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Boston Harbor Hotel

Name: Boston Harbor Hotel
Address: 70 Rowes Wh, Boston, MA

70 Rowes Wh

Last inspected Jul 2, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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Repeat problemsSerious findings or closures appear in two or more of the last three inspections. Review the dated records below.

The full inspection history

7 inspections

Inspection

Jul 2, 2026

Failed (extension granted)

8 recorded violations

majorCode 590.002(D)/2-103.11-PFOther

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(A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

Establishment is making their own ice cream without getting it tested monthly. Discontinue or add dessert manufacturing to permit with monthly testing.

In plain English

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

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criticalCode 590.003/3-302.11-POther

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Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (P)

Inspector’s notes

Raw oysters stored above ready to eat product in main kitchen. Corrected on site.

In plain English

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

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majorCode 590.003/3-502.12-PFOther

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Reduced Oxygen Packaging Criteria (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

Vaccum packer observed in kitchen. Chef could not provide HACCP plan. Provide HACCP plan or discontinue.

In plain English

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

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minorCode 590.004/4-101.17-COther

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Wood Use Limitation (C)

Inspector’s notes

Wood panel being used in bakery walk in observred with black soils. Remove.

In plain English

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

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majorCode 590.004/4-601.11-PFCleaning and sanitizing

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

Inspector’s notes

Ice machine in Sea Grill kitchen observed with soils. 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

criticalCode 590.005/5-202.13-PWater, plumbing, and sewage

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Backflow Prevention Air Gap (P)

Inspector’s notes

No air gap observed on prep sink. Provide air gap or provide a quote from a plumber showing the scope and cost of the work.

In plain English

The business had issues with hot or cold running water, plumbing, drains, backflow prevention, or sewage disposal. Some of these, like no hot water, can force a temporary closure until fixed.

More about water, plumbing, or sewage problems

majorCode 590.005/5-205.11-PFHandwashing

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Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

Multiple hand sinks with utensils stored inside. Discontinue. Hand sinks should only be for handwashing.

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.

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Wall and Ceiling Coverings and Coatings (C)

Inspector’s notes

Missing ceiling tile above high temperature dish machine. 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

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Jul 2, 2026 · Original Source

Inspection

Jun 25, 2026

Failed

8 recorded violations

majorCode 590.002(D)/2-103.11-PFOther

Official wording

(A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

Establishment is making their own ice cream without getting it tested monthly. Discontinue or add dessert manufacturing to permit with monthly testing.

In plain English

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

More about other finding

criticalCode 590.003/3-302.11-POther

Official wording

Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (P)

Inspector’s notes

Raw oysters stored above ready to eat product in main kitchen. Corrected on site.

In plain English

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

More about other finding

majorCode 590.003/3-502.12-PFOther

Official wording

Reduced Oxygen Packaging Criteria (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

Vaccum packer observed in kitchen. Chef could not provide HACCP plan. Provide HACCP plan or discontinue.

In plain English

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

More about other finding

minorCode 590.004/4-101.17-COther

Official wording

Wood Use Limitation (C)

Inspector’s notes

Wood panel being used in bakery walk in observred with black soils. Remove.

In plain English

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

More about other finding

majorCode 590.004/4-601.11-PFCleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

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

Inspector’s notes

Ice machine in Sea Grill kitchen observed with soils. 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

criticalCode 590.005/5-202.13-PWater, plumbing, and sewage

Official wording

Backflow Prevention Air Gap (P)

Inspector’s notes

No air gap observed on prep sink. Provide air gap or provide a quote from a plumber showing the scope and cost of the work.

In plain English

The business had issues with hot or cold running water, plumbing, drains, backflow prevention, or sewage disposal. Some of these, like no hot water, can force a temporary closure until fixed.

More about water, plumbing, or sewage problems

majorCode 590.005/5-205.11-PFHandwashing

Official wording

Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

Multiple hand sinks with utensils stored inside. Discontinue. Hand sinks should only be for handwashing.

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.

Official wording

Wall and Ceiling Coverings and Coatings (C)

Inspector’s notes

Missing ceiling tile above high temperature dish machine. 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

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Jun 25, 2026 · Original Source

Inspection

Dec 23, 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

All the yellow Hood stickers observed expired 12.4.2025/ Updated New Stickers

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, Dec 23, 2025 · Original Source

Inspection

Dec 12, 2025

Failed (extension granted)

7 recorded violations

minorCode 590.003/3-302.12-COther

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

Inspector’s notes

Multiples squeeze bottle without labels/ Provide

In plain English

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

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minorCode 590.003/3-304.12-CEquipment and utensils

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In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C)

Inspector’s notes

Sea Grille Kitchen-Provide scoop with handle for bulks bin (Rice) Portion cup observed

In plain English

Equipment, utensils, thermometers, cutting boards, or single-use items were not in good condition, not the right type, or not stored properly.

More about equipment or utensil issues

criticalCode 590.003/3-501.16-PFood temperature

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(A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)

Inspector’s notes

Sea Grille Kitchen observed lettuce Tomato with elevated temp of 55F. Provide proper cold holding of 41F and below ( PIC remove to the 1 door refigerator to cool down)

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 temperature

minorCode 590.005/5-203.13-COther

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Service Sink (C)

Inspector’s notes

No mop sink observed on site. Per PIC they dump the water in the floor drain/ Provide

In plain English

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

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minorCode 590.006/6-201.11-CCleaning and sanitizing

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Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)

Inspector’s notes

Sea Grille Kitchen clean the floor to remove soils and debris Second foor clean the kitchen floor walk-in unit and walk-in freezer to remove debris Dry storage room clean the floor under the shelving to remove soils/ 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

minorCode 590.006/6-501.14-CCleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Cleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C)

Inspector’s notes

All the yellow Hood stickers observed expired 12.4.2025/ Updated New Stickers

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 590.006/6-501.16-COther

Official wording

Drying Mops (C)

Inspector’s notes

Mop observed stored inside mop bucket in the warewashing area./ hang mop to dry ( Sea Grille restaurant kitchen) Second floor main kitchen

In plain English

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

More about other finding

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Dec 12, 2025 · Original Source

Inspection

Dec 5, 2025

Failed

7 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 without labels/ Provide

In plain English

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

More about other finding

minorCode 590.003/3-304.12-CEquipment and utensils

Official wording

In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C)

Inspector’s notes

Sea Grille Kitchen-Provide scoop with handle for bulks bin (Rice) Portion cup observed

In plain English

Equipment, utensils, thermometers, cutting boards, or single-use items were not in good condition, not the right type, or not stored properly.

More about equipment or utensil issues

criticalCode 590.003/3-501.16-PFood temperature

Official wording

(A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)

Inspector’s notes

Sea Grille Kitchen observed lettuce Tomato with elevated temp of 55F. Provide proper cold holding of 41F and below ( PIC remove to the 1 door refigerator to cool down)

In plain English

More about food kept at an unsafe temperature

minorCode 590.005/5-203.13-COther

Official wording

Service Sink (C)

Inspector’s notes

No mop sink observed on site. Per PIC they dump the water in the floor drain/ 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

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 590.006/6-501.14-CCleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Cleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C)

Inspector’s notes

All the yellow Hood stickers observed expired 12.4.2025/ Updated New Stickers

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 590.006/6-501.16-COther