The Bosworth

90 Tremont St, Boston, MA 02108
Bar / Pub
Last inspected: May 5, 2026
74
Score
Medium Risk

The health department has logged five inspections at The Bosworth, the earliest from 2023. The most recent report on file is from May 5, 2026. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.

Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around four violations each.

The pattern that stands out is “mechanical-ventilation”, which has been cited two times.

The Bosworth's latest score of 74 falls below the Boston average of 86. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.

5
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
May 5, 2026
Routine
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Conformance with approved procedures (p)
Inspector notes: ROP machine observed in prep area. Cooked potatoes and other food products observed in reduced oxygen packaging. No HACCP plan on site. Provide HACCP plan to health division for approval. Email isdhealth@boston.gov with HACCP plan.
590.008/8-103.12-P
Wall and ceiling coverings and coatings (c)
Inspector notes: Missing ceiling tile in warewash area. Replace.
590.006/6-201.16-C
When a haccp plan is required (c)
Inspector notes: Provide HACCP plan for reduced oxygen packaging.
590.008/8-201.13-C
Thawing (c)
Inspector notes: ROP fish observed thawing in packaging. Discontinue.
590.003/3-501.13-C
74
Dec 5, 2025
Routine
2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Sanitizing solutions testing devices (pf)
Inspector notes: Wrong test strips on site. Provide accurate testing strip for quat sanitizer
590.004/4-302.14-PF
Hand drying provision (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed hand sink without paper towel at the bar/ Provide
590.006/6-301.12-PF
In-use utensils between-use storage (c)
Inspector notes: Bulks Foods( Grain) provide scoop with handle for bulks food bin. Portion cup observed in use to dispense food from bulks.
590.003/3-304.12-C
Surface characteristics-indoor areas (c)
Inspector notes: Holes observed on the wall in the kitchen near the sink/ Repair
590.006/6-101.11-C
Cutting surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Multiples white cutting board observed heavily scored in the kitchen line. Resurface or replace
590.004/4-501.12-C
Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)
Inspector notes: Back area/ storage room is cluttered with products. Discard unused or empty boxes and organize products so effective clean can be done. Observed in need of organizing and cleaning.
590.006/6-501.114-C
Service sink (c)
Inspector notes: There is no mop sink. Provide ( PIC stated they dump the mop water on the floor drain in the warewashing room)
590.005/5-203.13-C
Effectiveness-hair restraints (c)
Inspector notes: Observed staff working with RTE foods without proper hair restraint. Provide and maintain
590.002/2-402.11-C
61
Dec 4, 2025
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Mechanical-ventilation (c)
Inspector notes: Hood at cooking line not operating repair to properly vent to exhaust steam and heat
590.006/6-304.11-C
95
Aug 26, 2024
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Mechanical-ventilation (c)
Inspector notes: Hood at cooking line not operating repair to properly vent to exhaust steam and heat
590.006/6-304.11-C
95
Jun 7, 2023
Routine
No violations found.
100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was The Bosworth last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at The Bosworth on file is from May 5, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at The Bosworth?

Across the inspection record, “mechanical-ventilation” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at The Bosworth.

How does The Bosworth compare to other restaurants in Boston?

The Bosworth most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the Boston average of 86.

Has The Bosworth's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at The Bosworth have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at The Bosworth means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

How often is The Bosworth inspected?

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