Boston Halal

961 Commonwealth Av, Boston, MA 02215

Indian

Last inspected: Mar 4, 2026

Score

Medium Risk

Going back to 2025, Boston Halal has four inspections in the public record. The most recent report on file is from Mar 4, 2026. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.

The picture has gotten worse over the last few visits, with the average climbing from around five violations to closer to eight violations.

The pattern that stands out is “ready-to-eat time/temperature control”, which has been cited three times.

The city-wide average sits at 86, which Boston Halal's 58 doesn't quite reach. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.

Inspections

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Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Mar 4, 2026

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.

View 8 violations

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

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

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

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

Feb 25, 2026

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.

View 7 violations

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

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

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

(b) cooling methods (c)

590.003/3-501.15-C

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

Aug 5, 2025

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: Products on service line open air refrigeration includinh diced cucumbers tomatoes and hummus at 45F-55F. Ensure products are at 41F or below prior to placing out for service

590.003/3-501.16-P

Ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food date marking (pf)

Inspector notes: Numerous partially usedcontainers of RTE foods in the walkin refrigeration with no labeling- Production/discard dates- Provide

590.003/3-501.17-PF

Thawing (c)

Inspector notes: Observed packaged raw lamb partially defrosted in stagnant water in the prep sink. Reviewed proper procedures and corrected

590.003/3-501.13-C

Feb 28, 2025

Routine

1 minor violation.

View 1 violation

Closing toilet room doors (c)

Inspector notes: Restroom doors shall be self closing-

590.006/6-501.19-C

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Boston Halal last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Boston Halal on file is from Mar 4, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Boston Halal?

Across the inspection record, “ready-to-eat time/temperature control” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Boston Halal.

How does Boston Halal compare to other restaurants in Boston?

Boston Halal most recently scored 58 out of 100, which is lower than the Boston average of 86.

Has Boston Halal's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Boston Halal have averaged around eight violations per visit, up from roughly five earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Boston Halal means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

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