The Nautilus

300 Pier 4 Bl, Boston, MA 02210
Seafood
Last inspected: Sep 29, 2025
95
Score
Low Risk

Public records show six inspections at The Nautilus stretching back to 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Sep 29, 2025. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around two violations each.

“(p) person-in-charge-duties” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.

Restaurants in Boston average 86, so The Nautilus is doing better than most peers. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

6
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Sep 29, 2025
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
(b) and (c) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (c)
Inspector notes: Reported elevated Coliform Morrell report regarding choc ice cream. Establishment advised to discontinue serving until a clean lab report is provided.
590.004/4-601.11-C
95
May 19, 2025
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
(b) and (c) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (c)
Inspector notes: Reported elevated Coliform Morrell report regarding choc ice cream. Establishment advised to discontinue serving until a clean lab report is provided.
590.004/4-601.11-C
95
Mar 25, 2025
Routine
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
(a)-(p) person-in-charge-duties (pf)
Inspector notes: Missing lab report for Dairy Ice cream. Provide via email an updated report. Provide a Manufacturing license for in house ice cream.
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF
90
Dec 4, 2024
Routine
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
(a)-(p) person-in-charge-duties (pf)
Inspector notes: Missing lab report for Dairy Ice cream. Provide via email an updated report. Provide a Manufacturing license for in house ice cream.
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF
90
May 13, 2024
Routine
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Sanitizing solutions testing devices (pf)
Inspector notes: Missing testing device for dishmachines and 3 compartment sink. Provide.
590.004/4-302.14-PF
Nonfood-contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Heavy food soils and debris on top of the dishmachine. Clean to remove
590.004/4-202.16-C
86
Dec 15, 2022
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Miscellaneous sources of contamination (c)
Inspector notes: Very busy entrance to the front of the restaurant - plated foods by waitstaff condiments being expidited to seated customers appeared too close to waiting customers by the extremely tight entrance - suggesting a better flow for customers entering the front while waiting in common areas of the restaurant to reduce potential contamination
590.003/3-307.11-C
Packaged and unpackaged food-separation packaging and segregation (c)
Inspector notes: Ensure all foods are being stored off the floors a minimum of six inches during storage including common hallway areas behind the bar and wherever foods are needed to be stored properly
590.003/3-302.11-C
Wiping cloths use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Several in use wiping cloths being used by busy staff observed slung over several employee shoulders after use as well as discarded on table tops in the kitchen area - store properly after use to reduce potential contamination
590.003/3-304.14-C
86

Frequently Asked Questions

When was The Nautilus last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at The Nautilus on file is from Sep 29, 2025. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at The Nautilus?

Across the inspection record, “(p) person-in-charge-duties” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at The Nautilus.

How does The Nautilus compare to other restaurants in Boston?

The Nautilus most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Boston average of 86.

Has The Nautilus' inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at The Nautilus have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at The Nautilus 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 The Nautilus inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, The Nautilus is inspected around two times per year on average.