Inspection
Oct 8, 2026
Passed
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Oct 8, 2026 · Original Source
Eating & Drinking · Boston, MA
Sebastians Cafe
1 Harborside Dr
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Quick Answers
- When was Sebastians Cafe last inspected?
- The most recent inspection on record was on Oct 8, 2026. The result listed by Boston Inspectional Services Department was “Passed”.
- Were any violations recorded at the last inspection?
- No. No violations were recorded at the most recent inspection.
- How many inspections are on record?
- 13 inspections on record, from Dec 4, 2023 to Oct 8, 2026.
- Has Sebastians Cafe ever been closed by the health department?
- No closure appears in the 13 inspection records we hold for this business. The earliest is dated Dec 4, 2023.
The Full Inspection History
13 inspectionsInspection
Jan 12, 2026
Passed
1 recorded violation
majorCode 590.004/4-204.117-PFCleaning and sanitizing
Official Wording
Warewashing Machines Automatic Dispensing of Detergents and Sanitizers (Pf)
Inspector’s Notes
High Temp Dish Machine leaking at the bottom. Repair.
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 problemsOfficial record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Jan 12, 2026 · Original Source
Inspection
Dec 29, 2025
Failed (extension granted)
1 recorded violation
majorCode 590.004/4-204.117-PFCleaning and sanitizing
Official Wording
Warewashing Machines Automatic Dispensing of Detergents and Sanitizers (Pf)
Inspector’s Notes
High Temp Dish Machine leaking at the bottom. Repair.
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 problemsOfficial record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Dec 29, 2025 · Original Source
Inspection
Dec 17, 2025
Failed
1 recorded violation
majorCode 590.004/4-204.117-PFCleaning and sanitizing
Official Wording
Warewashing Machines Automatic Dispensing of Detergents and Sanitizers (Pf)
Inspector’s Notes
High Temp Dish Machine leaking at the bottom. Repair.
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 problemsOfficial record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Dec 17, 2025 · Original Source
Inspection
Jun 27, 2025
Passed
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Jun 27, 2025 · Original Source
Inspection
Jan 3, 2025
Passed
1 recorded violation
minorCode 590.006/6-501.14-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official Wording
Cleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C)
Inspector’s Notes
Hood Vent Sticker expired. Provide a current one.
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 problemsOfficial record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Jan 3, 2025 · Original Source
Inspection
Dec 16, 2024
Failed
1 recorded violation
minorCode 590.006/6-501.14-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official Wording
Cleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C)
Inspector’s Notes
Hood Vent Sticker expired. Provide a current one.
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 problemsOfficial record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Dec 16, 2024 · Original Source
Inspection
Jul 23, 2024
Passed
1 recorded violation
minorCode 590.006/6-501.14-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official Wording
Cleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C)
Inspector’s Notes
Hood Vent sticker expired. Provide a current one.
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 problemsOfficial record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Jul 23, 2024 · Original Source
Inspection
Jun 28, 2024
Failed (extension granted)
1 recorded violation
minorCode 590.006/6-501.14-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official Wording
Cleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C)
Inspector’s Notes
Hood Vent sticker expired. Provide a current one.
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 problemsOfficial record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Jun 28, 2024 · Original Source
Inspection
Jun 17, 2024
Failed (extension granted)
5 recorded violations
majorCode 590.004/4-302.13-PFFood temperature
Official Wording
Temperature Measuring Devices Manual and Mechanical Warewashing (Pf)
Inspector’s Notes
No max temperature irreversible thermometer (or thermal strips) on site. Provide.
In Plain English
Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.
More about food kept at an unsafe temperaturemajorCode 590.006/6-301.12-PFOther
Official Wording
Hand Drying Provision (Pf)
Inspector’s Notes
No paper towels at both handwashing sinks. Provide.
In Plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingminorCode 590.006/6-501.14-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official Wording
Cleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C)
Inspector’s Notes
Hood Vent sticker expired. Provide a current one.
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 problemsmajorCode 590.002/2-501.11-PFCleaning and sanitizing
Official Wording
Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events (Pf)
Inspector’s Notes
No Vomiting and Diarrheal clean up kit on site. Provide.
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 problemsminorCode 590.004/4-602.13-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official Wording
Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
Inspector’s Notes
Interior of some refrigerating/freezer units soiled. Clean properly.
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 problemsOfficial record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Jun 17, 2024 · Original Source
Inspection
Jun 7, 2024
Failed
5 recorded violations
majorCode 590.002/2-501.11-PFCleaning and sanitizing
Official Wording
Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events (Pf)
Inspector’s Notes
No Vomiting and Diarrheal clean up kit on site. Provide.
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 problemsmajorCode 590.004/4-302.13-PFFood temperature
Official Wording
Temperature Measuring Devices Manual and Mechanical Warewashing (Pf)
Inspector’s Notes
No max temperature irreversible thermometer (or thermal strips) on site. Provide.
In Plain English
Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.
More about food kept at an unsafe temperaturemajorCode 590.006/6-301.12-PFOther
Official Wording
Hand Drying Provision (Pf)
Inspector’s Notes
No paper towels at both handwashing sinks. Provide.
In Plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingminorCode 590.004/4-602.13-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official Wording
Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
Inspector’s Notes
Interior of some refrigerating/freezer units soiled. Clean properly.
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 problemsminorCode 590.006/6-501.14-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official Wording
Cleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C)
Inspector’s Notes
Hood Vent sticker expired. Provide a current one.
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 problemsOfficial record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Jun 7, 2024 · Original Source
Inspection
Mar 21, 2024
Passed
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Mar 21, 2024 · Original Source
Inspection
Dec 4, 2023
Passed
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Dec 4, 2023 · Original Source