Daily Catch

323 Hanover St, Boston, MA 02113
Seafood
Last inspected: Sep 16, 2025
61
Score
Medium Risk

Inspectors have visited Daily Catch seven times, with records going back to 2022. The most recent report on file is from Sep 16, 2025. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near four violations per visit.

“Ventilation hood systems filters” comes up most often, recorded three times in the inspection record.

Restaurants in Boston average 86, so Daily Catch trails the local norm. The record is unremarkable in either direction.

7
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
8
Minor latest
Inspection History
Sep 16, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Food-contact surfaces-cleanability (pf)
Inspector notes: Replace the compromised wooden cutting boards with deep lacerations - cannot be cleaned and sanitized properly - provide either a hard wooden [ maple wood ] surface or other commercial grade cutting surfaces as discussed
590.004/4-202.11-PF
Effectiveness-hair restraints (c)
Inspector notes: Ensure all prep cooks are wearing proper hair restraints when working with foods
590.002/2-402.11-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Clean inside all freezer / refrigeration units from visible food spills in and aroiund the gaskets of the doors where needed [ to ensure they close tightly and properly to maintain 41F and / or below
590.004/4-602.13-C
Handwashing signage (c)
Inspector notes: Post ' Hand Washing Only " signage at all designated hand sinks in the kitchen / food prep areas
590.006/6-301.14-C
Ventilation hood systems filters (c)
Inspector notes: Remove the end vents filled with grease and grime - soak overnight as discussed
590.004/4-202.18-C
Wood use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Discard any and all splintered wooden utensils scattered throughout the kitchen
590.004/4-101.17-C
Wiping cloths use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Set up accordingly with sanitizing wiping cloths with sanitizing solutions segragated seperately for raw foods and ready to eat foods
590.003/3-304.14-C
Food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)
Inspector notes: C;early identify all bulk food storage bins where needed to properly identify the cntents
590.003/3-302.12-C
(a) certified food protection manager (c)
Inspector notes: Post copies of both your current food safety / allergen awareness certificates on site [ ensure matching names ] for each certificate
590.002(C)/2-102.12-C
61
Mar 31, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Assignment (pf)
Inspector notes: No knowledgeable PIC with a current food safety certificate - address
590.002(A)/2-101.11-PF
Handwashing signage (c)
Inspector notes: Post prop [ Hand washing Only ] at all designated hand sinks as discussed
590.006/6-301.14-C
Equipment clothes washers dryers and storage cabinets contamination prevention location (c)
Inspector notes: Remove spatulas and any other utensils stored in between equipment - store properly as discussed
590.004/4-401.11-C1
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Clean exterior / interior where needed of all cooking equipment --freezers / refrigeration units - and all surfaces in the kitchen with visible food spills stains and soils
590.004/4-602.13-C
Frequency-removal (c)
Inspector notes: Clean floors walls and ceilings [ blades to the fans as well ] from all visible soils
590.005/5-502.11-C
74
May 22, 2024
Routine
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Clean and sanitize all food surfaces on production line. Walls are top of refrigerator are soiled. Clean all hanging pots and pans. Clean to remove all soils.
590.004/4-601.11-PF
Ventilation hood systems filters (c)
Inspector notes: Hood vents are soiled with chemical spray and soot. Clean all hood filters. Soot observed inside hood system. Call hood company to clean interior of hood system.
590.004/4-202.18-C
86
Mar 21, 2024
Routine
2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Food-contact surfaces-cleanability (pf)
Inspector notes: Clean solid wooden cutting board as discussed - the mandolin slicer is visibly rusted and compromised either clean to remove all soils or discard
590.004/4-202.11-PF
Shucked shellfish packaging and identification (pf)
Inspector notes: Organize all shell fish tags well organized as discussed and keep on site for a minimum of 90 days as discussed
590.003/3-202.17-PF
Nonfood-contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Clean all rusted shelves in the basement underneath the stainless steel tables
590.004/4-101.19-C
Ventilation hood systems filters (c)
Inspector notes: Remove the soiled vents in the hood to clean all visible soils
590.004/4-202.18-C
Wood use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Remove all compromised wooden spoons and utrensils in the kitchen
590.004/4-101.17-C
Wiping cloths use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Set up with both buckets having a sanitizer solution set up
590.003/3-304.14-C
(a) certified food protection manager (c)
Inspector notes: Post current food safety / allergen awareness certificates on site as discussed
590.002(C)/2-102.12-C
Effectiveness-hair restraints (c)
Inspector notes: Ensure all food handlers are wearing proper hair restraints when prepping foods
590.002/2-402.11-C
Surface characteristics-indoor areas (c)
Inspector notes: Clean the floors throughout the facility including the basement from all visible soils
590.006/6-101.11-C
58
May 15, 2023
Routine
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Shell stock maintaining identification (pf)
Inspector notes: Dates of last shellstock sold not being put on tags ensure that after last sheelstock is sold the tag is dated and held for @ least 90 days
590.003/3-203.12-PF
90
Sep 26, 2022
Routine
No violations found.
100
Apr 29, 2022
Routine
No violations found.
100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Daily Catch last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Daily Catch on file is from Sep 16, 2025. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Daily Catch?

Across the inspection record, “ventilation hood systems filters” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Daily Catch.

How does Daily Catch compare to other restaurants in Boston?

Daily Catch most recently scored 61 out of 100, which is lower than the Boston average of 86.

Has Daily Catch's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Daily Catch have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Daily Catch 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 Daily Catch inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Daily Catch is inspected around two times per year on average.