Legal Sea Foods

255 State St, Boston, MA 02110

Seafood

Last inspected: Apr 22, 2026

Score

Medium Risk

Public records show 11 inspections at Legal Sea Foods stretching back to 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Apr 22, 2026. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near one violation per visit.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “nonfood contact surfaces”, showing up two times.

By comparison, the average Boston facility scores 86, putting Legal Sea Foods on the weaker side. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Apr 22, 2026

Routine

2 major violations. 2 minor violations.

View 4 violations

Cleaning agents and sanitizers availability (pf)

Inspector notes: Detergent in bar area dish washer observed empty. Corrected on site. Ensure detergent is available at all hours.

590.004/4-303.11-PF

Handwashing sinks installation (pf)

Inspector notes: Hand sink at production line at 65F for multiple minutes. Hot water availabe at other locations. Ensure hand sink has at least 100F water.

590.005/5-202.12-PF

System maintained in good repair (c)

Inspector notes: Pipe coming down frim high temperature dish machine in warewash area has been cut too short from the floor drain resulting in excess water in warewash area floor. Repair as necessary.

590.005/5-205.15-C

Miscellaneous sources of contamination (c)

Inspector notes: Employee beverage observed on prep table. Removed.

590.003/3-307.11-C

Jul 14, 2025

Routine

No violations found.

100

Jan 15, 2025

Routine

No violations found.

100

Oct 9, 2024

Routine

No violations found.

100

Mar 8, 2024

Routine

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

View 4 violations

(a)(1) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)

Inspector notes: Tempura shrimp in sushi area at 75F in ambient air. Person in charge discarded.

590.003/3-501.16-P1

Hand drying provision (pf)

Inspector notes: No paper towels at bar hand sink. Person in charge corrected.

590.006/6-301.12-PF

In-use utensils between-use storage (c)

Inspector notes: Observed ice cream scoop held in stagnet water. Person in charge corrected.

590.003/3-304.12-C

Nonfood contact surfaces (c)

Inspector notes: Drain on production line observed with soils. Walls under dump sink in soup area observed soiled. Clean to remove all soils to reduce potential pests.

590.004/4-602.13-C

Feb 6, 2024

Routine

No violations found.

100

May 15, 2023

Routine

No violations found.

100

Apr 5, 2023

Routine

No violations found.

100

Dec 22, 2022

Routine

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

View 3 violations

Controlling pests (pf)

Inspector notes: Rodent droppings observed on floor areas under seat cushions near the bar.Remove droppings. Provide extermination service and provide reciept of service at the compliance inspection.

590.006/6-501.111-PF

Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)

Inspector notes: clean out landing to the hidden storage areas in the dining room.

590.006/6-201.11-C

Floor and wall junctures coved and enclosed or sealed (c)

Inspector notes: Observed holes in the doors to the loading dock/trash area. Repair holes in the loading dock doors to ensure no access to outside pests. At entry points to this building provide door flashing to ensure no entrance to building from outside pests.

590.006/6-201.13-C

Sep 15, 2022

Routine

2 minor violations.

View 2 violations

Good repair and proper adjustment-equipment (c)

Inspector notes: In the basement remove ice buildup from the interior of the white chest freezer.

590.004/4-501.11-C

Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)

Inspector notes: Keep all brooms and dust pans stored 6 inches off the ground.

590.006/6-501.114-C

Jul 26, 2022

Routine

2 minor violations.

View 2 violations

Nonfood contact surfaces (c)

Inspector notes: in the kitchen clean the exterkior of the ice machine.

590.004/4-602.13-C

Wiping cloths use limitation (c)

Inspector notes: Keep all wiping cloths in a sanitizing solution when not in use.

590.003/3-304.14-C

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Legal Sea Foods last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Legal Sea Foods on file is from Apr 22, 2026. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Legal Sea Foods?

Across the inspection record, “nonfood contact surfaces” has been cited two 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 74 out of 100, which is lower 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 one violation per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Legal Sea Foods 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 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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