Legal Sea Foods
Last inspected: Nov 25, 2025
90
Score
Legal Sea Foods has been inspected 12 times since 2022. The most recent report on file is from Nov 25, 2025. 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 two violations per visit.
When inspectors have written things up, “repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods” has been the most frequent reason, cited four times.
The city-wide average for Boston sits at 86, putting Legal Sea Foods on the better side of that line. The record reflects steady performance over time.
12
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 25, 2025
Routine
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: A live mouse was observed in the dining room near the bar. Provide a detailed pest report upon re-inspection. PIC called for pest service & will increase service daily The PIC will also forward all reports to the Health Department Upon re-inspection on 11.21.25 Pest reports were reviewed and stated multiple captures. Provide daily pest control and forward all reports to the Health department
590.006/6-501.111-PF
90
Nov 18, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: A live mouse was observed in the dining room near the bar. Provide a detailed pest report upon re-inspection. PIC called for pest service & will increase service daily The PIC will also forward all reports to the Health Department
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Clean the 3 tier storage shelving unit to remove evidence of mouse droppings.
590.004/4-602.13-C
86
Sep 26, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
Feb 3, 2025
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)
Inspector notes: Provide necessary repairs as noted on the most recent pest report from 1.14.25 (door sweep-exit door cleaning floors/drains ect...) Door sweep repair scheduled for 1.24.25 An extension was provided
590.006/6-501.11-C
95
Jan 16, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: There was evidence of mouse activity observed(droppings).Provide a full IPM report upon re-inspection Provide more frequent pest control weekly submit all reports to the Health Department
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)
Inspector notes: Remove all unnecessary clutter from the location Designate proper storage locations for all items
590.006/6-501.114-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Clean the interiors of the reach in beverage units to remove soils. Dining room:remove cushions from booth seating clean interiors to remove evidence of mouse droppings
590.004/4-602.13-C
Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)
Inspector notes: Provide necessary repairs as noted on the most recent pest report from 1.14.25 (door sweep-exit door cleaning floors/drains ect...)
590.006/6-501.11-C
Cleaning floors dustless methods (c)
Inspector notes: Clean the floors & drains behind the bar to remove debris. Clean the floors at the take out station to remove evidence of mouse droppings.
590.006/6-501.13-C
74
Oct 30, 2024
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Cleaning floors dustless methods (c)
Inspector notes: Clean the floor behind the bar to remove soils & debris.
590.006/6-501.13-C
Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)
Inspector notes: Handsink faucet observed leaking.Repair
590.006/6-501.11-C
90
Apr 23, 2024
Routine
No violations found.
100
Jan 31, 2024
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Cleaning floors dustless methods (c)
Inspector notes: Clean the floor behind the bar to remove broken glass debris & soils.
590.006/6-501.13-C
Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)
Inspector notes: Repair the door at the liquor unit
590.006/6-501.11-C
90
Sep 14, 2023
Routine
2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Sushi rice in walk in cooler at 55F. Person in charge discarded.
590.003/3-501.16-P
(a)(1) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Marinara sauce in hot holding unit at 120F. Person in charge reheated to acceptable temperature.
590.003/3-501.16-P1
(b) cooling methods (c)
Inspector notes: Acidified sushi rice held in walk in cooler at 55F in a covered container. Cooked at begining of the day per PIC. Person in charge discarded. Allow rice to properly cool prior to covering.
590.003/3-501.15-C
Intensity-lighting (c)
Inspector notes: Large light out in corner of sushi area in back of house. Repair.
590.006/6-303.11-C
Ventilation hood systems filters (c)
Inspector notes: Grease build up on hood filters and piping around fryolaters. Clean to remove.
590.004/4-202.18-C
64
Apr 5, 2023
Routine
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Cooling heating and holding capacities-equipment (pf)
Inspector notes: Multiple low boy refrigeration unit drawers are not working. Items being held with ice. All items in unit are in proper temperature range. Repair units.
590.004/4-301.11-PF
Using a handwashing sink-operation and maintenance (pf)
Inspector notes: Warewash hand sink observed with bucket inside sink. Hand sink should only be used for handwashing.
590.005/5-205.11-PF
Wiping cloths use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Multiple damp cloths on production line. Discontinue.
590.003/3-304.14-C
Ventilation hood systems filters (c)
Inspector notes: Hood observed heavily soiled with grease. Clean to remove.
590.004/4-202.18-C
Receptacles (c)
Inspector notes: Oil bucket for used fryer oil is soiled on top. Clean to remove soils.
590.005/5-501.13-C
70
Aug 24, 2022
Routine
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Items in the front reach in unit (Cole slaw 51F Purple cabbage 54F Pico de galo 52F) reading 51-54F for 60 min per PIC.Maintain cold holding 41F or below. Unit reading 36F PIC removed items to an alternate unit to cool/hold 41F or below. Discussed cooling/cold holding with the chef.
590.003/3-501.16-P
(b) and (c) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (c)
Inspector notes: Clean the interiors of all bar reach in units to remove soils/spills.
590.004/4-601.11-C
Ventilation hood systems filters (c)
Inspector notes: Hood filters observed soiled with grease build up.Clean to remove soils.
590.004/4-202.18-C
Cleaning floors dustless methods (c)
Inspector notes: Clean floor behind kitchen ice machine to remove debris. Clean floors under all equipment to remove broken glass & other debris--Bar & service station
590.006/6-501.13-C
Good repair and proper adjustment-equipment (c)
Inspector notes: 2 fry station reach in units not operating.Repair/replace PIC stating units to be replaced. Minor amounts of items are being held submerged in ice at this time Temperatures reading in compliance. Discussed with chef that in line units need to be replaced.
590.004/4-501.11-C
70
Apr 20, 2022
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Red peppers and shallots on cookline at 46F. Had been prepped an hour prior. Removed from cook line by PIC and placed in walk in to cool.
590.003/3-501.16-P
Ventilation hood systems filters (c)
Inspector notes: Hoods above grill station soiled with grease. Clean to remove soils.
590.004/4-202.18-C
82
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Legal Sea Foods last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Legal Sea Foods on file is from Nov 25, 2025. The public record contains 12 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Legal Sea Foods?
Across the inspection record, “repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Legal Sea Foods.
How does Legal Sea Foods compare to other restaurants in Boston?
Legal Sea Foods most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Boston average of 86.
Has Legal Sea Foods' inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Legal Sea Foods have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Legal Sea Foods 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 Foods inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Legal Sea Foods is inspected around three times per year on average.
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