Four Seasons
Last inspected: Mar 25, 2026
67
Score
Inspectors have visited Four Seasons 10 times, with records going back to 2022. On Mar 25, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near two violations per visit.
“Good repair and proper adjustment-equipment” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing four times across the record.
The city-wide average sits at 86, which Four Seasons' 67 doesn't quite reach. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.
10
Inspections
2
Critical latest
1
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 25, 2026
Routine
2 critical violations. 1 major violation.
View 3 violations
(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Avacado toast with tomatoes 54F. Product removed from service.
590.003/3-501.16-P
Food display-preventing contamination by consumers (p)
Inspector notes: Quiche at buffet uncovered. Provide proper food protection. Corrected on site.
590.003/3-306.11-P
(a)-(p) person-in-charge-duties (pf)
Inspector notes: Zuma employees observed working in the establishment during 4 Seasons Temporary Breakfast buffet hours. Zuma food employees are not allowed to be working in the establishment during 4 Seasons breakfast buffet hours as orginally agreed upon with ISD health management. 2-103.11 and 590.002(D) Persons unnecessary to the food establishment operation are not allowed in the food preparation food storage or ware-washing areas except that brief visits and tours may be authorized by the PIC if steps are taken to ensure that exposed food clean equipment utensils linens and unwrapped single-service and singleuse articles are protected from contamination;
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF
67
Mar 11, 2026
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Good repair and proper adjustment-equipment (c)
Inspector notes: One of two blast chillers is down. Parts on order for repair awaiting BFD welding permit to repair. Other blast chiller in bake shop is functioning normally.
590.004/4-501.11-C
95
Oct 1, 2025
Routine
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: The interior of the ice machine was observed with soils.Clean to remove soils.
590.004/4-601.11-PF
90
Jul 1, 2025
Routine
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Clean the interior of the ice machine to remove soils.
590.004/4-601.11-PF
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: There was evidence of fruit/drain fly activity in the employee cafe.Provide a full pest report upon re-inspection.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Clean the exteriors of the trash containers to remove soils.
590.004/4-602.13-C
(a) and (c) good repair and calibration-utensils and temperature and pressure measuring devices (c)
Inspector notes: High temp dish machine rinse guage is reading 122F.Repair Maintain rinse temp 180-194F or per manufactures instructions Disk 160F Alternate temp indicator reading 183F Wash temp 160F
590.004/4-502.11-C
74
Nov 6, 2024
Routine
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: A large amount of drain flies were observed at the dish machine location.Provode a full pest report upon re-inspection Clean & sanitize the location Remove any standing water from the interior of the shredding machine
590.006/6-501.111-PF
System maintained in good repair (c)
Inspector notes: The hot water fixture at the handwash sink is not operating.Repair Alternate sink is available
590.005/5-205.15-C
86
Mar 25, 2024
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)
Inspector notes: Hood sticker (yellow) expired on 2.26.24 .Provide a proper hood service from a licensed company.Post new stickers. PIC Stating appt is on 3.16.24
590.006/6-501.14-C
Good repair and proper adjustment-equipment (c)
Inspector notes: High temp dish machine rinse temp reading 200-209F.Repair Maintain rinse temp 180-194F or per manufactures instructions Multiple alternate machines available for use Appt scheduled for 3.21.24
590.004/4-501.11-C
90
Mar 6, 2024
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Good repair and proper adjustment-equipment (c)
Inspector notes: High temp dish machine rinse temp reading 200-209F.Repair Maintain rinse temp 180-194F or per manufactures instructions Multiple alternate machines available for use
590.004/4-501.11-C
Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)
Inspector notes: Hood sticker (yellow) expired on 2.26.24 (blue) expired on 2.20.24.Provide a proper hood service from a licensed company.Post new stickers. PIC instructed to call for appt.
590.006/6-501.14-C
90
Aug 8, 2023
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Pineapple in employee cafeteria at 51F on service line. Person in charge removed.
590.003/3-501.16-P
Hand drying provision (pf)
Inspector notes: Paper towel dispenser not dispensing paper towels. Person in charge corrected.
590.006/6-301.12-PF
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Slicer obsevred with food debris. Clean to remove.
590.004/4-601.11-PF
Packaged and unpackaged food-separation packaging and segregation (c)
Inspector notes: Chicken tenders in freezer observed uncovered. Cover to prevent potential contamination.
590.003/3-302.11-C
Ventilation hood systems filters (c)
Inspector notes: Grease build up in hood vents observed above grill station. Clean to remove.
590.004/4-202.18-C
64
Apr 25, 2023
Routine
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Common name-working containers (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed spray bottle in employee cafeteria without label. Provide.
590.007/7-102.11-PF
Using a handwashing sink-operation and maintenance (pf)
Inspector notes: Hand sink on employee cafeteria blocked by boxes. Person in charge removed.
590.005/5-205.11-PF
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Floor in bakery freezer is soiled. Clean to remove.
590.004/4-602.13-C
Packaged and unpackaged food-separation packaging and segregation (c)
Inspector notes: Multiple containers of food in freezer are uncovered. Cover to prevent potential contamination.
590.003/3-302.11-C
Wiping cloths air drying location (c)
Inspector notes: Multiple damp cloths on production line. Remove.
590.004/4-901.12-C
Cutting surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Heavily scored cutting board in room service area. Person in charge discarded.
590.004/4-501.12-C
67
Nov 7, 2022
Routine
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed mold inside interior unit of ice machine. Clean to remove.
590.004/4-601.11-PF
Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)
Inspector notes: Observed broken drain cover in warewash area. Repair drain cover.
590.006/6-501.11-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Observed heavy frost build up on walk in freezer. Remove.
590.004/4-602.13-C
Good repair and proper adjustment-equipment (c)
Inspector notes: Hand sink faucet on production line is damaged. Repair.
590.004/4-501.11-C
78
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Four Seasons last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Four Seasons on file is from Mar 25, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Four Seasons?
Across the inspection record, “good repair and proper adjustment-equipment” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Four Seasons.
How does Four Seasons compare to other restaurants in Boston?
Four Seasons most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Boston average of 86.
Has Four Seasons' inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Four Seasons have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Four Seasons 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 Four Seasons inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Four Seasons is inspected around three times per year on average.
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