The Salty Dog

100-199 Faneuil Hall Market Pl, Boston, MA 02109
Bar / Pub
Last inspected: Apr 30, 2026
86
Score
Low Risk

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.

8
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 30, 2026
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Miscellaneous sources of contamination (c)
Inspector notes: Noted no mop sink to dump the dirty water.Provide an enclosed mop sink and also detail plumbers report
590.003/3-307.11-C
Good repair and proper adjustment-equipment (c)
Inspector notes: High temp dish machine display not working properly.Repair
590.004/4-501.11-C
Prohibitions (c)
Inspector notes: Noted products stored in the dry storage and in the walkin under the waste water pipe.Remove all products under the waste water pipe
590.004/4-903.12-C
86
Apr 9, 2026
Routine
2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Sanitizing solutions testing devices (pf)
Inspector notes: Provide correct santizer strips for the sanitizer solution.
590.004/4-302.14-PF
Shell stock maintaining identification (pf)
Inspector notes: Noted missing on the shell tags last day sold.Provide Noted all shell tags not organized in a chronological order.Provide
590.003/3-203.12-PF
Good repair and proper adjustment-equipment (c)
Inspector notes: High temp dish machine display not working properly.Repair
590.004/4-501.11-C
Miscellaneous sources of contamination (c)
Inspector notes: Noted no mop sink to dump the dirty water.Provide an enclosed mop sink and also detail plumbers report
590.003/3-307.11-C
Cleaning frequency and restrictions (c)
Inspector notes: Noted grease build up behind and under the cooking equipment on the cookline.Clean with frequency
590.006/6-501.12-C
Prohibitions (c)
Inspector notes: Noted products stored in the dry storage and in the walkin under the waste water pipe.Remove all products under the waste water pipe
590.004/4-903.12-C
In-use utensils between-use storage (c)
Inspector notes: Noted consumable ice beoing scooped with a container.Discontinue and provide a scoop with handle to prevent contamination
590.003/3-304.12-C
64
Mar 6, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: 1) Rodent droppings found in storage area in back room that connects to Bread of life clean to remove 2) Holes found in wall along far left corner seal 3) Hole found at door entrance on left as you enter repair or seal
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Floors walls and ceilings utility lines (c)
Inspector notes: Floor around ice machine with pooling water clean to remove and ensure no standing water
590.006/6-201.12-C
86
Mar 21, 2024
Routine
No violations found.
100
May 24, 2023
Routine
No violations found.
100
Mar 20, 2023
Routine
No violations found.
100
Dec 13, 2022
Routine
2 major violations.
View 2 violations
(a) (b) and (c)(1) (4)-(16) demonstration (pf)
Inspector notes: PIC has no knowledge of employee illness policy or has written guidelines. Provide
590.002(B)/2-102.11-PF
Temperature measuring devices manual and mechanical warewashing (pf)
Inspector notes: No irreversible thermometer for high temp dishmachine. Provide
590.004/4-302.13-PF
82
Jun 23, 2022
Routine
No violations found.
100

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.