Atlantic Fish Company
Last inspected: Dec 19, 2025
86
Score
Public records show nine inspections at Atlantic Fish Company stretching back to 2022. The most recent report on file is from Dec 19, 2025. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.
Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around one violation lately and about three violations before that.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “backflow prevention”, showing up three times.
The city-wide average is 86, putting Atlantic Fish Company squarely in typical territory. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
9
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 19, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
Backflow prevention (p)
Inspector notes: Prep sink with no indirect to waste connection. Provide.
590.005/5-402.11-P
86
Dec 2, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
Backflow prevention (p)
Inspector notes: Prep sink with no indirect to waste connection. Provide.
590.005/5-402.11-P
86
Oct 21, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation.
View 2 violations
Backflow prevention (p)
Inspector notes: Prep sink with no indirect to waste connection. Provide.
590.005/5-402.11-P
Warewashing machines temperature measuring devices (pf)
Inspector notes: Rinse gauge not working properly. Replace.
590.004/4-204.115-PF
78
Aug 1, 2025
Routine
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Mechanical warewashing equipment hot water sanitization temperatures (pf)
Inspector notes: High temp dish machine rinse temp reading 130F.Repair Maintain rinse 180-194F or per manufactures instructions Disk reading 151F Wash temp 158F Alternate machines available for use
590.004/4-501.112-PF
Shell stock maintaining identification (pf)
Inspector notes: Shell tags missing datemarkings of the last served /sold. Maintain shell tags in chronological order for 90 days with the last served/sold datemarkings
590.003/3-203.12-PF
System maintained in good repair (c)
Inspector notes: 2 bay prep sink leaking from the drainpipe.Repair
590.005/5-205.15-C
Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)
Inspector notes: Provide drain plugs for the 3 bay sink
590.006/6-501.11-C
Maintaining refuse areas and enclosures (c)
Inspector notes: Clean under/around the trash dumpsters to remove debris
590.005/5-501.115-C
70
May 14, 2025
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Warewashing machines manufacturers’ operating instructions (c)
Inspector notes: Notes:High temp dish machine in basement 115F at plate. Repair. Alternative means to sanitize equipment in high temp upstairs @ 183F on gauge. No labels on gauges. Provide.
590.004/4-501.15-C
System maintained in good repair (c)
Inspector notes: Steamer is leaking. Repair. Booster for basement dish machine is leaking. Repair.
590.005/5-205.15-C
90
Mar 26, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Mechanical warewashing equipment hot water sanitization temperatures (pf)
Inspector notes: High temp dish machine in basement 115F at plate. Repair. Alternative means to sanitize equipment in high temp upstairs @ 183F on gauge.
590.004/4-501.112-PF
System maintained in good repair (c)
Inspector notes: Steamer is leaking. Repair. Booster for basement dish machine is leaking. Repair.
590.005/5-205.15-C
Warewashing machines manufacturers’ operating instructions (c)
Inspector notes: Temperature gauges missing labels. Provide.
590.004/4-501.15-C
82
May 10, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Packaged and unpackaged food-separation packaging and segregation (p)
Inspector notes: Raw beef above cured bacon. Corrected on site.
590.003/3-302.11-P
Warewashing machines temperature measuring devices (pf)
Inspector notes: Kitchen dish machine gauges are not labeled one is filled with water. Replace. High temp unit in basement is 180F. Bar low temp 50PPM.
590.004/4-204.115-PF
Shell stock maintaining identification (pf)
Inspector notes: Date of last sold not being logged on shellstock tags. Retrain staff.
590.003/3-203.12-PF
Consumption of animal foods that are raw undercooked or not otherwise processed to eliminate pathogens (pf)
Inspector notes: No asterisk next to items served raw. Provide.
590.003/3-603.11-PF
Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)
Inspector notes: Hood tag on dish machine is expired. Provide current.
590.006/6-501.14-C
Good repair and proper adjustment-equipment (c)
Inspector notes: Expiditing reach in slated to be replace. Unit is inoperable. Alternative means for refrigeration on site at below 41F.
590.004/4-501.11-C
Handwashing signage (c)
Inspector notes: Provide signage at handsink.
590.006/6-301.14-C
Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils-frequency (c)
Inspector notes: Clean inside ice machine.
590.004/4-602.11-C
52
May 22, 2023
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Observed cole slaw and raw burgers stored in reach in units ranging between 45F - 50F. Discussed with PIC to maintain cold holding @ 41F or below. PIC replaced food items
590.003/3-501.16-P
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed mold like substance inside ice machine and dusty filters. Clean to remove all dust and mold like substances from ice machine.
590.004/4-601.11-PF
Food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)
Inspector notes: Provide labels on all bulk containers with the common name of the stored food items
590.003/3-302.12-C
In-use utensils between-use storage (c)
Inspector notes: Observed metal pan used for bulk dispensing. Provide handled scoopers for bulk containers
590.003/3-304.12-C
70
May 4, 2022
Routine
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 9 violations
(a)(1) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Multiple containers of cooked foods stored on the counter at temperatures of 96F-101F for less than 2 hours. Productss removed and reheated to above 165F Store products at a minimum of 135F
590.003/3-501.16-P1
When to wash (p)
Inspector notes: Employees unable to properly wash hands at bar- Corrected on site
590.002/2-301.14-P
Hand drying provision (pf)
Inspector notes: Paper towels in dispenser heavily soiled with unknown substance- Provide clean paper towels for proper handwashing
590.006/6-301.12-PF
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Soda nozzles at the bar with heavy black buildup- Clean with proper frequency
590.004/4-601.11-PF
(a) (b) and (c)(1) (4)-(16) demonstration (pf)
Inspector notes: Priority violations noted on inspection Review procedures with staff
590.002(B)/2-102.11-PF
Cutting surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Multiple heavily scored cutting boards with black buildup in use- Repair/replace
590.004/4-501.12-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Numerous walls throughout lower kitchen with heavy dust buildup Shelving in dry storage with greasy buildup Floors under shelving and equipment with soils and debris
590.004/4-602.13-C
In-use utensils between-use storage (c)
Inspector notes: Knives stored between equipment- Discontinue
590.003/3-304.12-C
Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)
Inspector notes: Numerous areas throughout kitchens where grout is heavily worn allowing foods and liquids to pool between tiles- Noted on previous inspection report Make proper repairs
590.006/6-501.11-C
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Atlantic Fish Company last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Atlantic Fish Company on file is from Dec 19, 2025. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Atlantic Fish Company?
Across the inspection record, “backflow prevention” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Atlantic Fish Company.
How does Atlantic Fish Company compare to other restaurants in Boston?
Atlantic Fish Company most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is about the same as the Boston average of 86.
Has Atlantic Fish Company's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Atlantic Fish Company have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly three earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Atlantic Fish Company 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 Atlantic Fish Company inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Atlantic Fish Company is inspected around two times per year on average.
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