Shah's Halal Food
Last inspected: Mar 27, 2025
95
Score
Public records show 10 inspections at Shah's Halal Food stretching back to 2023. The latest inspection on file is from Mar 27, 2025. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around four violations each.
When inspectors have written things up, “controlling pests” has been the most frequent reason, cited five times.
Compared to the broader Boston restaurant scene, where the average is 86, this is a stronger showing. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
10
Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 27, 2025
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Ventilation hood systems adequacy (c)
Inspector notes: Hood suction is not working properly and the hood sticker expired in April of 2024 have cleaned and ensure proper operation of hood.
590.004/4-301.14-C
95
Mar 21, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: At the time of the re-inspection (5/29/2024) there was still evidence fo fresh dropping located in the middle vacant lot along with video footage showing live current activity (provided by Dunkin Donuts). Address and clean to remove and have building management provide additional pest control reports to isdhealth@boston.gov.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)
Inspector notes: Coonstruction debris and additional equipment observed at this particular location. Address remove all unecessary equipment and properly clean and sanitize all affected areas.
590.006/6-501.114-C
Ventilation hood systems adequacy (c)
Inspector notes: Hood suction is not working properly and the hood sticker expired in April of 2024 have cleaned and ensure proper operation of hood.
590.004/4-301.14-C
System maintained in good repair (c)
Inspector notes: Pipe under the preparation sik is leaking. Address and make any necessary repairs.
590.005/5-205.15-C
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Floor under and around the fryer/grill station with excess debris adn grease build-up. Clean to remove all.
590.006/6-201.11-C
74
May 29, 2024
Routine
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: At the time of the re-inspection (5/29/2024) there was still evidence fo fresh dropping located in the middle vacant lot along with video footage showing live current activity (provided by Dunkin Donuts). Address and clean to remove and have building management provide additional pest control reports to isdhealth@boston.gov.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
System maintained in good repair (c)
Inspector notes: Pipe under the preparation sik is leaking. Address and make any necessary repairs.
590.005/5-205.15-C
Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)
Inspector notes: Coonstruction debris and additional equipment observed at this particular location. Address remove all unecessary equipment and properly clean and sanitize all affected areas.
590.006/6-501.114-C
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Floor under and around the fryer/grill station with excess debris adn grease build-up. Clean to remove all.
590.006/6-201.11-C
78
Feb 8, 2024
Routine
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
(a) ceasing operations and reporting (pf)
Inspector notes: sewage leaking into common area from bathroom repair and clean to remove
590.008/8-404.11-PF
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: 1) Rodent droppings found in common area of establishment clean to remove 2) Flies found in storage room in basement clean to remove (Supply Detalied exterminator reports with Findings and recommendations)
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Floors walls and ceilings utility lines (c)
Inspector notes: 1) Holes in wall leading to basement repair (old fire panel wall) 2) Holes on wall in prep area in basement repair grease storage room floor with pooling water and grease clean to remove
590.006/6-201.12-C
Storage refuse recyclables and returnable (c)
Inspector notes: Grease barrel full and recycling bin barrel being used to store old grease supply new barrel and have emptied on regular basis
590.005/5-501.110-C
Inspection and cleaning port protected and secured (c)
Inspector notes: Toilet leaking sewage into bathroom and adjacent hallway reapir
590.005/5-302.12-C
70
Jan 11, 2024
Routine
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: 1) Rodent droppings found in common area of establishment clean to remove 2) Flies found in storage room in basement clean to remove (Supply Detalied exterminator reports with Findings and recommendations)
590.006/6-501.111-PF
(a) ceasing operations and reporting (pf)
Inspector notes: sewage leaking into common area from bathroom repair and clean to remove
590.008/8-404.11-PF
Inspection and cleaning port protected and secured (c)
Inspector notes: Toilet leaking sewage into bathroom and adjacent hallway reapir
590.005/5-302.12-C
Storage refuse recyclables and returnable (c)
Inspector notes: Grease barrel full and recycling bin barrel being used to store old grease supply new barrel and have emptied on regular basis
590.005/5-501.110-C
Floors walls and ceilings utility lines (c)
Inspector notes: 1) Holes in wall leading to basement repair (old fire panel wall) 2) Holes on wall in prep area in basement repair grease storage room floor with pooling water and grease clean to remove
590.006/6-201.12-C
70
Jan 4, 2024
Routine
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: 1) Rodent droppings found in common area of establishment clean to remove 2) Flies found in storage room in basement clean to remove (Supply Detalied exterminator reports with Findings and recommendations)
590.006/6-501.111-PF
(a) ceasing operations and reporting (pf)
Inspector notes: sewage leaking into common area from bathroom repair and clean to remove
590.008/8-404.11-PF
Floors walls and ceilings utility lines (c)
Inspector notes: 1) Holes in wall leading to basement repair (old fire panel wall) 2) Holes on wall in prep area in basement repair grease storage room floor with pooling water and grease clean to remove
590.006/6-201.12-C
Inspection and cleaning port protected and secured (c)
Inspector notes: Toilet leaking sewage into bathroom and adjacent hallway reapir
590.005/5-302.12-C
Storage refuse recyclables and returnable (c)
Inspector notes: Grease barrel full and recycling bin barrel being used to store old grease supply new barrel and have emptied on regular basis
590.005/5-501.110-C
70
Oct 30, 2023
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
System maintained in good repair (p)
Inspector notes: Water leaking onto metal counter from a pipe. Repair
590.005/5-205.15-P
Using a handwashing sink-operation and maintenance (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed soiled equipment being stored in the handsink. PIC removed when directed. D/C utilizing for any other purposes and clean and santize for proper use.
590.005/5-205.11-PF
Cleaning of plumbing fixtures (c)
Inspector notes: Heavy debris and food soils on exterior and interior of handsink. Clean to remove.
590.006/6-501.18-C
Controlling pests (c)
Inspector notes: Observed rodent droppings on the staircase and near prep area. Clean to remove.
590.006/6-501.111-C
(b) and (c) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (c)
Inspector notes: Heavy debris on counter top located behind rice cookers. Clean to remove. Food spills located in freezer unit next to hand sink. Clean to remove. Debris observed next to soda cooler on the floor. Clean to remove.
590.004/4-601.11-C
Storing maintenance tools (c)
Inspector notes: Observed brooms and mops not stored properly. Remove and store properly elevated.
590.006/6-501.113-C
64
Sep 11, 2023
Routine
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food temperature measuring devices (p)
Inspector notes: Missing thermometers for food temperature verification. Provide
590.004/4-201.12-P
Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)
Inspector notes: Observed excessive debris and wood boards stored in adjacent establishment. Remove and Clean area. Discontinue utilizing the adjacent space to store any equipment.
590.006/6-501.114-C
Storing maintenance tools (c)
Inspector notes: Observed brooms mops and dustpans placed on the floor not elevated properly. Provide proper place to hang equipment.
590.006/6-501.113-C
(b) and (c) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (c)
Inspector notes: Heavy food soils on interior and exterior of all refrigeration units. Clean to remove Rice cookers with heavy soils on exterior. Clean to remove
590.004/4-601.11-C
74
Apr 11, 2023
Routine
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
System maintained in good repair (p)
Inspector notes: Water and evidence of sewage running into the hallway. Repair and provide a Detailed plumbers on Letter head of all repairs. Pipe leaking under prep sink in the basement bucket placed under pipe to catch leaking water. Remove bucket and repair.
590.005/5-205.15-P
Manual warewashing sink compartment requirements (pf)
Inspector notes: Evidence of Food debris inside 3 compartment sink. Discontinue utilizing for food prep. Retrain staff on properly wash rinse and sanitize.
590.004/4-301.12-PF
(a) ceasing operations and reporting (pf)
Inspector notes: No funtioning restrooms available for employees. Sitting water and sewage visible on the floor from the toilet over flowing. Establishment has voluntarily closed.
590.008/8-404.11-PF
(a)-(p) person-in-charge-duties (pf)
Inspector notes: PIC not monitoring proper wash rinse and sanitize practices. PIC not reporting non functioning restrooms.
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF
Cleaning of plumbing fixtures (c)
Inspector notes: Heavily soiled toilets with evidence of sewage back up and contaminated tissue. Provide a cleaning report from a professional cleaning company. Assure all areas are properly cleaned and sanitized.
590.006/6-501.18-C
61
Feb 24, 2023
Routine
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Hand drying provision (pf)
Inspector notes: Missing paper towel dispenser. Provide
590.006/6-301.12-PF
Clean-up of vomiting and diarrheal events (pf)
Inspector notes: Missing vomit and diarrhea kit. Provide
590.002/2-501.11-PF
Covering receptacles (c)
Inspector notes: Trash recepticles inside establishment missing covers. Provide
590.005/5-501.113-C
Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)
Inspector notes: Heavy debris and old equipment stored in dry storage room. Remove and clean area Exposed electrical outlet under window counter. Repair
590.006/6-501.114-C
Exterior walls and roofs protective barrier (c)
Inspector notes: Chipped and tearing plaster on walls. Remove and resurface.
590.006/6-202.16-C
70
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Shah's Halal Food last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Shah's Halal Food on file is from Mar 27, 2025. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Shah's Halal Food?
Across the inspection record, “controlling pests” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Shah's Halal Food.
How does Shah's Halal Food compare to other restaurants in Boston?
Shah's Halal Food most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Boston average of 86.
Has Shah's Halal Food's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Shah's Halal Food have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Shah's Halal Food 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 Shah's Halal Food inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Shah's Halal Food is inspected around five times per year on average.
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