Shaking Seafood
Last inspected: Apr 21, 2026
70
Score
Shaking Seafood has been inspected nine times since 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Apr 21, 2026. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around two violations each.
Looking across the full record, “using a handwashing sink-operation and maintenance” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.
By comparison, the average Dorchester facility scores 86, putting Shaking Seafood on the weaker side. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
2
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 21, 2026
Routine
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Using a handwashing sink-operation and maintenance (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed multiple pieces of equipment blocking the handsink. remove and allow access at all times.
590.005/5-205.11-PF
Shell stock maintaining identification (pf)
Inspector notes: No shelltags available for review. Establishment offers muscles and oysters. No tags placed with the batch. Retrain staff to properly tag and hold shelltags for at least 90 days for proper record keeping.
590.003/3-203.12-PF
(b) and (c) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (c)
Inspector notes: Observed heavy food soils inside of the ice machine. Clean to remove
590.004/4-601.11-C
Cleaning of plumbing fixtures (c)
Inspector notes: Multiple handsinks fixtures with heavy food soils. Clean to remove
590.006/6-501.18-C
Handwashing signage (c)
Inspector notes: Signage missing in the restroom. Provide
590.006/6-301.14-C
70
Nov 24, 2025
Routine
2 major violations.
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Sanitizing solutions testing devices (pf)
Inspector notes: No test kits available / Provide for quaternary ammonia used in 3 bay
590.004/4-302.14-PF
Using a handwashing sink-operation and maintenance (pf)
Inspector notes: Tubes from fridge condensor in hand sink / Remove and ensure hand sink remains free and clear at all times
590.005/5-205.11-PF
82
Jun 3, 2025
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Thawing (c)
Inspector notes: Frozen crab legs thawing in stagnant water / Discontinue and use methods as discussed under cold running water
590.003/3-501.13-C
95
Jan 8, 2025
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Cleaning frequency and restrictions (c)
Inspector notes: Floors in between equipment on cookline with visible soils / Clean to remove
590.006/6-501.12-C
95
May 28, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
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(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Garlic in oil mixture sitting out at 57F / Returned to low boy to cool down after being out for 1 hour / Provide 41F or below
590.003/3-501.16-P
Walls and ceilings attachments (c)
Inspector notes: Hood tag expired in April 2024 / Cleaning scheduled for next week / Baffles and vents on opposite side are heavily soiled ensure a deep clean
590.006/6-201.17-C
82
Jan 4, 2024
Routine
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Sanitizing solutions testing devices (pf)
Inspector notes: Provide test kits
590.004/4-302.14-PF
Storing maintenance tools (c)
Inspector notes: Mops stored on floors / Elevate at least 6" when not in use
590.006/6-501.113-C
Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)
Inspector notes: Old broken/unused equipment outside / Remove
590.006/6-501.114-C
Walls and ceilings attachments (c)
Inspector notes: Hood tag expired in December 2023 / Contact hood cleaning company ASAP
590.006/6-201.17-C
78
Aug 1, 2023
Routine
1 critical violation. 5 minor violations.
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Preventing contamination from hands (p)
Inspector notes: Employee observed handling ready to eat Snow Crab and other produce with bare hands. Discontinue any bare hand contact with ready to eat foods.
590.003(C)/3-301.11-P
In-use utensils between-use storage (c)
Inspector notes: Clean knives observed being stored in between wall and 3 bay sink. Discontinue and store all knives in a clean and protected manner.
590.003/3-304.12-C
Nonfood-contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Flip top cooler on the cooking line with a slightly elevated tempperature (49F). Address and make any necessary repairs. Discontinue use for any TCS foods unless the unit is able to maintain a temperature of below 41F.
590.004/4-202.16-C
Light bulbs protective shielding (c)
Inspector notes: Light inside of the sliding glass cooler on the cooking line with no shield. Provide.
590.006/6-202.11-C
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Floor under and around the battering station visibly soiled and with flour spills. Clean to remove.
590.006/6-201.11-C
System maintained in good repair (c)
Inspector notes: Pipe under the hand sink in the main kitchen area is leaking. Address and make any necessary repairs.
590.005/5-205.15-C
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Jan 12, 2023
Routine
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
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Food-contact surfaces-cleanability (pf)
Inspector notes: Sinlge use plastic containers being used to dispense out of bulk food bins. Discontinue and use handled scoops to prevent contamination from hands.
590.004/4-202.11-PF
Temperature measuring devices-functionality (c)
Inspector notes: Euipment thermometer inside of the 2 door Glenco refrigeration unit appearst to be damaged. Replace.
590.004/4-204.112-C
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Hood and Ventilation tags with a past expiration date from Dec. 2022. Address and provide up to date tags for the re-inspection.
590.006/6-201.11-C
Food preparation (c)
Inspector notes: Several different spices being prepared/packaged in an outside unfinished shed. Discontinue and ensure all preparation is being conducted in a clean adn prected manner/location.
590.003/3-305.14-C
In-use utensils between-use storage (c)
Inspector notes: Knives observed being stored in between wall and 3 bay sink. Discontinue and ensure all knives are being stored in a clean and protected manner.
590.003/3-304.12-C
Wiping cloths use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Soiled wiping cloths observed being left put on counter tops. Discontinue and provide a proper sanitizing solution.
590.003/3-304.14-C
70
Jun 1, 2022
Routine
1 critical violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Packaged and unpackaged food-separation packaging and segregation (p)
Inspector notes: Bags of calamari and fresh chicken observed being stored in the same container. Discontinue and ensure meats and other seafood products are being stored appropriately to ensure no cross contamination. At the time of the inspectioncorrective action was taken.
590.003/3-302.11-P
Food storage prohibited areas (c)
Inspector notes: Several containers of meats and seafoods observed being stored on the ground of the walk-in cooler and freezer. Discontinue and store all foods elevated a minimum of 6 inches off the ground.
590.003/3-305.12-C
Wiping cloths use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Soiled wiping cloths observed being left out on counter tops. Discontinue and provide a proper sanitzing solution.
590.003/3-304.14-C
System maintained in good repair (c)
Inspector notes: Cold water faucet to the hand sink in the main kitchen not functioning. Address and make any necessary repairs.
590.005/5-205.15-C
Nonfood-contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Gasket around the door to the Coke cooler damaged and not attached properly. Address and make any necessary repairs. Unit was fucntioning properly at the time of the visit.
590.004/4-202.16-C
Miscellaneous sources of contamination (c)
Inspector notes: Bags of potaotoes and other dry goods in rear room observed being stored on the same shelves as chemicals and other equipment and tools. Discontinue and ensure all foods are being stored separately and in a safe manner.
590.003/3-307.11-C
67
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Shaking Seafood last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Shaking Seafood on file is from Apr 21, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Shaking Seafood?
Across the inspection record, “using a handwashing sink-operation and maintenance” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Shaking Seafood.
How does Shaking Seafood compare to other restaurants in Dorchester?
Shaking Seafood most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Dorchester average of 86.
Has Shaking Seafood's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Shaking Seafood have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Shaking Seafood 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 Shaking Seafood inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Shaking Seafood is inspected around two times per year on average.
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