Legal Seafoods

500 Terminal Rd, East Boston, MA 02128

Seafood

Last inspected: Jan 28, 2026

100

Score

Low Risk

Public records show seven inspections at Legal Seafoods stretching back to 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Jan 28, 2026. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around one violation each.

Looking across the full record, “cooling heating and holding capacities-equipment” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average East Boston restaurant scores 91. The record reflects steady performance over time.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jan 28, 2026

Routine

No violations found.

100

Apr 8, 2025

Routine

No violations found.

100

May 31, 2024

Routine

1 major violation.

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Cooling heating and holding capacities-equipment (pf)

Inspector notes: Large refrigerating unit at prep area out of order. Repair company on site performing work at this time. Repair to mantain 41F or below.

590.004/4-301.11-PF

May 10, 2024

Routine

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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Cooling heating and holding capacities-equipment (pf)

Inspector notes: Large refrigerating unit at prep area out of order. Repair company on site performing work at this time. Repair to mantain 41F or below.

590.004/4-301.11-PF

Warewashing machines flow pressure device (c)

Inspector notes: High Temp Dish Machine at Bar area spills water on the floor creating slippery surface. Employees are told to place a towel at the upper side of the door but it still spills large amount of water. Repair or replace.

590.004/4-204.118-C

Aug 17, 2023

Routine

1 minor violation.

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(a) and (c) good repair and calibration-utensils and temperature and pressure measuring devices (c)

Inspector notes: Both high temp machines have broken gauges. Was able to verfiy 160F at the plate via an irreversible temperature measuring device. / Repair gauges

590.004/4-502.11-C

Mar 20, 2023

Routine

1 minor violation.

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Nonfood-contact surfaces (c)

Inspector notes: Prep being done next to hand sink without splash guard / Provide a splash guard

590.004/4-101.19-C

Dec 8, 2022

Routine

No violations found.

100

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Legal Seafoods last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Legal Seafoods on file is from Jan 28, 2026. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Legal Seafoods?

Across the inspection record, “cooling heating and holding capacities-equipment” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Legal Seafoods.

How does Legal Seafoods compare to other restaurants in East Boston?

Legal Seafoods most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the East Boston average of 91.

Has Legal Seafoods' inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Legal Seafoods have averaged around one violation per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Legal Seafoods 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 Seafoods inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Legal Seafoods is inspected around two times per year on average.

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