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Legal Seafoods

500 Terminal Rd

Last inspected Jul 8, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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

The full inspection history

7 inspections

Inspection

Jul 8, 2026

Passed

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Jul 8, 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

Apr 8, 2025

Passed

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Apr 8, 2025 · Original Source

Inspection

May 31, 2024

Passed

1 recorded violation

majorCode 590.004/4-301.11-PFFood temperature

Official wording

Cooling Heating and Holding Capacities-Equipment (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

Large refrigerating unit at prep area out of order. Repair company on site performing work at this time. Repair to mantain 41F or below.

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

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, May 31, 2024 · Original Source

Inspection

May 17, 2024

Failed (extension granted)

2 recorded violations

minorCode 590.004/4-204.118-CCleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Warewashing Machines Flow Pressure Device (C)

Inspector’s notes

High Temp Dish Machine at Bar area spills water on the floor creating slippery surface. Employees are told to place a towel at the upper side of the door but it still spills large amount of water. Repair or replace.

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 590.004/4-301.11-PFFood temperature

Official wording

Cooling Heating and Holding Capacities-Equipment (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

Large refrigerating unit at prep area out of order. Repair company on site performing work at this time. Repair to mantain 41F or below.

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

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, May 17, 2024 · Original Source

Inspection

May 10, 2024

Failed

2 recorded violations

minorCode 590.004/4-204.118-CCleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Warewashing Machines Flow Pressure Device (C)

Inspector’s notes

High Temp Dish Machine at Bar area spills water on the floor creating slippery surface. Employees are told to place a towel at the upper side of the door but it still spills large amount of water. Repair or replace.

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 590.004/4-301.11-PFFood temperature

Official wording

Cooling Heating and Holding Capacities-Equipment (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

Large refrigerating unit at prep area out of order. Repair company on site performing work at this time. Repair to mantain 41F or below.

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

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, May 10, 2024 · Original Source

Inspection

Jan 3, 2024

Not required

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

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

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