Seapoint Restaurant
Last inspected: Mar 12, 2026
78
Score
Going back to 2022, Seapoint Restaurant has 14 inspections in the public record. The newest entry in the record is dated Mar 12, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.
Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around four violations lately and about seven violations before that.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “nonfood contact surfaces”, showing up six times.
Restaurants in South Boston average 87, so Seapoint Restaurant trails the local norm. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
14
Inspections
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Critical latest
1
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 12, 2026
Routine
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Consumption of animal foods that are raw undercooked or not otherwise processed to eliminate pathogens (pf)
Inspector notes: * asterisks missing on food items on menu's supply with proper wording
590.003/3-603.11-PF
Ventilation hood systems filters (c)
Inspector notes: 1) Hood baffles with Carbon build up clean to remove 2) Hood sticker expired in January of 2026 have cleaned by licensed hood cleaning company registered with BFD
590.004/4-202.18-C
System maintained in good repair (c)
Inspector notes: Hot water not turning off at hand sink in kitchen repair
590.005/5-205.15-C
Floors walls and ceilings utility lines (c)
Inspector notes: Walls around 3 bay and trash barrel with soils and chipping paint clean to remove
590.006/6-201.12-C
78
Oct 2, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Manual and mechanical warewashing equipment chemical sanitization-temperature ph concentration and hardness (p)
Inspector notes: Low temperature Dish machine at the bar recording 0PPM with the strip out of sanitizer. Provide
590.004/4-501.114-P
Handwashing cleanser availability (pf)
Inspector notes: Provide hand soap at the hand sink.
590.006/6-301.11-PF
Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)
Inspector notes: Missing service hood sticker.Provide
590.006/6-501.14-C
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Mar 14, 2025
Routine
3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Handwashing cleanser availability (pf)
Inspector notes: No hand soap available at the bar hand sink. Provide COS by the PIC
590.006/6-301.11-PF
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Ice machine heavily soiled inside the machine. Clean with frequency
590.004/4-601.11-PF
Cleaning agents and sanitizers availability (pf)
Inspector notes: Low temp dish machine at the bar out of sanitizer and soap empty containers. Provide COS by the PIC Checked the sanitizer with the strip at 100PPM
590.004/4-303.11-PF
Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)
Inspector notes: Fillters in the hood heavily soiled with grease. Clean with frequency
590.006/6-501.14-C
70
Jan 23, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
Backflow prevention (p)
Inspector notes: No air gap in the prep sink. Provide
590.005/5-402.11-P
86
Dec 19, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 6 violations
Backflow prevention (p)
Inspector notes: No air gap in the prep sink. Provide
590.005/5-402.11-P
Handwashing sinks-location and placement (pf)
Inspector notes: No hand sink at the bar. Provide a designated hand sink with soap/towel
590.005/5-204.11-PF
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Missing cover on the ice machine. Provide
590.004/4-601.11-PF
Consumption of animal foods that are raw undercooked or not otherwise processed to eliminate pathogens (pf)
Inspector notes: No consumer advisory on the menu for undercooked menu items. Provide
590.003/3-603.11-PF
Assignment (pf)
Inspector notes: Owner/manager was not on site. Provide A designated person in charge should be available all hours of operation
590.002(A)/2-101.11-PF
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: The hood filters above the char is heavily soiled. Clean with frequency The bottom shelf/glass door at the bar is heavily soiled. Clean
590.004/4-602.13-C
55
Dec 5, 2024
Routine
2 critical violations. 6 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 13 violations
Backflow prevention (p)
Inspector notes: No air gap in the prep sink. Provide
590.005/5-402.11-P
Ice used as exterior coolant prohibited as ingredient (p)
Inspector notes: Ice used in the bar for cooling the plate for the fountain soda needs to be seperated from Ice consumed by the consumer. Retrain staff not to over fill the bin.
590.003/3-303.11-P
Assignment (pf)
Inspector notes: Owner/manager was not on site. Provide A designated person in charge should be available all hours of operation
590.002(A)/2-101.11-PF
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Noted inside the icemachine black/pink spots. Clean Missing cover on the ice machine. Provide
590.004/4-601.11-PF
Handwashing sinks-location and placement (pf)
Inspector notes: No hand sink at the bar. Provide a designated hand sink with soap/towel
590.005/5-204.11-PF
Using a handwashing sink-operation and maintenance (pf)
Inspector notes: Hand sink in the kitchen blocked by chair and had empty cup in the sink. Retrain staff not to block and do not discard any trash. All handsink needs to be accesible for hand washing
590.005/5-205.11-PF
Consumption of animal foods that are raw undercooked or not otherwise processed to eliminate pathogens (pf)
Inspector notes: No consumer advisory on the menu for undercooked menu items. Provide
590.003/3-603.11-PF
Where to wash (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed cook washing hands in the 3 bay sink. Retrain staff to wash hands only at a designated hand sink.
590.002/2-301.15-PF
Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)
Inspector notes: The Ice machine room has lot of clutter. Clean and maintain the area/Remove all the unnecessary items.
590.006/6-501.114-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: The hood filters above the char is heavily soiled. Clean with frequency The bottom shelf/glass door at the bar is heavily soiled. Clean
590.004/4-602.13-C
Cutting surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Cutting board on the cook line is heavily scored. Resurface/Replace
590.004/4-501.12-C
Storage or display of food in contact with water or ice (c)
Inspector notes: Sausage stored in a stagnant water for defrosting. Discontinue
590.003/3-303.12-C
Effectiveness-hair restraints (c)
Inspector notes: Provide hair restrain to the staff while cooking food.
590.002/2-402.11-C
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Oct 17, 2024
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Equipment and utensils-durability and strength (c)
Inspector notes: Replace cutting board in the sandwich unit on the cooking line as discussed
590.004/4-201.11-C
Surface characteristics-indoor areas (c)
Inspector notes: Clean the floors and lower sections of the kitchen walls where needed from all visible food spills stains and soils - clean exterior of all cooking equipment on the line - shelving units - exterior of all bulk food containers from visible food spills
590.006/6-101.11-C
Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)
Inspector notes: Either remove the large empty CO-2 tanks in the basement or anchor them properly so they don't accidently tip over
590.006/6-501.114-C
86
Aug 24, 2023
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Clean the exterior of all cooking equipment on the line from visible food spills especially in between equipment
590.004/4-602.13-C
In-use utensils between-use storage (c)
Inspector notes: Do not store in use knives in between soiled equipment - keep in a clean dry area of the kitchen as discussed during inspection
590.003/3-304.12-C
Ventilation hood systems filters (c)
Inspector notes: Clean the vents in the hood above the char grill from heavy soils and grease deposits
590.004/4-202.18-C
86
May 8, 2023
Routine
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Handwashing sinks-numbers and capacities (pf)
Inspector notes: No handwash sink at the wait station where salads are garnished with gloved hands. Provide.
590.005/5-203.11-PF
90
Feb 21, 2023
Routine
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Packaged and unpackaged food-separation packaging and segregation (p)
Inspector notes: Raw steak on top of case of iceberg lettuce. Corrected on site.
590.003/3-302.11-P
Handwashing sinks-numbers and capacities (pf)
Inspector notes: No handwash sink at the wait station where salads are garnished with gloved hands. Provide.
590.005/5-203.11-PF
Consumption of animal foods that are raw undercooked or not otherwise processed to eliminate pathogens (pf)
Inspector notes: No consumer advisory on menu for burgers and steaks cooked to order. provide.
590.003/3-603.11-PF
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Fruit flies evident at bar. Provide.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)
Inspector notes: Remove broken out of use refrigerators from basment and other in upstairs pantry. Remove old soda system out of use in basment dry storage.
590.006/6-501.114-C
Outer openings protected (c)
Inspector notes: Install pest proof door sweep on front door.
590.006/6-202.15-C
Handwashing signage (c)
Inspector notes: Provide handwashing signage at upstairs at handwash sink at bar.
590.006/6-301.14-C
Wall and ceiling coverings and coatings (c)
Inspector notes: Seal damaged wall surfaces in kitchen where needed.
590.006/6-201.16-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Clean floors in basement walkin cooler clean floors in upstairs pantry area. Clean floors under cookline equipment of visible grease and soils.
590.004/4-602.13-C
Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils-frequency (c)
Inspector notes: Clean inside ice machine of visible soils.
590.004/4-602.11-C
47
Dec 27, 2022
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Controlling pests (c)
Inspector notes: At the bar area there is several immature flies near the corner part of the bar and Ice machine area - Provide a detailed pest control report from a licensed pest control company
590.006/6-501.111-C
Ventilation hood systems filters (c)
Inspector notes: Hood is expired since Novemeber 2022- Provide a hood cleaning from a professional hood cleaning company
590.004/4-202.18-C
Miscellaneous sources of contamination (c)
Inspector notes: Ice Machine is soiled - Clean interior perimeter of the ice machine to prevent contamination to Ice
590.003/3-307.11-C
86
Dec 19, 2022
Routine
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 11 violations
(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Tomato sauce is 84.6 F on top of stove - PIC voluntarily discarded Keep all sauces inside cooler stored at 41F and below.
590.003/3-501.16-P
Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils-frequency (p)
Inspector notes: Soiled pizza cutter with food debris and also soiled knives on the counter and wedged between equipment - Properly clean food contact equipment by washing rinsing and sanitizing equipment then air drying and properly stored
590.004/4-602.11-P
System maintained in good repair (p)
Inspector notes: Handrsink in kitchen hot water won't shut off by the nozzle it is being cut off from the bottom therefore it seems as the hot water is not working- Train staff to vigorously with soap and water and repair handsink as soon as possible.
590.005/5-205.15-P
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: At the bar area there is several immature flies near the corner part of the bar and Ice machine area - Provide a detailed pest control report from a licensed pest control company
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Using a handwashing sink-operation and maintenance (pf)
Inspector notes: Hand sink was blocked by pizza boxes cutting board hot water was turned off and handsink had food particles inside causing a slow drain- Discontinue storing boxes or cutting board on the handsink. It should be easily accessible for staff
590.005/5-205.11-PF
Ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food date marking (pf)
Inspector notes: No Date marking in upright cooler - Date mark all foods prepared and stored 24 hours or more
590.003/3-501.17-PF
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Turbo Ovens - Stove and grill also fryolator is heavily soiled- Clean to remove soils
590.004/4-602.13-C
Controlling pests (c)
Inspector notes: At the bar area there is several immature flies near the corner part of the bar and Ice machine area - Provide a detailed pest control report from a licensed pest control company
590.006/6-501.111-C
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: The walls inside the kitchen is soiled with food splashes - Clean to remove soils and debris
590.006/6-201.11-C
Ventilation hood systems filters (c)
Inspector notes: Hood is expired since Novemeber 2022- Provide a hood cleaning from a professional hood cleaning company
590.004/4-202.18-C
Miscellaneous sources of contamination (c)
Inspector notes: Ice Machine is soiled - Clean interior perimeter of the ice machine to prevent contamination to Ice
590.003/3-307.11-C
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Dec 5, 2022
Routine
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 10 violations
(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Tomato sauce is 84.6 F on top of stove - PIC voluntarily discarded Keep all sauces inside cooler stored at 41F and below.
590.003/3-501.16-P
System maintained in good repair (p)
Inspector notes: Handrsink in kitchen hot water won't shut off by the nozzle it is being cut off from the bottom therefore it seems as the hot water is not working- Train staff to vigorously with soap and water and repair handsink as soon as possible.
590.005/5-205.15-P
Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils-frequency (p)
Inspector notes: Soiled pizza cutter with food debris and also soiled knives on the counter and wedged between equipment - Properly clean food contact equipment by washing rinsing and sanitizing equipment then air drying and properly stored
590.004/4-602.11-P
Ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food date marking (pf)
Inspector notes: No Date marking in upright cooler - Date mark all foods prepared and stored 24 hours or more
590.003/3-501.17-PF
Using a handwashing sink-operation and maintenance (pf)
Inspector notes: Hand sink was blocked by pizza boxes cutting board hot water was turned off and handsink had food particles inside causing a slow drain- Discontinue storing boxes or cutting board on the handsink. It should be easily accessible for staff
590.005/5-205.11-PF
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: At the bar area there is several immature flies near the corner part of the bar and Ice machine area - Provide a detailed pest control report from a licensed pest control company
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Miscellaneous sources of contamination (c)
Inspector notes: Ice Machine is soiled - Clean interior perimeter of the ice machine to prevent contamination to Ice
590.003/3-307.11-C
Ventilation hood systems filters (c)
Inspector notes: Hood is expired since Novemeber 2022- Provide a hood cleaning from a professional hood cleaning company
590.004/4-202.18-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Turbo Ovens - Stove and grill also fryolator is heavily soiled- Clean to remove soils
590.004/4-602.13-C
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: The walls inside the kitchen is soiled with food splashes - Clean to remove soils and debris
590.006/6-201.11-C
39
Apr 28, 2022
Routine
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Packaged and unpackaged food-separation packaging and segregation (p)
Inspector notes: Raw Chicken and Raw beef and on top of Ready to eat foods inside the reach in cooler- All raw poultry is to be stored on the bottom shelf of coolers never on top of ready to eat foods
590.003/3-302.11-P
When to wash (p)
Inspector notes: Handsink was not in operation and no handwashing was performed. I observed staff cutting raw vegetables without washing hands- I had staff discard the onions she was cutting and denature them with bleach- Train staff the impoirtance of handwashing and that all handwashing equipment with soap and papertowels must be easily accessible at all times.
590.002/2-301.14-P
Using a handwashing sink-operation and maintenance (pf)
Inspector notes: Handsink was blocked with several pizza boxes on top and inside 2 rolls of trash bags. When I turned on sink the water was brown and sink was clogged. - Repair. I had staff contact plumber and he came within 20 minutes of me being there. PIC made sure that this was corrected - Do not block handsink make sure its easily accesible for staff to use.
590.005/5-205.11-PF
Sanitizing solutions testing devices (pf)
Inspector notes: No Sanitizer testing strips for Low temp dishwashers or sanitizer solutions for wiping cloths- Provide test strips for both dishwashers and sanitizer solutions.
590.004/4-302.14-PF
Clean-up of vomiting and diarrheal events (pf)
Inspector notes: No vomit and diarrhea kit Available- Provide supplies for vomit and diarrhea episodes
590.002/2-501.11-PF
(a)-(p) person-in-charge-duties (pf)
Inspector notes: No mangerial control handsink not working blocked and PIC was cutting vegetables that had to be discarded.- Maintain managerial control making sure all equipment especially handwashing is in good working order
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF
(a) certified food protection manager (c)
Inspector notes: No Certified food protection manager certification available- Post a current CFPM certificate from an accredited program.
590.002(C)/2-102.12-C
System maintained in good repair (c)
Inspector notes: Handsink in kitchen clogged - Repair Plumber was onsite repairing issue. Lowboy freezer is not working all foods were discarded and holding temperature about 33-36F - Repair
590.005/5-205.15-C
Frozen food (c)
Inspector notes: In lowboy cooler all frozen foods were completely thawed French Fries Mozzarella sticks chicken tenders and Onion rings were held at 36F and completely thawed not sure how long this was like this PIC voluntarily discarded all - Repair freezer and make sure that frozen foods stay frozen
590.003/3-501.11-C
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Seapoint Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Seapoint Restaurant on file is from Mar 12, 2026. The public record contains 14 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Seapoint Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood contact surfaces” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Seapoint Restaurant.
How does Seapoint Restaurant compare to other restaurants in South Boston?
Seapoint Restaurant most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is lower than the South Boston average of 87.
Has Seapoint Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Seapoint Restaurant have averaged around four violations per visit, down from roughly seven earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Seapoint Restaurant 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 Seapoint Restaurant inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Seapoint Restaurant is inspected around four times per year on average.
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