Shaking Seafood
Last inspected: Feb 10, 2026
64
Score
Shaking Seafood, located at 19 Poplar St, Roslindale, MA, underwent a moderate-risk inspection on February 10, 2026, with a score of 64. This inspection identified one critical, two major, and two minor violations, including issues with handwashing sink use, system maintenance, and food segregation. Across 14 recorded inspections, Shaking Seafood has historically been categorized as medium-risk.
14
Inspections
1
Critical latest
2
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 10, 2026
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
64
Jan 30, 2026
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
64
Sep 17, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
70
Sep 3, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
70
Mar 20, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
67
Mar 13, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
67
Nov 1, 2024
Routine
3 minor violations.
86
Oct 25, 2024
Routine
3 minor violations.
86
May 3, 2024
Routine
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
58
Apr 24, 2024
Routine
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
58
Jul 28, 2023
Routine
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
52
Jul 17, 2023
Routine
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
52
Sep 19, 2022
Routine
No violations found.
100
Aug 23, 2022
Routine
1 critical violation. 3 major violations.
64
Violations — Feb 10, 2026 Inspection
Using a handwashing sink-operation and maintenance (pf)
Inspector notes: Hand sink in the main kitchen area observed being blocked by dirty equipment. Discontinue and ensure hand sinks are accessible during opierational hours.
590.005/5-205.11-PF
System maintained in good repair (c)
Inspector notes: Drainage pipe to the Wok station appears to be leaking onto the floor. Address and make any necessary repairs.
590.005/5-205.15-C
Packaged and unpackaged food-separation packaging and segregation (p)
Inspector notes: Cooked snow crab legs observed being stored directly on raw bin of raw shrimp. Discontinu and store appropriately to ensure no cross contamination.
590.003/3-302.11-P
Food storage prohibited areas (c)
Inspector notes: Boxes of seafood and other food products observed being stored on the ground of the walk-in freezer. Discontinue and store all foods elevated a minimum of 6 inches off the ground.
590.003/3-305.12-C
Food-contact surfaces-cleanability (pf)
Inspector notes: Single use plastic containers being used to dispense out of bulk food bins. Discontinue and use handled scoops to prevent contamination from hands. Card board observed being used to line several storage shelves in the main kitchen. Discontinue use and ensure all surfaces remain cleanable durabel and smooth.
590.004/4-202.11-PF
Priority (Critical)
Priority Foundation (Major)
Core (Minor)
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