Reelhouse Oyster Bar

10 Waterside Av, Boston, MA 02210
Seafood
Last inspected: Sep 9, 2025
64
Score
Medium Risk

Public records show six inspections at Reelhouse Oyster Bar stretching back to 2023. Inspectors last stopped by on Sep 9, 2025. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around two violations each.

The pattern that stands out is “shell stock maintaining identification”, which has been cited two times.

That's lower than the typical Boston restaurant, which scores around 86. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.

6
Inspections
0
Critical latest
4
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Sep 9, 2025
Routine
4 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
Cleaning agents and sanitizers availability (pf)
Inspector notes: Low temp dishmachine missing sanitizer. PIC replaced when advised. Retest conducted 100ppm chlorine.
590.004/4-303.11-PF
Shell stock maintaining identification (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed shell tags without the last sell date recorded. Establishment provided shell tags within 90 days without a proper date. Retrain staff to properly record all shell tags.
590.003/3-203.12-PF
Hand drying provision (pf)
Inspector notes: Handsink missing paper towels. PIC replaced when advised.
590.006/6-301.12-PF
Handwashing cleanser availability (pf)
Inspector notes: Handsink missing soap. PIC replaced when advised.
590.006/6-301.11-PF
Preventing contamination from hands (c)
Inspector notes: Observed staff utilizing bare hands to place cut fruit into drinks. Retrain staff to properly use utensils for service. PIC discarded.
590.003(C)/3-301.11-C
64
Apr 15, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
Sep 10, 2024
Routine
No violations found.
100
Mar 27, 2024
Routine
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed fruit fly activity at the front bar and warewash area. Provide pest control service and report.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Using a handwashing sink-operation and maintenance (pf)
Inspector notes: Oberved the handsink blocked by clean equipment hanging over soap dispenser. PIC COS advised to monitor properly due to this being a repeat violation.
590.005/5-205.11-PF
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Observed food soils and debri on top of dishmachine in warewash area. Clean to remove.
590.004/4-602.13-C
78
Sep 7, 2023
Routine
3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Consumption of animal foods that are raw undercooked or not otherwise processed to eliminate pathogens (pf)
Inspector notes: Consumer advisory on menu too small. Provide font size 11 or above.
590.003/3-603.11-PF
Using a handwashing sink-operation and maintenance (pf)
Inspector notes: Handsink at cookline and warewashing area obstructed. COS.
590.005/5-205.11-PF
Shell stock maintaining identification (pf)
Inspector notes: Shellstock tags stored in disorganized manner no date of last sold logged on tags. Retrain staff.
590.003/3-203.12-PF
Molluscan shellfish original container (c)
Inspector notes: Oysters being stored comingled in ziplocks. Store properly seperatley on drained ice.
590.003(B)/3-203.11-C
Eating drinking or using tobacco (c)
Inspector notes: Food worker observed eating in dish room. COS.
590.002/2-401.11-C
67
Apr 11, 2023
Routine
No violations found.
100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Reelhouse Oyster Bar last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Reelhouse Oyster Bar on file is from Sep 9, 2025. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Reelhouse Oyster Bar?

Across the inspection record, “shell stock maintaining identification” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Reelhouse Oyster Bar.

How does Reelhouse Oyster Bar compare to other restaurants in Boston?

Reelhouse Oyster Bar most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the Boston average of 86.

Has Reelhouse Oyster Bar's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Reelhouse Oyster Bar have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Reelhouse Oyster Bar 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 Reelhouse Oyster Bar inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Reelhouse Oyster Bar is inspected around two times per year on average.