Legal Harborside
Last inspected: Jan 22, 2026
70
Score
Public records show 15 inspections at Legal Harborside stretching back to 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Jan 22, 2026. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.
Violation counts have ticked up lately, averaging around seven violations per visit versus roughly four violations earlier in the record.
“Controlling pests” comes up most often, recorded six times in the inspection record.
The city-wide average sits at 86, which Legal Harborside's 70 doesn't quite reach. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.
15
Inspections
0
Critical latest
2
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 22, 2026
Routine
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Sanitizing solutions testing devices (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed no chlorine test strips available for low temp (bar) dish machine. Provide
590.004/4-302.14-PF
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed soils inside large ice machine and dusty filters (main kitchen / rooftop); soils / spills inside upright 2 door freezer and walk in freezer (level 2); grease spills underneath fryers (main kitchen). Thoroughly clean all stated equipment throughout stated locations
590.004/4-601.11-PF
Controlling pests (c)
Inspector notes: Last report received 11/27/25. Provide updated pest service report for review
590.006/6-501.111-C
Outer openings protected (c)
Inspector notes: Observed vertical gap on exit doors in trash room. Provide a vertical door sweep in order to prevent pest entry
590.006/6-202.15-C
Good repair and proper adjustment-equipment (c)
Inspector notes: Observed high temp machine rinse cycle @ 142F with Inspector thermometers. Contact company for services and ensure all gauges are properly working and sanitizing at the required temperatures. Instructed PIC to utilize 3 bay compartment until repaired and obtain battery for high temp thermometer
590.004/4-501.11-C
70
Sep 17, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation.
View 2 violations
Conformance with approved procedures (p)
Inspector notes: Noted sushi rice left over fom the night before being used for prepping food HACCP Plan states rice to be discarded at the end of the night.Discontinue and conform with the current approved HACCP plan.
590.008/8-103.12-P
(a)-(p) person-in-charge-duties (pf)
Inspector notes: Current HACCP Plan approved by the Healt Division not being followed.Retrain staff
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF
78
Sep 10, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 6 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 13 violations
Conformance with approved procedures (p)
Inspector notes: Noted sushi rice left over fom the night before being used for prepping food HACCP Plan states rice to be discarded at the end of the night.Discontinue and conform with the current approved HACCP plan.
590.008/8-103.12-P
(a)-(p) person-in-charge-duties (pf)
Inspector notes: Current HACCP Plan approved by the Healt Division not being followed.Retrain staff
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF
Shell stock maintaining identification (pf)
Inspector notes: Shell tags missing last day sold.Provide
590.003/3-203.12-PF
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Noted ice machine has black spots on the chute.Clean
590.004/4-601.11-PF
Using a handwashing sink-operation and maintenance (pf)
Inspector notes: Hand sink at the bar being used as a dump sink.Discontinue
590.005/5-205.11-PF
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Noted small black flies in the bar area/kitchen. Provide a current pest report.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Conformance with approved procedures (pf)
Inspector notes: Noted inconsistence in keep the Ph log up to date.Retrain staff
590.008/8-103.12-PF
Effectiveness-hair restraints (c)
Inspector notes: Noted a staff not wearing hair restrain while prepping food on the line.Provide
590.002/2-402.11-C
Storage or display of food in contact with water or ice (c)
Inspector notes: Cooked lobster stored in water on the line. Discontinue
590.003/3-303.12-C
Thawing (c)
Inspector notes: Noted food being thawed on room temperature. Retain staff to thaw food under refrigeration
590.003/3-501.13-C
Handwashing signage (c)
Inspector notes: No hand washing sign at the bar hand sink.Provide
590.006/6-301.14-C
Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)
Inspector notes: Missing light shields on the second floor above the ice machine.Repair
590.006/6-501.11-C
Cleaning frequency and restrictions (c)
Inspector notes: Vents near the takeout visble dust.Clean Refrigerator walkins visible dust on the fan/walls/ceiling.Clean
590.006/6-501.12-C
35
Sep 3, 2025
Routine
5 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Conformance with approved procedures (pf)
Inspector notes: Noted inconsistence in keep the Ph log up to date.Retrain staff
590.008/8-103.12-PF
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Noted small black flies in the bar area/kitchen. Provide a current pest report.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Using a handwashing sink-operation and maintenance (pf)
Inspector notes: Hand sink at the bar being used as a dump sink.Discontinue
590.005/5-205.11-PF
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Noted ice machine has black spots on the chute.Clean
590.004/4-601.11-PF
Shell stock maintaining identification (pf)
Inspector notes: Shell tags missing last day sold.Provide
590.003/3-203.12-PF
Storage or display of food in contact with water or ice (c)
Inspector notes: Cooked lobster stored in water on the line. Discontinue
590.003/3-303.12-C
Cleaning frequency and restrictions (c)
Inspector notes: Vents near the takeout visble dust.Clean Refrigerator walkins visible dust on the fan/walls/ceiling.Clean
590.006/6-501.12-C
Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)
Inspector notes: Missing light shields on the second floor above the ice machine.Repair
590.006/6-501.11-C
Handwashing signage (c)
Inspector notes: No hand washing sign at the bar hand sink.Provide
590.006/6-301.14-C
Thawing (c)
Inspector notes: Noted food being thawed on room temperature. Retain staff to thaw food under refrigeration
590.003/3-501.13-C
Effectiveness-hair restraints (c)
Inspector notes: Noted a staff not wearing hair restrain while prepping food on the line.Provide
590.002/2-402.11-C
45
Apr 15, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
Sep 19, 2024
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
(a) certified food protection manager (c)
Inspector notes: Ensure all sushi chefs as well as managers working on site for that particular day have a current copy of their food safety and allergen awareness certificates posted in a conspicuous location of the restaurant as we discussed during inspection
590.002(C)/2-102.12-C
95
May 21, 2024
Routine
No violations found.
100
Apr 10, 2024
Routine
No violations found.
100
Dec 4, 2023
Routine
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: What appears to be mice droppings on shelving under raw bar under handsink at roof top bar. Clean and sanitize all affected areas. Provide updated IPM pest control report upon reinspection.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Grease and buildup of soils on wheels of deep fryers grease buildup on side of refrigerated unit next to fryers standing water under bar equipment on roof top soils on shelving under raw bar shelving. Corrected on site.
590.004/4-602.13-C
Covering receptacles (c)
Inspector notes: Dumpsters in trash room have no lids. Provide.
590.005/5-501.113-C
82
Oct 10, 2023
Routine
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Live roaches observed in the trash room evidence of dead roaches-1st floor kitchen Fruit/drain flies observed at the 1st & 3rd floor bar/kitchens Provide a full pest report upon re-inspection Clean/sanitize all affected locations PIC also instructed to forward all previous & future pest reports to ISDHealth@Boston.gov
590.006/6-501.111-PF
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Interiors of the crushed ice machines observed with heavy soils.(1st/2nd floors)Clean to remove soils. PIC instructed to discontinue using the machines Clean/sanitize before returning to use.
590.004/4-601.11-PF
System maintained in good repair (c)
Inspector notes: Handsink drain leaking-pantry station-1st floor.Repair 3rd floor kitchen handsink is leaking.Repair
590.005/5-205.15-C
Cleaning frequency and restrictions (c)
Inspector notes: Clean the floors/drains to remove evidence of soils & fruit/drain flies. Clean the floors to remove excess water in the kitchen/bars as needed.Maintain floors clean & dry
590.006/6-501.12-C
74
Sep 11, 2023
Routine
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Evidence of cockroach activity under wait station and near clean plate storage. Ecolab had arranged for fogging of building due to "infestation" as stated on pest report dated on 9/7/23 but was unable to do so due to lack of coordination and building being occupied by cleaners. Ensure this treatment is performed within 72 hours. Provide updated IPM pest report upon reinspection. Clean and sanitize all affected areas.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
(a)-(p) person-in-charge-duties (pf)
Inspector notes: Repeat pest related violations. Provide active managerial control.
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Address any and all sanitary concerns with food debris and standing water under wait station side bar area under kitchen equipment at ground floor bar and as noted on most recent IPM pest report dated 9/7/23
590.004/4-602.13-C
Removing dead or trapped birds insects rodents and other pest (c)
Inspector notes: Numerous dead cockroaches on shelving storing plates in kitchen under wait station side bar "the pass" "industry alley" portion of kitchen . Clean and sanitize all affected areas. Wash/rinse/sanitize/air dry all wares stored in the area. Corrected on site.
590.006/6-501.112-C
Outer openings protected (c)
Inspector notes: Receiving door and kitchen door propped open. Maintain closed. Front revolving door with gaps at sweeps replace with pest proof materials. REPEAT.
590.006/6-202.15-C
70
Jun 28, 2023
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Outer openings protected (c)
Inspector notes: All openings and doors shall be closed to outdoor seating areas until mouse issue is brought under control per DCJ by phone. Rear door to trash area propped open door between kitchen and trash area open. Maintain closed. Door seal on rear trash door with daylight emitting and missing door sweep off kitchen door. Seal with pest proof materials.
590.006/6-202.15-C
95
Jun 12, 2023
Routine
2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Live mouse observed running into roof deck bar area through an open door. Mice droppings observed in several areas on floors under equipment in 2nd floor kitchen including under prep table and as noted on an IPM pest control report by ecolab dated 5/24/23. Disturbed insulation with evidence of harborage under rational unit and oven at second floor cookline. Treat clean and sanitize all affected areas. Provide updated IPM pest control report to the health division @ isdhealth@boston.gov within 72 hours. Multiple outstanding actions needed on pest report dated 5/24/23 at the time of inspection. Make all corrections noted ASAP.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
(a)-(p) person-in-charge-duties (pf)
Inspector notes: The PIC is not making recommended corrections stated on IPM pest report dated 5.24.23
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF
Temperature measuring devices-functionality (c)
Inspector notes: Inside thermometer in ground floor shelfish walkin cooler is inoperable. Replace. Unit is holding at below 41F.
590.004/4-204.112-C
Good repair and proper adjustment-equipment (c)
Inspector notes: Missing equipment panel on R016 drawer unit. Replace. Ice machin door ground floor kitchen with duct tape on door. Remove/repair. Rusty wheel fixtures on shelving in ground floor walkin. Replace.
590.004/4-501.11-C
Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils-frequency (c)
Inspector notes: Clean ice machine outside ground floor kitchen outside walkin cooler.
590.004/4-602.11-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Visible buildup of soils behind rational oven in 2nd floor kitchen. Rust stains on walkin cooler floor ground floor kitchen. Clean to remove.
590.004/4-602.13-C
Outer openings protected (c)
Inspector notes: Door on roof deck propper open where live mouse observed entering. All openings and doors shall be closed to outdoor seating areas until mouse issue is brought under control per DCJ by phone.
590.006/6-202.15-C
64
Dec 20, 2022
Routine
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Hand drying provision (pf)
Inspector notes: No paper towels at take out area hand sink. Person in charge corrected.
590.006/6-301.12-PF
Handwashing signage (c)
Inspector notes: Warewash hand sink and bar hand sink do not have hand wash only signs. Provide.
590.006/6-301.14-C
Frozen food (c)
Inspector notes: Frozen bags of fries left out on production line in ambient air. Person in charge corrected.
590.003/3-501.11-C
Food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)
Inspector notes: Squeeze bottles on production line do not have labels. Provide.
590.003/3-302.12-C
Outer openings protected (c)
Inspector notes: Back dumpster area door is damaged and has small hole at the bottom of the door. Repair.
590.006/6-202.15-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Gaskets in to go station and downstairs service station are heavily soiled and torn. Repair or replace.
590.004/4-602.13-C
70
Apr 12, 2022
Routine
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Conformance with approved procedures (pf)
Inspector notes: Lab report for sushi rice on site is expired. Provide current. COS
590.008/8-103.12-PF
90
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Legal Harborside last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Legal Harborside on file is from Jan 22, 2026. The public record contains 15 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Legal Harborside?
Across the inspection record, “controlling pests” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Legal Harborside.
How does Legal Harborside compare to other restaurants in Boston?
Legal Harborside most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Boston average of 86.
Has Legal Harborside's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Legal Harborside have averaged around seven violations per visit, up from roughly four earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Legal Harborside 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 Legal Harborside inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Legal Harborside is inspected around four times per year on average.
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