Boston Shawarma
Last inspected: Jun 4, 2025
74
Score
Going back to 2022, Boston Shawarma has 11 inspections in the public record. Inspectors last stopped by on Jun 4, 2025. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near four violations per visit.
Looking across the full record, “nonfood contact surfaces” is the recurring theme, flagged four times.
Compared to other Boston restaurants (averaging 86), there's room to close the gap. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
11
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jun 4, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: There was evidence of mouse activity observed(droppings-interior of fryers around the grease trap in storage location in front of rest room). Provide a full pest report upon re-inspection. (Staff cleaning to remove contacting pest control)
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Clean the dunnage rack in the walk in unit to remove soils. Clean the interior of the fryer cabinets to remove evidence of mouse droppings.
590.004/4-602.13-C
Food storage-preventing contamination from the premises (c)
Inspector notes: Items in the walkin observed stored in the original can.Discontinue Store all items in food grade containers after opening.
590.003/3-305.11-C
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Clean the floor & walls to remove soils & food debris. Clean the floor in the kitchen & side storage to remove evidence of mouse activity
590.006/6-201.11-C
Surface characteristics-indoor areas (c)
Inspector notes: There is a hole in the ceiling above the fryer.Repair Seal to prevent possible pest access.
590.006/6-101.11-C
74
Feb 3, 2025
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)
Inspector notes: Ceiling not smooth durable easily cleanable in food prep/kitchen/ware washing areas Stained ceiling tiles in food prep/kitchen/ware washing Opening in ceiling at hood and front window Cracked floor tiles in prep/kitchen Floor surface is work and lifting in ware washing prep areas Cracked wall tiles in kitchen/prep/ware washing areas
590.006/6-501.11-C
95
Dec 12, 2024
Routine
1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Clean-up of vomiting and diarrheal events (pf)
Inspector notes: No written instruction and kit is not complete I provided the written instructions and discussed the kit contents during inspection
590.002/2-501.11-PF
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Built up soils on floor under and behind equipment - Kitchen/prep/ware washing/storage areas Built up soils on walls and attachments (shelving and fixtures) Kitchen/prep/ware washing storage areas Built up soils on ceiling and attachments - Kitchen/prep/ware washing storage areas
590.006/6-201.11-C
Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)
Inspector notes: Ceiling not smooth durable easily cleanable in food prep/kitchen/ware washing areas Stained ceiling tiles in food prep/kitchen/ware washing Opening in ceiling at hood and front window Cracked floor tiles in prep/kitchen Floor surface is work and lifting in ware washing prep areas Cracked wall tiles in kitchen/prep/ware washing areas
590.006/6-501.11-C
Closing toilet room doors (c)
Inspector notes: Bathroom door is not self closing
590.006/6-501.19-C
Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)
Inspector notes: Remove all unused and unnecessary articles
590.006/6-501.114-C
Cooking and baking equipment (c)
Inspector notes: Built up soils/grease/food particles on interior and exterior of all cooking equipment
590.004/4-602.12-C
Toilet room receptacle covered (c)
Inspector notes: No cover for trash receptacle in bathroom
590.005/5-501.17-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Built up soils on door handles exterior and interior of refrigeration units
590.004/4-602.13-C
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Jun 14, 2024
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Service sink (c)
Inspector notes: There is no mop sink at the location.PIC using the rest room toilet. Provide service sink. PIC stating there is no space & will request a variance
590.005/5-203.13-C
95
Jun 7, 2024
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Service sink (c)
Inspector notes: There is no mop sink at the location.PIC using the rest room toilet. Provide service sink. PIC stating there is no space & will request a variance
590.005/5-203.13-C
95
May 31, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
(a)(1) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Falafel at the serving line reading 109F for approx 30 min per PIC.Maintain hot holding 135F or above. PIC to re-heat & hold at proper temperature
590.003/3-501.16-P1
Ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food date marking (pf)
Inspector notes: Prepped items in the walk in observed missing datemarkings.Provide datemarkings on all prepped items held 41F or below for more than 24 hours.
590.003/3-501.17-PF
Common name-working containers (pf)
Inspector notes: Provide labels on all chemical spray bottles.
590.007/7-102.11-PF
Good repair and proper adjustment-equipment (c)
Inspector notes: There is no prep sink on site Install proper prep sink. Owner stating over the phone that they use the middle bay of the 3 bay sink in the morning to wash all necessary items. PIC instucted to submit SOP's(standard operating procedures) to the Health division for review.
590.004/4-501.11-C
Service sink (c)
Inspector notes: There is no mop sink at the location.PIC using the rest room toilet. Provide service sink. PIC stating there is no space & will request a variance
590.005/5-203.13-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Wall fan in prep soiled with dust & grease Ceiling vent in the rest room soiled with dust build up The fire extinguisher next to the 3 bay sink observed with soils & food debris Dunnage rack inside the walk in soiled The exterior of the small oven below the verticle broilers observed with soils. Clean to remove all soils & debris from above stated equipment.
590.004/4-602.13-C
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Clean the walls in the dish/prep location to remove soils.
590.006/6-201.11-C
58
May 21, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
(a)(1) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Falafel at the serving line reading 109F for approx 30 min per PIC.Maintain hot holding 135F or above. PIC to re-heat & hold at proper temperature
590.003/3-501.16-P1
Ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food date marking (pf)
Inspector notes: Prepped items in the walk in observed missing datemarkings.Provide datemarkings on all prepped items held 41F or below for more than 24 hours.
590.003/3-501.17-PF
Common name-working containers (pf)
Inspector notes: Provide labels on all chemical spray bottles.
590.007/7-102.11-PF
Good repair and proper adjustment-equipment (c)
Inspector notes: There is no prep sink on site Install proper prep sink. Owner stating over the phone that they use the middle bay of the 3 bay sink in the morning to wash all necessary items. PIC instucted to submit SOP's(standard operating procedures) to the Health division for review.
590.004/4-501.11-C
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Clean the walls in the dish/prep location to remove soils.
590.006/6-201.11-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Wall fan in prep soiled with dust & grease Ceiling vent in the rest room soiled with dust build up The fire extinguisher next to the 3 bay sink observed with soils & food debris Dunnage rack inside the walk in soiled The exterior of the small oven below the verticle broilers observed with soils. Clean to remove all soils & debris from above stated equipment.
590.004/4-602.13-C
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Jul 24, 2023
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Removing dead or trapped birds insects rodents and other pest (c)
Inspector notes: Remove/replace the soiled glue trap at the 3 bay sink
590.006/6-501.112-C
95
Apr 24, 2023
Routine
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Pressure (pf)
Inspector notes: Hot water pressure observed very low at the cook line handwash sink.Provide adequate pressure. Alternate counter sink is available.
590.005/5-103.12-PF
Cleaning floors dustless methods (c)
Inspector notes: Clean the floor under all cook line equipment to remove grease & soils.
590.006/6-501.13-C
Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)
Inspector notes: Hood sticker observed expired on 3.6.23.Provide proper hood cleaning from a licensed company.Post new sticker.
590.006/6-501.14-C
Walls and ceilings attachments (c)
Inspector notes: Clean the wall behind the verticle broiler to remove built up grease.
590.006/6-201.17-C
78
Mar 7, 2023
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
System maintained in good repair (c)
Inspector notes: Drainpipe under the 3 bay sink observed leaking.Repair
590.005/5-205.15-C
Cleaning floors dustless methods (c)
Inspector notes: Clean the floor under the rear prep table to remove soils.
590.006/6-501.13-C
Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)
Inspector notes: There is a hole in the rear wall from a missing electrical switch cover.Repair
590.006/6-501.11-C
Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)
Inspector notes: Broom/dustpan observed stored next to the rear prep table.Provide a designated location for storage
590.006/6-501.114-C
(b) and (c) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (c)
Inspector notes: Clean the dunnage rack(floor under rack) to remove spills.
590.004/4-601.11-C
78
Apr 19, 2022
Routine
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Conditions of use (pf)
Inspector notes: Remove the can of raid from under the rear prep table.
590.007/7-202.12-PF
Ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food date marking (pf)
Inspector notes: Items in the walkin missing datemarkings.Provide datemarkings on all prepped items held 41F or below for more than 24 hours.
590.003/3-501.17-PF
Light bulbs protective shielding (c)
Inspector notes: Several light shields observed damaged or missing.Replace
590.006/6-202.11-C
Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)
Inspector notes: Mops & brrooms observed stored next to the 3 bay sink.Provide a designated location for storage.
590.006/6-501.114-C
Single-service and single-use articles-use limitations (c)
Inspector notes: Remove cardboard form floor in front of 3 bay sink. PIC corrected
590.004/4-502.13-C
(b) and (c) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (c)
Inspector notes: Clean to remove soils from the dunnage rack in the walk in unit.
590.004/4-601.11-C
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Boston Shawarma last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Boston Shawarma on file is from Jun 4, 2025. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Boston Shawarma?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood contact surfaces” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Boston Shawarma.
How does Boston Shawarma compare to other restaurants in Boston?
Boston Shawarma most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the Boston average of 86.
Has Boston Shawarma's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Boston Shawarma have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Boston Shawarma 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 Boston Shawarma inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Boston Shawarma is inspected around four times per year on average.
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