Samuel Adams Boston Brewery

30 Germania St, Jamaica Plain, MA 02130
Bar / Pub
Last inspected: Jan 21, 2026
100
Score
Low Risk

The health department has logged eight inspections at Samuel Adams Boston Brewery, the earliest from 2022. The most recent visit was on Jan 21, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near one violation each time.

Looking across the full record, “temperature measuring devices manual and mechanical warewashing” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.

Among Jamaica Plain restaurants, the typical score is 83; Samuel Adams Boston Brewery is comfortably above that bar. The record reflects steady performance over time.

8
Inspections
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Critical latest
0
Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 21, 2026
Routine
No violations found.
100
Sep 3, 2025
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Toilet room receptacle covered (c)
Inspector notes: Females toilet room receptacle observed without cover.Provide and maintain.
590.005/5-501.17-C
Warewashing machine data plate operation specifications (c)
Inspector notes: Bar (inside) High temp dishwasher observed with wrong manufacture's operating instruction (low temp instruction operation). Provide accurate operating instruction.
590.004/4-204.113-C
90
Mar 28, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
Oct 23, 2024
Routine
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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Temperature measuring devices manual and mechanical warewashing (pf)
Inspector notes: PIC unable to provide irreversible thermometer for high temp dishwasher . Provide
590.004/4-302.13-PF
Warewashing machines manufacturers’ operating instructions (c)
Inspector notes: High temp dishwasher observed with wrong manufacture's operating instruction (low temp instruction operation). Provide accurate operating instruction.
590.004/4-501.15-C
86
May 28, 2024
Routine
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
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Handwashing sinks-numbers and capacities (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed no hand sink available at the bar area. Provide
590.005/5-203.11-PF
Temperature measuring devices manual and mechanical warewashing (pf)
Inspector notes: No irreversible thermometer for high temp dishmachine. Provide.Wash 154F Rinse 181F - okay.
590.004/4-302.13-PF
Food labels (c)
Inspector notes: Observed various squeeze bottles without lables. Provide lables.
590.003/3-602.11-C
78
Nov 2, 2023
Routine
No violations found.
100
Mar 24, 2023
Routine
No violations found.
100
Aug 5, 2022
Routine
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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Preventing contamination from hands (pf)
Inspector notes: Hand sink is not set up properly - the only time a hand sink is not necessary in food service is in retail sale - foods are packeged individually and / or whole intact fresh produce and there is no bare hand contact with ready to eat foods - seems to be a misunderstanding from the last inspection [ new PIC is currently in place ] ensure hand soap and paper towels are in easy access to the food handler as we discussed during inspection [ the only foods on site are baking off a pretzel and warming up commercially puchased tortilla chips
590.003(C)/3-301.11-PF
(a) certified food protection manager (c)
Inspector notes: Ensure the new PIC of the kitchen has a current copy of their food safety and allergen awareness certificate on site as discussed during inspection
590.002(C)/2-102.12-C
86

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Samuel Adams Boston Brewery last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Samuel Adams Boston Brewery on file is from Jan 21, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Samuel Adams Boston Brewery?

Across the inspection record, “temperature measuring devices manual and mechanical warewashing” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Samuel Adams Boston Brewery.

How does Samuel Adams Boston Brewery compare to other restaurants in Jamaica Plain?

Samuel Adams Boston Brewery most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Jamaica Plain average of 83.

Has Samuel Adams Boston Brewery's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Samuel Adams Boston Brewery have averaged around one violation per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Samuel Adams Boston Brewery 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 Samuel Adams Boston Brewery inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Samuel Adams Boston Brewery is inspected around two times per year on average.