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Afc Zenshi @ Shaw's No. 602

53 Huntington Av, Boston, MA 02116
Japanese / Sushi
Last inspected: Apr 23, 2026
74
Score
Medium Risk

Across the available record, Afc Zenshi @ Shaw's No. 602 has 11 inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The most recent visit was on Apr 23, 2026. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near one violation each time.

When inspectors have written things up, “repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

That's lower than the typical Boston restaurant, which scores around 86. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.

11
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 23, 2026
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Salmon roll 50F. Product made within the hour removed from retail and placed into walk in cooler to cool to below 41F. Merchaindiser is holding at 40F. Ensure product is properly cooled to below 41F prior to being presented for retail sale.
590.003/3-501.16-P
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Mice droppings on floor next to stainless prep table with cabinents on left hand side. Clean and sanitize all affected areas. Provide an up to date detailed IPM pest control report upon re inspection that also documents above the drop ceilings are being treated and addresses any and all potential entry points and contributing factors as assessed by a licensed pest control company.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
System maintained in good repair (c)
Inspector notes: Remove duct tape on seperation gap at prep sink drain. COS
590.005/5-205.15-C
74
Jan 9, 2026
Routine
No violations found.
100
Aug 27, 2025
Routine
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Backflow prevention (p)
Inspector notes: Provide air gap at prep sink. Have plumber pull proper permits.
590.005/5-402.11-P
Manual and mechanical warewashing equipment chemical sanitization-temperature ph concentration and hardness (p)
Inspector notes: Sanitizer in use in bottle tested at 0ppm with location's test strips and with inspector's test strips. Provide sanitizer at required ppm to properly sanitize food contact surfaces.
590.004/4-501.114-P
Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)
Inspector notes: Gasket torn at two door freezer/fridge unit. Repair or replace gasket at two door freezer/fridge unit.
590.006/6-501.11-C
70
Jan 22, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
Aug 9, 2024
Routine
No violations found.
100
Mar 28, 2024
Routine
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
(a)-(p) person-in-charge-duties (pf)
Inspector notes: The DBA has changed to "Zenshi" Provide updated application for a DBA change See attached forms & fill page 1 & 2 & sign Return forms to ISDHealth@Boston.gov
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF
90
Nov 14, 2023
Routine
No violations found.
100
May 4, 2023
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
In-use utensils between-use storage (c)
Inspector notes: Handle of rice scoop is stored inside product. Person in charge removed.
590.003/3-304.12-C
95
Jan 20, 2023
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Packaged and unpackaged food-separation packaging and segregation (p)
Inspector notes: Observed fish stored above ready to eat foods. Person in charge corrected.
590.003/3-302.11-P
Miscellaneous sources of contamination (c)
Inspector notes: Observed employee beverage in close proxmity to food. Person in charge removed.
590.003/3-307.11-C
Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)
Inspector notes: Paint chipping and peeling from ceiling between production line and prep area. Repair.
590.006/6-501.11-C
78
Sep 22, 2022
Routine
No violations found.
100
Jun 6, 2022
Routine
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food date marking (pf)
Inspector notes: Multiple items without proper date marking. Provide
590.003/3-501.17-PF
Using a handwashing sink-operation and maintenance (pf)
Inspector notes: Food debris in production line hand sink.
590.005/5-205.11-PF
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Sides of refrigerator and gaskets are soiled. Clean to remove soils.
590.004/4-602.13-C
Food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)
Inspector notes: Squeeze bottles on line without labels. Provide.
590.003/3-302.12-C
74

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Afc Zenshi @ Shaw's No. 602 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Afc Zenshi @ Shaw's No. 602 on file is from Apr 23, 2026. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Afc Zenshi @ Shaw's No. 602?

Across the inspection record, “repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Afc Zenshi @ Shaw's No. 602.

How does Afc Zenshi @ Shaw's No. 602 compare to other restaurants in Boston?

Afc Zenshi @ Shaw's No. 602 most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the Boston average of 86.

Has Afc Zenshi @ Shaw's No. 602's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Afc Zenshi @ Shaw's No. 602 have averaged around one violation per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Afc Zenshi @ Shaw's No. 602 means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

How often is Afc Zenshi @ Shaw's No. 602 inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Afc Zenshi @ Shaw's No. 602 is inspected around three times per year on average.

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