The Dubliner

2 Center Pz, Boston, MA 02114
Bar / Pub
Last inspected: Jan 7, 2026
64
Score
Medium Risk

The health department has logged 10 inspections at The Dubliner, the earliest from 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Jan 7, 2026. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.

The picture has gotten worse over the last few visits, with the average climbing from around one violation to closer to four violations.

The pattern that stands out is “cleaning frequency and restrictions”, which has been cited four times.

The city-wide average sits at 86, which The Dubliner's 64 doesn't quite reach. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.

10
Inspections
0
Critical latest
3
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 7, 2026
Routine
3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Sanitizing solutions testing devices (pf)
Inspector notes: Provide testing strip for the 3 bay sink sanitizer.
590.004/4-302.14-PF
Ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food date marking (pf)
Inspector notes: Missing date marking on ready to eat products in the stand in refrigerator.Provide
590.003/3-501.17-PF
Shell stock maintaining identification (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed shell stock tags not organized in a chronological order.Provide
590.003/3-203.12-PF
Cleaning frequency and restrictions (c)
Inspector notes: Noted heavy dust visible on the ceiling near the server ally and kitche hood.Clean Observed peeling paint and rust in the dish area.Clean
590.006/6-501.12-C
Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)
Inspector notes: Noted several light shield missing in the kitchen.Provide
590.006/6-501.11-C
Handwashing signage (c)
Inspector notes: Provide a hand washing sign at the hand sink.
590.006/6-301.14-C
64
Dec 31, 2025
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Outer openings protected (c)
Inspector notes: Few doors facing cambridge street that have gaps replace or supply new door sweeps to help control mice from entering
590.006/6-202.15-C
Cleaning frequency and restrictions (c)
Inspector notes: Debris found behind host stand at door to outside patio clean to remove
590.006/6-501.12-C
90
Dec 17, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Droppings found under benches in seating area and in corner of back seating area clean to remove and supply detailed exterminator reports with findings and recommendations
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Outer openings protected (c)
Inspector notes: Few doors facing cambridge street that have gaps replace or supply new door sweeps to help control mice from entering
590.006/6-202.15-C
Cleaning frequency and restrictions (c)
Inspector notes: Debris found behind host stand at door to outside patio clean to remove
590.006/6-501.12-C
82
Nov 12, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Droppings found under benches in seating area and in corner of back seating area clean to remove and supply detailed exterminator reports with findings and recommendations
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Outer openings protected (c)
Inspector notes: Few doors facing cambridge street that have gaps replace or supply new door sweeps to help control mice from entering
590.006/6-202.15-C
Cleaning frequency and restrictions (c)
Inspector notes: Debris found behind host stand at door to outside patio clean to remove
590.006/6-501.12-C
82
Oct 24, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
May 14, 2024
Routine
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Shell stock maintaining identification (pf)
Inspector notes: Shellstock tags not dated with last sold supply on all tags once last oyster of the bag is gone.
590.003/3-203.12-PF
90
Dec 7, 2023
Routine
No violations found.
100
Jul 3, 2023
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Cleaning of plumbing fixtures (c)
Inspector notes: Food debris inside hand sinks. Clean to remove. Handsinks are designated for hand washing only.
590.006/6-501.18-C
(b) and (c) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (c)
Inspector notes: Exterior of ice machine and ice chest soiled with dust. Clean to remove. Ice buckets stored on the floor. D/C and assure buckets are stored properly to prevent contamination PIC placed buckets in warewash area to be cleaned.
590.004/4-601.11-C
90
Oct 19, 2022
Routine
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Sanitizing solutions testing devices (pf)
Inspector notes: No testing device for high temp dish machine. Provide/Replace
590.004/4-302.14-PF
Handwashing signage (c)
Inspector notes: Mens and Ladies room with no signage posted. Provide
590.006/6-301.14-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Heavy soils food debris and smudges on and around multiple handsink faucets and wall. Clean to remove
590.004/4-602.13-C
82
Jun 23, 2022
Routine
No violations found.
100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was The Dubliner last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at The Dubliner on file is from Jan 7, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at The Dubliner?

Across the inspection record, “cleaning frequency and restrictions” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at The Dubliner.

How does The Dubliner compare to other restaurants in Boston?

The Dubliner most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the Boston average of 86.

Has The Dubliner's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at The Dubliner have averaged around four violations per visit, up from roughly one earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at The Dubliner 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 Dubliner inspected?

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