Scorpion Bar/ Grand Seaport Square

23 Northern Av, Boston, MA 02210
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Oct 23, 2025
74
Score
Medium Risk

Going back to 2022, Scorpion Bar/ Grand Seaport Square has four inspections in the public record. The most recent report on file is from Oct 23, 2025. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.

Recent inspections have turned up more issues than earlier ones, averaging around four violations lately compared to roughly zero violations before.

“Good repair and proper adjustment-equipment” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.

The city-wide average sits at 86, which Scorpion Bar/ Grand Seaport Square's 74 doesn't quite reach. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.

4
Inspections
0
Critical latest
2
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 23, 2025
Routine
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Noted both ice machines has black spots on the inside.Clean
590.004/4-601.11-PF
Sanitizing solutions testing devices (pf)
Inspector notes: Provide sanitizer stris for the 3 bay sink sanitizer in the kitchen.
590.004/4-302.14-PF
Miscellaneous sources of contamination (c)
Inspector notes: Provide a partition between the hand sink and the dump sink at the bar.
590.003/3-307.11-C
Good repair and proper adjustment-equipment (c)
Inspector notes: Repair the sanitizer dispenser on the 3 bay sink.
590.004/4-501.11-C
74
Oct 24, 2024
Routine
No violations found.
100
Dec 14, 2023
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Good repair and proper adjustment-equipment (c)
Inspector notes: Repair the air hand dryer. (paper towels are on site)
590.004/4-501.11-C
95
Oct 20, 2022
Routine
No violations found.
100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Scorpion Bar/ Grand Seaport Square last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Scorpion Bar/ Grand Seaport Square on file is from Oct 23, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Scorpion Bar/ Grand Seaport Square?

Across the inspection record, “good repair and proper adjustment-equipment” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Scorpion Bar/ Grand Seaport Square.

How does Scorpion Bar/ Grand Seaport Square compare to other restaurants in Boston?

Scorpion Bar/ Grand Seaport Square most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the Boston average of 86.

Has Scorpion Bar/ Grand Seaport Square's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Scorpion Bar/ Grand Seaport Square have averaged around four violations per visit, up from roughly zero earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Scorpion Bar/ Grand Seaport Square 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 Scorpion Bar/ Grand Seaport Square inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Scorpion Bar/ Grand Seaport Square is inspected roughly once per year on average.