Spirit of Boston

200 Seaport Bl, Boston, MA 02210

American

Last inspected: Jan 6, 2026

100

Score

Low Risk

Inspectors have visited Spirit of Boston five times, with records going back to 2022. On Jan 6, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around two violations to closer to zero violations per visit over the last few inspections.

Across the inspection history, “controlling pests” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded three times.

Compared to the broader Boston restaurant scene, where the average is 86, this is a stronger showing. The record reflects steady performance over time.

Inspections

Critical latest

Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Jan 6, 2026

Routine

No violations found.

100

May 20, 2025

Routine

2 major violations. 2 minor violations.

View 4 violations

Controlling pests (pf)

Inspector notes: There was evidence of mouse activity observed(droppings). Provide a full pest report upon re-inspection

590.006/6-501.111-PF

Consumption of animal foods that are raw undercooked or not otherwise processed to eliminate pathogens (pf)

Inspector notes: Provide a proper disclosure on the menus reading "(*) these items are servied raw/undercooked or cooked to order" (*) asterisk all necessary items

590.003/3-603.11-PF

Cleaning floors dustless methods (c)

Inspector notes: Clean the floors under/around the cook line equipment to remove evidence of mouse droppings & soils

590.006/6-501.13-C

Nonfood contact surfaces (c)

Inspector notes: Clean the interiors of the fryers to remove evidence of mouse droppings. Clean the interior of the 2nd deck service station refrigeration unit to remove soils.

590.004/4-602.13-C

Feb 22, 2024

Routine

1 minor violation.

View 1 violation

Good repair and proper adjustment-equipment (c)

Inspector notes: Soda lines observed leaking behind the bars on 2 decks.Repair Repair is scheduled for today (2.22.24)

590.004/4-501.11-C

Oct 10, 2022

Routine

2 major violations. 2 minor violations.

View 4 violations

Controlling pests (pf)

Inspector notes: Fruit flies apparent at second floor bar. Provide updated IPM pest report for treatment of flies upon reinspection.

590.006/6-501.111-PF

(a)-(p) person-in-charge-duties (pf)

Inspector notes: Priority violations cited. Provide active managerial control.

590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF

Drying mops (c)

Inspector notes: Wet mops strewn on deck off kitchen. Store properly.

590.006/6-501.16-C

Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)

Inspector notes: Hood tag is expired. Provide current hood cleaning.

590.006/6-501.14-C

Sep 26, 2022

Routine

1 critical violation. 5 major violations. 6 minor violations.

View 12 violations

Packaged and unpackaged food-separation packaging and segregation (p)

Inspector notes: Raw fish stored above ready to eat foods. Raw chicken boxes stored in close proximity to ready to eat foods. Store properly.

590.003/3-302.11-P

Controlling pests (pf)

Inspector notes: Fruit flies apparent at second floor bar. Provide updated IPM pest report for treatment of flies upon reinspection.

590.006/6-501.111-PF

Hand drying provision (pf)

Inspector notes: No paper towels at second floor bar. COS.

590.006/6-301.12-PF

(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)

Inspector notes: Inside ice machine with visible soils at both bars. Wash/rinse/sanitize/air dry.

590.004/4-601.11-PF

Ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food date marking (pf)

Inspector notes: Multiple containers and pans of prepared foods in reach in coolers are not date marked. Provide.

590.003/3-501.17-PF

(a)-(p) person-in-charge-duties (pf)

Inspector notes: Priority violations cited. Provide active managerial control.

590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF

Outer openings protected (c)

Inspector notes: Galley door is wide open with no screen. Maintain closed or provide pest proof screen door.

590.006/6-202.15-C

Drying mops (c)

Inspector notes: Wet mops strewn on deck off kitchen. Store properly.

590.006/6-501.16-C

Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)

Inspector notes: Hood tag is expired. Provide current hood cleaning.

590.006/6-501.14-C

Nonfood contact surfaces (c)

Inspector notes: Food debri and soils visible under cookline and kitchen equipment. Clean to remove.

590.004/4-602.13-C

Heating ventilation air conditioning system vents (c)

Inspector notes: Heater above rear kitchen outside food with buildup of caked on dust and soils. Clean to remove.

590.006/6-202.12-C

Light bulbs protective shielding (c)

Inspector notes: Light shield missing above warewashing area. Replace.

590.006/6-202.11-C

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Spirit of Boston last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Spirit of Boston on file is from Jan 6, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Spirit of Boston?

Across the inspection record, “controlling pests” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Spirit of Boston.

How does Spirit of Boston compare to other restaurants in Boston?

Spirit of Boston most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Boston average of 86.

Has Spirit of Boston's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Spirit of Boston have averaged around zero violations per visit, down from roughly two earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Spirit of Boston 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 Spirit of Boston inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Spirit of Boston is inspected around two times per year on average.

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