The Bowery

• official resultFail
• resultFail
• inspection typeEating & Drinking
• failed findings8
• critical findings0

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Failed findings

• ⚠️Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)
  Inspector note: Observed food and drink garnishments in multiple handsinks. Retrain staff to properly use handsinks.
  code 590.005/5-205.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Hand Drying Provision (Pf)
  Inspector note: Mulitple handsinks missing paper towels. Provide
  code 590.006/6-301.12-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️(A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C)
  Inspector note: Missing food safety certication. Provide.
  code 590.002(C)/2-102.12-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C)
  Inspector note: Observed heavy debri and food soils on top of the dishmachine. Clean to remove
  code 590.004/4-101.19-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Outside Receptacles (C)
  Inspector note: Observed the grease trap open in rear of establishment. All receptacles should be closed to prevent rodent activity. Retrain staff to properly close all receptacles as required.
  code 590.005/5-501.15-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Handwashing Signage (C)
  Inspector note: Handsink at the bar missing proper signage. Provide
  code 590.006/6-301.14-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Cleaning of Plumbing Fixtures (C)
  Inspector note: Observed grime build up on multiple handsinks. Clean to remove
  code 590.006/6-501.18-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️flagged at inspection
  Inspector note: Missing allergen certificate. Post and provide
  code L1status: Fail

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on June 3, 2026: 8 findings appeared for the first time.

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This record comes from Boston Inspectional Services, Health Division. Cooked keeps the official result and wording separate from its plain-English explanation so you can verify what the inspector actually published.

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