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Legal Seafoods

200 Terminal Rd

Last inspected Nov 5, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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Quick Answers

When was Legal Seafoods last inspected?: The most recent inspection on record was on Nov 5, 2026. The result listed by Boston Inspectional Services Department was “Report filed”.
Were any violations recorded at the last inspection?: Yes: 2 violations recorded, none marked critical. Each one is listed below with the official wording.
How many inspections are on record?: 7 inspections on record, from Jan 3, 2024 to Nov 5, 2026.
Has Legal Seafoods ever been closed by the health department?: No closure appears in the 7 inspection records we hold for this business. The earliest is dated Jan 3, 2024.

The Full Inspection History

7 inspections

Inspection

Nov 5, 2026

Report filed

2 recorded violations

minorCode 590.003/3-302.12-COther

Official Wording

Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C)

Inspector’s Notes

Multiples squeeze bottle at the cold holding unit observed without label./ Provide

In Plain English

An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

More about other finding

minorCode 590.006/6-201.11-CCleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)

Inspector’s Notes

Floor under the bar equipment and handwashing sink observed soiled. Clean to remove

In Plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Nov 5, 2026 · Original Source

Inspection

May 8, 2026

Passed

4 recorded violations

minorCode 590.003/3-302.12-COther

Official Wording

Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C)

Inspector’s Notes

Multiple squeeze bottles observed without labels. Provide labels when removed from original containers

In Plain English

An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

More about other finding

majorCode 590.004/4-302.14-PFCleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

Sanitizing Solutions Testing Devices (Pf)

Inspector’s Notes

Bar first Low temp dishmachine / repair unit to operate 120/120 and provide proper sanitizer to test at 50-100ppm

In Plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

minorCode 590.005/5-205.15-CFacility maintenance

Official Wording

System Maintained in Good Repair (C)

Inspector’s Notes

Pipe below 3 compartment sink observed leaking. Repair

In Plain English

Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.

More about building upkeep issues

majorCode 590.006/6-301.11-PFHandwashing

Official Wording

Handwashing Cleanser Availability (Pf)

Inspector’s Notes

Kitchen handwashing sink near the prep sink observed without soap/Provide hand soap and mantain all the time . (COS)

In Plain English

Staff were not washing their hands when required, or a handwashing sink was blocked, missing soap or paper towels, or used for something else. Hands are one of the most common ways germs reach food.

More about handwashing problems

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, May 8, 2026 · Original Source

Inspection

Apr 30, 2026

Failed

4 recorded violations

minorCode 590.003/3-302.12-COther

Official Wording

Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C)

Inspector’s Notes

Multiple squeeze bottles observed without labels. Provide labels when removed from original containers

In Plain English

An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

More about other finding

majorCode 590.004/4-302.14-PFCleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

Sanitizing Solutions Testing Devices (Pf)

Inspector’s Notes

Bar first Low temp dishmachine / repair unit to operate 120/120 and provide proper sanitizer to test at 50-100ppm

In Plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

minorCode 590.005/5-205.15-CFacility maintenance

Official Wording

System Maintained in Good Repair (C)

Inspector’s Notes

Pipe below 3 compartment sink observed leaking. Repair

In Plain English

Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.

More about building upkeep issues

majorCode 590.006/6-301.11-PFHandwashing

Official Wording

Handwashing Cleanser Availability (Pf)

Inspector’s Notes

Kitchen handwashing sink near the prep sink observed without soap/Provide hand soap and mantain all the time . (COS)

In Plain English

Staff were not washing their hands when required, or a handwashing sink was blocked, missing soap or paper towels, or used for something else. Hands are one of the most common ways germs reach food.

More about handwashing problems

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Apr 30, 2026 · Original Source

Inspection

Jun 6, 2025

Passed

2 recorded violations

minorCode 590.003/3-304.14-CCleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C)

Inspector’s Notes

Wiping cloths stored soiled on counters. Store properly in sanitizer solution.

In Plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

majorCode 590.005/5-205.11-PFHandwashing

Official Wording

Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)

Inspector’s Notes

Handsink at prep area blocked with equipment in front. Keep accessible all the time.

In Plain English

Staff were not washing their hands when required, or a handwashing sink was blocked, missing soap or paper towels, or used for something else. Hands are one of the most common ways germs reach food.

More about handwashing problems

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Jun 6, 2025 · Original Source

Inspection

May 30, 2025

Failed

2 recorded violations

minorCode 590.003/3-304.14-CCleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C)

Inspector’s Notes

Wiping cloths stored soiled on counters. Store properly in sanitizer solution.

In Plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

majorCode 590.005/5-205.11-PFHandwashing

Official Wording

Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)

Inspector’s Notes

Handsink at prep area blocked with equipment in front. Keep accessible all the time.

In Plain English

Staff were not washing their hands when required, or a handwashing sink was blocked, missing soap or paper towels, or used for something else. Hands are one of the most common ways germs reach food.

More about handwashing problems

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, May 30, 2025 · Original Source

Inspection

Mar 27, 2024

Report filed

1 recorded violation

minorCode 590.003/3-305.11-CContamination

Official Wording

Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C)

Inspector’s Notes

Oysters in the walk-in unit stored below raw fish. Separate properly.

In Plain English

Food was stored or handled in a way that could let germs or other material get into it, such as raw meat stored above ready-to-eat food or uncovered food. Cross-contamination is a common cause of foodborne illness.

More about food not protected from contamination

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Mar 27, 2024 · Original Source

Inspection