. Remove beer residue built up on floor from leak. Remove cardboard on basement floor. If mats are needed use food grade floor mats.
590.006/6-201.11-C
74
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Mr. Dooleys Boston Tavern last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Mr. Dooleys Boston Tavern on file is from Mar 11, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Mr. Dooleys Boston Tavern?
Across the inspection record, “floors walls and ceilings-cleanability” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Mr. Dooleys Boston Tavern.
How does Mr. Dooleys Boston Tavern compare to other restaurants in Boston?
Mr. Dooleys Boston Tavern most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is about the same as the Boston average of 86.
Has Mr. Dooleys Boston Tavern's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Mr. Dooleys Boston Tavern have averaged around five violations per visit, up from roughly three earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Mr. Dooleys Boston 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 Mr. Dooleys Boston Tavern inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Mr. Dooleys Boston Tavern is inspected around two times per year on average.
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