Kaze Shabu Shabu
Last inspected: Mar 19, 2026
78
Score
Kaze Shabu Shabu has been inspected 20 times since 2022. The most recent visit was on Mar 19, 2026. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near five violations each time.
When inspectors have written things up, “controlling pests” has been the most frequent reason, cited 11 times.
Compared to other Boston restaurants (averaging 86), there's room to close the gap. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
20
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 19, 2026
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Backflow prevention (p)
Inspector notes: Provide air gaps at the 2 bay prep sinks.
590.005/5-402.11-P
(a) and (c) good repair and calibration-utensils and temperature and pressure measuring devices (c)
Inspector notes: The high temp dish machine guages are not operating.Repair Upon re-inspection The rinse guage was reading 205F PIC calling company to adjust (Guages were replaced)
590.004/4-502.11-C
Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)
Inspector notes: Repair the door sweep at the front door
590.006/6-501.11-C
78
Mar 2, 2026
Routine
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Backflow prevention (p)
Inspector notes: Provide air gaps at the 2 bay prep sinks.
590.005/5-402.11-P
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: There was evidence of rodent activity near the rear door(droppings) Provide a full pest report upon re-inspection.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Temperature measuring devices manual and mechanical warewashing (pf)
Inspector notes: Provide an irreversible temperature indicator for the high temp dish machine.
590.004/4-302.13-PF
Mechanical warewashing equipment hot water sanitization temperatures (pf)
Inspector notes: The high temp dish machine is not providing a sanitizer temperature.Repair Discontinue using the machine (No disk on site) 3 bay sink available for use
590.004/4-501.112-PF
Food storage-preventing contamination from the premises (c)
Inspector notes: Items in the walkin units were observed stored on the floor.Elevate all items at least 6 inches off the floor during storage
590.003/3-305.11-C
Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)
Inspector notes: Repair the door sweep at the front door
590.006/6-501.11-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Clean the interiors of the reach in refrigeration units to remove soils/food debris
590.004/4-602.13-C
Cleaning floors dustless methods (c)
Inspector notes: Clean the interior floors of the walkin refrigeration units to remove soils.
590.006/6-501.13-C
Food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)
Inspector notes: Provide labels on all the bulk storage containers.
590.003/3-302.12-C
System maintained in good repair (c)
Inspector notes: The 3 bay sink is leaking from the drainpipe.Repair The 2 bay kitchen prep sink is also leaking from the drainpipe.Repair
590.005/5-205.15-C
(a) and (c) good repair and calibration-utensils and temperature and pressure measuring devices (c)
Inspector notes: The high temp dish machine guages are not operating.Repair
590.004/4-502.11-C
45
Dec 19, 2025
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Outer openings protected (c)
Inspector notes: Small area of light showing from front door. Replace door sweep.
590.006/6-202.15-C
95
Dec 12, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 5 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 15 violations
(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Cut tomatoes left in ambient air at 65F. Bean sprouts left out at 60F. Discarded. Ensure proper cold holding at 41F or below.
590.003/3-501.16-P
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Dead roaches observed in basement area. Dead roach observed on the floor of walk in cooler. Rodent droppings observed on 2nd floor and throughout basement. Droppings observed in liquor room and around chest freezers. Clean and sanitize area. Provide an updated pest report.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
(a) ceasing operations and reporting (pf)
Inspector notes: Unsanitary conditions in establishment. Multiple areas with rodent droppings and roach activity. Unknown liquid leaking around water boiler.
590.008/8-404.11-PF
Hand drying provision (pf)
Inspector notes: Missing paper towels in basement area hand sink. Provide.
590.006/6-301.12-PF
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: All shelfing in walk in cooler has food debris and mold like substance on shelfing. Ice machine observed with soils inside the interior of the unit. Clean to remove.
590.004/4-601.11-PF
Ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food date marking (pf)
Inspector notes: Multiple foods without date marking. Provide date marking for all foods held longer than 24 hours.
590.003/3-501.17-PF
Food storage-preventing contamination from the premises (c)
Inspector notes: Food items stored on ground in walk in cooler. Elevate to prevent potential contamination.
590.003/3-305.11-C
Effectiveness-hair restraints (c)
Inspector notes: Employee on cookline without hair restraint. Provide.
590.002/2-402.11-C
Removing dead or trapped birds insects rodents and other pest (c)
Inspector notes: Soiled glue trap in basement. Soiled snap trap outside walk in cooler. Remove.
590.006/6-501.112-C
Outer openings protected (c)
Inspector notes: Small area of light showing from front door. Replace door sweep.
590.006/6-202.15-C
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Damaged cove tile around water boiler. Missing ceiling tiles in dry storage. Repair as necessary.
590.006/6-201.11-C
System maintained in good repair (c)
Inspector notes: Boiler in basment is observed with stagnet water around the unit. Repair as necessary.
590.005/5-205.15-C
System maintained in good repair (c)
Inspector notes: Basement hand sink is clogged. Repair as necessary.
590.005/5-205.15-C
Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)
Inspector notes: Missing drain cover in basement area floor drain. Repair as necessary.
590.006/6-501.11-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Bottom of glass door refrigeration unit observed with soils. Floors of walk in cooler are soiled. Under cookline is soiled. Under basement dishmachine has heavily build up and soils. Under all equiptment in basement needs to be cleaned and sanitized. Excess water in basement area. Around boiler has water and debris. Clean to remove all soils.
590.004/4-602.13-C
33
Oct 2, 2025
Routine
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Rodent droppings observed under basement area cookline. Clean to remove. Provide an updated pest report.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
90
Sep 4, 2025
Routine
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Rodent droppings observed under basement area cookline. Clean to remove. Provide an updated pest report.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
90
Aug 14, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 5 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 10 violations
(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Noodles in walk in cooler at 50F. Bulk sauces are elevated in temperature in walk in cooler at 51F. Foods in cooler for unknown time. Effected product discarded. Ensure cold holding at 41F or below.
590.003/3-501.16-P
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Wire shelfing in stand up refrigerator in production area observed with heavy mold build up. Clean to remove.
590.004/4-601.11-PF
Common name-working containers (pf)
Inspector notes: Chemical spray bottle observed under sink in production line area. Provide label.
590.007/7-102.11-PF
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Rodent droppings observed under basement area cookline. Clean to remove. Provide an updated pest report.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Cooling heating and holding capacities-equipment (pf)
Inspector notes: Walk in cooler at 54F. Discontinue use of cooler until repaired. Other means of refrigeration available.
590.004/4-301.11-PF
Ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food date marking (pf)
Inspector notes: Multiple foods without date marking. Provide date marking for all foods held longer than 24 hours.
590.003/3-501.17-PF
Removing dead or trapped birds insects rodents and other pest (c)
Inspector notes: Soiled glue traps in basement area. Clean to remove.
590.006/6-501.112-C
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Small drip coming from ceiling tile. Repair as necessary.
590.006/6-201.11-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Walk in cooler floor observed with soils. Clean to remove.
590.004/4-602.13-C
Wiping cloths use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Damp wiping cloths under liquor bottles at bar. Discontinue.
590.003/3-304.14-C
43
May 8, 2025
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
(a) certified food protection manager (c)
Inspector notes: Certified food manager certificate observed expired. Renew.
590.002(C)/2-102.12-C
95
Apr 9, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food date marking (pf)
Inspector notes: Multiple foods in walk in cooler without date marking. Provide date marking for all foods held longer than 24 hours.
590.003/3-501.17-PF
Removing dead or trapped birds insects rodents and other pest (c)
Inspector notes: Soiled glue trap in bar area. Clean to remove.
590.006/6-501.112-C
Thawing (c)
Inspector notes: Meat observed thawing in ambient air in basement. Discontinue.
590.003/3-501.13-C
Packaged and unpackaged food-separation packaging and segregation (c)
Inspector notes: Uncovered items in stand up freezer. Cover to prevent potential contamination.
590.003/3-302.11-C
(a) certified food protection manager (c)
Inspector notes: Certified food manager certificate observed expired. Renew.
590.002(C)/2-102.12-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Wok station in basement area observed with grease build up and soils. Clean to remove.
590.004/4-602.13-C
70
Dec 11, 2024
Routine
2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Common name-working containers (pf)
Inspector notes: Chemical spray bottles observed with no lables. Provide.
590.007/7-102.11-PF
Variance requirement (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed kimchi stored in basement refrigeration. When asked employee stated it is made in house. Submit standard operating procedures and step by step process of how the kimchi is made.
590.003/3-502.11-PF
In-use utensils between-use storage (c)
Inspector notes: Hand of scoop observed in bulk container. Removed.
590.003/3-304.12-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Clean under all equiptment in kitch area. Basement floor needs to be swept and cleaned. Clean to remove all soils.
590.004/4-602.13-C
Effectiveness-hair restraints (c)
Inspector notes: Employee in kitchen area without hair restraint. Provide.
590.002/2-402.11-C
Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)
Inspector notes: Dining room window observed leaking. Repair.
590.006/6-501.11-C
Wall and ceiling coverings and coatings (c)
Inspector notes: Missing ceiling tile in basement area. Replace
590.006/6-201.16-C
System maintained in good repair (c)
Inspector notes: Dishwasher in basement observed leaking. Repair.
590.005/5-205.15-C
61
Oct 10, 2024
Routine
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Dead roaches in basement area. Rodent droppings in basement. Clean and sanitize area. Pest report provided from 8.20.24. Call for additional service.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
90
Sep 26, 2024
Routine
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Dead roaches in basement area. Rodent droppings in basement. Clean and sanitize area. Pest report provided from 8.20.24. Call for additional service.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
90
Sep 9, 2024
Routine
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Dead roaches in basement area. Rodent droppings in basement. Clean and sanitize area. Pest report provided from 8.20.24. Call for additional service.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
90
Aug 22, 2024
Routine
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food date marking (pf)
Inspector notes: Multiple foods without date marking. Provide for all foods kept longer than 24 hours.
590.003/3-501.17-PF
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Dead roaches in basement area. Rodent droppings in basement. Clean and sanitize area. Pest report provided from 8.20.24. Call for additional service.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Outer openings protected (c)
Inspector notes: Front door has gap at the bottom of the door. Repair to prevent potential pest activity.
590.006/6-202.15-C
In-use utensils between-use storage (c)
Inspector notes: Handle of scoops stored in bulk bins. Remove.
590.003/3-304.12-C
Food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)
Inspector notes: Bulk bins in basement with no labels. Provide labels.
590.003/3-302.12-C
70
Apr 8, 2024
Routine
7 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 13 violations
Common name-working containers (pf)
Inspector notes: Chemical spray bottle observed with no label. Provide.
590.007/7-102.11-PF
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Multiple dead roaches observed in basement area. Provide updated pest reports.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Using a handwashing sink-operation and maintenance (pf)
Inspector notes: Multiple hand sinks in basement observed blocked. Basement not in use during time of inspection.
590.005/5-205.11-PF
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Soiled shelfing in basement used for dry storage. Clean to remove.
590.004/4-601.11-PF
Ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food date marking (pf)
Inspector notes: Multiple containers of food in basement refrigerator observed without date marking. Provide.
590.003/3-501.17-PF
(a)-(p) person-in-charge-duties (pf)
Inspector notes: Multiple priority foundation violations. Ensure person in charge is montoring establishment.
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF
Shucked shellfish packaging and identification (pf)
Inspector notes: Shell tags observed without dates they were used. Provide dates served on shell tags.
590.003/3-202.17-PF
Packaged and unpackaged food-separation packaging and segregation (c)
Inspector notes: Multiple containers observed uncovered. Cover to prevent potential contamination.
590.003/3-302.11-C
Thawing (c)
Inspector notes: Frozen clams observed sitting out in prep sink to thaw. Discontinue. Thaw under refrigeration or cold running water.
590.003/3-501.13-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Bottom of stand up refrigerator in kitchen soiled. Under all equiptment soiled. Clean to remove.
590.004/4-602.13-C
Ventilation hood systems filters (c)
Inspector notes: Hood sticker observed expired. Schedule cleaning appointment.
590.004/4-202.18-C
Nonfood-contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Soiled cardboard in walk in cooler. Remove.
590.004/4-101.19-C
Removing dead or trapped birds insects rodents and other pest (c)
Inspector notes: Multiple soiles traps in basement area. Remove.
590.006/6-501.112-C
37
Nov 20, 2023
Routine
3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Temperature measuring devices ambient air and water-accuracy (pf)
Inspector notes: Wash dial on dish machine not functioning. Replace as needed.
590.004/4-203.12-PF
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Top of dish machine with rat droppings and soils. Clean and maintain to prevent contamination of clean dishware.
590.004/4-601.11-PF
Hand drying provision (pf)
Inspector notes: 2nd hand sink in kitchen out of paper towels. Corrected on site. 1st hand sink with towels. Ensure all hand sinks have soap and towels at all times.
590.006/6-301.12-PF
Removing dead or trapped birds insects rodents and other pest (c)
Inspector notes: Glue traps in basement with dead roaches. Discard regularly to prevent contamination.
590.006/6-501.112-C
(b) cooling methods (c)
Inspector notes: Cooked bean sprout spinach and cabbage in service refrigerator in small bowls at 68F. Spread out in reach-in refrigerator to ensure thorough cooling. Moved to reach-in refrigerator
590.003/3-501.15-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Floor under kitchen and basement prep sinks with soils and debris. Floor under fryer with grease build-up. Rice and debris under bulk bins in bsaement. Walk-in refrigerator floor with food debris. Clean all areas to avoid attracting pests.
590.004/4-602.13-C
System maintained in good repair (c)
Inspector notes: Valve on top of dih machine leaking. Repair as needed to avoid attracting pests with standing water.
590.005/5-205.15-C
61
Jul 19, 2023
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Restricted use pesticides criteria (p)
Inspector notes: Cans of RAID under bar and in basement. Discard pesticides and discontinue spraying. Consult pest control for pest issues.
590.007/7-206.11-P
Hand drying provision (pf)
Inspector notes: 2nd hand sink in kitchen out of towels. 1st hand sink has towels no production. Ensure all hand sinks have soap and towels at all times.
590.006/6-301.12-PF
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Interior door of ice machine soiled. Clean to prevent contamination.
590.004/4-601.11-PF
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Moisture and soils under bar. Moisture and soils on employee changing room floor. Food and debris under shelves in produce walk-in cooler. Clean all areas discard unused items. Floor in basement corner next to chest freezers with debris and rat droppings. Clean and monitor for activity Standing water from condensation under ice bin at bar. Discard water regularly to avoid attracting pests.
590.004/4-602.13-C
Removing dead or trapped birds insects rodents and other pest (c)
Inspector notes: Multiple glue traps with dead cockroaches. Discard traps with dead pests to avoid accumulation and contamination. Reviewed pest reports- noted rat and roach activity. Provide pest control plan for minimizing pest activity. No live pests observed
590.006/6-501.112-C
Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)
Inspector notes: Basement hood system sticker expired. Provide cleaning date if cookline is in service.
590.006/6-501.14-C
61
Mar 8, 2023
Routine
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Rat droppings in basement under dish machine. Rat droppings under bar area. Clean and monitor for activity. Provide current pest report
590.006/6-501.111-PF
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Rat droppings on top of dish machine. Clean to prevent contaminating clean dishes. Consut licensed pest company to control rats.
590.004/4-601.11-PF
Miscellaneous sources of contamination (c)
Inspector notes: Juice bottles stored in drink ice at bar. Discontinue storing any bottles in beverage ice to avoid contaminating drinks and ice. Corrected on site.
590.003/3-307.11-C
78
Nov 23, 2022
Routine
4 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Top of dish machine with soils and rat droppings. Clean machine regularly to prevent contamination of clean dishes.
590.004/4-601.11-PF
Sanitizing solutions testing devices (pf)
Inspector notes: No test strips for measuring sanitizer concentration. Mixed according to bottle directions. Provide test strips for chlorine sanitizer.
590.004/4-302.14-PF
Temperature measuring devices manual and mechanical warewashing (pf)
Inspector notes: No irreversible thermometer or thermal strips for measuring final rinse temperature of dish machine. Provide either thermometer or strips.
590.004/4-302.13-PF
Temperature measuring devices-functionality (pf)
Inspector notes: Rinse dial on high temperature warewashing machine not functioning. Repair as needed.
590.004/4-204.112-PF
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Soils and spills in beverage cooler in kitchen. Soils on sides of cooler in kitcehn next to trash can. Soils and debris under meat slicer. Soils and debris under basement shelving. Clean and maintain all areas to prevent contamination or attracting pests.
590.004/4-602.13-C
Shells use limitations (c)
Inspector notes: Containers of surf clam shells in kitchen. Do not reuse clam shells for serving food. Discard after clam is served.
590.004/4-502.14-C
Removing dead or trapped birds insects rodents and other pest (c)
Inspector notes: Glue traps in basement with dead roaches- next to furnace and under wok station. Discard dead pests.
590.006/6-501.112-C
58
Aug 9, 2022
Routine
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Packaged and unpackaged food-separation packaging and segregation (p)
Inspector notes: Raw pork and shrimp stored above tofu in kitchen reach-in cooler. Corrected on site. Store raw animal products below produce and ready to eat foods.
590.003/3-302.11-P
Temperature measuring devices manual and mechanical warewashing (pf)
Inspector notes: No irreversible thermometer or thermal strips for measuring final rinse temperature on dish machine. Provide either thermometer or strips.
590.004/4-302.13-PF
Hand drying provision (pf)
Inspector notes: Warewashing hand sink out of paper towels. Hand sinks must always be accessible with soap and towels. Corrected on site
590.006/6-301.12-PF
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Interior of ice machine with black mold-like substance. Top of dish machine soiled with debris and rat droppings. Clean and maintain to prevent contamination.
590.004/4-601.11-PF
Shell stock maintaining identification (pf)
Inspector notes: Tags for manilla clams and oysters in basemnet walk-in cooler not attached to clams and oysters in upstairs service coolers. Keep tags attached to container with shellfish until sold then hold tags for 90 days. Retrain staff accordingly.
590.003/3-203.12-PF
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Floors in kitchen under cookine and refrigeration soiled with debris.Rack next to rice cooker soiled with debris and rice. Floor of produce cooler with food and debris. Front of kitchen coolers with soils. Clean all areas and amintain to avoid attracting pests.
590.004/4-602.13-C
Miscellaneous sources of contamination (c)
Inspector notes: Tubs of stgnant water under dish machine. Empty tubs and determine if there is a leak. Discontinue leaving tubs of stagnant water to avoid attracting pests.
590.003/3-307.11-C
Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)
Inspector notes: Hood sticker expires this month August 2022. Provide scheduled cleaning date at compliance inspection.
590.006/6-501.14-C
Removing dead or trapped birds insects rodents and other pest (c)
Inspector notes: Mutiple dead roaches in basement. Traps with dead roaches in kitchen under freezer and in basement wine room. Discard dead roaches and clean areas. Monitor for activity and consult with licensed pest control.
590.006/6-501.112-C
Nonfood-contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Soiled plastic boxes lining shelf at warewashing station. Discard and discontinue using plastic boxes.
590.004/4-101.19-C
Wiping cloths use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Wiping cloths on counter. Stoer wiping cloths in sanitizer solution to rpevent cross contatmination.
590.003/3-304.14-C
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Kaze Shabu Shabu last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Kaze Shabu Shabu on file is from Mar 19, 2026. The public record contains 20 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Kaze Shabu Shabu?
Across the inspection record, “controlling pests” has been cited 11 times, more than any other issue at Kaze Shabu Shabu.
How does Kaze Shabu Shabu compare to other restaurants in Boston?
Kaze Shabu Shabu most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is lower than the Boston average of 86.
Has Kaze Shabu Shabu's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Kaze Shabu Shabu have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Kaze Shabu Shabu means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Kaze Shabu Shabu inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Kaze Shabu Shabu is inspected around six times per year on average.
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