BOSTON & MAINE FISH CO.
⚠️ This facility has been closed 1 time by the Health Department
Latest: PASS
April 22, 2025
Address
200 FANEUIL HALL MARKET PL
North End, MA 02109
Inspection History
72 inspections
26 failures
1 closures
License
License #25070
Last inspected: April 22, 2025
Inspection History (50 most recent)
PASS
April 22, 2025
at 3:07 PM
2 violations
590.006/6-201.18-C - Walls and Ceilings Studs Joists and Rafters (C): Holes in ceiling possible rodent entries seal or repair | 590.006/6-501.111-PF - Controlling Pests (Pf): Roaches seen on wall in back prep area clean to remove
FAIL
March 20, 2025
at 4:04 PM
2 violations
590.006/6-201.18-C - Walls and Ceilings Studs Joists and Rafters (C): Holes in ceiling possible rodent entries seal or repair | 590.006/6-501.111-PF - Controlling Pests (Pf): Roaches seen on wall in back prep area clean to remove
PASS
December 13, 2024
at 4:33 PM
1 violation
590.003/3-501.14-P - Cooling (P): Chowder @ 46f ensure proper cooling od cooked and cooled products. Manager instructed employee to reheat products to 165f
FAIL
December 4, 2024
at 4:33 PM
1 violation
590.003/3-501.14-P - Cooling (P): Chowder @ 46f ensure proper cooling od cooked and cooled products. Manager instructed employee to reheat products to 165f
PASS
June 11, 2024
at 4:21 PM
0 violations
PASS
September 26, 2023
at 3:42 PM
0 violations
PASS
February 22, 2023
at 4:34 PM
0 violations
PASS
November 29, 2022
at 4:45 PM
0 violations
PASS
August 2, 2022
at 2:32 PM
0 violations
PASS
February 2, 2022
at 1:53 PM
2 violations
590.002/2-501.11-PF - Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events (Pf): No face/eye sheild or caution tape was provided in the vomit/diarrhea cleanup kit. Provide. | 590.004/4-204.113-C - Warewashing Machine Data Plate Operation Specifications (C):...
FAIL
January 18, 2022
at 6:11 PM
15 violations
590.002/2-501.11-PF - Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events (Pf): No face/eye sheild or caution tape was provided in the vomit/diarrhea cleanup kit. Provide. | 590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF - (A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf): Person in charge was...
FAIL
January 7, 2022
at 6:25 PM
15 violations
590.002/2-501.11-PF - Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events (Pf): Establishment has no written procedures or supplies for the cleanup of vomit/diarrhea. Inspector provided person in charge with written guidelines. Review and provide all correc...
PASS
October 27, 2021
at 6:53 PM
0 violations
PASS
April 16, 2021
at 3:27 PM
0 violations
PASS
March 22, 2021
at 2:54 PM
4 violations
590.003/3-701.11-P - Discarding or Reconditioning Unsafe Adulterated or Contaminated Food (P): Any and all foods exposed to non potable water must remain in place due to non potable water leak. Please contact health division 617 635 5326 to sche...
🚫 CLOSURE
January 31, 2021
at 12:50 AM
4 violations
590.003/3-701.11-P - Discarding or Reconditioning Unsafe Adulterated or Contaminated Food (P): Any and all foods exposed to non potable water must remain in place due to non potable water leak. Please contact health division 617 635 5326 to sche...
PASS
January 21, 2021
at 7:17 PM
0 violations
PASS
October 6, 2020
at 6:49 PM
0 violations
PASS
June 19, 2020
at 4:25 PM
0 violations
PASS
February 18, 2020
at 4:39 PM
0 violations
PASS
November 13, 2019
at 6:28 PM
3 violations
590.003/3-203.12-PF - Shell stock Maintaining Identification (Pf): Shell fish tags without last day served date. Provide | 590.004/4-204.112-PF - Temperature Measuring Devices-Functionality (Pf): No thermometer for hot holding unit at sevice coun...
FAIL
November 6, 2019
at 6:32 PM
3 violations
590.003/3-203.12-PF - Shell stock Maintaining Identification (Pf): Shell fish tags without last day served date. Provide | 590.004/4-204.112-PF - Temperature Measuring Devices-Functionality (Pf): No thermometer for hot holding unit at sevice coun...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
January 8, 2019
at 6:38 PM
1 violation
23-4-602.13 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean: Soils an food debris on racks in walkin refrigerator. Clean to remove all soils.
PASS
September 18, 2018
at 2:33 PM
0 violations
PASS
March 9, 2018
at 7:15 PM
5 violations
03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: Lobster cup 53F .During the preparation Leave lobster on ice during prep. PIC remove placed in cooler to drop temperature to 41F or below. | 08-3-302.11/3-304.11 - Separation Segregation Cross Contamination: Raw o...
FAIL
March 2, 2018
at 3:53 PM
5 violations
03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: Lobster cup 53F .During the preparation Leave lobster on ice during prep. PIC remove placed in cooler to drop temperature to 41F or below. | 08-3-302.11/3-304.11 - Separation Segregation Cross Contamination: Raw o...
PASS
September 28, 2017
at 4:19 PM
0 violations
PASS
February 7, 2017
at 4:04 PM
1 violation
36-6-501.11-.12 - Improper Maintenance of Floors: Broken tiles in rear kitchen. Repair.
FAIL
January 13, 2017
at 3:09 PM
3 violations
16-4-501.11/.15 - Dishwashng Facilities: Dishmachine inoperable and has been leaking into Cheers underneath establishment. Spoke with Chris Sherman by phone. Leaking pipe has been repaired and is no longer leaking. PIC Paulo stated dish machine pu...
FAIL
January 6, 2017
at 4:55 PM
3 violations
16-4-501.11/.15 - Dishwashng Facilities: Dishmachine inoperable and has been leaking into Cheers underneath establishment. Spoke with Chris Sherman by phone. Leaking pipe has been repaired and is no longer leaking. PIC Paulo stated dish machine pu...
PASS
December 1, 2016
at 5:50 PM
1 violation
M-2-102.11 - PIC Knowledge: Allergen awareness certificate expired. Provide current.
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
November 29, 2016
at 6:14 PM
2 violations
04-3-501.15/4-301.11 - Inadequate Facilities/Cooling Methods: Portioned lobster meat in walk in cooler stored in covered portion cups with temperature of 53F. PIC stated product had just been portioned and covered 30 minutes prior and took steps ...
FAIL
November 18, 2016
at 4:52 PM
2 violations
04-3-501.15/4-301.11 - Inadequate Facilities/Cooling Methods: Portioned lobster meat in walk in cooler stored in covered portion cups with temperature of 53F. PIC stated product had just been portioned and covered 30 minutes prior and took steps ...
PASS
March 4, 2016
at 5:59 PM
1 violation
01-3-203.12 - Tags & Records: Shellstock tags being maintained in a disorganized manner. Maintain shellstock tags in chronological order for ninety days.
FAIL
February 24, 2016
at 6:34 PM
1 violation
01-3-203.12 - Tags & Records: Shellstock tags being maintained in a disorganized manner. Maintain shellstock tags in chronological order for ninety days.
PASS
December 21, 2015
at 4:11 PM
0 violations
PASS
April 28, 2015
at 5:34 PM
0 violations
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
November 19, 2014
at 7:14 PM
1 violation
15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Metal shelves in walk-in cooler with rusts clean to remove resuface or replace
PASS
April 2, 2014
at 4:27 PM
5 violations
03-3-501.16 - Hot Holding: Crab Cakes & stuffed clams @ 125f ensure proper hot hold of 140 or above (manager reheated @ time of inspection to 165f+) | 22-4-601/602.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Clean: 1) cutting board with scores repair or repl...
FAIL
March 26, 2014
at 2:50 PM
5 violations
03-3-501.16 - Hot Holding: Crab Cakes & stuffed clams @ 125f ensure proper hot hold of 140 or above (manager reheated @ time of inspection to 165f+) | 22-4-601/602.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Clean: 1) cutting board with scores repair or repl...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
October 25, 2013
at 2:29 PM
5 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Remove items from above ice machine. | 14-4-202.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Design: Worn cutting boards | 19-4-501.18-.110 - Wash Rinse Water Clean Proper Temperature.: Wash temp 130 °F | 36-6-201.11 - Floors Des...
FAIL
October 10, 2013
at 2:47 PM
5 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Remove items from above ice machine. | 14-4-202.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Design: Worn cutting boards | 19-4-501.18-.110 - Wash Rinse Water Clean Proper Temperature.: Wash temp 130 °F | 36-6-201.11 - Floors Des...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
February 4, 2013
at 4:29 PM
10 violations
03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: Shrimp 49 F Lobster salad sandwich 49 F Cold Holding on Serving line | 08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: PHF's are not being properly stored in refrigeration units. Food items must not be stored above fill line...
FAIL
January 28, 2013
at 4:28 PM
10 violations
03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: Shrimp 49 F Lobster salad sandwich 49 F Cold Holding on Serving line | 08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: PHF's are not being properly stored in refrigeration units. Food items must not be stored above fill line...
PASS
September 28, 2012
at 2:28 PM
4 violations
03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: Lobster salad 55 °F & 57°F Properly refrigerate potentially hazardous foods | 19-4-501.18-.110 - Wash Rinse Water Clean Proper Temperature.: Wash temperature 130 °F | 32-6-301.11-02.11 - Hand Cleaner Drying ...
FAIL
September 21, 2012
at 5:19 PM
6 violations
03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: Lobster salad 55 °F & 57°F Properly refrigerate potentially hazardous foods | 19-4-501.18-.110 - Wash Rinse Water Clean Proper Temperature.: Wash temperature 130 °F | 20-4-703.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Clean:...
PASS
April 6, 2012
at 5:34 PM
2 violations
19-4-501.18-.110 - Wash Rinse Water Clean Proper Temperature.: Wash temp. 120 °F | 20-4-703.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Clean: High temp. 140° F Final rinse (using 3 bay sink for all ware washing)
FAIL
March 29, 2012
at 6:30 PM
7 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Discontinue using fish containers. | 16-4-301.12 - Three Compartment Sink: No drain board. | 19-4-501.18-.110 - Wash Rinse Water Clean Proper Temperature.: Wash temp. 120 °F | 20-4-703.11 - Food Contact Surfaces...
FAIL
March 9, 2012
at 3:39 PM
20 violations
03-3-501.16 - Hot Holding: Salmon 126°F | 08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Discontinue using fish containers. | 08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Open sugar not stored in covered container. | 12-2-401.11-.12 - Good Hygienic Practices: Employee...
FAIL
March 2, 2012
at 5:33 PM
16 violations
03-3-501.16 - Hot Holding: Salmon 126°F | 08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Open sugar not stored in covered container. | 12-2-401.11-.12 - Good Hygienic Practices: Employee chewing gum while shucking Cherrystones | 12-2-401.11-.12 - Good Hygien...