Seaport Social
Last inspected: Oct 8, 2025
95
Score
Across the available record, Seaport Social has eight inspections on file, the first dated 2022. On Oct 8, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.
Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around two violations compared to roughly four violations earlier on.
Looking across the full record, “cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition” is the recurring theme, flagged four times.
The city-wide average for Boston sits at 86, putting Seaport Social on the better side of that line. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
8
Inspections
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 8, 2025
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)
Inspector notes: Hood sticker exp 8/25. Provide proof of updated maintenance.
590.006/6-501.14-C
95
Sep 19, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Consumption of animal foods that are raw undercooked or not otherwise processed to eliminate pathogens (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed menu items not identified with the proper consumer advisory. PIC will submit a new menu prior to reinspection
590.003/3-603.11-PF
Food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)
Inspector notes: Observed plastic squeeze bottles without proper labels. Provide at all times PIC corrected.
590.003/3-302.12-C
Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)
Inspector notes: Hood sticker exp 8/25. Provide proof of updated maintenance.
590.006/6-501.14-C
82
Apr 25, 2025
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)
Inspector notes: Hood sticker exp 3/25. PIC provided proof of scheduled service for 4/29.
590.006/6-501.14-C
95
Dec 5, 2024
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)
Inspector notes: Hood sticker exp 8/24. Provide proof of inspection.
590.006/6-501.14-C
Controlling pests (c)
Inspector notes: Observed rodent droppings on the floor at the rear door. Clean to remove and sanitize area
590.006/6-501.111-C
Outer openings protected (c)
Inspector notes: Proper door sweep is missing. Observed a deep gap and light visisble at the frame. Repair and provide.
590.006/6-202.15-C
(a) (b) and (d) equipment utensils linens and single-service and single-use articles storing (c)
Inspector notes: Observed mulitple ice buckets on the stored on the floor. PIC removed and was instructed to clean and sanitize. Retrain staff to store properly
590.004/4-903.11-C1
82
Apr 17, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Packaged and unpackaged food-separation packaging and segregation (p)
Inspector notes: Observed whole shell eggs stored over RTE products in the walk in. Retrain staff to properly store food in the walk in .
590.003/3-302.11-P
Handwashing cleanser availability (pf)
Inspector notes: Missing handsoap at the sink. Provide at all times.
590.006/6-301.11-PF
Nonfood-contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Heavy food soils on top of the dishmachine. Clean to remove
590.004/4-101.19-C
Handwashing signage (c)
Inspector notes: Missing proper signage at handsink. Provide
590.006/6-301.14-C
Using dressing rooms and lockers (c)
Inspector notes: Observed multiple personal items stored in the Dry good storage over shelved products and boxes. Remove and provide proper storage for staff personal items.
590.006/6-501.110-C
Thawing (c)
Inspector notes: Observed ROP salmon thawing incorrectly in the refrigerator. Discussed with pic on proper thawing practices regarding rop. Education material will be emailed.
590.003/3-501.13-C
Food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)
Inspector notes: Observed multiple products stored in plastic bins unlabeled. Not sure of prep date or name of food. PIC removed to discard. Advised to retrain staff to label all products not in original package.
590.003/3-302.12-C
61
Nov 9, 2023
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Surface characteristics-indoor areas (c)
Inspector notes: Two missing ceiling tiles in kitchen. Replace.
590.006/6-101.11-C
Designation-dressing areas and lockers (c)
Inspector notes: Lockers have been removed. Replace.
590.006/6-305.11-C
90
May 8, 2023
Routine
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
(a) (b) and (c)(1) (4)-(16) demonstration (pf)
Inspector notes: No CFPM on site. Provide or proof of enrollment.
590.002(B)/2-102.11-PF
Consumption of animal foods that are raw undercooked or not otherwise processed to eliminate pathogens (pf)
Inspector notes: Poke salad missing disclosure/reminder. provide
590.003/3-603.11-PF
Miscellaneous sources of contamination (c)
Inspector notes: Install splash guard on right side of cookline handsink facing open foods in flip top unit directly next to hand sink.
590.003/3-307.11-C
Toilet room receptacle covered (c)
Inspector notes: Provide sanitary receptacles in female restrooms.
590.005/5-501.17-C
Anti-choking
Inspector notes: No choke save certificate. Provide. Emailed instructor info. to the PIC. Pursuant to M.G.L. c. 94 § 305D restaurants with a certain seating capacity are required to have one or more employees trained in a manual choke-saving procedure in accordance with 105 CMR 605.000: Approved Choke-saving Procedures. (2) Each food service establishment with a seating capacity that conforms with M.G.L. c. 94 § 305D shall: (a) Have on its premises while food is being served an employee trained in manual procedures approved by the Department to remove food lodged in a person's throat; and (b) Make adequate provision for insurance to cover employees trained in rendering such assistance.
590.009(E)
70
Oct 26, 2022
Routine
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Warewashing machines temperature measuring devices (pf)
Inspector notes: No measuring device (dish plate simulator or stick strips) to measure interior temperature of High temp machine
590.004/4-204.115-PF
Consumption of animal foods that are raw undercooked or not otherwise processed to eliminate pathogens (pf)
Inspector notes: 1) No asterisks on menu items to be ordered undercooked supply on menu items (Steak Burgers Salmon) 2) Wording on menu to include these * items maybe cooked to order
590.003/3-603.11-PF
Toilet rooms enclosed (c)
Inspector notes: Doors to bathrooms not self closing supply self closing doors
590.006/6-202.14-C
78
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Seaport Social last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Seaport Social on file is from Oct 8, 2025. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Seaport Social?
Across the inspection record, “cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Seaport Social.
How does Seaport Social compare to other restaurants in Boston?
Seaport Social most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Boston average of 86.
Has Seaport Social's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Seaport Social have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly four earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Seaport Social 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 Seaport Social inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Seaport Social is inspected around three times per year on average.
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