Pressed Cafe Seaport

43-61 Pier 4 Bl, Boston, MA 02210
Café / Breakfast
Last inspected: Apr 6, 2026
61
Score
Medium Risk

Public records show four inspections at Pressed Cafe Seaport stretching back to 2025. Inspectors last stopped by on Apr 6, 2026. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.

The picture has gotten worse over the last few visits, with the average climbing from around zero violations to closer to eight violations.

Restaurants in Boston average 86, so Pressed Cafe Seaport trails the local norm. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.

4
Inspections
0
Critical latest
2
Major latest
6
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 6, 2026
Routine
2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed soiled knives at breakfast station and flat grill station. Discussed with PIC to monitor and ensure sanitizer is available for proper cleaning of utensils / cutting boards and countertops
590.004/4-601.11-PF
Using a handwashing sink-operation and maintenance (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed multiple handsinks blocked and used for other than handwashing. Discussed with PIC to ensure all handsinks are clear and accessible for handwashing only. COS
590.005/5-205.11-PF
In-use utensils between-use storage (c)
Inspector notes: Observed utensils stored in stagnant water @ pasta station. Remove and ensure utensils are stored clean / dry on a sanitized food contact surface
590.003/3-304.12-C
Wiping cloths use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Observed multiple wiping cloths stored throughout kitchen. Remove and maintain wiping cloths inside a sanitizing solution after each use
590.003/3-304.14-C
Temperature measuring devices-functionality (c)
Inspector notes: Observed multiple refrigerated units without internal thermometers. Provide thermometers inside all refrigerated units inlcuding pull out drawers units.
590.004/4-204.112-C
Outer openings protected (c)
Inspector notes: Observed large gap in between doors leading to patio. Provide vertical door sweeps to prevent pest entry
590.006/6-202.15-C
Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)
Inspector notes: Observed hood sticker expired February 2026. PIC left message and was instructed to submit email confirmation of scheduled appointment
590.006/6-501.14-C
Food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)
Inspector notes: Observed many squeeze bottles stored for service without labels. Provide a label for all squeeze bottles with the common name of food item stored inside
590.003/3-302.12-C
61
Dec 12, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
Jul 22, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
Jun 20, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Pressed Cafe Seaport last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Pressed Cafe Seaport on file is from Apr 6, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.

How does Pressed Cafe Seaport compare to other restaurants in Boston?

Pressed Cafe Seaport most recently scored 61 out of 100, which is lower than the Boston average of 86.

Has Pressed Cafe Seaport's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Pressed Cafe Seaport have averaged around eight violations per visit, up from roughly zero earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Pressed Cafe Seaport means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.