Cusser's Roast Beef and Seafood
Last inspected: Oct 24, 2025
67
Score
The health department has logged seven inspections at Cusser's Roast Beef and Seafood, the earliest from 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Oct 24, 2025. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around four violations each.
The pattern that stands out is “(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot”, which has been cited three times.
Cusser's Roast Beef and Seafood's latest score of 67 falls below the Boston average of 86. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 24, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Discarding or reconditioning unsafe adulterated or contaminated food (p)
Inspector notes: Multiple food items exposed to ansul discharge(water). Items discarded prior to my arrival denatured on site.
590.003/3-701.11-P
(a)-(p) person-in-charge-duties (pf)
Inspector notes: Ansul discharge in the establishment Food items affected by ansul discharge(water). No power loss Assistant Commissioner Dan Prendergast notified. Voluntary closure issued. PIC Instructed to provide all necessary repairs clean/sanitize/disinfect using a professional licensed restoration company provide all documentation be re-inspected by building & health for approval to re-open.
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF
Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)
Inspector notes: Ansul system discharge. Provide all necessary repairs & recharge the system Provide repair documentation to the health department.
590.006/6-501.11-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Clean/sanitize/disinfect all exposed equipment.counters.tables wares ect... Provide all cleaning documents be re-inspected for approval to re-open.
590.004/4-602.13-C
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Clean/sanitize/disinfect the location throughout(ansul discharge) Provide all cleaning documentation to the Health Department.
590.006/6-201.11-C
67
Aug 22, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: A full cooked roast beef was noted on the counter in ambient temperatures at 99F A smaller piece of cooked roast beef is being held on the slicer for service with a temperature of 95F Per the staff the roast beef is held there for service Violation was noted on a previous inspection Provide information to the Health Department for TPHC for approval Until approvals are made the product shall be held in refrigeration at 41F or below
590.003/3-501.16-P
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Potato slicer with encrusted dried on soils on storage shelf- Clean properly
590.004/4-601.11-PF
(a) (b) and (c)(1) (4)-(16) demonstration (pf)
Inspector notes: Repeated priority violations noted on inspection report- Review
590.002(B)/2-102.11-PF
Using dressing rooms and lockers (c)
Inspector notes: Employees are storing personal items on shelving used for equipment- Discontinue
590.006/6-501.110-C
67
Apr 16, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Cooked roast beef on the slicer at 78F Per the owner the product is cooked and sliced to order and stays on the slicer until sold. Product was in the oven at the initial time of inspection. At this time the product was removed from the slicer cut into smaller portions and was placed in the walkin to finish cooling Information given to the owner at the time of the inspection to review the process with my direct supervisor
590.003/3-501.16-P
(a) (b) and (c)(1) (4)-(16) demonstration (pf)
Inspector notes: Priority violations noted on the inspection report Review procedures with staff
590.002(B)/2-102.11-PF
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Slicer with dried on soils- Clean properly Not in use at the time of the inspection
590.004/4-601.11-PF
Using dressing rooms and lockers (c)
Inspector notes: Numerous employee personal items stored on shelving with food service equipment- store in lockers provided
590.006/6-501.110-C
67
Dec 11, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Lobster pieces portoined into bags with a temperature of 58F. Per the PIC the refrigeration unit is not properly holding temperature and ice was below the products. All products were in the refrigertation for less than an hour and were removed and placed in the walkin
590.003/3-501.16-P
Cooling heating and holding capacities-equipment (pf)
Inspector notes: Lift top refrigeration unit at the service line is not cold holding at 41F or below. All products were removed and a service request was placed
590.004/4-301.11-PF
Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)
Inspector notes: Rear door to establishmnet with damage- Repair
590.006/6-501.114-C
74
Mar 27, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Cooling (p)
Inspector notes: Container of boiled potatoes used for fries with a label dated 03/26 in the walkin with an internal temperature of 48F The container was fully covered with heavy condensation on the lid Reviewed the cooling process with the PIC and the product was voluntarily discarded and denatured by the PIC
590.003/3-501.14-P
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: French fry cutters on shelving in back prep with dried on food soils Clean properly
590.004/4-601.11-PF
Sponges use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Heavily soiled sponge noted at the warewashing area- Discarded Discontinue use of sponges
590.004/4-101.16-C
74
Jan 25, 2023
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Top of the grease trap soiled. Clean properly.
590.004/4-602.13-C
Cutting surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Cutting Boards at prep area stained. Clean properly to remove.
590.004/4-501.12-C
90
Apr 21, 2022
Routine
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Temperature measuring devices manual and mechanical warewashing (pf)
Inspector notes: PIC will need to provide an irreversible measuring device for the high temoerature dishwasher.
590.004/4-302.13-PF
Nonfood-contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: PIC will need to clean exterior of the bulk food container. PIC addressed this at this time.
590.004/4-202.16-C
86
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Cusser's Roast Beef and Seafood last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Cusser's Roast Beef and Seafood on file is from Oct 24, 2025. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Cusser's Roast Beef and Seafood?
Across the inspection record, “(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Cusser's Roast Beef and Seafood.
How does Cusser's Roast Beef and Seafood compare to other restaurants in Boston?
Cusser's Roast Beef and Seafood most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Boston average of 86.
Has Cusser's Roast Beef and Seafood's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Cusser's Roast Beef and Seafood have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Cusser's Roast Beef and Seafood means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Cusser's Roast Beef and Seafood inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Cusser's Roast Beef and Seafood is inspected around two times per year on average.
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