The Banks Seafood & Steak
Last inspected: Jul 31, 2025
64
Score
Public records show eight inspections at The Banks Seafood & Steak stretching back to 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Jul 31, 2025. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.
Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around six violations to closer to three violations per visit.
When inspectors have written things up, “nonfood contact surfaces” has been the most frequent reason, cited four times.
Restaurants in Boston average 86, so The Banks Seafood & Steak trails the local norm. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.
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Inspections
0
Critical latest
2
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jul 31, 2025
Routine
2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: There was a live cockroach (cook line)observed on the floor along with drain flies around the dish machine.Provide a full pest report upon re-inspection.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: The interior panels of the ice machine observed with soils.Clean to remove soils
590.004/4-601.11-PF
System maintained in good repair (c)
Inspector notes: The floor drain at the salad station appears to be clogged(water is pooling).Repair Clean to remove excess water Dish room--3 bay sink is leaking from under the sanitizer bay.Repair 2nd floor bakery--Hand sink is leaking from the drainpipe.Repair
590.005/5-205.15-C
Surface characteristics-indoor areas (c)
Inspector notes: There are floor tiles at the cook line entrance that are cracked & damaged.Repair regrout as needed
590.006/6-101.11-C
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Clean the interior of the beer cooler to remove soils & mold like substance(floors/walls/ceiling)
590.006/6-201.11-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Clean the interior shelving units of the 1st floor beer cooler to remove soils & food debris. Clean the ceiling vent in the mop closet to remove dust build up. Clean the interior cabinets of the fryer units to remove grease buildup(1st/2nd floors)
590.004/4-602.13-C
Intensity-lighting (c)
Inspector notes: There are light bulbs out above the cook line.Repalce bulbs
590.006/6-303.11-C
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May 8, 2024
Routine
No violations found.
100
Mar 27, 2024
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Clean the wall around the french fry cutter to remove food soils.
590.006/6-201.11-C
95
Jan 30, 2024
Routine
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Live roach observed at the dish machine.Provide a full pest report upon re-inspection Clean/sanitize the location
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Intensity-lighting (c)
Inspector notes: Light bulbs burnt out at above prep kitchen cook line & pastry station Replace as needed
590.006/6-303.11-C
Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)
Inspector notes: Handsink fixture is loose.Repair
590.006/6-501.11-C
Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)
Inspector notes: Secure all CO2 tanks
590.006/6-501.114-C
78
Oct 13, 2023
Routine
4 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Cleaning agents and sanitizers availability (pf)
Inspector notes: Cleaning agent observed empty at bar low temperature dish machine. Person in charge corrected.
590.004/4-303.11-PF
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Upstairs ice machine observed with soils inside the interior of unit. Clean to remove.
590.004/4-601.11-PF
Common name-working containers (pf)
Inspector notes: Chemcial spray bottles observed without labels at oyster bar. Provide.
590.007/7-102.11-PF
Cleaning agents and sanitizers availability (pf)
Inspector notes: Sanitizer bottle obsevred empty at back of house low temperature dish machine. 0ppm after multiple attempts. Person in charge corrected.
590.004/4-303.11-PF
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Under fryolaters observed heavily soiled with grease and oil. Clean to remove.
590.004/4-602.13-C
Food storage-preventing contamination from the premises (c)
Inspector notes: Items observed on ground in freezer. Elevate to prevent potential contamination.
590.003/3-305.11-C
Food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)
Inspector notes: Squeeze bottle at downstairs coffee station refrigerator obsevred without label. Provide.
590.003/3-302.12-C
Packaged and unpackaged food-separation packaging and segregation (c)
Inspector notes: Uncovered containers of food obsevred on production line and in dry storage. Cover to prevent potential contamination.
590.003/3-302.11-C
55
Mar 9, 2023
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Bacon bits and grated cheese inside downstairs production line drawer are elevated in temperature. Bacon at 50F grated cheese at 48F. Person in charge discarded.
590.003/3-501.16-P
Using a handwashing sink-operation and maintenance (pf)
Inspector notes: Downstairs bar hand sink observed with lemons and limes in bucket inside sink. Person in charge removed. Observed proper hand washing at other locations in establishment.
590.005/5-205.11-PF
System maintained in good repair (c)
Inspector notes: Observed woman's room toilet flusher leaking in upstairs bathroom. Repair as necessary.
590.005/5-205.15-C
Food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)
Inspector notes: Observed bulk items in dry storage area without labels. Provide.
590.003/3-302.12-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Dust build up on production line vents. Food debris build up on top of salamander oven. Clean to remove all soils.
590.004/4-602.13-C
Cutting surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Observed cutting board at dessert station heavily scored. Person in charge discarded on site.
590.004/4-501.12-C
64
Aug 24, 2022
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Tomatillo blend at 50F. Chorizo 51F on production line. Person in charge indicted they had been put in unit 60-90 minutes prior. Person in charge put back in cooler.
590.003/3-501.16-P
Using a handwashing sink-operation and maintenance (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed pot in production line hand sink. Person in charge corrected on site.
590.005/5-205.11-PF
Food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)
Inspector notes: Bottles of oil on production line need labels. Provide.
590.003/3-302.12-C
Miscellaneous sources of contamination (c)
Inspector notes: Items being prepped in close proximeity to hand sink. Move to prevent potential contamination.
590.003/3-307.11-C
Nonfood-contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Cardboard being used on warewash shelf. Discontinue.
590.004/4-101.19-C
67
May 16, 2022
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Salmon in production line drawer at 50F. Person in charge indicated it had just been prepped one hour prior. Person in charge returned to walk in to properly cool.
590.003/3-501.16-P
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed multiple immature flies in second floor bar area. Updated pest reports have been provided. Continue to clean and monitor.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Handwashing cleanser availability (pf)
Inspector notes: No soap available in mens locker room bathroom. Provide.
590.006/6-301.11-PF
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Mold build up on first floor dish area walls. Food debris on bottom of coffee station refrigerator. Clean to remove soils.
590.004/4-602.13-C
Food preparation (c)
Inspector notes: Observed oysters being iced and cleaned in unused three bay sink. Discontinue food prep in three bay sink. Use only food prep sinks.
590.003/3-305.14-C
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was The Banks Seafood & Steak last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at The Banks Seafood & Steak on file is from Jul 31, 2025. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at The Banks Seafood & Steak?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood contact surfaces” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at The Banks Seafood & Steak.
How does The Banks Seafood & Steak compare to other restaurants in Boston?
The Banks Seafood & Steak most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the Boston average of 86.
Has The Banks Seafood & Steak's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at The Banks Seafood & Steak have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at The Banks Seafood & Steak means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is The Banks Seafood & Steak inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, The Banks Seafood & Steak is inspected around two times per year on average.
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