Eating & Drinking · Boston, MA

Aloft Boston Seaport Hotel

Name: Aloft Boston Seaport Hotel
Address: 401 D St, Boston, MA

401 D St

Last inspected Aug 13, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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SteadyThe last two inspections recorded a similar number of violations. Review the dated records below.

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8 inspections

Inspection

Aug 13, 2026

Passed

3 recorded violations

majorCode 590.004/4-601.11-PFCleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

(A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

Observed mold-like substance inside ice machine. Discussed with PIC to clean thoroughly to remove all mold-like substances and maintain clean

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

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System Maintained in Good Repair (C)

Inspector’s notes

Observed handsink in pantry clogged. Contact license plumber to 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 590.006/6-501.111-PFPests

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Controlling Pests (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

Observed fly activity near ice well. Contact pest control for treatment and ensure to properly and thoroughly clean all floor drains

In plain English

The inspector found mice, rats, cockroaches, flies, or evidence of them (like droppings) inside the business, or conditions that could attract them. Pests can spread bacteria to food and surfaces, so this is treated as one of the more serious findings.

More about signs of rodents or insects

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Aug 13, 2026 · Original Source

Inspection

Aug 5, 2026

Failed

3 recorded violations

majorCode 590.004/4-601.11-PFCleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

(A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

Observed mold-like substance inside ice machine. Discussed with PIC to clean thoroughly to remove all mold-like substances and maintain clean

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

Observed handsink in pantry clogged. Contact license plumber to 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 590.006/6-501.111-PFPests

Official wording

Controlling Pests (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

Observed fly activity near ice well. Contact pest control for treatment and ensure to properly and thoroughly clean all floor drains

In plain English

More about signs of rodents or insects

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

Inspection

Jan 28, 2026

Passed

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Jan 28, 2026 · Original Source

Inspection

Mar 18, 2025

Passed

4 recorded violations

criticalCode 590.002/2-301.14-POther

Official wording

When to Wash (P)

Inspector’s notes

Noted no handwashing by staff while changing tasks. Retrain staff when and where to wash

In plain English

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

More about other finding

minorCode 590.004/4-501.12-COther

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Cutting Surfaces (C)

Inspector’s notes

Noted white cutting board on the cookline on the first floor kitchen heavily scored. Resurface/Replace

In plain English

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

More about other finding

majorCode 590.005/5-205.11-PFHandwashing

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Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

Handwashing sink on the first floor blocked by a cage. Provide easy access to the hand washing sink.

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

majorCode 590.006/6-301.11-PFHandwashing

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Handwashing Cleanser Availability (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

Noted no soap available to wash hands in the hand washing sink at the bar. Provide

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, Mar 18, 2025 · Original Source

Inspection

Mar 11, 2025

Failed

4 recorded violations

criticalCode 590.002/2-301.14-POther

Official wording

When to Wash (P)

Inspector’s notes

Noted no handwashing by staff while changing tasks. Retrain staff when and where to wash

In plain English

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

More about other finding

minorCode 590.004/4-501.12-COther

Official wording

Cutting Surfaces (C)

Inspector’s notes

Noted white cutting board on the cookline on the first floor kitchen heavily scored. Resurface/Replace

In plain English

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

More about other finding

majorCode 590.005/5-205.11-PFHandwashing

Official wording

Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

Handwashing sink on the first floor blocked by a cage. Provide easy access to the hand washing sink.

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

majorCode 590.006/6-301.11-PFHandwashing

Official wording

Handwashing Cleanser Availability (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

Noted no soap available to wash hands in the hand washing sink at the bar. Provide

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, Mar 11, 2025 · Original Source

Inspection

Dec 3, 2024

Passed

2 recorded violations

minorCode 590.004/4-601.11-CCleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

(B) and (C) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (C)

Inspector’s notes

Observed food soils on the exterior of the stand up freezer. Clean to remove Observed food soils and debris on the floor of the walk in unit. 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

majorCode 590.006/6-501.111-PFPests

Official wording

Controlling Pests (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

Observed heavy activity of fruit flies. Observed soiled utenisils with food debris sitting on the back counter. Advised to clean and sanitize all areas properly. Have all areas affected treated properly.

In plain English

More about signs of rodents or insects

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Dec 3, 2024 · Original Source

Inspection

Nov 25, 2024

Failed

2 recorded violations

minorCode 590.004/4-601.11-CCleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

(B) and (C) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (C)

Inspector’s notes

Observed food soils on the exterior of the stand up freezer. Clean to remove Observed food soils and debris on the floor of the walk in unit. 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

majorCode 590.006/6-501.111-PFPests