The Oceanaire Seafood Room

40 Court St, Boston, MA 02108

Seafood

Last inspected: Feb 18, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Public records show six inspections at The Oceanaire Seafood Room stretching back to 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Feb 18, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

Recent visits have flagged more than earlier ones: around four violations per visit lately, up from roughly one violation before.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “consumption of animal foods that are raw undercooked”, showing up two times.

By comparison, the average Boston facility scores 86, putting The Oceanaire Seafood Room on the weaker side. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Feb 18, 2026

Routine

2 major violations. 1 minor violation.

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

Inspector notes: Missing a disclosure on the raw and undercooked menu items on the Bar menu.Provide

590.003/3-603.11-PF

Controlling pests (pf)

Inspector notes: Noted small roach near the 3 bay sink.Provide a detail pest report

590.006/6-501.111-PF

Maintaining refuse areas and enclosures (c)

Inspector notes: Noted heavy grease on the floor near the grease containers in the trash area.Clean to prevent pest activity.

590.005/5-501.115-C

Jan 29, 2026

Routine

6 major violations. 4 minor violations.

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Segregation and location-distressed merchandise (pf)

Inspector notes: Noted few expired prepared food items in the walkin.Remove and monitor

590.006/6-404.11-PF

Controlling pests (pf)

Inspector notes: Noted small roach near the 3 bay sink.Provide a detail pest report

590.006/6-501.111-PF

Temperature measuring devices manual and mechanical warewashing (pf)

Inspector notes: Provide irreversible thermometer for the high temp dish machine in the kitchen area.

590.004/4-302.13-PF

Warewashing machines temperature measuring devices (pf)

Inspector notes: Repair the wash gauge on the dish machine in the kitchen

590.004/4-204.115-PF

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

Inspector notes: Missing a disclosure on the raw and undercooked menu items on the Bar menu.Provide

590.003/3-603.11-PF

Handwashing sinks-numbers and capacities (pf)

Inspector notes: Noted only one hand sink available at the bar.Provide/Convert dump sink as a hand sink with sign/paper towels/soap

590.005/5-203.11-PF

Maintaining refuse areas and enclosures (c)

Inspector notes: Noted heavy grease on the floor near the grease containers in the trash area.Clean to prevent pest activity. Decluter or remove unnecessary items from the trash area and the utility room to prevent harborage of pests

590.005/5-501.115-C

Cutting surfaces (c)

Inspector notes: Noted several cutting boards heavily scored/scratched.Replace or Resurface

590.004/4-501.12-C

Linens and napkins use limitations (c)

Inspector notes: Noted linens and paper towels in contact with food.Discontinue

590.003/3-304.13-C

Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)

Inspector notes: Noted several air vents in the kitchen and prep area with rust and peeling paint.Clean

590.006/6-501.11-C

Oct 29, 2025

Routine

No violations found.

100

Aug 14, 2024

Routine

1 critical violation.

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Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils-frequency (p)

Inspector notes: Interior of Ice machines with mold like build up clean to remove

590.004/4-602.11-P

Feb 23, 2023

Routine

1 major violation.

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Shell stock maintaining identification (pf)

Inspector notes: Shellstock tags not dated with last sold ensure date of last sold oyster on all tags

590.003/3-203.12-PF

Dec 8, 2022

Routine

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

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

Inspector notes: RTE foods stored in containers on the shelf with expired use by dates. Remove and dispose of all expired foods.

590.003/3-501.17-PF

(b) and (c) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (c)

Inspector notes: Heavy rust and debris build up on can opener on prep table. Clean to remove or provide replacement.

590.004/4-601.11-C

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was The Oceanaire Seafood Room last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at The Oceanaire Seafood Room on file is from Feb 18, 2026. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at The Oceanaire Seafood Room?

Across the inspection record, “consumption of animal foods that are raw undercooked” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at The Oceanaire Seafood Room.

How does The Oceanaire Seafood Room compare to other restaurants in Boston?

The Oceanaire Seafood Room most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is lower than the Boston average of 86.

Has The Oceanaire Seafood Room's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at The Oceanaire Seafood Room have averaged around four violations per visit, up from roughly one earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at The Oceanaire Seafood Room 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 Oceanaire Seafood Room inspected?

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

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