Royal Roast Beef & Seafood

752 Bennington St, East Boston, MA 02128

Seafood

Last inspected: Nov 17, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Public records show six inspections at Royal Roast Beef & Seafood stretching back to 2022. Royal Roast Beef & Seafood was last inspected on Nov 17, 2025. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

The trend has not been favorable: recent inspections average around five violations each, up from closer to one violation before.

Across the inspection history, “system maintained in good repair” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average East Boston restaurant scores 91. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.

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Inspection History

Nov 17, 2025

Routine

1 minor violation.

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System maintained in good repair (c)

Inspector notes: One of the handsink at prep area with hot water faucet broken. Repair.

590.005/5-205.15-C

Oct 30, 2025

Routine

3 major violations. 2 minor violations.

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Ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food date marking (pf)

Inspector notes: Several items inside walk-in without labels. Provide.

590.003/3-501.17-PF

Sanitizing solutions testing devices (pf)

Inspector notes: No sanitizing test strips for three bay sink. Provide.

590.004/4-302.14-PF

Handwashing cleanser availability (pf)

Inspector notes: Handsink at at serving line and warewashing area without soap. Provide. Some handsinks.without signage. Provide.

590.006/6-301.11-PF

Wiping cloths use limitation (c)

Inspector notes: Wiping cloths stored wet on counters. Store properly in sanitizer solution.

590.003/3-304.14-C

System maintained in good repair (c)

Inspector notes: One of the handsink at prep area with hot water faucet broken. Repair.

590.005/5-205.15-C

Nov 14, 2024

Routine

4 major violations. 5 minor violations.

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(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)

Inspector notes: Knives placed soiled on magnetic strips. Clean and sanitize before storing away. Clean magnetic strips.

590.004/4-601.11-PF

Handwashing cleanser availability (pf)

Inspector notes: Hand washing sink at prep area and warewashing area without paper towels. Provide.

590.006/6-301.11-PF

Ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food date marking (pf)

Inspector notes: Several prepare food items without date marking inside walking unit. Provide.

590.003/3-501.17-PF

Hand drying provision (pf)

Inspector notes: Several handwashing sinks including toilet without paper towels. Provide.

590.006/6-301.12-PF

Cutting surfaces (c)

Inspector notes: Cutting board scored and soiled. Resurface and clean properly.

590.004/4-501.12-C

Sponges use limitation (c)

Inspector notes: Observed in use sponges at three bay sink area. Discontinue use.

590.004/4-101.16-C

Food storage-preventing contamination from the premises (c)

Inspector notes: Some packaged bulk food bags placed in tray on the floor. Elevate properly.

590.003/3-305.11-C

Food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)

Inspector notes: Some bulk food containers without labels. Provide.

590.003/3-302.12-C

Wiping cloths use limitation (c)

Inspector notes: Wiping cloths soiled on counters. Store properly in asnitizer solution.

590.003/3-304.14-C

May 31, 2023

Routine

1 minor violation.

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Walls and ceilings attachments (c)

Inspector notes: Hood tag expired in April 2023 / Contact hood cleaning company ASAP

590.006/6-201.17-C

May 10, 2023

Routine

1 minor violation.

View 1 violation

Walls and ceilings attachments (c)

Inspector notes: Hood tag expired in April 2023 / Contact hood cleaning company ASAP

590.006/6-201.17-C

Oct 4, 2022

Routine

No violations found.

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Royal Roast Beef & Seafood last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Royal Roast Beef & Seafood on file is from Nov 17, 2025. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Royal Roast Beef & Seafood?

Across the inspection record, “system maintained in good repair” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Royal Roast Beef & Seafood.

How does Royal Roast Beef & Seafood compare to other restaurants in East Boston?

Royal Roast Beef & Seafood most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the East Boston average of 91.

Has Royal Roast Beef & Seafood's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Royal Roast Beef & Seafood have averaged around five violations per visit, up from roughly one earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Royal Roast Beef & Seafood 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 Royal Roast Beef & Seafood inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Royal Roast Beef & Seafood is inspected around two times per year on average.

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