Element Boston Seaport Hotel Rise

391 D St, Boston, MA 02210

American

Last inspected: Jan 28, 2026

100

Score

Low Risk

Element Boston Seaport Hotel Rise has been inspected 10 times since 2022. The most recent report on file is from Jan 28, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

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

Looking across the full record, “nonfood contact surfaces” is the recurring theme, flagged five times.

Compared to the broader Boston restaurant scene, where the average is 86, this is a stronger showing. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

Inspections

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Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Jan 28, 2026

Routine

No violations found.

100

Sep 2, 2025

Routine

No violations found.

100

Mar 25, 2025

Routine

1 critical violation.

View 1 violation

Backflow prevention (p)

Inspector notes: Noted no visible air gap on the prep sink. Provide Discussed with PIC to use the colander with legs to wash fruits and vegetables. Procedures provide via email.

590.005/5-402.11-P

Mar 11, 2025

Routine

1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.

View 4 violations

Backflow prevention (p)

Inspector notes: Noted no visible air gap on the prep sink. Provide Discussed with PIC to use the colander with legs to wash fruits and vegetables. Procedures provide via email.

590.005/5-402.11-P

Cleaning frequency and restrictions (c)

Inspector notes: Noted visible dust on the ceiling above the Ice Machine in the kitchen.Clean

590.006/6-501.12-C

Nonfood contact surfaces (c)

Inspector notes: Noted items on top of the ice machine. Remove and clean

590.004/4-602.13-C

Maintaining refuse areas and enclosures (c)

Inspector notes: Noted trash area with unnecessary items stored. Remove and clean with frequency

590.005/5-501.115-C

Nov 25, 2024

Routine

1 minor violation.

View 1 violation

Nonfood contact surfaces (c)

Inspector notes: Observed heavy food soils and debris on top of the dishmachine. Clean to remove

590.004/4-602.13-C

Jun 10, 2024

Routine

1 minor violation.

View 1 violation

Nonfood contact surfaces (c)

Inspector notes: Condensor fan cover with visible dust build up / Clean to remove

590.004/4-602.13-C

Dec 6, 2023

Routine

2 major violations. 1 minor violation.

View 3 violations

Warewashing machines temperature measuring devices (pf)

Inspector notes: Temperature gauge for final rinse inoperable. Replace. Irreversible thermometer reads 162F at the plate.

590.004/4-204.115-PF

Handwashing sinks installation (pf)

Inspector notes: Hot water at rear handsink is 54F. Repair. Handwashing practices are satisfactory.

590.005/5-202.12-PF

Nonfood contact surfaces (c)

Inspector notes: Floors under shelving in dry storage with soils. Clean to remove.

590.004/4-602.13-C

May 9, 2023

Routine

2 major violations. 2 minor violations.

View 4 violations

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

Inspector notes: Action station in lobby without handwashing facilities. Unit appears to be in place without the benefit of a plan review. Submit a detailed plan to isdhealth@boston.gov with equipment specification sheets for unit and detailed plans for installation of a handsink. In the meantime the unit cannot be used until plan review with equipment vetted and approved and handwashing facilities are provided.

590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF

Handwashing sinks-location and placement (pf)

Inspector notes: No handwash sink for action station in lobby dining area. Provide.

590.005/5-204.11-PF

Effectiveness-hair restraints (c)

Inspector notes: Provide hair and beard restraints for food employees. On order per CFPM.

590.002/2-402.11-C

Outer openings protected (c)

Inspector notes: Evidence of active rodent burrows in courtyard off dining area in plant beds disturbed exterior wall materials near plant beds. Treat & seal with pest proof materials. Updated IPM pest control report on site states burrows have been treated. Consult with pest provider on when appropriate to seal burrows and wall openings.

590.006/6-202.15-C

Apr 24, 2023

Routine

1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.

View 7 violations

Food display-preventing contamination by consumers (p)

Inspector notes: Action station for omelletes with no sneeze guard. provide

590.003/3-306.11-P

Controlling pests (pf)

Inspector notes: Evidence of active rodent burrows in courtyard off dining area in plant beds. Provide updated IPM pest control report upon reinspection.

590.006/6-501.111-PF

Handwashing sinks-location and placement (pf)

Inspector notes: No handwash sink for action station in lobby dining area. Provide.

590.005/5-204.11-PF

Surface characteristics-indoor areas (c)

Inspector notes: Floor surface with broken seam in kitchen. Repair.

590.006/6-101.11-C

Outer openings protected (c)

590.006/6-202.15-C

Nonfood contact surfaces (c)

Inspector notes: Clean ceiling and walls of dust buildup. Clean floors under ice machine of visible soils.

590.004/4-602.13-C

Effectiveness-hair restraints (c)

Inspector notes: Provide beard restraints for food employees.

590.002/2-402.11-C

Oct 5, 2022

Routine

1 minor violation.

View 1 violation

Good repair and proper adjustment-equipment (c)

Inspector notes: Reach in freezer with condensation on outside door jams. Assess unit door seals in needed. Unit is holding items frozen solid.

590.004/4-501.11-C

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Element Boston Seaport Hotel Rise last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Element Boston Seaport Hotel Rise on file is from Jan 28, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Element Boston Seaport Hotel Rise?

Across the inspection record, “nonfood contact surfaces” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Element Boston Seaport Hotel Rise.

How does Element Boston Seaport Hotel Rise compare to other restaurants in Boston?

Element Boston Seaport Hotel Rise most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Boston average of 86.

Has Element Boston Seaport Hotel Rise's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Element Boston Seaport Hotel Rise have averaged around one violation per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Element Boston Seaport Hotel Rise 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 Element Boston Seaport Hotel Rise inspected?

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

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