House of Shawarma

1213 Commonwealth Av, Allston, MA 02134

Greek / Mediterranean

Last inspected: Aug 23, 2024

Score

Low Risk

With just two inspections in the record, there isn't enough history to establish a clear pattern. On Aug 23, 2024, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around one violation compared to roughly nine violations earlier on.

The pattern that stands out is “(p) person-in-charge-duties”, which has been cited two times.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Allston restaurant scores 80. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

Inspections

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Major latest

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Inspection History

Aug 23, 2024

Routine

1 major violation.

View 1 violation

(a)-(p) person-in-charge-duties (pf)

Inspector notes: Establishment must provide all documentation to the Health Department for the DBA change to Sweet Spot

590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF

May 18, 2022

Routine

3 critical violations. 4 major violations. 2 minor violations.

View 9 violations

Raw animal foods-cooking (p)

Inspector notes: Shawarma Spits- Chicken 138F Steak 129F- Cook properly that surface temperature reaches at least 165F for chicken and 145F for beef. PIC increased the temperature of shawarma spit.

590.003/3-401.11-P

(a)(1) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)

Inspector notes: Observed falafel for hot holding at registering 123F. Mantain at 135F or above. PIC placed them for reheating and increased the temperature of the unit.

590.003/3-501.16-P1

Manual and mechanical warewashing equipment chemical sanitization-temperature ph concentration and hardness (p)

Inspector notes: No evidence of proper warewashing. No detergent on site (PIC will take it from the other establishment next door with the samr owner) and no sabitizer. Three Bay Sink currently not set up and PIC states that warewashing is performed by nigh shift. Provide proper warewashing all the time (wash- rinse- sanitize).

590.004/4-501.114-P

Handwashing cleanser availability (pf)

Inspector notes: Handsink at serving line without soap. Provide.

590.006/6-301.11-PF

Sanitizing solutions testing devices (pf)

Inspector notes: No sanitizing test kit on site. Provide.

590.004/4-302.14-PF

Hand drying provision (pf)

Inspector notes: Handsink at serving line without paper towel nearby. Provide.

590.006/6-301.12-PF

(a)-(p) person-in-charge-duties (pf)

Inspector notes: Retrain staff with regard to proper warewashing proper hand washing proper cooking temperatures and proper hot holding.

590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF

Wiping cloths use limitation (c)

Inspector notes: Wiping cloth stored soiled on counter. Store properly in sanitizer solution.

590.003/3-304.14-C

Sponges use limitation (c)

Inspector notes: Observed sponges at three bay sink. Discontinue use.

590.004/4-101.16-C

Frequently Asked Questions

When was House of Shawarma last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at House of Shawarma on file is from Aug 23, 2024. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at House of Shawarma?

Across the inspection record, “(p) person-in-charge-duties” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at House of Shawarma.

How does House of Shawarma compare to other restaurants in Allston?

House of Shawarma most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Allston average of 80.

Has House of Shawarma's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at House of Shawarma have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly nine earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at House of Shawarma means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

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