Legal Sea Food E3-A34

500 Terminal Rd, East Boston, MA 02128

Seafood

Last inspected: Jan 28, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Across the available record, Legal Sea Food E3-A34 has four inspections on file, the first dated 2024. Inspectors last stopped by on Jan 28, 2026. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near one violation per visit.

Restaurants in East Boston average 91, so Legal Sea Food E3-A34 trails the local norm. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jan 28, 2026

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

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(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)

Inspector notes: Salmon 50F Tuna 55F Shrimp 46F / In unit operating at 37F. Food had been transferred to different containers previously but is unclear how long it remained at room temp during switch / Items were removed and voluntarily disposed of due to being out of temperature for an undetermined amount of time. Provide 41F or below

590.003/3-501.16-P

In-use utensils between-use storage (c)

Inspector notes: Utensils stored in stagnant water 68F / Remove clean and sanitize. Discontinue and properly store in use utensils as described below

590.003/3-304.12-C

Mar 17, 2025

Routine

1 minor violation.

View 1 violation

Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)

Inspector notes: Hood Vent sticker expired. Provide a current one.

590.006/6-501.14-C

Jul 22, 2024

Routine

No violations found.

100

Mar 28, 2024

Routine

No violations found.

100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Legal Sea Food E3-A34 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Legal Sea Food E3-A34 on file is from Jan 28, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.

How does Legal Sea Food E3-A34 compare to other restaurants in East Boston?

Legal Sea Food E3-A34 most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is lower than the East Boston average of 91.

Has Legal Sea Food E3-A34's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Legal Sea Food E3-A34 have averaged around one violation per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Legal Sea Food E3-A34 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 Legal Sea Food E3-A34 inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Legal Sea Food E3-A34 is inspected around two times per year on average.

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