The Westin Boston Waterfront

425 Summer St, Boston, MA 02210

American

Last inspected: Jan 9, 2026

Score

Low Risk

The Westin Boston Waterfront appears in inspection records nine times, starting in 2022. The Westin Boston Waterfront was last inspected on Jan 9, 2026. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near one violation each time.

Looking across the full record, “nonfood contact surfaces” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.

By comparison, the average Boston facility scores 86, putting The Westin Boston Waterfront on the weaker side. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jan 9, 2026

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

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(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)

Inspector notes: Observed raw cut salmon and lobster meat stored in reach in units @ 44F. Discussed with PIC to ensure all cold holding is maintained @ 41F or below. PIC voluntarily disposed

590.003/3-501.16-P

Nonfood contact surfaces (c)

Inspector notes: Observed upright 2 door freezer (12) with soils / spills. Clean to remove all spills and soils

590.004/4-602.13-C

Oct 8, 2025

Routine

2 minor violations.

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

Inspector notes: Heavy soils debri and mold substance observed inside the ice machine. Clean to remove.

590.004/4-601.11-C

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

Inspector notes: Observed plaster and debri from the wall chipping inside the walk in unit. Repair.

590.006/6-501.11-C

Mar 24, 2025

Routine

1 minor violation.

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Effectiveness-hair restraints (c)

Inspector notes: Staff observed without hair restraints in the kitchen. Provide at all times

590.002/2-402.11-C

Nov 6, 2024

Routine

No violations found.

100

Jun 6, 2024

Routine

No violations found.

100

Dec 1, 2023

Routine

1 minor violation.

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Good repair and proper adjustment-equipment (c)

Inspector notes: The high temp dish machine is out of service due to an element fire in the machine. Provide repairs as needed Alternate machine in the banquet kitchen to be used. 3 bay sink also availble Upon re-inspection a service call has been placed machine is out of service. PIC will contact ISD Health with a repair timeline

590.004/4-501.11-C

Nov 19, 2023

Routine

2 major violations. 2 minor violations.

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Segregation and location-distressed merchandise (pf)

Inspector notes: Fire in the dish room powder extinguisher disharged. Denature/discard all exposed food items

590.006/6-404.11-PF

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

Inspector notes: Fire in the high temp dish machine element burned. Chemical fire extinguisher discharged(powder residue through much of the kitchen) Brief loss of power(power back on) No smoke or soot residue observed Society kitchen Voluntarily Closed per Assistant Commissioner Dan Prendergast. Provide all necessary cleaning from a professional cleaning company submit all cleaning documentation be re-inspected by Health for approval to re-open.

590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF

Good repair and proper adjustment-equipment (c)

590.004/4-501.11-C

Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)

Inspector notes: Clean/sanitize/disinfect all equipment counters tables wares floors walls ceiling to remove all evidence of chemical fire extinguisher discharge. PIC stating Integrity cleaning service is en route PIC also instructed to provide all cleaning documentation upon re-inspection

590.006/6-201.11-C

Aug 1, 2023

Routine

3 minor violations.

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Warewashing machines internal baffles (c)

Inspector notes: Replace all curtains inside the ware washing machines when they appear uncleanable and become damaged as we discussed during inspection - Contact ECO-LAB and have them replaced as soon as possible

590.004/4-204.114-C

Other forms of information (c)

Inspector notes: Ensure there is visible signage available at the self service salad / breakfast unit stating [ No bare hand contact with ready to eat foods -- please use utensils provided for each individual item

590.003/3-602.12-C

Equipment and utensils-durability and strength (c)

Inspector notes: Panini press sandwich machine has somne heavy food soils accumulating around the perimeter as well as on the griddle surface itself - either clean to remove or replace as we discussed during inspection

590.004/4-201.11-C

Dec 20, 2022

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

View 5 violations

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

Inspector notes: Raw burger meat above ready to eat foods. corrected on site.

590.003/3-302.11-P

Cooling heating and holding capacities-equipment (pf)

Inspector notes: Three reach in units inoperable in kitchen. Make all necessary repairs. Cold holdingvTCS foods using indirect contact with ice in use and walkin coolers holding at below 41F. Email work orders and timeframe of completion ASAP.

590.004/4-301.11-PF

Nonfood contact surfaces (c)

Inspector notes: Floors in catering kitchen with visible soils in several areas near cookline and warewashing areas. Clean to remove.

590.004/4-602.13-C

Warewashing machines manufacturers’ operating instructions (c)

Inspector notes: Error message on eco lab read out. Repair.

590.004/4-501.15-C

Thawing (c)

Inspector notes: ROP fish thawing in walkin cooler in packaged. COS.

590.003/3-501.13-C

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was The Westin Boston Waterfront last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at The Westin Boston Waterfront on file is from Jan 9, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at The Westin Boston Waterfront?

Across the inspection record, “nonfood contact surfaces” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at The Westin Boston Waterfront.

How does The Westin Boston Waterfront compare to other restaurants in Boston?

The Westin Boston Waterfront most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is lower than the Boston average of 86.

Has The Westin Boston Waterfront's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at The Westin Boston Waterfront have averaged around one violation per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at The Westin Boston Waterfront 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 Westin Boston Waterfront inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, The Westin Boston Waterfront is inspected around three times per year on average.

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