BOSTON'S FISH HOUSE
6860 ALOMA AVE, Winter Park FL 32792 · (407)678-2107
Last inspected Jul 22, 2026 · 9 visits since October 2023
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JUL 26
▲ GETTING WORSE
5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
Live, small flying insects found 4 small flying insects at dry storage shelves
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Disciplinary actions
4 cases · $2,300
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4--2019056570 | Sep 10, 2019 | Dec 3, 2019 | $400 |
| 4--2019004797 | Nov 16, 2018 | Jun 4, 2019 | $400 |
| 4--2017030472 | May 17, 2017 | Jul 17, 2017 | $1,100 |
| 4--2016031593 | Apr 29, 2016 | Jul 27, 2016 | $400 |
Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Jul 22, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate13 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 13 findingsThe state's own report →
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Broken cove molding at dry storage area and dish area
Equipment in poor repair. Torn gaskets in reach in cooler at prep station
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Under Dishwasher
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Floor tiles in disrepair at cook line and dish area
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Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Around kitchen
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled with grease
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Make table at cook line
Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Plastic seafood containers used for multiple purposes around kitchen.
Screen in door torn/in poor repair - vermin present. Exit kitchen door
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Keg cooler at server station
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall soiled with grease behind cooking equipment at cook line
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Leaking pipe at 3 compartment sink
Jul 21, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 17 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority0 Intermediate14 Basic
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Live, small flying insects found 2 small flying insects at cook line 2 small flying insects at dish area Total: 4 small flying insects
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Establishment observed preparing, serving, or selling food to customers with an expired license. Operator paid during inspection
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. rice 50F, baked beans 48F, Alfredo sauce 50F, cooked carrots 49F. Per operator placed less than 2 hours. Items went to walk in freezer for temperature recovery
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Broken cove molding at dry storage area and dish area
Equipment in poor repair. Torn gaskets in reach in cooler at prep station
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Under Dishwasher
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Floor tiles in disrepair at cook line and dish area
Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Around kitchen
Hot holding unit not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Make table ambient temperature 50F at cook line
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled with grease
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Make table at cook line
Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Plastic seafood containers used for multiple purposes around kitchen.
Screen in door torn/in poor repair - vermin present. Exit kitchen door
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Keg cooler at server station
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall soiled with grease behind cooking equipment at cook line
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Leaking pipe at 3 compartment sink
Feb 18, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate8 Basic
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Live, small flying insects found 4 small flying insects at dry storage shelves
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No quaternary test strips for 3 compartment sink
Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Rust shelves in multiple food contact surfaces
Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Dispenser at hand wash sink next to 3 compartment sink
Ceiling tile missing. Dry storage next to office
Equipment in poor repair. Torn gaskets at reach in cooler next to 3 compartment sink
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Dish area. Operator cleaned during inspection
Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Dish area and fryer station
Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle.
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Reach in cooler next to 3 compartment sink
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Leaking pipe under 3 compartment sink
Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 00ppm quaternary. Operator changed solution, 300ppm quaternary
Sep 3, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate7 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Operator paid during inspection
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Prep tables next to cook line and dry storage area
Ceiling tile missing. Next to kitchen exit door
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee bag next to clean utensils at dry storage
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Around kitchen and dish area
Food stored on floor. Bag of carrots in walk in cooler
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. 2 door reach in cooler next to cook line
Walk in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Pipe leaking under 3 compartment sink
Mar 5, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate7 Basic
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No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Rust shelves in multiple food contact surfaces
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles.
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee at cook line
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Around kitchen and dish area
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. At cook line
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled with accumulation of grease Soda nozzles soiled in server station
Screen in door torn/in poor repair. Screens poor repair in kitchen back door
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Leaking pipe under 3 compartment sink
Jan 3, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority3 Intermediate11 Basic
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Clam/mussel/oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment. Tags for Clams
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Milk in server station. Per operator open for more then 24 hours
Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Rust shelves in multiple food contact surfaces
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Buildup food debris on multiple reach in cooler doors
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Ceiling in disrepair in back storage room
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor soiled in walk in cooler
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Around kitchen and dish area
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Buildup ice in walk in freezer
Light not functioning. Some lights in hood not working
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled with accumulation of grease Soda nozzles soiled in server station Grease buildup around fryers
Screen in door torn/in poor repair. Screens poor repair in kitchen back door
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Reach in cooler in cook line
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Calamari thawing in standing water. Operator moved to cooler.
Oct 29, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 15 recorded.
0 High priority4 Intermediate11 Basic
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Clam/mussel/oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment. Tags for Clams
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Milk in server station. Per operator open for more then 24 hours
Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Rust shelves in multiple food contact surfaces
Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Buildup food debris on multiple reach in cooler doors
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Ceiling in disrepair in back storage room
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor soiled in walk in cooler
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Around kitchen and dish area
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Buildup ice in walk in freezer
Light not functioning. Some lights in hood not working
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled with accumulation of grease Soda nozzles soiled in server station Grease buildup around fryers
Screen in door torn/in poor repair. Screens poor repair in kitchen back door
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Reach in cooler in cook line
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Calamari thawing in standing water. Operator moved to cooler.
Feb 27, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate7 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade soiled
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Sink at the back door
Equipment in poor repair. -fry baskets damaged
Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. Several different flooring types in the kitchen, tile, concrete, patch work
Light not functioning. At prep
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Sink at the back door
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -door handles to the avantco cooler -exterior of the fryersv -hood filtersv -cooler racks are rusty
Screen in door torn/in poor repair -
Walk -in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Walk in cooler walls, ceilings and floor need to be cleaned
Oct 19, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 14 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate10 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef stored over ready to eat at reach in cooler across from triple sink
Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Clam tags no last date used
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand wash sink located by dish wash area
Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. Lacking days taken and completion date
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling of walk in cooler
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Book bag in shelf with paper towels Jacket stored on shelving with clean plates
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee engaged in food prep with no beard guard
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Floor at entrance to kitchen by small prep table
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Lid covering sugar is cracked
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tong stored on oven handle at cooks line
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler located across from triple sink the fans have black mild like substance Reach in cooler on cooks line across from stove
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk in cooler
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Throughout kitchen
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar and cornstarch no labels at dry storage area next to dish wash/prep area
This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.