Boston's Fish House
Last inspected: Dec 30, 2025
61
Score
Boston's Fish House has been inspected nine times since 2022. On Dec 30, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.
Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around 10 violations compared to roughly 12 violations earlier on.
Looking across the full record, “establishment not maintaining clam/mussel/oyster tags” is the recurring theme, flagged three times.
The city-wide average sits at 72, which Boston's Fish House's 61 doesn't quite reach. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
9
Inspections
0
Critical latest
2
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 30, 2025
Food-Licensing Inspection
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
61
Jul 10, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
37
Jan 3, 2025
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 3 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 15 violations
High Priority - Roach excrement and/or droppings present. In the dry storage shed **Warning**
35A-23-4
High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 2 in the outdoor shed in containers **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
35A-04-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. - Bottom shelf of glass door wait station cooler, cream 45F. Operator - Thai sauce made with butter 46F on the cookline. Operator iced. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Melted butter/margarine blend 115F in steam table. Advised to reheat to 165F to hot hold at 135F or above. **Warning**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Outside back door **Warning**
29-34-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. In the closet, purple substance **Warning**
41-17-4
Intermediate - Establishment not maintaining clam/mussel/oyster tags for 90 days. **Warning**
01C-02-4
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Milky **Warning**
53B-02-5
Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine. **Warning**
16-23-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Next to the shed **Warning**
51-11-4
Basic - Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Both sheds **Warning**
14-45-4
Basic - Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. **Warning**
14-42-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Shrimp, standing water **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
06-01-5
Basic - Upstairs exhaust hood dripping onto the ground **Warning**
28-24-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Handsink, dish sprayer, under three compartment sink **Warning**
29-11-4
25
Jul 17, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow Devices
FL-28
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
33
Sep 20, 2023
Complaint Full
5 critical violations. 3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 13 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
No Bare Hand Contact with Ready-to-Eat Food
FL-09
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
26
Aug 3, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
27
Jan 26, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
74
Jul 21, 2022
Complaint Full
2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Establishment not maintaining clam/mussel/oyster tags for 90 days. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-21: operator has begun to date and save **Time Extended**
01C-02-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Kyle **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-21: **Time Extended**
53B-02-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Water leaking from handsink basin next to back door and dish machine pull through sprayer area **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-21: **Time Extended**
29-11-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-21: **Time Extended**
50-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor/wall soiled/has accumulation of debris. - Under cooking equipment heavy grease and soil - next to fryer station heavy flour/residue buildup - black residue wall in dish area **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-21: **Time Extended**
36-73-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - interior of cabinet in waitstation black/mold like substance - wire shelving in dish area - bottom drawer gaskets next to oven **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-21: cabinet to be replaced following day. **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom. - FRP pulled away from wall/gap/bulging behind reach in cooler - wall under cook line handsink in disrepair **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-21: **Time Extended**
36-30-4
64
Jul 20, 2022
Complaint Full
4 critical violations. 4 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 17 violations
High Priority - Grease on the ground around grease recycle container and under hood exhaust **Warning**
28-13-5
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. - Approximately 5 live in the bar neat the soda gun - 6 dead in the walk in cooler on top of containers and on sheet pans corrected on correct **Warning**
35A-02-6
High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. - 2 on the wall behind reach in cooler - 1 on the wall in the office operator killed - 1 on the inside door in the office operator killed**Warning** **Admin Complaint**
35A-05-4
High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Greater than 200 ppm cl **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-27-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. bleach **Warning**
41-17-4
Intermediate - Establishment not maintaining clam/mussel/oyster tags for 90 days. **Warning**
01C-02-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Light black buildup inside ice machine baffle area **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Kyle **Warning**
53B-02-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Warning**
50-09-4
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. - 1 on prep table corrected on site - 2 on the floor next to expo / sauce cooler **Warning**
35A-03-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Drink over reach in cooler **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12B-07-4
Basic - Floor/wall soiled/has accumulation of debris. - Under cooking equipment heavy grease and soil - next to fryer station heavy flour/residue buildup - black residue wall in dish area **Warning**
36-73-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Bag in the box soda office **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - interior of cabinet in waitstation black/mold like substance - wire shelving in dish area - bottom drawer gaskets next to oven **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom. - FRP pulled away from wall/gap/bulging behind reach in cooler - wall under cook line handsink in disrepair **Warning**
36-30-4
Basic - Water leaking from handsink basin next to back door and dish machine pull through sprayer area **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
29-11-4
Basic - Handsink not stocked with proper handwashing provisions. - Cookline missing paper towels and handwash sign - restroom missing handwash sign **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31B-04-4
23
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Boston's Fish House last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Boston's Fish House on file is from Dec 30, 2025. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Boston's Fish House?
Across the inspection record, “establishment not maintaining clam/mussel/oyster tags” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Boston's Fish House.
How does Boston's Fish House compare to other restaurants in New Smyrna Beach?
Boston's Fish House most recently scored 61 out of 100, which is lower than the New Smyrna Beach average of 72.
Has Boston's Fish House's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Boston's Fish House have averaged around 10 violations per visit, down from roughly 12 earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Boston's Fish House 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 Boston's Fish House inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Boston's Fish House is inspected around three times per year on average.
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