Reelhouse Restaurant

10 New St, East Boston, MA 02128
Seafood
Last inspected: Aug 25, 2025
64
Score
Medium Risk

Public records show five inspections at Reelhouse Restaurant stretching back to 2022. Reelhouse Restaurant was last inspected on Aug 25, 2025. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.

Violation counts have ticked up lately, averaging around six violations per visit versus roughly zero violations earlier in the record.

Looking across the full record, “sanitizing solutions testing devices” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.

Restaurants in East Boston average 91, so Reelhouse Restaurant trails the local norm. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.

5
Inspections
0
Critical latest
3
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Aug 25, 2025
Routine
3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Using a handwashing sink-operation and maintenance (pf)
Inspector notes: Handsink at the the serving line blocked with bag of linens on it. Remove and keep accesssible all the time.
590.005/5-205.11-PF
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Interior of ice machine soiled. Clean and sanitize properly
590.004/4-601.11-PF
Handwashing cleanser availability (pf)
Inspector notes: Handsink near warewashing area without soap. Provide.
590.006/6-301.11-PF
Food storage-preventing contamination from the premises (c)
Inspector notes: Observed music speaker and pastic box with food on top of clean plates at serving line. Remove and store properly separated clean and sanitized plates.
590.003/3-305.11-C
In-use utensils between-use storage (c)
Inspector notes: Observed plastic cup used to dispense rice. Use handled utensils only. Observed scoop for boiled rice dispensing stored in stagnant water in ambient temperature. Discontinue store properly.
590.003/3-304.12-C
Wiping cloths use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Wiping cloths observed wet on counters. Store properly in sanitizer solution.
590.003/3-304.14-C
64
Nov 20, 2024
Routine
No violations found.
100
Jul 21, 2023
Routine
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Sanitizing solutions testing devices (pf)
Inspector notes: No internal measuring device for high temp machine supply
590.004/4-302.14-PF
90
May 10, 2023
Routine
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Sanitizing solutions testing devices (pf)
Inspector notes: Provide test kits for the quaternary ammonia used in 3 bay sink/sanitizer buckets
590.004/4-302.14-PF
90
May 17, 2022
Routine
No violations found.
100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Reelhouse Restaurant last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Reelhouse Restaurant on file is from Aug 25, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Reelhouse Restaurant?

Across the inspection record, “sanitizing solutions testing devices” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Reelhouse Restaurant.

How does Reelhouse Restaurant compare to other restaurants in East Boston?

Reelhouse Restaurant most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the East Boston average of 91.

Has Reelhouse Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Reelhouse Restaurant have averaged around six violations per visit, up from roughly zero earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Reelhouse Restaurant 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 Restaurant inspected?

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