The Bullpen

19 Jersey St, Boston, MA 02215
Bar / Pub
Last inspected: Sep 18, 2025
95
Score
Low Risk

Public records show five inspections at The Bullpen stretching back to 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Sep 18, 2025. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near one violation per visit.

The city-wide average for Boston sits at 86, putting The Bullpen on the better side of that line. The record reflects steady performance over time.

5
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Sep 18, 2025
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Effectiveness-hair restraints (c)
Inspector notes: Food handler without hair restraint. Provide hat or hairnet for food handler.
590.002/2-402.11-C
95
May 8, 2025
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Nonfood-contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Aluminum foil wrapped around pipes behind grill. Discard foil and discontinue using to wrap pipes.
590.004/4-101.19-C
95
Sep 27, 2024
Routine
No violations found.
100
Jan 6, 2023
Routine
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Common name-working containers (pf)
Inspector notes: Provide labels on all chemical spray bottles.
590.007/7-102.11-PF
Handwashing sinks-numbers and capacities (pf)
Inspector notes: No handwash sink at the main bar.Provide PIC stating it was removed. Install proper handwash sink soap paper towels hand wash only signage.
590.005/5-203.11-PF
Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)
Inspector notes: Hood sticker observed expired on 10.20.22.Provide proper hood cleaning from a licensed company.Post new sticker.
590.006/6-501.14-C
78
Dec 5, 2022
Routine
No violations found.
100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was The Bullpen last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at The Bullpen on file is from Sep 18, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.

How does The Bullpen compare to other restaurants in Boston?

The Bullpen most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Boston average of 86.

Has The Bullpen's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at The Bullpen have averaged around one violation per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at The Bullpen 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 Bullpen inspected?

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