Seaport Hotel
Last inspected: Apr 8, 2026
47
Score
Seaport Hotel appears in inspection records 16 times, starting in 2022. On Apr 8, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Diners may want to take note: high risk reflects issues that a health inspector considered important.
Violation counts have ticked up lately, averaging around three violations per visit versus roughly one violation earlier in the record.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods”, showing up five times.
That's lower than the typical Boston restaurant, which scores around 86. Taken together, the history suggests a facility that has struggled with consistency.
16
Inspections
2
Critical latest
3
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 8, 2026
Routine
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 8 violations
(a)(1) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Observed cooked chicken and potatoes stored inside hot holding cabinet @ 125F. Discussed with PIC to maintain hot holding of foods @ 135F and above. Reheated
590.003/3-501.16-P1
Packaged and unpackaged food-separation packaging and segregation (p)
Inspector notes: Observed raw shell eggs stored over Ready to eat item inside walk in cooler. Discussed with PIC to monitor and ensure all raw foods are stored seperately from ready to eat foods. COS
590.003/3-302.11-P
Temperature measuring devices manual and mechanical warewashing (pf)
Inspector notes: Provide an irreversible thermometer or temperature strips for high temp dish machine
590.004/4-302.13-PF
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed mold-like substances on chute inside ice machine (kitchen); Food spills inside 3 door low boy (cafe); soiled exteriors of bulk containers and coffee spills on counters (kitchen). Thoroughly clean with frequency of all stated areas and equipment to remove spills
590.004/4-601.11-PF
Cleaning agents and sanitizers availability (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed no sanitizer @ cafe. Provide and ensure available at hours of operation
590.004/4-303.11-PF
Good repair and proper adjustment-equipment (c)
Inspector notes: Observed high temp dish machine leaking. Repair and ensure no leaks
590.004/4-501.11-C
Temperature measuring devices-functionality (c)
Inspector notes: Provide internal thermometers for all refrigerated units / walk in coolers and pull out drawer units
590.004/4-204.112-C
System maintained in good repair (c)
Inspector notes: Observed stagnant water underneath 3 compartment sink. Maintain floors dry and ensure no leaks
590.005/5-205.15-C
47
Oct 7, 2025
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
(b) and (c) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (c)
Inspector notes: Observed heavy food soils and black substance inside of the ice machine. Clean to remove
590.004/4-601.11-C
95
Apr 22, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
Jan 29, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
Dec 5, 2024
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)
Inspector notes: Hood sticker exp 8/24. Provide updated proof of inspection.
590.006/6-501.14-C
95
Sep 17, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Backflow prevention air gap (p)
Inspector notes: 2 bay prep sink missing an air gap.Provide a proper air gap.
590.005/5-202.13-P
System maintained in good repair (c)
Inspector notes: Hot water fixture not operating(2nd bay).Repair
590.005/5-205.15-C
82
Aug 19, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Backflow prevention air gap (p)
Inspector notes: 2 bay prep sink missing an air gap.Provide a proper air gap.
590.005/5-202.13-P
Shell stock maintaining identification (pf)
Inspector notes: Shellstock tags observed missing the last served.sold datemarkings.Maintain shell tags for 90 days in chronological order with the last served/sold datemarkings.
590.003/3-203.12-PF
(a) certified food protection manager (c)
Inspector notes: Posted certified food protection managers certificate observed expired.Provide a current certificate from a full time employee.
590.002(C)/2-102.12-C
System maintained in good repair (c)
Inspector notes: Hot water fixture not operating(2nd bay).Repair
590.005/5-205.15-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Clean the interiors of the bar reachin units to remove excess water & soils.
590.004/4-602.13-C
67
Mar 28, 2024
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)
Inspector notes: Broke and loose cabinet door hanging at the back counter. Repair
590.006/6-501.11-C
(a) certified food protection manager (c)
Inspector notes: Expired servesafe posted. Provide updated certificate
590.002(C)/2-102.12-C
Nonfood-contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Heavy soils on the exterior of the ice machine at the grab and go kiosk. Clean to remove
590.004/4-101.19-C
86
Nov 14, 2023
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Chicken caesar salad is 49F. Product made within the hour removed from service and placed in blast chiller to cool. COS.
590.003/3-501.16-P
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Evidence of mice activity with droppings visible on shelving behind retail service counter. Clean and sanitize all affected areas. provide udpated pest report upon reinspection.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Mechanical warewashing equipment hot water sanitization temperatures (pf)
Inspector notes: Error message on high temp machine for rinse temperature. Repair. Alternative means to wash equipment in fully operational unit on ground floor kitchen
590.004/4-501.112-PF
Outer openings protected (c)
Inspector notes: Seal rear doors to loading dock with pest proof materials where doors meet and sweeps. Assess any other entry points and seal. Recent IPM report states multiple catches.
590.006/6-202.15-C
Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)
Inspector notes: Water damages baseboard and broken tiles under retail counter behind ice bin. Determine source of moisture and make all necessary repairs to damaged surfaces.
590.006/6-501.11-C
Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)
Inspector notes: Hood tags are expired in main cookline and banquet kitchen. provide current.
590.006/6-501.14-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Clean floors of visible soils in banquet coffee service area. Remove out of use floor cleaner dispenser near handsink.
590.004/4-602.13-C
58
Nov 7, 2023
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Chicken caesar salad is 49F. Product made within the hour removed from service and placed in blast chiller to cool. COS.
590.003/3-501.16-P
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Evidence of mice activity with droppings visible on shelving behind retail service counter. Clean and sanitize all affected areas. provide udpated pest report upon reinspection.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Mechanical warewashing equipment hot water sanitization temperatures (pf)
Inspector notes: Error message on high temp machine for rinse temperature. Repair. Alternative means to wash equipment in fully operational unit on ground floor kitchen
590.004/4-501.112-PF
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Clean floors of visible soils in banquet coffee service area. Remove out of use floor cleaner dispenser near handsink.
590.004/4-602.13-C
Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)
Inspector notes: Water damages baseboard and broken tiles under retail counter behind ice bin. Determine source of moisture and make all necessary repairs to damaged surfaces.
590.006/6-501.11-C
Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)
Inspector notes: Hood tags are expired in main cookline and banquet kitchen. provide current.
590.006/6-501.14-C
61
Jun 15, 2023
Routine
3 critical violations.
View 3 violations
Preventing contamination from hands (p)
Inspector notes: Observed cookline worker handle foods with bare hands. COS. Product removed from service.
590.003(C)/3-301.11-P
(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Chicken caesar salad presented for retail sale at 49F. Product made within the hour placed in blast chiller to cool to below 41F.
590.003/3-501.16-P
(a)(1) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Wrapped cheese burgers presented for retail sale at 109F. Product made within the hour brought back to kitchen to reheat to 165F. COS
590.003/3-501.16-P1
64
May 2, 2023
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)
Inspector notes: Drawer unit inoperable and not needed. Remove.
590.006/6-501.114-C
Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)
Inspector notes: Ceiling tile stained in hallway outside of employee cafe. PIC states slow leak from pool above. Make all necessary repairs.
590.006/6-501.11-C
Surface characteristics-indoor areas (c)
Inspector notes: Walkin baseboard with damaged wall material near freezer door. Repair.
590.006/6-101.11-C
86
Mar 16, 2023
Routine
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Hand drying provision (pf)
Inspector notes: No paper towels at handsink. COS.
590.006/6-301.12-PF
Wall and ceiling coverings and coatings (c)
Inspector notes: Baseboard damaged with holes below handsink. Make all necessary repairs.
590.006/6-201.16-C
Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)
Inspector notes: Ceiling tile stained in hallway outside of employee cafe. PIC states slow leak from pool above. Make all necessary repairs.
590.006/6-501.11-C
Surface characteristics-indoor areas (c)
Inspector notes: Walkin baseboard with damaged wall material near freezer door. Repair.
590.006/6-101.11-C
System maintained in good repair (c)
Inspector notes: Handsink leaking. Repair.
590.005/5-205.15-C
Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)
Inspector notes: Drawer unit inoperable and not needed. Remove.
590.006/6-501.114-C
70
Dec 28, 2022
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Packaged and unpackaged food-separation packaging and segregation (p)
Inspector notes: Raw beef above fish raw shell eggs above pastuerized eggs. COS.
590.003/3-302.11-P
Shell stock maintaining identification (pf)
Inspector notes: Pan of cherrystones in walkin cooler with no tag. Located tag. Corrected on site.
590.003/3-203.12-PF
Handwashing cleanser availability (pf)
Inspector notes: Some handsinks in restroom with employee access are empty. Maintain fully stocked soap dispensers. Handwashing practices satisfactory in kitchen.
590.006/6-301.11-PF
Nonfood-contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Wooden blocks elevating shellstock storage containers to facilitate self draining of shell fish in walkin cooler. Seal with cleanable materials.
590.004/4-101.19-C
Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)
Inspector notes: Inoperable drawer refrigeration unit not necessary to the operation at pizza station with ample alternative refrigeration in the area. Remove.
590.006/6-501.114-C
64
May 3, 2022
Routine
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Diced tomatoes 50F. Turkey wrap at coffee shop 47F.Products prepared 30 minutes prior removed from service and placed in blast chiller to cool below 41F.
590.003/3-501.16-P
Preventing contamination from hands (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed multiple food workers handling ready to eat subrolls and hor dourves with their bare hands. COS.
590.003(C)/3-301.11-PF
Shell stock maintaining identification (pf)
Inspector notes: Clams in walkin cooler with no shellstock tag. COS.
590.003/3-203.12-PF
(a) (b) and (c)(1) (4)-(16) demonstration (pf)
Inspector notes: Priority violations cited. Provide active managerial control.
590.002(B)/2-102.11-PF
Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)
Inspector notes: Drawer refrigerator inoperable at pizza cookline no longer in use or needed due to menu change. Remove.
590.006/6-501.114-C
Temperature measuring devices-functionality (c)
Inspector notes: No inside thermometer in retail sandwich cooler. COS.
590.004/4-204.112-C
Good repair and proper adjustment-equipment (c)
Inspector notes: Reach in freezer at cookline is inoperable. Repair. Alternative walkin freezer on same level holding at freezing temperatures.
590.004/4-501.11-C
55
Apr 14, 2022
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Good repair and proper adjustment-equipment (c)
Inspector notes: Drawer refrigerator freezer unit at pizza station is inoperable. Repair. Parts on order. Repair extension granted. Other ample refrigeration on site holding at below 41F.
590.004/4-501.11-C
95
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Seaport Hotel last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Seaport Hotel on file is from Apr 8, 2026. The public record contains 16 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Seaport Hotel?
Across the inspection record, “repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Seaport Hotel.
How does Seaport Hotel compare to other restaurants in Boston?
Seaport Hotel most recently scored 47 out of 100, which is lower than the Boston average of 86.
Has Seaport Hotel's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Seaport Hotel have averaged around three violations per visit, up from roughly one earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Seaport Hotel means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is Seaport Hotel inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Seaport Hotel is inspected around four times per year on average.
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