Sweeney's on Boylston

61 Exeter St, Boston, MA 02199
Bar / Pub
Last inspected: Jan 22, 2026
86
Score
Low Risk

Public records show four inspections at Sweeney's on Boylston stretching back to 2024. The newest entry in the record is dated Jan 22, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

Things have been moving the wrong way, with the rolling count rising from around zero violations to closer to two violations per visit.

That falls roughly in the middle of the pack for Boston restaurants. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.

4
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 22, 2026
Routine
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Shell stock maintaining identification (pf)
Inspector notes: Shellstock tag not with clams. Corrected on site.
590.003/3-203.12-PF
Storing maintenance tools (c)
Inspector notes: Brooms leaning on wall next to dishwasher. Remove.
590.006/6-501.113-C
86
Jun 23, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
Apr 10, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
Nov 1, 2024
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Cleaning floors dustless methods (c)
Inspector notes: Clean to remove standing water behind the bar.
590.006/6-501.13-C
Surface characteristics-indoor areas (c)
Inspector notes: Repair the cracked & damaged floor tiles behind the bar regrout as needed.
590.006/6-101.11-C
90

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Sweeney's on Boylston last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Sweeney's on Boylston on file is from Jan 22, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.

How does Sweeney's on Boylston compare to other restaurants in Boston?

Sweeney's on Boylston most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is about the same as the Boston average of 86.

Has Sweeney's on Boylston's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Sweeney's on Boylston have averaged around two violations per visit, up from roughly zero earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Sweeney's on Boylston means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.