Legal Seafoods

200 Terminal Rd, East Boston, MA 02128
Seafood
Last inspected: Apr 30, 2026
74
Score
Medium Risk

Legal Seafoods has been inspected five times since 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Apr 30, 2026. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.

Recent visits have flagged more than earlier ones: around four violations per visit lately, up from roughly two violations before.

Across the inspection history, “sanitizing solutions testing devices” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.

Compared to other East Boston restaurants (averaging 91), there's room to close the gap. The record is unremarkable in either direction.

5
Inspections
0
Critical latest
2
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 30, 2026
Routine
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Sanitizing solutions testing devices (pf)
Inspector notes: Bar first Low temp dishmachine / repair unit to operate 120/120 and provide proper sanitizer to test at 50-100ppm
590.004/4-302.14-PF
Handwashing cleanser availability (pf)
Inspector notes: Kitchen handwashing sink near the prep sink observed without soap/Provide hand soap and mantain all the time . (COS)
590.006/6-301.11-PF
System maintained in good repair (c)
Inspector notes: Pipe below 3 compartment sink observed leaking. Repair
590.005/5-205.15-C
Food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)
Inspector notes: Multiple squeeze bottles observed without labels. Provide labels when removed from original containers
590.003/3-302.12-C
74
May 30, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Using a handwashing sink-operation and maintenance (pf)
Inspector notes: Handsink at prep area blocked with equipment in front. Keep accessible all the time.
590.005/5-205.11-PF
Wiping cloths use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Wiping cloths stored soiled on counters. Store properly in sanitizer solution.
590.003/3-304.14-C
86
Mar 27, 2024
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Food storage-preventing contamination from the premises (c)
Inspector notes: Oysters in the walk-in unit stored below raw fish. Separate properly.
590.003/3-305.11-C
95
Aug 15, 2023
Routine
No violations found.
100
Aug 2, 2022
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation.
View 2 violations
Hot water and chemical-methods (p)
Inspector notes: Both low temp glass machines at the bar are not registering sanitizer. / Repair to provide 50-100ppm of chlorine Glasses can be washed in the low temp machine in the ware wash area
590.004/4-703.11-P
Sanitizing solutions testing devices (pf)
Inspector notes: Lactic acid used in 3 bay sink / Provide test kits
590.004/4-302.14-PF
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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 Apr 30, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Legal Seafoods?

Across the inspection record, “sanitizing solutions testing devices” 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 74 out of 100, which is lower than the East Boston average of 91.

Has Legal Seafoods' inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Legal Seafoods have averaged around four violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Legal Seafoods 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 Seafoods inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Legal Seafoods is inspected roughly once per year on average.