Hornblower Sensation

200 Seaport Bl, Boston, MA 02210

Other

Last inspected: May 26, 2023

Score

Low Risk

The inspection history at Hornblower Sensation is still short, with only two visits logged. Inspectors last stopped by on May 26, 2023. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer. The most recent inspection at Hornblower Sensation is from May 26, 2023, and nothing newer appears in the public record.

Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around one violation compared to roughly seven violations earlier on.

Among Boston restaurants, the typical score is 86; Hornblower Sensation is comfortably above that bar. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

Inspections

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Major latest

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Inspection History

May 26, 2023

Routine

1 major violation.

View 1 violation

Mechanical warewashing equipment hot water sanitization temperatures (pf)

Inspector notes: High temp dish machine in galley is not registering 180F at final rinse. Repair.

590.004/4-501.112-PF

May 15, 2023

Routine

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

View 7 violations

Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils-frequency (p)

Inspector notes: Clean inside 2nd floor bar ice machine.

590.004/4-602.11-P

Safe unadulterated and honestly presented (p)

Inspector notes: Soda syrup in upper deck outside bar is expired. Denature and dispose.

590.003/3-101.11-P

Mechanical warewashing equipment hot water sanitization temperatures (pf)

Inspector notes: High temp dish machine in galley is not registering 180F at final rinse. Repair.

590.004/4-501.112-PF

Surface characteristics-indoor areas (c)

Inspector notes: Galley kitchen ceiling with peeling paint and rust. Clean and resurface. Downstairs bar floor with damaged rusty surfaces. Repair. Open hole in floor under dish machine leads to bilge. Cover with a grate. Walls constructed of slotted grates in kitchen.

590.006/6-101.11-C

Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)

Inspector notes: Hood tag is expired in 2018. Provide current.

590.006/6-501.14-C

System maintained in good repair (c)

Inspector notes: Floor drain in second floor bar that dishwasher drains into backs up slightly when dish machine discharges. Repair.

590.005/5-205.15-C

Nonfood contact surfaces (c)

Inspector notes: Outside upper bar with filth on equipment surfaces and floors. Clean to remove. Cookline floors with soils. Clean to remove.

590.004/4-602.13-C

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Hornblower Sensation last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Hornblower Sensation on file is from May 26, 2023. The public record contains two inspections in total.

How does Hornblower Sensation compare to other restaurants in Boston?

Hornblower Sensation most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Boston average of 86.

Has Hornblower Sensation's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Hornblower Sensation have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly seven earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Hornblower Sensation means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

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