Jumbo Seafood
Last inspected: Apr 1, 2026
86
Score
Across the available record, Jumbo Seafood has 15 inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The most recent visit was on Apr 1, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near six violations per visit.
When inspectors have written things up, “nonfood contact surfaces” has been the most frequent reason, cited 10 times.
Jumbo Seafood's latest score is in line with the Boston average of 86. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
15
Inspections
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Critical latest
1
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 1, 2026
Routine
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Handwashing sinks-location and placement (pf)
Inspector notes: There is prep in the basement no handwash sink available.Provide handwash station(soap/paper towels & signage) Discontinue prepping in the basement (There is a two bay prep sink close by)
590.005/5-204.11-PF
Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)
Inspector notes: The hood sticker has expired on 1.29.26.Provide a proper hood cleaning from a licensed company.Post the new sticker Owner stating appt is on 3.24.26 BFD inspector R.Broadway was on site and is aware BFD inspector noted pooling grease on the roof. Location must be cleaned Upon re-inspection the hood cleaning appt has been changed to 3.30.26
590.006/6-501.14-C
86
Mar 20, 2026
Routine
5 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 15 violations
Handwashing sinks-location and placement (pf)
Inspector notes: There is no handwash sink at the service station(tea/coffee).Provide Staff stating they use the kitchen There is prep in the basement no handwash sink available.Provide handwash station(soap/paper towels & signage) Discontinue prepping in the basement (There is a two bay prep sink close by)
590.005/5-204.11-PF
Clean-up of vomiting and diarrheal events (pf)
Inspector notes: PIC on site could not provide a vomit/diarrhea cleanup kit.Provide (procedures to be emailed to the PIC)
590.002/2-501.11-PF
(a)-(p) person-in-charge-duties (pf)
Inspector notes: Manager instructed to retrain staff to report necessary cleaning & repairs. Manager instructed to address any issues daily
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF
Ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food date marking (pf)
Inspector notes: There are prepped items in the basement walkin that are missing datemarkings. Provide datemarkings on all prepped items held 41F or below for over 24 hours.
590.003/3-501.17-PF
Temperature measuring devices manual and mechanical warewashing (pf)
Inspector notes: Provide an irreversible temperature indicator for the high temp dish machine.
590.004/4-302.13-PF
System maintained in good repair (c)
Inspector notes: The 1st hot water fixture is not operating.Repair
590.005/5-205.15-C
Temperature measuring devices-functionality (c)
Inspector notes: Provide working internal thermometers in all the reach in refrigeration units
590.004/4-204.112-C
(a) and (c) good repair and calibration-utensils and temperature and pressure measuring devices (c)
Inspector notes: The high temp dish machine rinse guage is not operating.Repair Maintain high temp rinse 180-194F 3 bay sink available
590.004/4-502.11-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Clean the interiors of the fryer cabinets to remove grease. Kitchen--Clean the interiors of the reach in refrigeration units to remove soils.
590.004/4-602.13-C
Service sink (c)
Inspector notes: There is no mop sink on site.Provide PIC stating mop water is thrown outside)
590.005/5-203.13-C
Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)
Inspector notes: The hood sticker has expired on 1.29.26.Provide a proper hood cleaning from a licensed company.Post the new sticker Owner stating appt is on 3.24.26 BFD inspector R.Broadway was on site and is aware BFD inspector noted pooling grease on the roof. Location must be cleaned
590.006/6-501.14-C
Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)
Inspector notes: Clean the rest rooms ceiling vents to remove heavy dust buildup
590.006/6-501.114-C
Intensity-lighting (c)
Inspector notes: There are light bulbs out above the cook line.replace bulbs
590.006/6-303.11-C
Walls and ceilings attachments (c)
Inspector notes: There is dripping grease on the interiors of the hood and attached ansul pipes.Clean to remove (Staff cleaning) Daily cleaning should be increased
590.006/6-201.17-C
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Clean the interiors of the walkin units to remove soils Elevate all items off the floor at least 6 inches.
590.006/6-201.11-C
37
Oct 29, 2025
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)
Inspector notes: Hood sticker expired. Provide cleaning date.
590.006/6-501.14-C
95
Oct 15, 2025
Routine
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Sanitizers criteria-chemicals (p)
Inspector notes: Chlorine sanitizer testing over 200ppm. Diluted to 50ppm. Review chlorine dilution with staff.
590.007/7-204.11-P
Packaged and unpackaged food-separation packaging and segregation (p)
Inspector notes: Raw chicken stored over ready to eat foods in refrigerator. Corrected on site. Ensure all raw meat is stored below ready to eat foods.
590.003/3-302.11-P
(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Bean sprouts stored on counter at 70F. Moved to refrigerator. Store bean sprouts cold at all times.
590.003/3-501.16-P
Sanitizing solutions testing devices (pf)
Inspector notes: No chlorine test strips on site. Provide chlorine test strips and retrain staff to safely dilute chlorine sanitizer.
590.004/4-302.14-PF
Shell stock maintaining identification (pf)
Inspector notes: Shell stock tags for clams not stored with clams. Od tags without dates for last piece sold. Store tags with sellfish until all pieces sold then date tag and hold for 90 days.
590.003/3-203.12-PF
Wiping cloths use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Wiping cloths stored on counters. Store wiping cloths in sanitizing solution to prevent contamination.
590.003/3-304.14-C
Nonfood-contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Soiled towels covering grease trap. Remove and keep surfaces clean.
590.004/4-101.19-C
Cutting surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Cutting boards observed heavily scoured. Replace regularly for smooth cleanable surface.
590.004/4-501.12-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Fan above dish machine soiled. Floor under cookline equipment soiled. Clean areas and maintain clean.
590.004/4-602.13-C
Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)
Inspector notes: Hood sticker expired. Provide cleaning date.
590.006/6-501.14-C
41
Jul 8, 2025
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Hood and Ventilation tags with a past expiration date from May 2025. Address and provide up to date tags for the re-inspection.
590.006/6-201.11-C
95
Jun 24, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 8 minor violations.
View 9 violations
(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Fresh baby sprouts and other sliced vegetabels observed being left out on counter tops. Discontinue and ensure all TCS foods are being maintained at below 41F. Garlic and oil mixture observed being left out at room temperature. Discontinue and ensure all TCS foods are being maintained at below 41F. Carton of fresh eggs observed being left out at room temperature. Discontinue and store under refrigeration.
590.003/3-501.16-P
Handwashing signage (c)
Inspector notes: No signage at the hand sinks in the main kitchen. Provide.
590.006/6-301.14-C
Controlling pests (c)
Inspector notes: Evidence of a cockroach in the basement storage/preparation area. Address and provide an up to date pest control report.
590.006/6-501.111-C
Food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)
Inspector notes: Squeeze bottles filled with sauces and dressings have no labels. Provide.
590.003/3-302.12-C
Nonfood-contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Gasket around the first door of the 3 door flip top cooler damaged. Replace.
590.004/4-202.16-C
In-use utensils between-use storage (c)
Inspector notes: Knives observed being stored in between coolers and preparation table. Discontinue and store all knives in a clean and protected manner.
590.003/3-304.12-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Surface of the 6 top burner with excess carbon build-up. Clean to remove. Interior of the single door basement freezer with excess frost build-up. Defrost and clean o remove.
590.004/4-602.13-C
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Hood and Ventilation tags with a past expiration date from May 2025. Address and provide up to date tags for the re-inspection.
590.006/6-201.11-C
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Floor under and around the stove top/grill and fryer with excess grease and food spills. Clean to remove all. Hood and Ventilation tags with a past expiration date from May 2025. Provide updated tags for the re-inspeciton.
590.006/6-201.11-C
58
Jun 13, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 7 minor violations.
View 8 violations
(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Fresh baby sprouts and other sliced vegetabels observed being left out on counter tops. Discontinue and ensure all TCS foods are being maintained at below 41F. Garlic and oil mixture observed being left out at room temperature. Discontinue and ensure all TCS foods are being maintained at below 41F. Carton of fresh eggs observed being left out at room temperature. Discontinue and store under refrigeration.
590.003/3-501.16-P
Nonfood-contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Gasket around the first door of the 3 door flip top cooler damaged. Replace.
590.004/4-202.16-C
Handwashing signage (c)
Inspector notes: No signage at the hand sinks in the main kitchen. Provide.
590.006/6-301.14-C
In-use utensils between-use storage (c)
Inspector notes: Knives observed being stored in between coolers and preparation table. Discontinue and store all knives in a clean and protected manner.
590.003/3-304.12-C
Food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)
Inspector notes: Squeeze bottles filled with sauces and dressings have no labels. Provide.
590.003/3-302.12-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Surface of the 6 top burner with excess carbon build-up. Clean to remove. Interior of the single door basement freezer with excess frost build-up. Defrost and clean o remove.
590.004/4-602.13-C
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Floor under and around the stove top/grill and fryer with excess grease and food spills. Clean to remove all. Hood and Ventilation tags with a past expiration date from May 2025. Provide updated tags for the re-inspeciton.
590.006/6-201.11-C
Controlling pests (c)
Inspector notes: Evidence of a cockroach in the basement storage/preparation area. Address and provide an up to date pest control report.
590.006/6-501.111-C
61
May 7, 2024
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food storage prohibited areas (c)
Inspector notes: Cases of brocolli stored near mechanical unit in basement. Remove.
590.003/3-305.12-C
Food storage-preventing contamination from the premises (c)
Inspector notes: Buckets of mushrooms stored on floor in kitchen. Store properly.
590.003/3-305.11-C
Vended time/temperature control for safety food original container (c)
Inspector notes: Label all foods in walkin freezer.
590.003/3-305.13-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Visible grease and soils under cookline. Clean to remove. Clean floors walls and ceilings in walkin cooler and freezer in basement.
590.004/4-602.13-C
Good repair and proper adjustment-equipment (c)
Inspector notes: Remove duct tape and replace door gaskets of basement walkin cooler doors.
590.004/4-501.11-C
78
Mar 6, 2024
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Ventilation hood systems filters (c)
Inspector notes: Hood filters observed with dripping grease. Clean to remove.
590.004/4-202.18-C
95
Feb 27, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Packaged and unpackaged food-separation packaging and segregation (p)
Inspector notes: Raw shell eggs stored above ready to eat produce. Person in charge corrected.
590.003/3-302.11-P
Using a handwashing sink-operation and maintenance (pf)
Inspector notes: Pots observed inside warewash hand sink. Person in charge removed.
590.005/5-205.11-PF
Handwashing sinks installation (pf)
Inspector notes: Prep area hand sink at 65F after multiple minutes. Other area in establishment have hot water. Ensure hand sinks have 100F water at all times.
590.005/5-202.12-PF
Ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food date marking (pf)
Inspector notes: Mutiple foods without proper date marking. Provide for all foods held over 24 hours.
590.003/3-501.17-PF
Packaged and unpackaged food-separation packaging and segregation (c)
Inspector notes: Multiple items observed uncovered. Cover to prevent potential contamination.
590.003/3-302.11-C
Food storage prohibited areas (c)
Inspector notes: Food containers stored on top of pipes in basement. Person in charge removed.
590.003/3-305.12-C
Handwashing signage (c)
Inspector notes: Provide hand wash only signage for all hand sinks.
590.006/6-301.14-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Sides of fryolater are soiled. Sides of equiptment are soiled with debris. Under coffee bar area has soils. Clean to remove.
590.004/4-602.13-C
Ventilation hood systems filters (c)
Inspector notes: Hood filters observed with dripping grease. Clean to remove.
590.004/4-202.18-C
Nonfood-contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Cardboard being used under equiptment. Person in charge removed.
590.004/4-101.19-C
47
Jun 27, 2023
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Packaged and unpackaged food-separation packaging and segregation (p)
Inspector notes: Bags of frozen shrimp thawing with bag of frozen squid. Keep species separate to prevent contamination. Bag of cooked chicken on top of wrapped container of raw chicken. Keep cooked foods separate from raw fods to prevent contamination. Corrected on site
590.003/3-302.11-P
Shell stock maintaining identification (pf)
Inspector notes: No recorded date for last sold on shellfish tags. Ensure staff date tags when last piece of clams or oysters are sold.
590.003/3-203.12-PF
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Floor under cookline equipment (fryer stove and ovens) heavily soiled with grease and food debris. Clean to avoid attracting pests. Doors and interiors of cookline coolers soiled. Clean to prevent contamination. Floor in basement with food soils. CLean to avoid attracting pests.
590.004/4-602.13-C
Molluscan shellfish original container (c)
Inspector notes: Oysters shucked from previous night. Discarded by PIC. Discontinue shucking oysters before more than one service period
590.003(B)/3-203.11-C
70
Jan 9, 2023
Routine
4 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 10 violations
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Top of dish machine with soils and debris. CLean and maintain dishmachine to prevent contamination to clean dishes.
590.004/4-601.11-PF
Shell stock maintaining identification (pf)
Inspector notes: Shellfish tags held with invoices not on shellfish. Tags must be stored with shellfish until all pieces arre sold then held for 90 days.
590.003/3-203.12-PF
(a )cooling methods (pf)
Inspector notes: Broth and congee cooling covered in plastic film. Film removed by PIC. Cool hot foods spread out in metal containers uncovered until 70F in 2 hours and then 41F after 4 hours.
590.003/3-501.15-PF
Handwashing cleanser availability (pf)
Inspector notes: Hand sink at warewashing out of soap. Staff observed washing hands at cook line hand sink. Ensure hand sinks have soap and towels at all times.
590.006/6-301.11-PF
Sponges use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Sponges observed in warewashing area. Discard sponges and discontinue using sponges to clean food contact surfaces.
590.004/4-101.16-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Interior of coolers at cookline soiled. Doors and handles of coolers soiled at cookline. Floor under dishmachine with soils and debris. Shelf under prep table with soils and debris. Clean and maintain all areas to prevent contamination.
590.004/4-602.13-C
In-use utensils between-use storage (c)
Inspector notes: Rice scoop stored in 50F water. Store rice scoops clean and dry or in water at 135F and above to prevent contamination.
590.003/3-304.12-C
Wiping cloths use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Wiping cloths not stored in sanitizing solution. Provide buckets or containers for sanitizer and ensure staff store wiping cloths in sanitizer buckets.
590.003/3-304.14-C
Nonfood-contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Soiled cardboard lining shelves at steamer station. Discard cardboard and discontinue using to line shelves. Use materials that are cleanable durable and non-absorbent.
590.004/4-101.19-C
Outer openings protected (c)
Inspector notes: Bottom of basement door to alley damaged with air visibly blowing into basement. Replace/repair bottom of door to prevent pests from entering premises.
590.006/6-202.15-C
50
Jul 25, 2022
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
System maintained in good repair (c)
Inspector notes: Hand sink at steamer station leaks. Rinse bay of 3 compartment sink with leaking pipe. Repair plubming as needed to prevent water accumulating.
590.005/5-205.15-C
95
Jul 19, 2022
Routine
4 critical violations. 3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 13 violations
(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Container of hot and sour soup on counter at 80F for unknown time. Discarded by PIC. Hold soup at 41F or below. Bean sprouts on counter at 68F. Returned to refrigeration. Store bean sprouts cold at all times.
590.003/3-501.16-P
Reheating for hot holding (p)
Inspector notes: Cooked rice being reheated in rice cooker at 113F for unknown time. Discarded by PIC. Discontinue reheating rice in rice cooker.
590.003/3-403.11-P
Packaged and unpackaged food-separation packaging and segregation (p)
Inspector notes: Raw chicken stored over clams. Raw shell eggs stored over sauces. Store raw meat and eggs below ready to eat foods and produce. Corrected on site.
590.003/3-302.11-P
Before use after cleaning (p)
Inspector notes: Staff observed washing pot lid then returning to pot without sanitizing. Retrain staff to wash rinse and sanitize all food contact equipment and utensils. Lid was then washed and sanitized.
590.004/4-702.11-P
Shell stock maintaining identification (pf)
Inspector notes: Tag for clams not stored with clams. Keep tags with shellfish until all are sold then hold tags for 90 days.
590.003/3-203.12-PF
(a)-(p) person-in-charge-duties (pf)
Inspector notes: PIC needs to take active managerial control of warewashing. Retrain staff on the correct use of 3 compartment sink and how to set it up for washing. Retrain staff to keep cold foods refrigerated.
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF
Handwashing sinks-location and placement (pf)
Inspector notes: No hand sink in basement. Discontinue food preparation in basement without a hand sink. Food handlers cannot prepare food without being able to wash hands as needed to prevent contamination.
590.005/5-204.11-PF
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Spills and soils at bottoms of refrigeration units. Back splash above 3 compartment sink is soiled. Top of dish machine with soils. Floor under shelving in basement with debris and soils. Floor under refrigeration equipment in kitchen with soils and debris. Clean all areas to avoid attracting pests and contamination.
590.004/4-602.13-C
System maintained in good repair (c)
Inspector notes: Hand sink at steamer station leaks. Rinse bay of 3 compartment sink with leaking pipe. Repair plubming as needed to prevent water accumulating.
590.005/5-205.15-C
Shells use limitations (c)
Inspector notes: Container of used clam shells in warewashing area. PIC state shells are used for display on plates. Discontinue reuse of clam shells.
590.004/4-502.14-C
Wiping cloths use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Soiled wiping cloths stored on counters. Store wiping cloths in sanitizer solution to prevent cross contamination.
590.003/3-304.14-C
In-use utensils between-use storage (c)
Inspector notes: Spoon for serving rice in 80F water. Store spoons in water over 135F.
590.003/3-304.12-C
Removing dead or trapped birds insects rodents and other pest (c)
Inspector notes: Dead roach in corner of basement dry storage. Remove dead pests to avoid accumulation.
590.006/6-501.112-C
30
May 6, 2022
Routine
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Clean-up of vomiting and diarrheal events (pf)
Inspector notes: No kit on site. Provide kit and materials for clean-up. Procedure provided via email.
590.002/2-501.11-PF
Temperature measuring devices manual and mechanical warewashing (pf)
Inspector notes: No irreversible thermometer or thermal strips on site for measuring final rinse cycle of high temperature dish machine. Provide either thermometer or strips.
590.004/4-302.13-PF
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Dust and costruction debris under cook line. Clean and maintain.
590.004/4-602.13-C
78
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Jumbo Seafood last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Jumbo Seafood on file is from Apr 1, 2026. The public record contains 15 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Jumbo Seafood?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood contact surfaces” has been cited 10 times, more than any other issue at Jumbo Seafood.
How does Jumbo Seafood compare to other restaurants in Boston?
Jumbo Seafood most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is about the same as the Boston average of 86.
Has Jumbo Seafood's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Jumbo Seafood have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Jumbo Seafood 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 Jumbo Seafood inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Jumbo Seafood is inspected around four times per year on average.
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