Neptune Restaurant
Last inspected: Feb 14, 2026
78
Score
Going back to 2022, Neptune Restaurant has 12 inspections in the public record. The latest inspection on file is from Feb 14, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.
The picture has gotten worse over the last few visits, with the average climbing from around five violations to closer to seven violations.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “(p) person-in-charge-duties”, showing up three times.
Neptune Restaurant's latest score of 78 falls below the Boston average of 86. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.
12
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 14, 2026
Routine
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
(a)-(p) person-in-charge-duties (pf)
Inspector notes: Fire in the establishment Chemical fire extinguisher discharge(powder). No power loss/no ansul discharge Assistant Commissioner Dan Prendergast notified. Voluntary closure issued. PIC Instructed to provide all necessary repairs clean/sanitize/disinfect using a professional licensed restoration company hood cleaning provide all documentation be re-inspected by building plumbing & health for approval to re-open.
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF
Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)
Inspector notes: Fire in the establishment(behind fryer unit) Provide all necessary repairs to damaged equipment and piping attachments as needed. Behind fryer unit Fryer has been disconnected & placed out of service Provide repair documentation to the health department. Provide a plumbers reports regarding the gas connection Replace/recharge used fire extinguishers Hood sticker expires 2.2026 (appt has been scheduled per PIC)
590.006/6-501.11-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Clean/sanitize/disinfect all exposed equipment.counters.tables wares ect... Provide all cleaning documents be re-inspected for approval to re-open.
590.004/4-602.13-C
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Clean/sanitize/disinfect the location throughout(fire behind the fryer(possible gas leak & fire extinguisher discharge) (Gas has been turned off by National grid) Provide all cleaning documentation to the Health Department.
590.006/6-201.11-C
78
Jan 27, 2026
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Backflow prevention (p)
Inspector notes: Facility observed using sink to rinse produce direct to waste. Provide PIC to provide the licensed plumbers report with the cost to install a proper food prep sink with an air gap.
590.005/5-402.11-P
Controlling pests (c)
Inspector notes: Mice droppings was cleaned prior to compliance inspection (1.22.26) PIC to email IPM report
590.006/6-501.111-C
82
Jan 22, 2026
Routine
4 critical violations. 6 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 16 violations
System maintained in good repair (p)
Inspector notes: PVC pipping observed under 3 bay sink/handwashing sink downstairs in the basement/ prep area. Handsink basement area pipe observed leaking under. Repair
590.005/5-205.15-P
Backflow prevention (p)
Inspector notes: Facility observed using sink to rinse produce direct to waste. Provide PIC to provide the licensed plumbers report with the cost to install a proper food prep sink with an air gap.
590.005/5-402.11-P
Sanitizers criteria-chemicals (p)
Inspector notes: Quartz sanitizer at 3 bay sink observed reading above 500ppm . Repair to read/dispense according to law. (cos)
590.007/7-204.11-P
Packaged and unpackaged food-separation packaging and segregation (p)
Inspector notes: Package of raw beef observed stored above RTE foods (milk) . Discontinue store raw/cook items separated (COS)
590.003/3-302.11-P
Handwashing sinks-numbers and capacities (pf)
Inspector notes: Facility observed in need of a handsink installation in the prep/warewashing area. Install
590.005/5-203.11-PF
Using a handwashing sink-operation and maintenance (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed staff rinsing produce in the sink labeled handwashing only downstairs in the prep/warewashing area. Observed kitchen area handsink blocked by dishes. Discontinue keep accessible at all time for handwashing only. (cos)
590.005/5-205.11-PF
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Mice activity (droppings) observed on the ground in the employees changing area. Clean to remove PIC to provide current IPM report from a licensed exterminator to: INCA.PRINCE@BOSTON.GOV
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Clean-up of vomiting and diarrheal events (pf)
Inspector notes: PIC unable to provide kit and procedure for vomit & diarrheal clean up events. Provide Inspector will provide procedure to the operator
590.002/2-501.11-PF
(a)-(p) person-in-charge-duties (pf)
Inspector notes: PIC to provide active managerial controls and train staff on violations noted on the inspection report.
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF
Where to wash (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed staff washing hands in the same sink thats used as a prepsink. Discontinue
590.002/2-301.15-PF
Miscellaneous sources of contamination (c)
Inspector notes: Mop sink observed not enclosed. Provide proper enclosure to prevent contamination
590.003/3-307.11-C
Ventilation hood systems filters (c)
Inspector notes: Hood vent & attachments observed with dust/soils build up. Clean to remove Hood sticker expires : 2.6.26
590.004/4-202.18-C
Cleaning receptacles (c)
Inspector notes: Trash area observed with soiled stagnant water. Clean to remove
590.005/5-501.116-C
Controlling pests (c)
Inspector notes: Mice droppings was cleaned prior to compliance inspection (1.22.26) PIC to email IPM report
590.006/6-501.111-C
Food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)
Inspector notes: Multiple containers of condiments at the cook line and squeeze bottles observed without labels. Provide lables when removed from original containers
590.003/3-302.12-C
In-use utensils between-use storage (c)
Inspector notes: Portion cup observed stored inside (flour. cocoa/ cooked lobster meat) as dispensing utensils. Discontinue to avoid contamination by hands.
590.003/3-304.12-C
22
Jan 14, 2026
Routine
4 critical violations. 6 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 15 violations
Sanitizers criteria-chemicals (p)
Inspector notes: Quartz sanitizer at 3 bay sink observed reading above 500ppm . Repair to read/dispense according to law. (cos)
590.007/7-204.11-P
Packaged and unpackaged food-separation packaging and segregation (p)
Inspector notes: Package of raw beef observed stored above RTE foods (milk) . Discontinue store raw/cook items separated (COS)
590.003/3-302.11-P
Backflow prevention (p)
Inspector notes: Facility observed using sink to rinse produce direct to waste. Provide PIC to provide the licensed plumbers report with the cost to install a proper food prep sink with an air gap.
590.005/5-402.11-P
System maintained in good repair (p)
Inspector notes: PVC pipping observed under 3 bay sink/handwashing sink downstairs in the basement/ prep area. Handsink basement area pipe observed leaking under. Repair
590.005/5-205.15-P
Handwashing sinks-numbers and capacities (pf)
Inspector notes: Facility observed in need of a handsink installation in the prep/warewashing area. Install
590.005/5-203.11-PF
Using a handwashing sink-operation and maintenance (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed staff rinsing produce in the sink labeled handwashing only downstairs in the prep/warewashing area. Observed kitchen area handsink blocked by dishes. Discontinue keep accessible at all time for handwashing only. (cos)
590.005/5-205.11-PF
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Mice activity (droppings) observed on the ground in the employees changing area. Clean to remove PIC to provide current IPM report from a licensed exterminator to: INCA.PRINCE@BOSTON.GOV
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Where to wash (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed staff washing hands in the same sink thats used as a prepsink. Discontinue
590.002/2-301.15-PF
Clean-up of vomiting and diarrheal events (pf)
Inspector notes: PIC unable to provide kit and procedure for vomit & diarrheal clean up events. Provide Inspector will provide procedure to the operator
590.002/2-501.11-PF
(a)-(p) person-in-charge-duties (pf)
Inspector notes: PIC to provide active managerial controls and train staff on violations noted on the inspection report.
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF
Ventilation hood systems filters (c)
Inspector notes: Hood vent & attachments observed with dust/soils build up. Clean to remove Hood sticker expires : 2.6.26
590.004/4-202.18-C
Cleaning receptacles (c)
Inspector notes: Trash area observed with soiled stagnant water. Clean to remove
590.005/5-501.116-C
Food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)
Inspector notes: Multiple containers of condiments at the cook line and squeeze bottles observed without labels. Provide lables when removed from original containers
590.003/3-302.12-C
In-use utensils between-use storage (c)
Inspector notes: Portion cup observed stored inside (flour. cocoa/ cooked lobster meat) as dispensing utensils. Discontinue to avoid contamination by hands.
590.003/3-304.12-C
Miscellaneous sources of contamination (c)
Inspector notes: Mop sink observed not enclosed. Provide proper enclosure to prevent contamination
590.003/3-307.11-C
23
Dec 16, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
Jun 26, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
Jan 8, 2025
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
(a) certified food protection manager (c)
Inspector notes: Post copies of you current food safety / allergen awareness and 2025 health permits in a conspicuous location of the restraurant as discussed
590.002(C)/2-102.12-C
95
Aug 30, 2024
Routine
No violations found.
100
Mar 7, 2024
Routine
No violations found.
100
Oct 2, 2023
Routine
No violations found.
100
Mar 10, 2023
Routine
No violations found.
100
Jul 21, 2022
Routine
No violations found.
100
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Neptune Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Neptune Restaurant on file is from Feb 14, 2026. The public record contains 12 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Neptune Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “(p) person-in-charge-duties” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Neptune Restaurant.
How does Neptune Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Boston?
Neptune Restaurant most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is lower than the Boston average of 86.
Has Neptune Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Neptune Restaurant have averaged around seven violations per visit, up from roughly five earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Neptune Restaurant 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 Neptune Restaurant inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Neptune Restaurant is inspected around three times per year on average.
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