Health Inspection Report
ATLANTIC FISH COMPANY in BOSTON, MA Failed Its Health Inspection on 08/12/25
BOSTON, MA
Published: August 21, 2025
BOSTON, MA - ATLANTIC FISH COMPANY received citations for health code violations during an inspection on 08/12/2025.
The facility operates from 761 BOYLSTON ST in Back Bay, an area known for its diverse dining options. Health inspections in this district help ensure consistent food safety standards.
The inspection identified 5 distinct violations requiring correction. These findings represent specific conditions observed during the inspection that must be addressed to meet health code requirements.
The first violation related to food safety requirements. Inspectors documented: Shell stock Maintaining Identification (Pf). Health code violations require correction to maintain safe operating conditions.
The second violation related to temperature control. Inspectors documented: Mechanical Warewashing Equipment Hot Water Sanitization Temperatures (Pf). The FDA Food Code requires cold foods to be held at 41°F or below and hot foods at 135°F or above to prevent bacterial growth in the "danger zone." For more information, see FDA guidelines on temperature control. The CDC reports that temperature abuse is a factor in many foodborne illness outbreaks.
The third violation related to food safety requirements. Inspectors documented: System Maintained in Good Repair (C). Regulatory standards exist to minimize health risks to consumers.
The fourth violation involved food safety requirements. Inspectors documented: Maintaining Refuse Areas and Enclosures (C). Violations of health codes can increase the risk of foodborne illness.
The fifth violation related to food safety requirements. Inspectors documented: Repairing-Premises Structures Attachments and Fixtures-Methods (C). Violations of health codes can increase the risk of foodborne illness.
Health code violations require prompt correction to maintain operating permits. The health department typically conducts re-inspections to verify that identified issues have been properly addressed.
This inspection data is provided by Boston Public Health Commission. The establishment had violations identified during the 08/12/2025 inspection. Conditions may have changed since this inspection. For current compliance status, consult the Boston Public Health Commission. For more information about restaurant inspection regulations in this area, visit the Massachusetts Food Code. Learn more about food safety at FDA.gov and CDC.gov.