The Bowery
Latest: PASS
July 15, 2025
Address
2261 DORCHESTER AV
Dorchester, MA 02124
Inspection History
40 inspections
19 failures
License
License #366947
Last inspected: July 15, 2025
Inspection History (40 most recent)
PASS
July 15, 2025
at 6:53 PM
1 violation
590.006/6-501.114-C - Maintaining Premises Unnecessary Items and Litter (C): 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 stack...
FAIL
July 8, 2025
at 3:42 PM
3 violations
590.005/5-501.111-C - Area Enclosures and Receptacles Good Repair (C): One dumpster lid detached repair or replace. * Update 7/8/2025 - Dumpsters are overflowing trash bags stored on ground and cardboard is plied high. Area is odorous and is...
FAIL
June 30, 2025
at 6:19 PM
3 violations
590.005/5-501.111-C - Area Enclosures and Receptacles Good Repair (C): One dumpster lid detached repair or replace. | 590.005/5-501.116-C - Cleaning Receptacles (C): Grease container soiled clean to remove visible soil. | 590.006/6-501.114-C -...
PASS
May 19, 2025
at 4:18 PM
1 violation
590.004/4-501.15-C - Warewashing Machines Manufacturers’ Operating Instructions (C): Bar glass machine has a part on order / Main dish machine continues to be used while glass machine is in use
FAIL
May 13, 2025
at 4:10 PM
6 violations
590.003/3-304.12-C - In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C): Utensils in stagnant water / Discontinue and store as described below | 590.004/4-202.18-C - Ventilation Hood Systems Filters (C): 3 filters missing the backs / Replace | 590.004/4-50...
FAIL
May 5, 2025
at 4:23 PM
5 violations
590.003/3-304.12-C - In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C): Utensils in stagnant water / Discontinue and store as described below | 590.004/4-202.18-C - Ventilation Hood Systems Filters (C): 3 filters missing the backs / Replace | 590.004/4-60...
PASS
November 13, 2024
at 5:38 PM
0 violations
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
June 21, 2024
at 4:13 PM
3 violations
590.003/3-304.12-C - In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C): Utensils stored in stagnant water / Discontinue and store as described below | 590.006/6-201.17-C - Walls and Ceilings Attachments (C): Exterior vents on the hood with visible dust bu...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
March 5, 2024
at 5:03 PM
1 violation
590.006/6-501.12-C - Cleaning Frequency and Restrictions (C): Walls behind flat grill with visible soils / Clean to remove
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
January 3, 2024
at 8:23 PM
0 violations
PASS
November 28, 2023
at 6:29 PM
9 violations
590.003/3-302.12-C - Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C): Several squeeze bottles filled with sauces and dressings have no labels. Provide. | 590.003/3-305.12-C - Food Storage Prohibited Areas (C): Boxes of meats obser...
FAIL
November 15, 2023
at 6:58 PM
9 violations
590.003/3-302.12-C - Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C): Several squeeze bottles filled with sauces and dressings have no labels. Provide. | 590.003/3-305.12-C - Food Storage Prohibited Areas (C): Boxes of meats obser...
PASS
June 2, 2023
at 5:40 PM
7 violations
590.003/3-302.12-C - Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C): Several squeeze bottles filled with dressings and sauces with no labels. Provide. | 590.003/3-304.12-C - In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C): Knife observed...
FAIL
May 26, 2023
at 3:48 PM
7 violations
590.003/3-302.12-C - Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C): Several squeeze bottles filled with dressings and sauces with no labels. Provide. | 590.003/3-304.12-C - In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C): Knife observed...
PASS
October 18, 2022
at 2:30 PM
8 violations
590.003/3-304.14-C - Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C): PIC will need to provide a sanitizer bucket for the kitchen staff for wiping clothes. PIC corrected at this time. | 590.003/3-501.16-P - (A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Foo...
FAIL
October 11, 2022
at 4:27 PM
8 violations
590.003/3-304.14-C - Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C): PIC will need to provide a sanitizer bucket for the kitchen staff for wiping clothes. PIC corrected at this time. | 590.003/3-501.16-P - (A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Foo...
PASS
September 19, 2022
at 4:22 PM
1 violation
590.005/5-205.15-C - System Maintained in Good Repair (C): 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 ...
FAIL
September 8, 2022
at 6:03 PM
6 violations
590.003/3-501.16-P - (A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P): Mashed potatoes inside of the flip top cooler with an elevated temprature of 49F. Address and ensure all TCS foods are being maintained at belo...
FAIL
August 30, 2022
at 5:26 PM
6 violations
590.003/3-501.16-P - (A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P): Mashed potatoes inside of the flip top cooler with an elevated temprature of 49F. Address and ensure all TCS foods are being maintained at belw...
PASS
April 1, 2022
at 6:00 PM
1 violation
590.004/4-602.13-C - Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C): Clean and Sanitize effected area of back store room.
FAIL
March 18, 2022
at 2:25 AM
1 violation
590.004/4-602.13-C - Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C): Clean and Sanitize effected area of back store room.
PASS
January 6, 2022
at 1:52 PM
1 violation
590.004/4-202.18-C - Ventilation Hood Systems Filters (C): Clean hood filters on cooking line. Hood sticker good until end of December has hood cleaned.
FAIL
January 3, 2022
at 6:19 PM
7 violations
590.003/3-305.11-C - Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C): Discontinue to store product on the floor in the walk in and small storage area by basement prep. | 590.004/4-202.16-C - Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C): Clean exterior...
FAIL
December 20, 2021
at 6:13 PM
7 violations
590.003/3-305.11-C - Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C): Discontinue to store product on the floor in the walk in and small storage area by basement prep. | 590.004/4-202.16-C - Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C): Clean exterior...
PASS
October 18, 2021
at 4:01 PM
7 violations
590.003/3-305.12-C - Food Storage Prohibited Areas (C): Discontinue to store chips or any food under over in kitchen area. | 590.003/3-501.16-P - (A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P): Raw chicken 48F ...
FAIL
October 7, 2021
at 4:19 PM
7 violations
590.003/3-305.12-C - Food Storage Prohibited Areas (C): Discontinue to store chips or any food under over in kitchen area. | 590.003/3-501.16-P - (A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P): Raw chicken 48F ...
PASS
August 27, 2021
at 4:49 PM
9 violations
590.003/3-305.12-C - Food Storage Prohibited Areas (C): PIC will need to monitor food in storage. Food should be properly covered. Found a large container of chips under stove with not cover. PIC removed. | 590.003/3-501.16-P - (A)(2) and (B) Tim...
FAIL
August 20, 2021
at 4:36 PM
9 violations
590.003/3-305.12-C - Food Storage Prohibited Areas (C): PIC will need to monitor food in storage. Food should be properly covered. Found a large container of chips under stove with not cover. PIC removed. | 590.003/3-501.16-P - (A)(2) and (B) Tim...
PASS
February 16, 2021
at 7:44 PM
5 violations
590.003/3-304.14-C - Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C): Wippinf cloths found on cutting surfaces and counters. Provide a sanitizer bucket to store them in. | 590.003/3-502.12-PF - Reduced Oxygen Packaging Criteria (Pf): During this inspection I f...
FAIL
February 8, 2021
at 7:56 PM
5 violations
590.003/3-304.14-C - Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C): Wippinf cloths found on cutting surfaces and counters. Provide a sanitizer bucket to store them in. | 590.003/3-502.12-PF - Reduced Oxygen Packaging Criteria (Pf): During this inspection I f...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
December 8, 2020
at 4:59 PM
2 violations
590.004/4-202.18-C - Ventilation Hood Systems Filters (C): PIC will need to clean the hood filters on the cooking line. | 590.004/4-501.12-C - Cutting Surfaces (C): Clean to remove scores in cutting board on cooking line.
PASS
October 26, 2020
at 7:07 PM
4 violations
590.003/3-304.14-C - Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C): Provide an area to store soiled whipping clothes. | 590.004/4-202.18-C - Ventilation Hood Systems Filters (C): Clean hood filters on cooking line. Visibly soiled. | 590.004/4-501.12-C - Cutt...
FAIL
October 19, 2020
at 6:56 PM
4 violations
590.003/3-304.14-C - Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C): Provide an area to store soiled whipping clothes. | 590.004/4-202.18-C - Ventilation Hood Systems Filters (C): Clean hood filters on cooking line. Visibly soiled. | 590.004/4-501.12-C - Cutt...
PASS
June 22, 2020
at 4:53 PM
2 violations
590.004/4-302.14-PF - Sanitizing Solutions Testing Devices (Pf): Provide the proper test strips for three bay sink. | 590.004/4-703.11-P - Hot Water and Chemical-Methods (P): Low temperature dishwasher did not show sanitizer on test strip. PIC wi...
FAIL
June 17, 2020
at 6:15 PM
2 violations
590.004/4-302.14-PF - Sanitizing Solutions Testing Devices (Pf): Provide the proper test strips for three bay sink. | 590.004/4-703.11-P - Hot Water and Chemical-Methods (P): Low temperature dishwasher did not show sanitizer on test strip. PIC wi...
PASS
March 26, 2019
at 5:43 PM
6 violations
02-3-602.11-.12/3-302.12 - Food Container Labels: Squeeze bottles filled with sauces and dressings have no labels. Provide. | 08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Large container of fresh brussel sprouts observed being stored on the ground of the wa...
FAIL
March 19, 2019
at 5:18 PM
6 violations
02-3-602.11-.12/3-302.12 - Food Container Labels: Squeeze bottles filled with sauces and dressings have no labels. Provide. | 08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Large container of fresh brussel sprouts observed being stored on the ground of the wa...
PASS
October 31, 2018
at 5:25 PM
7 violations
03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: Cooked chicken wings inside of the deli style cooler near frying station with an elevated temperature of 51F. Ensure all potentially hazardous foods are being maintained at below 41F. Wings to be removed and reheated...
FAIL
October 23, 2018
at 5:10 PM
7 violations
03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: Cooked chicken wings inside of the deli style cooler near frying station with an elevated temperature of 51F. Ensure all potentially hazardous foods are being maintained at below 41F. Wings to be removed and reheated...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
June 28, 2018
at 9:30 PM
1 violation
33-5-501.13-.17 - Adequate Number Frequency Vermin Proof: Provide covered recepticle in ladies rest room