Boston Harbor Hotel

70 Rowes Wh, Boston, MA 02110

American

Last inspected: Dec 23, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Public records show nine inspections at Boston Harbor Hotel stretching back to 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Dec 23, 2025. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around two violations each.

When inspectors have written things up, “floors walls and ceilings-cleanability” has been the most frequent reason, cited three times.

Among Boston restaurants, the typical score is 86; Boston Harbor Hotel is comfortably above that bar. The record reflects steady performance over time.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Dec 23, 2025

Routine

1 minor violation.

View 1 violation

Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)

Inspector notes: All the yellow Hood stickers observed expired 12.4.2025/ Updated New Stickers

590.006/6-501.14-C

Dec 5, 2025

Routine

1 critical violation. 6 minor violations.

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(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)

Inspector notes: Sea Grille Kitchen observed lettuce Tomato with elevated temp of 55F. Provide proper cold holding of 41F and below ( PIC remove to the 1 door refigerator to cool down)

590.003/3-501.16-P

Drying mops (c)

Inspector notes: Mop observed stored inside mop bucket in the warewashing area./ hang mop to dry ( Sea Grille restaurant kitchen) Second floor main kitchen

590.006/6-501.16-C

Service sink (c)

Inspector notes: No mop sink observed on site. Per PIC they dump the water in the floor drain/ Provide

590.005/5-203.13-C

Food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)

Inspector notes: Multiples squeeze bottle without labels/ Provide

590.003/3-302.12-C

In-use utensils between-use storage (c)

Inspector notes: Sea Grille Kitchen-Provide scoop with handle for bulks bin (Rice) Portion cup observed

590.003/3-304.12-C

Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)

Inspector notes: Sea Grille Kitchen clean the floor to remove soils and debris Second foor clean the kitchen floor walk-in unit and walk-in freezer to remove debris Dry storage room clean the floor under the shelving to remove soils/ Clean to remove

590.006/6-201.11-C

Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)

Inspector notes: All the yellow Hood stickers observed expired 12.4.2025/ Updated New Stickers

590.006/6-501.14-C

Dec 16, 2024

Routine

No violations found.

100

Jul 28, 2023

Routine

1 major violation.

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Shell stock maintaining identification (pf)

Inspector notes: Many tags without last date sold on them ensure all tags are dated with last sold.

590.003/3-203.12-PF

Apr 7, 2023

Routine

2 major violations.

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(a)-(p) person-in-charge-duties (pf)

Inspector notes: Doing specialized processes for su vide and vacuum packaging discontinue until approved

590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF

Conformance with approved procedures (pf)

Inspector notes: vacuum packaging and su vide being done at establishment discontinue until haccp plans have been approved

590.008/8-103.12-PF

Mar 9, 2023

Routine

3 major violations. 1 minor violation.

View 4 violations

Shell stock maintaining identification (pf)

Inspector notes: Shell stock tags not dated with last sold ensure dating tags of last sold on back of tags

590.003/3-203.12-PF

(a)-(p) person-in-charge-duties (pf)

Inspector notes: Doing specialized processes for su vide and vacuum packaging discontinue until approved

590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF

Conformance with approved procedures (pf)

Inspector notes: vacuum packaging and su vide being done at establishment discontinue until haccp plans have been approved

590.008/8-103.12-PF

Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)

Inspector notes: Leak in drain at 3 bay sink in main kitchen repair

590.006/6-501.11-C

Nov 29, 2022

Routine

1 minor violation.

View 1 violation

Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)

Inspector notes: replace damage ceiing tile on ceiing at the dish machine. Repair the damaged floor in the dry goods storage room.

590.006/6-201.11-C

Jul 27, 2022

Routine

No violations found.

100

Jul 18, 2022

Routine

1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

View 4 violations

(a)-(p) person-in-charge-duties (pf)

Inspector notes: Provide a Health permit for the Summer Series sushi operation.

590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF

Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)

Inspector notes: At the Sea Grille clean the floor area of the bar closet.

590.006/6-201.11-C

Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)

Inspector notes: Repair the hot water knob to the hand sink at the hot line in the Sea Grille kitchen.

590.006/6-501.11-C

Wiping cloths use limitation (c)

Inspector notes: keep all wiping cloths in a sanitizing solution when not in use.

590.003/3-304.14-C

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Boston Harbor Hotel last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Boston Harbor Hotel on file is from Dec 23, 2025. The public record contains nine inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Boston Harbor Hotel?

Across the inspection record, “floors walls and ceilings-cleanability” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Boston Harbor Hotel.

How does Boston Harbor Hotel compare to other restaurants in Boston?

Boston Harbor Hotel most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Boston average of 86.

Has Boston Harbor Hotel's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Boston Harbor Hotel have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Boston Harbor Hotel 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 Boston Harbor Hotel inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Boston Harbor Hotel is inspected around three times per year on average.

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