The Bowery
Last inspected: Jan 16, 2026
100
Score
Across the available record, The Bowery has 14 inspections on file, the first dated 2022. On Jan 16, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.
The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around one violation, down from roughly four violations earlier in the record.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “in-use utensils between-use storage”, showing up four times.
The Bowery's latest score of 100 sits above the Dorchester average of 86. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Jan 16, 2026
Routine
No violations found.
100
Jul 15, 2025
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)
Inspector notes: Clean exterior grounds to remove non in use equipment loose trash and leaves. Update 7/8/2025 * - Dumpsters are overflowing trash bags on ground. Cardboard is stacked high past the dumspter. Area is odorous and has attracted several flies / Republic trash removal appears to be on strike / Contact trash removal and ensure dumpsters are emptied and maintained frequent removal. Clean area to remove odors and flies
590.006/6-501.114-C
95
Jun 30, 2025
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Cleaning receptacles (c)
Inspector notes: Grease container soiled clean to remove visible soil.
590.005/5-501.116-C
Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)
Inspector notes: Clean exterior grounds to remove non in use equipment loose trash and leaves.
590.006/6-501.114-C
Area enclosures and receptacles good repair (c)
Inspector notes: One dumpster lid detached repair or replace.
590.005/5-501.111-C
86
May 19, 2025
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Warewashing machines manufacturers’ operating instructions (c)
Inspector notes: Bar glass machine has a part on order / Main dish machine continues to be used while glass machine is in use
590.004/4-501.15-C
95
May 13, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Hot water and chemical-methods (p)
Inspector notes: Bar glass machine - sanitizer not registering - Repair / Main dish machine can be used until repair is made
590.004/4-703.11-P
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Interior of ice machine visibly soiled / Clean to remove
590.004/4-601.11-PF
Ventilation hood systems filters (c)
Inspector notes: 3 filters missing the backs / Replace
590.004/4-202.18-C
In-use utensils between-use storage (c)
Inspector notes: Utensils in stagnant water / Discontinue and store as described below
590.003/3-304.12-C
Cleaning frequency and restrictions (c)
Inspector notes: Cookline walls and in between equipment with visible soils / Clean to remove Walk in fan covers with visible dust / Clean to remove
590.006/6-501.12-C
Warewashing machines manufacturers’ operating instructions (c)
Inspector notes: Bar glass machine has a part on order / Main dish machine continues to be used while glass machine is in use
590.004/4-501.15-C
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May 5, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Hot water and chemical-methods (p)
Inspector notes: Bar glass machine - sanitizer not registering - Repair / Main dish machine can be used until repair is made
590.004/4-703.11-P
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Interior of ice machine visibly soiled / Clean to remove
590.004/4-601.11-PF
In-use utensils between-use storage (c)
Inspector notes: Utensils in stagnant water / Discontinue and store as described below
590.003/3-304.12-C
Ventilation hood systems filters (c)
Inspector notes: 3 filters missing the backs / Replace
590.004/4-202.18-C
Cleaning frequency and restrictions (c)
Inspector notes: Cookline walls and in between equipment with visible soils / Clean to remove Walk in fan covers with visible dust / Clean to remove
590.006/6-501.12-C
67
Nov 13, 2024
Routine
No violations found.
100
Jun 21, 2024
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Walls and ceilings attachments (c)
Inspector notes: Exterior vents on the hood with visible dust build up / Clean to rem
590.006/6-201.17-C
In-use utensils between-use storage (c)
Inspector notes: Utensils stored in stagnant water / Discontinue and store as described below
590.003/3-304.12-C
Cleaning frequency and restrictions (c)
Inspector notes: basement floors especially under racks and in corners with visible debis and some clutter / Clean to remove
590.006/6-501.12-C
86
Mar 5, 2024
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Cleaning frequency and restrictions (c)
Inspector notes: Walls behind flat grill with visible soils / Clean to remove
590.006/6-501.12-C
95
Nov 15, 2023
Routine
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Sliced deli cheese inside of the first flip top cooler on the cooking line with an elevated temperature of 49F. Possibly due to being overfilled. Address and ensure all TCS foods are being maintained at below 41F. All other foods inside of the deli style unit were at below 41F.
590.003/3-501.16-P
Cleaning agents and sanitizers availability (pf)
Inspector notes: No sanitizer registering at the chlorine dish machine. Address and discontinue use unless the unit is able to function properly. 3 Bay sink is to be used for all kitchne equipment unless the unit is able to properly sanitize.
590.004/4-303.11-PF
Sanitizing solutions testing devices (pf)
Inspector notes: At the time of the inspection there was no sanitizer registering in any of the red buckets. Address and ensure proper training on how to set up and test.
590.004/4-302.14-PF
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Evidence of house and fruit flies in the second basement preparation area. Address and provide an up to date pest control report for the re-inspection.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)
Inspector notes: Several squeeze bottles filled with sauces and dressings have no labels. Provide.
590.003/3-302.12-C
Temperature measuring devices-functionality (c)
Inspector notes: No equipment thermometer observed inside of the first 3 door cooler in the kitchen area. Provide.
590.004/4-204.112-C
Nonfood-contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Light out above stove top and grill. Replace. Small 2 door freezer on the cooking line is not functioning properly. Address and make any necessary repairs. Discontinue use if unit is unable to function properly.
590.004/4-202.16-C
Food storage prohibited areas (c)
Inspector notes: Boxes of meats observed being stored on the ground of the walk-in cooler. Discontinue and ensure all foods are being stored a minimum of 6 inchs off the ground.
590.003/3-305.12-C
System maintained in good repair (c)
Inspector notes: Hand sink in the second basement preparation room with a slow drain. Address and make any necessary repairs.
590.005/5-205.15-C
50
May 26, 2023
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Preventing contamination from hands (p)
Inspector notes: Employee observed slicing tomatoes and not wearing gloves. Discontinue bare hand contact with ready to eat foods. Employee was observed wearing gloves after entering the main kitchen.
590.003(C)/3-301.11-P
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Blade/base of the table top basement can opener visibly soiled. Clean to remove.
590.004/4-601.11-PF
Food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)
Inspector notes: Several squeeze bottles filled with dressings and sauces with no labels. Provide.
590.003/3-302.12-C
In-use utensils between-use storage (c)
Inspector notes: Knife observed being stored in between oven and cooler. Discontinue and store all knives in a clean and protected manner.
590.003/3-304.12-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Interior of the Blodgett oven on the first floor with excess carbon build-up. Clean to remove. Large coffin style freezer against the wall in the outside storage room with excess frost build-up. Defrost and clean to remove.
590.004/4-602.13-C
System maintained in good repair (c)
Inspector notes: Faucet to the basement 3 bay sink is loose/leaking. Address and make any necessary repairs.
590.005/5-205.15-C
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Floor under and around the stove top and grill with food spills and evidence of grease spills. Clean to remove.
590.006/6-201.11-C
61
Oct 11, 2022
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Caesar dressing between at 50F. Cooked pulled pork 44F. Unit thermometer read 37F. PIC removed and will have unit serviced.
590.003/3-501.16-P
Consumption of animal foods that are raw undercooked or not otherwise processed to eliminate pathogens (pf)
Inspector notes: After review of the menu found that dressing and sauces made in house with raw product was not properly marked. PIC will have corrected today. Other food did have the proper markings.
590.003/3-603.11-PF
Mechanical warewashing equipment hot water sanitization temperatures (pf)
Inspector notes: Low temperature dishwasher not showing any sanitizer on test strips. PIC called to have serviced and repair man on the way. Dishwasher at bar working properly.
590.004/4-501.112-PF
Temperature measuring devices-functionality (c)
Inspector notes: Two door unit for dressing was at 37F but food was between 44F to 50F. PIC added another thermometer inside and will have serviced.
590.004/4-204.112-C
Ventilation hood systems filters (c)
Inspector notes: Clean hood filters on cooking line. Hood sticker is due this month to be cleaned. Please have cleaned or a date that it will be done.
590.004/4-202.18-C
Cutting surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Cutting boards will need to be bleach to remove any deep dark stains on cooking line.
590.004/4-501.12-C
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Clean wall behind cooking line. Visibly soiled.
590.006/6-201.11-C
Wiping cloths use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: PIC will need to provide a sanitizer bucket for the kitchen staff for wiping clothes. PIC corrected at this time.
590.003/3-304.14-C
55
Sep 19, 2022
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
System maintained in good repair (c)
Inspector notes: Floor drain to the dish machine does not appear to be draining properly. Address and make any necessary repairs. Unit was still functioning properly at the time of the inspection. Plumber was on site at the time of the visit addressing the dish machine.
590.005/5-205.15-C
95
Aug 30, 2022
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Mashed potatoes inside of the flip top cooler with an elevated temprature of 49F. Address and ensure all TCS foods are being maintained at belwo 41F. All otehr foods inside of the unit were at below 41F.
590.003/3-501.16-P
Food-contact surfaces-cleanability (pf)
Inspector notes: Plastic cup being used to dispense out of several bulk food containers. Discontinue and use handled scoops to prebvent contamination from hands.
590.004/4-202.11-PF
Nonfood-contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: 3 Drawer cooler on the first floor does not appear to be draining properly. Address clean to remove and make any necessary repairs. Unit was functioning properly at the time of the inspection. 3 Compartment flip top cooler near grill not draining properly. Address and make any necessary epairs
590.004/4-202.16-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Filterds above grill top with heavy carbon build-up. Clean to remove. Tags were up to date at the time of the inspection.
590.004/4-602.13-C
System maintained in good repair (c)
Inspector notes: Floor drain to the dish machine does not appear to be draining properly. Address and make any necessary repairs. Unit was still functioning properly at the time of the inspection.
590.005/5-205.15-C
Light bulbs protective shielding (c)
Inspector notes: Light above stove top out. Replace.
590.006/6-202.11-C
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was The Bowery last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at The Bowery on file is from Jan 16, 2026. The public record contains 14 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at The Bowery?
Across the inspection record, “in-use utensils between-use storage” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at The Bowery.
How does The Bowery compare to other restaurants in Dorchester?
The Bowery most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Dorchester average of 86.
Has The Bowery's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at The Bowery have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly four earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at The Bowery 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 The Bowery inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, The Bowery is inspected around four times per year on average.
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