Mastro's Ocean Club
Last inspected: May 1, 2025
58
Score
Going back to 2022, Mastro's Ocean Club has four inspections in the public record. The most recent visit was on May 1, 2025. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.
Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around seven violations compared to roughly 14 violations earlier on.
When inspectors have written things up, “shell stock maintaining identification” has been the most frequent reason, cited three times.
By comparison, the average Boston facility scores 86, putting Mastro's Ocean Club on the weaker side. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
4
Inspections
0
Critical latest
4
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
May 1, 2025
Routine
4 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Shell stock maintaining identification (pf)
Inspector notes: Date of last sold on the shelltags not provided. Provide and retrain staff
590.003/3-203.12-PF
Clean-up of vomiting and diarrheal events (pf)
Inspector notes: Noted no vomi and diarrhea procedures and supplies.Provide
590.002/2-501.11-PF
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Noted small black flies in the kitchen area. Provide detailed pest report from a licensed Pest company.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Using a handwashing sink-operation and maintenance (pf)
Inspector notes: Hand sink near the prep sink blocked by mops/broom etc. Clear
590.005/5-205.11-PF
Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)
Inspector notes: Peeling paint on the ceiling above the salad station on the cookline.Repair
590.006/6-501.11-C
Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)
Inspector notes: Hood stickers expired. Service
590.006/6-501.14-C
(b) and (c) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (c)
Inspector notes: Rusted shelves in the refrigerator on the salad cookline. Clean/Replace
590.004/4-601.11-C
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Oct 22, 2024
Routine
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 16 violations
Compliance with food law (p)
Inspector notes: Several ingredients for baked goods being used for ingredients for desserts - purchase from reputable wholesalers only as discussed
590.003(A)/3-201.11-P
Packaged and unpackaged food-separation packaging and segregation (p)
Inspector notes: Small walk-in has raw proteins [ raw poultry ] above cut produce - arrange properly in all refrigeration unikts
590.003/3-302.11-P
Separation-storage (p)
Inspector notes: Remove bottle of bleach stored above clean glassware in the warewashing area and store properly as discussed
590.007/7-201.11-P
Consumption of animal foods that are raw undercooked or not otherwise processed to eliminate pathogens (pf)
Inspector notes: Make the necessary corrections to the menu as we discussed during the interview
590.003/3-603.11-PF
(b) good repair and calibration (pf)
Inspector notes: Food thermometers are not operting properly - repair or replace as discussed
590.004/4-502.11-PF
Food-contact surfaces-cleanability (pf)
Inspector notes: Remove the compromised cutting board in the prep area containing deep lacerations
590.004/4-202.11-PF
(a) certified food protection manager (c)
Inspector notes: Chef has an expired food safety certificate - address
590.002(C)/2-102.12-C
Can openers (c)
Inspector notes: Clean the handle of the can opener afyter each use
590.004/4-202.15-C
Wood use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Remove wooden spatulas with burnt - splintered edges - minimize wooden items as we discussed
590.004/4-101.17-C
In-use utensils between-use storage (c)
Inspector notes: Remove all plastic cups used to dispense condiments and provide scoops with handles commercial grade
590.003/3-304.12-C
Clean condition-outer clothing (c)
Inspector notes: Change employees aprons once there is an accumulation of visible soils as discussed
590.002/2-304.11-C
Wiping cloths use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Set up and store accordingly
590.003/3-304.14-C
Surface characteristics-indoor areas (c)
Inspector notes: Clean all areas underneath / behind and in between all in use cooking equipment on line from visible spills stains and soils
590.006/6-101.11-C
Grease trap(c)
Inspector notes: clean to remove all obnoxious odors
590.005/5-402.12-C
Wiping cloths air drying location (c)
Inspector notes: Discontinue discarding in use rags on top f clean equipment in the kitchen - store as discussed
590.004/4-901.12-C
Food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)
Inspector notes: Label the exterior to properly identify the contents
590.003/3-302.12-C
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Nov 14, 2023
Routine
2 critical violations. 8 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 11 violations
(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Raw tuna 49F. Product removed from service. COS
590.003/3-501.16-P
Cleaning procedure (p)
Inspector notes: Observed no handwashing during inspection. Retrain staff.
590.002/2-301.12-P
Using a handwashing sink-operation and maintenance (pf)
Inspector notes: Handsink near sushi line obstructed with refrigerated unit covers and trash barrel. COS.
590.005/5-205.11-PF
Variance requirement (pf)
Inspector notes: Variance on site is not signed by a health division supervisor. Provide signed copy of apply for variance.
590.003/3-502.11-PF
Conformance with approved procedures (pf)
Inspector notes: No copy of HACCP plan on site. Provide. Rice tested at 4.0ph. PH test for rice is expired from Advanced food lab. Provide current.
590.008/8-103.12-PF
Consumption of animal foods that are raw undercooked or not otherwise processed to eliminate pathogens (pf)
Inspector notes: Online menu is missing consumer advisory for raw and undercooked foods. Provide.
590.003/3-603.11-PF
Temperature measuring devices manual and mechanical warewashing (pf)
Inspector notes: No irreversible indicator for high temp dish machine in kitchen. Provide.
590.004/4-302.13-PF
Mechanical warewashing equipment hot water sanitization temperatures (pf)
Inspector notes: High temp dish machine is 178F at final rinse. Repair. Alternative dish machine is rinsing at 180F+
590.004/4-501.112-PF
Shell stock maintaining identification (pf)
Inspector notes: Oyster tag not with oysters at raw bar. Located tag and placed with product. COS. Discontinue pre shucking oysters.
590.003/3-203.12-PF
(a)-(p) person-in-charge-duties (pf)
Inspector notes: Priority violations noted. Provide active managerial control.
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF
Intensity-lighting (c)
Inspector notes: Replace light bulbs out in cookline hood.
590.006/6-303.11-C
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Oct 20, 2022
Routine
1 critical violation. 6 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 9 violations
When to wash (p)
Inspector notes: Cookline workers observed not washing hands with proper frequency after touching face changing gloves and tasks. Retrain staff.
590.002/2-301.14-P
(a)-(p) person-in-charge-duties (pf)
Inspector notes: Priority violations cited. Provide active managerial control.
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF
Shell stock maintaining identification (pf)
Inspector notes: Date of last sold was not written on filed tags. COS.
590.003/3-203.12-PF
Conformance with approved procedures (pf)
Inspector notes: lab report for sushi rice is expired. Provide current.
590.008/8-103.12-PF
Temperature measuring devices manual and mechanical warewashing (pf)
Inspector notes: No irreversible indicator for high temp dish machine. Provide.
590.004/4-302.13-PF
Warewashing machines temperature measuring devices (pf)
Inspector notes: Eco lab display is in disrepair on high temp machine. Repair. Glass washer gauges in disrepair. Repair.
590.004/4-204.115-PF
Preventing contamination from hands (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed cookline worker handle RTE bread with bare hands. Product voluntarily discarded. COS. Retrain staff.
590.003(C)/3-301.11-PF
Anti-choking
Inspector notes: No choke save certified person on site. Provide.
590.009(E)
Warewashing machines manufacturers’ operating instructions (c)
Inspector notes: Glass washer door does not close properly. Repair.
590.004/4-501.15-C
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Mastro's Ocean Club last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Mastro's Ocean Club on file is from May 1, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Mastro's Ocean Club?
Across the inspection record, “shell stock maintaining identification” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Mastro's Ocean Club.
How does Mastro's Ocean Club compare to other restaurants in Boston?
Mastro's Ocean Club most recently scored 58 out of 100, which is lower than the Boston average of 86.
Has Mastro's Ocean Club's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Mastro's Ocean Club have averaged around seven violations per visit, down from roughly 14 earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Mastro's Ocean Club 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 Mastro's Ocean Club inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Mastro's Ocean Club is inspected around two times per year on average.
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