The Salty Dog
Across the available record, The Salty Dog has eight inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Apr 30, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.
The trend has not been favorable: recent inspections average around four violations each, up from closer to zero violations before.
The pattern that stands out is “miscellaneous sources of contamination”, which has been cited two times.
Among Boston restaurants, this is a fairly standard result. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was The Salty Dog last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at The Salty Dog on file is from Apr 30, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at The Salty Dog?
Across the inspection record, “miscellaneous sources of contamination” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at The Salty Dog.
How does The Salty Dog compare to other restaurants in Boston?
The Salty Dog most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is about the same as the Boston average of 86.
Has The Salty Dog's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at The Salty Dog have averaged around four violations per visit, up from roughly zero earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at The Salty Dog 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 Salty Dog inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, The Salty Dog is inspected around two times per year on average.