Inspection record
Boston Sail Loft
80 Atlantic Av · Boston, MA 02110
3inspections since May 2026
41violations recorded
HE_Passlatest result (city code)
License category: Eating & Drinking
Inspection history
Jun 9, 2026HE_Pass13 violations
**Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)
2 handsinks at the bar observed blocked. Discontinue & maintain accessible at all times to encourage handwashing by the food handler
*Ventilation Hood Systems Drip Prevention (C)
Hood/ cook line backsplash observed soiled by visible grease build up. Clean to remove Hood sticker expires 7.27.26
**Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Date Marking (Pf)
Multiple containers of prepped foods stored in various cold unit observed missing date marking. Provide made/ discard date before storing. Per staff foods were prepped less than 24 hours.
*Thawing (C)
Observed packaging of lobster meat thawing in stagnant water. Discontinue
*Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C)
Multiple buckets of food sources observed stored on the floor. Discontinue/ Elevate
**Shell stock Maintaining Identification (Pf)
Shell tags observed missing last sold date. Provide Shell tags observed not keep in chronological order. PIC to monitor and train staff on maintaining shell tags.
***Safe Unadulterated and Honestly Presented (P)
Observed RTE french fries stored on package of fryolator oil. Discontinue use NSF approve containers only
**Controlling Pests (Pf)
Multiple mice droppings observed in the dry storage area (floor shelvings). Clean & sanitize to remove PIC to provide current detailed IPM report from a licensed exterminator to: inca.prince@boston.gov
**(A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)
Violations noted on the inspection report. PIC provide active managerial controls and train staff on violations noted on the inspection report
**(A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)
Interior & exterior of bar low temp dishwasher and kitchen dishwasher bakers rack walkin motor interior & exterior of ice machine observed soiled. Clean & sanitize to remove
*Outer Openings Protected (C)
Main door to the storage room observed with large crack/gap. Repair to prevent pest/rodent access
*Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)
Dry storage room floor observed soiled from loose debris & visible food spills kitchen floor observed with stagnant water. Clean to remove
***Backflow Prevention (P)
2 bay prep sink observed direct to waste/ missing air gap. PIC to provide detailed plumbers report on the cost install of air gap to: inca.prince@boston.gov *** If air gap is installed prior to compliance inspection a permit must be secured from Inspectional Services Plumbing Division prior to Commencement of anyPlumbing work. Additionally a final approval from the plumbing inspector is required before a reinspection may be scheduled
Jun 3, 2026HE_FailExt14 violations
**Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Date Marking (Pf)
Multiple containers of prepped foods stored in various cold unit observed missing date marking. Provide made/ discard date before storing. Per staff foods were prepped less than 24 hours.
**(A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)
Violations noted on the inspection report. PIC provide active managerial controls and train staff on violations noted on the inspection report
***Safe Unadulterated and Honestly Presented (P)
Observed RTE french fries stored on package of fryolator oil. Discontinue use NSF approve containers only
**Shell stock Maintaining Identification (Pf)
Shell tags observed missing last sold date. Provide Shell tags observed not keep in chronological order. PIC to monitor and train staff on maintaining shell tags.
*Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C)
Multiple buckets of food sources observed stored on the floor. Discontinue/ Elevate
*Thawing (C)
Observed packaging of lobster meat thawing in stagnant water. Discontinue
*Ventilation Hood Systems Drip Prevention (C)
Hood/ cook line backsplash observed soiled by visible grease build up. Clean to remove Hood sticker expires 7.27.26
***Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment Chemical Sanitization-Temperature pH Concentration and Hardness (P)
Kitchen & bar low temp diswasher reading 00ppm . Repair to read per regulation PIC to discontinue using the diswasher until repair is done. Staff to use 3 bay sink for all warewashing
**(A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)
Interior & exterior of bar low temp dishwasher and kitchen dishwasher bakers rack walkin motor interior & exterior of ice machine observed soiled. Clean & sanitize to remove
**Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)
2 handsinks at the bar observed blocked. Discontinue & maintain accessible at all times to encourage handwashing by the food handler
***Backflow Prevention (P)
2 bay prep sink observed direct to waste/ missing air gap. PIC to provide detailed plumbers report on the cost install of air gap to: inca.prince@boston.gov *** If air gap is installed prior to compliance inspection a permit must be secured from Inspectional Services Plumbing Division prior to Commencement of anyPlumbing work. Additionally a final approval from the plumbing inspector is required before a reinspection may be scheduled
*Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)
Dry storage room floor observed soiled from loose debris & visible food spills kitchen floor observed with stagnant water. Clean to remove
*Outer Openings Protected (C)
Main door to the storage room observed with large crack/gap. Repair to prevent pest/rodent access
**Controlling Pests (Pf)
Multiple mice droppings observed in the dry storage area (floor shelvings). Clean & sanitize to remove PIC to provide current detailed IPM report from a licensed exterminator to: inca.prince@boston.gov
Jun 2, 2026HE_Fail14 violations
*Ventilation Hood Systems Drip Prevention (C)
Hood/ cook line backsplash observed soiled by visible grease build up. Clean to remove Hood sticker expires 7.27.26
***Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment Chemical Sanitization-Temperature pH Concentration and Hardness (P)
Kitchen & bar low temp diswasher reading 00ppm . Repair to read per regulation PIC to discontinue using the diswasher until repair is done. Staff to use 3 bay sink for all warewashing
*Outer Openings Protected (C)
Main door to the storage room observed with large crack/gap. Repair to prevent pest/rodent access
*Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)
Dry storage room floor observed soiled from loose debris & visible food spills kitchen floor observed with stagnant water. Clean to remove
**Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)
2 handsinks at the bar observed blocked. Discontinue & maintain accessible at all times to encourage handwashing by the food handler
**(A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)
Interior & exterior of bar low temp dishwasher and kitchen dishwasher bakers rack walkin motor interior & exterior of ice machine observed soiled. Clean & sanitize to remove
*Thawing (C)
Observed packaging of lobster meat thawing in stagnant water. Discontinue
***Backflow Prevention (P)
2 bay prep sink observed direct to waste/ missing air gap. PIC to provide detailed plumbers report on the cost install of air gap to: inca.prince@boston.gov *** If air gap is installed prior to compliance inspection a permit must be secured from Inspectional Services Plumbing Division prior to Commencement of anyPlumbing work. Additionally a final approval from the plumbing inspector is required before a reinspection may be scheduled
**(A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)
Violations noted on the inspection report. PIC provide active managerial controls and train staff on violations noted on the inspection report
***Safe Unadulterated and Honestly Presented (P)
Observed RTE french fries stored on package of fryolator oil. Discontinue use NSF approve containers only
**Shell stock Maintaining Identification (Pf)
Shell tags observed missing last sold date. Provide Shell tags observed not keep in chronological order. PIC to monitor and train staff on maintaining shell tags.
*Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C)
Multiple buckets of food sources observed stored on the floor. Discontinue/ Elevate
**Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Date Marking (Pf)
Multiple containers of prepped foods stored in various cold unit observed missing date marking. Provide made/ discard date before storing. Per staff foods were prepped less than 24 hours.
**Controlling Pests (Pf)
Multiple mice droppings observed in the dry storage area (floor shelvings). Clean & sanitize to remove PIC to provide current detailed IPM report from a licensed exterminator to: inca.prince@boston.gov
Violation severity marks (*, **, ***) are the city's published violation levels. Result codes are Boston ISD's own codes, shown verbatim - we found no public legend. Methodology