Sauce on Bowdoin

203 Bowdoin St, Dorchester, MA 02122
Italian
Last inspected: May 14, 2025
90
Score
Low Risk

Across the available record, Sauce on Bowdoin has eight inspections on file, the first dated 2023. The most recent visit was on May 14, 2025. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near one violation per visit.

The pattern that stands out is “floors walls and ceilings-cleanability”, which has been cited three times.

Among Dorchester restaurants, the typical score is 86; Sauce on Bowdoin is comfortably above that bar. The record reflects steady performance over time.

8
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
May 14, 2025
Routine
2 minor violations.
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(b) and (c) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (c)
Inspector notes: Clean sides and inbetween equipment to remove visible soil.
590.004/4-601.11-C
Maintaining refuse areas and enclosures (c)
Inspector notes: Clean loose trash near dumpster area and along fence.
590.005/5-501.115-C
90
Jan 10, 2025
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Clean floor below cooking Equipment.
590.006/6-201.11-C
Food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)
Inspector notes: No labels on some food containers.
590.003/3-302.12-C
90
Nov 6, 2024
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)
Inspector notes: Exhausthood sticker expired service and provide current sticker.
590.006/6-501.14-C
95
Oct 22, 2024
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)
Inspector notes: Exhausthood sticker expired service and provide current sticker.
590.006/6-501.14-C
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Clean floor below dry storage shelving.
590.006/6-201.11-C
90
Mar 5, 2024
Routine
No violations found.
100
Feb 12, 2024
Routine
No violations found.
100
Nov 20, 2023
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Clean wall behind cooking line and floor on cooking line and warewashing.
590.006/6-201.11-C
Surface characteristics-indoor areas (c)
Inspector notes: As discussed please paint or stain raw wood in ware washing area holding up shelves. Repair door to mop sink.
590.006/6-101.11-C
Ventilation hood systems filters (c)
Inspector notes: PIC will need to clean the hood filters on the cooking line. Two hood stickers expired one in May and other in Oct 2023.
590.004/4-202.18-C
86
Jul 31, 2023
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Miscellaneous sources of contamination (c)
Inspector notes: PIC will need to enclose the mop sink as discussed. PIC will used the toilet until repair is made.
590.003/3-307.11-C
95

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Sauce on Bowdoin last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Sauce on Bowdoin on file is from May 14, 2025. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Sauce on Bowdoin?

Across the inspection record, “floors walls and ceilings-cleanability” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Sauce on Bowdoin.

How does Sauce on Bowdoin compare to other restaurants in Dorchester?

Sauce on Bowdoin most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Dorchester average of 86.

Has Sauce on Bowdoin's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Sauce on Bowdoin have averaged around one violation per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Sauce on Bowdoin 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 Sauce on Bowdoin inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Sauce on Bowdoin is inspected around four times per year on average.