Seoul
Last inspected: Apr 15, 2026
90
Score
Seoul has been inspected 13 times since 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Apr 15, 2026. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.
The picture has gotten worse over the last few visits, with the average climbing from around two violations to closer to seven violations.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods”, showing up five times.
Compared to the broader Boston restaurant scene, where the average is 86, this is a stronger showing. The record is unremarkable in either direction.
13
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 15, 2026
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Using drain plugs (c)
Inspector notes: All Drain plug loose on 3 bay sink.Repair
590.005/5-501.114-C
Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)
Inspector notes: Repair all loose tiles in the back prep area/utility sink area.
590.006/6-501.11-C
90
Feb 27, 2026
Routine
4 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Noted mold on the lid of the ice machine.Clean to remove
590.004/4-601.11-PF
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Noted knives stored in the unclean surface near the dish machine.Remove and store on a clean surface
590.004/4-601.11-PF
Ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food date marking (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed no date marking on any product in the walkin.Provide
590.003/3-501.17-PF
Cleaning agents and sanitizers availability (pf)
Inspector notes: No sanitizer available for 3 bay sink.Provide
590.004/4-303.11-PF
Storage or display of food in contact with water or ice (c)
Inspector notes: Several food product on the line stored in stagnant water.Discontinue and retrain staff
590.003/3-303.12-C
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Heavy grease build up under the equipment on the cookline.Clean Heavy dirt and debris on the walkin and freezer floor.Clean
590.006/6-201.11-C
Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)
Inspector notes: Repair all loose tiles in the back prep area/utility sink area.
590.006/6-501.11-C
(b) and (c) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (c)
Inspector notes: Noted shelves in the walkin and freezer rusted/mold and peeling paint.Replace Replace or clean the freezer floor and the walkin floor. Mold like substance in the walkin walls ceiling and fan covers.Clean to remove
590.004/4-601.11-C
Using drain plugs (c)
Inspector notes: All Drain plug loose on 3 bay sink.Repair
590.005/5-501.114-C
52
Feb 20, 2026
Routine
4 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Cleaning agents and sanitizers availability (pf)
Inspector notes: No sanitizer available for 3 bay sink.Provide
590.004/4-303.11-PF
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Noted mold on the lid of the ice machine.Clean to remove
590.004/4-601.11-PF
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Noted knives stored in the unclean surface near the dish machine.Remove and store on a clean surface
590.004/4-601.11-PF
Ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food date marking (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed no date marking on any product in the walkin.Provide
590.003/3-501.17-PF
Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)
Inspector notes: Repair all loose tiles in the back prep area/utility sink area.
590.006/6-501.11-C
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Heavy grease build up under the equipment on the cookline.Clean Heavy dirt and debris on the walkin and freezer floor.Clean
590.006/6-201.11-C
(b) and (c) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (c)
Inspector notes: Noted shelves in the walkin and freezer rusted/mold and peeling paint.Replace Replace or clean the freezer floor and the walkin floor. Mold like substance in the walkin walls ceiling and fan covers.Clean to remove
590.004/4-601.11-C
Using drain plugs (c)
Inspector notes: All Drain plug loose on 3 bay sink.Repair
590.005/5-501.114-C
Ventilation hood systems filters (c)
Inspector notes: Hood sticker expired in December of 2024 have cleaned by licensed hood cleaning company with BFD.
590.004/4-202.18-C
Storage or display of food in contact with water or ice (c)
Inspector notes: Several food product on the line stored in stagnant water.Discontinue and retrain staff
590.003/3-303.12-C
50
Dec 16, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Handwashing sinks installation (pf)
Inspector notes: Hand sink at ware washing area no hot water repair
590.005/5-202.12-PF
Cleaning frequency and restrictions (c)
Inspector notes: Stand upo 1 door refrigerator not in operation with old soils and stains on the interior clean to remove
590.006/6-501.12-C
86
Mar 5, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: 1) Fruit flies found in dry storgae room donwstairs clean to remove and supply detailed pest reports from exterminator with findings and recommendations 9-13-24: no visible signs of fruit flies but we still have yet to get any pest control reports. Please forward the pest control reports to the Health Department ASAP. 9-20-24: No pest reports
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Ventilation hood systems filters (c)
Inspector notes: Hood sticker expired in December of 2024 have cleaned by licensed hood cleaning company with BFD.
590.004/4-202.18-C
Using drain plugs (c)
Inspector notes: Drain plug loose on pipe in dry storage repair or seal
590.005/5-501.114-C
82
Sep 13, 2024
Routine
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: 1) Fruit flies found in dry storgae room donwstairs clean to remove and supply detailed pest reports from exterminator with findings and recommendations 9-13-24: no visible signs of fruit flies but we still have yet to get any pest control reports. Please forward the pest control reports to the Health Department ASAP.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
90
Aug 7, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
System maintained in good repair (p)
Inspector notes: Hot water faucet at hand sink at Sushi Bar not working properly repair
590.005/5-205.15-P
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: 1) Fruit flies found in dry storgae room donwstairs clean to remove and supply detailed pest reports from exterminator with findings and recommendations 2) Hanging open stick strips at Sushi Bar discontinue and supply enclosed fly traps from exterminator
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Food-contact surfaces-lubricating and reassembling (c)
Inspector notes: Exterior of bulk food containers in dry storage with heavy soils and spills clean to remove
590.004/4-902.11-C
74
Nov 28, 2023
Routine
No violations found.
100
Jun 8, 2023
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Surface characteristics-indoor areas (c)
Inspector notes: Cracked and missing tiles on the floor at the front bar area. Replace
590.006/6-101.11-C
Controlling pests (c)
Inspector notes: Glue traps under on the metal storage rack with dead roaches. Remove and clean area. Provide the current copy of your pest control report via email to shemica.debnam@boston.gov
590.006/6-501.111-C
90
Dec 13, 2022
Routine
3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Heavy activity of rodent droppings behind freezer and on floor around boxes and buckets stacked to be disposed of per pic. Remove and dispose of equipment. Clean to remove droppings. Follow suggestions from pest control on last report dated 11/22.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Cleaning agents and sanitizers availability (pf)
Inspector notes: Detergent missing from dishmachine. PIC replaced when informed. Monitor to assure detergent is available at all times.
590.004/4-303.11-PF
Hand drying provision (pf)
Inspector notes: Handsink missing paper towels. Replace and Provide at all times
590.006/6-301.12-PF
(b) and (c) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (c)
Inspector notes: Visible soils dirt build up on the exterior and interior of ice chest. Clean to remove.
590.004/4-601.11-C
70
Jul 22, 2022
Routine
1 critical violation. 5 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 7 violations
Manual and mechanical warewashing equipment chemical sanitization-temperature ph concentration and hardness (p)
Inspector notes: No sanitzer available with low temp dishmachine. Discontinue use until sanitizer supply is replaced.
590.004/4-501.114-P
Hand drying provision (pf)
Inspector notes: No papertowels available at handsink. PIC provided when directed. Assure all handsinks have adequate paper towels.
590.006/6-301.12-PF
(a) (b) and (c)(1) (4)-(16) demonstration (pf)
Inspector notes: Person in charge was not able to demonstrate proper wash rinse sanitize at 3 compartment sink. Retrain staff properly
590.002(B)/2-102.11-PF
Assignment (pf)
Inspector notes: No Certified food protection manager on site. Provide during all hours of operation.
590.002(A)/2-101.11-PF
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Live roaches in walk in cooler and 3 bay sink. Clean to remove. Provide IPM report from pest control company. PIC states pest control company services 1st of every month.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Handwashing cleanser availability (pf)
Inspector notes: No hand soap available at hand sink. PIC had employee replace when advised. Assure all sinks are properly equipped with hand soap.
590.006/6-301.11-PF
Food preparation (c)
Inspector notes: Employee observed peeling hard boiled eggs in 3 compartment sink with soiled dishes and putting shells in sanitize bay. Discontinue any food prep at the 3 bay sink and utilize prep sink in rear of kitchen as indicated. Retrain staff.
590.003/3-305.14-C
50
Jun 28, 2022
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)
Inspector notes: Broken and cracked tiles on the floor in walkin. Repair
590.006/6-501.11-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Heavy grease buildup on the side and underneath deep fryer. Clean to remove
590.004/4-602.13-C
90
Jun 13, 2022
Routine
6 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food date marking (pf)
Inspector notes: Bottles in refrigeration units with no labels or date. Provide
590.003/3-501.17-PF
(a)-(p) person-in-charge-duties (pf)
Inspector notes: No staff designated as Person In Charge. Provide at all operaing hours.
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF
Assignment (pf)
Inspector notes: No CFPM on site when inspector arrived. Manager arrived 20 minutes into inspection. Provide
590.002(A)/2-101.11-PF
Hand drying provision (pf)
Inspector notes: No papertowels at multiple hand sinks around service and cooking line. Replace Handsink at bar location blocked by trash bin. Remove.
590.006/6-301.12-PF
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed equipment being rinsed out with water and hands of employee. Then stored on clean shelf. Retrain staff on proper wash rinse sanitize.
590.004/4-601.11-PF
Sanitizing solutions testing devices (pf)
Inspector notes: No testing device for 3 compartment sink. Provide or replace
590.004/4-302.14-PF
In-use utensils between-use storage (c)
Inspector notes: Utensils stored in pot of water on cook line. Discontinue. *In-use utensils must be in cool running water to flush moist foods in clean water of 135
590.003/3-304.12-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Heavy grease buildup on the side and underneath deep fryer. Clean to remove Food spills inside refrigeration units inside of chest freezer. Clean to remove
590.004/4-602.13-C
Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)
Inspector notes: Broken and cracked tiles on the floor in walkin. Repair
590.006/6-501.11-C
Good repair and proper adjustment-equipment (c)
Inspector notes: Ice build up inside multple freezer chest and stand up freezers. Clean to remove.
590.004/4-501.11-C
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Seoul last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Seoul on file is from Apr 15, 2026. The public record contains 13 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Seoul?
Across the inspection record, “repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Seoul.
How does Seoul compare to other restaurants in Boston?
Seoul most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Boston average of 86.
Has Seoul's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Seoul have averaged around seven violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Seoul 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 Seoul inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Seoul is inspected around three times per year on average.
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