Boston Halal
Last inspected: Mar 4, 2026
58
Score
Boston Halal, located at 961 Commonwealth Av in Boston, MA, underwent a moderate-risk inspection on March 4, 2026, with a score of 58. This inspection identified one critical violation, one major violation, and six minor violations, including issues with system maintenance, cooling methods, and food storage to prevent contamination. Across five recorded inspections, Boston Halal has primarily been categorized as medium-risk.
5
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
6
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 4, 2026
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
58
Feb 25, 2026
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
61
Aug 13, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
74
Aug 5, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
74
Feb 28, 2025
Routine
1 minor violation.
95
Violations — Mar 4, 2026 Inspection
System maintained in good repair (c)
Inspector notes: Handsink at prep area leaking. Scheduled for repair. Repair properly.
590.005/5-205.15-C
(b) cooling methods (c)
Inspector notes: Observed three very deep containers with rice in ambient temperature for initial cooling ( above 135F). PIC stated they place them there for 15 minutes then store them inside the walk-in refrigerator. Provide ice bathing or shallow pans as possible cooling methods.
590.003/3-501.15-C
Food storage-preventing contamination from the premises (c)
Inspector notes: Some boxes with food items placed on the floor inside the walk-in freezer. Elevate properly.
590.003/3-305.11-C
Wiping cloths use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Observed wiping cloth soiled on counter. Store properly in sanitizer solution.
590.003/3-304.14-C
Food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)
Inspector notes: Several bulk food containers without labels. Provide.
590.003/3-302.12-C
Ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food date marking (pf)
Inspector notes: Several containers with prepared food items without labels inside the walk-in unit. Provide.
590.003/3-501.17-PF
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Shelves at prep area covered with foil and soiled underneath it.. Remove and clean properly.
590.004/4-602.13-C
System maintained in good repair (p)
Inspector notes: Handsink out of order at the warewashing area with a leak. Repair.
590.005/5-205.15-P
Priority (Critical)
Priority Foundation (Major)
Core (Minor)
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