Shanti Boston
Last inspected: Jan 23, 2026
95
Score
Shanti Boston has been inspected 12 times since 2022. The most recent report on file is from Jan 23, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.
Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around three violations across recent inspections versus roughly nine violations before.
“Food storage containers identified with common name of food” comes up most often, recorded eight times in the inspection record.
Among Roslindale restaurants, the typical score is 85; Shanti Boston is comfortably above that bar. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
12
Inspections
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Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 23, 2026
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
System maintained in good repair (c)
Inspector notes: Pipe under the 3 bay sink is leaking. Address and make any necessary repairs.
590.005/5-205.15-C
95
Jan 9, 2026
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Miscellaneous sources of contamination (c)
Inspector notes: Employee observed rinsing shredded vegetables in a bowl at the hand sink. Discontinue any type of preparation at the hand sink and use designated preparation sinks.
590.003/3-307.11-C
Wiping cloths use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Soiled wiping cloths observed being left out on counter tops. Discontinue and provide a proper sanitizing solution. Sanitizing buckets were set up at the time of the inspection but should be set up and tested during all operational hours.
590.003/3-304.14-C
Nonfood-contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Excess moisture observed on the lower and upper shleves of the large flip top cooler with rags absorbing the moisture. Address clean to remove and make any necessary repairs. Unit was functioning properly at the time of the inspection. Basement walk-in cooler does not appear to be operating at the optimal temperature of below 41F triggering the alarm on the control box. Address and make any necessary repairs. Food termperatures were slightly elevated at the time of the inspection (45F). Discontinue use unless the unit is able to maintain a temeprature of below 41F. Several light were out in the basement preparation room. Replace.
590.004/4-101.19-C
System maintained in good repair (c)
Inspector notes: Pipe under the 3 bay sink is leaking. Address and make any necessary repairs.
590.005/5-205.15-C
Food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)
Inspector notes: Several squeeze bottles filled with sauces and dressings have no labels. Provide.
590.003/3-302.12-C
78
Aug 25, 2025
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Good repair and proper adjustment-equipment (c)
Inspector notes: PIC will need to have the leak at the three bay sink repaired. 8-12-25 Plumber is coming Friday
590.004/4-501.11-C
Cutting surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: On cook line the larger cutting board will need to be cleaned to remove the deep dark stains. 8-12-25 Cutting board will need to be bleach resurfaced or replaced on the cooking line.
590.004/4-501.12-C
Ventilation hood systems filters (c)
Inspector notes: PIC will need to clean the hood filters on cooking line. Hood sticker good until Aug 2025 8-12-25 Filters not cleaned. Please clean the hood filters more often. Sticker good untilend of the month. Have the hood cleaned.
590.004/4-202.18-C
86
Aug 5, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 7 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils-frequency (p)
Inspector notes: As discussed please clean the interior of the ice machine.
590.004/4-602.11-P
Cutting surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: On cook line the larger cutting board will need to be cleaned to remove the deep dark stains.
590.004/4-501.12-C
Ventilation hood systems filters (c)
Inspector notes: PIC will need to clean the hood filters on cooking line. Hood sticker good until Aug 2025
590.004/4-202.18-C
Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)
Inspector notes: PIC will need to have the leak at the three bay sink repaired.
590.006/6-501.114-C
Food storage-preventing contamination from the premises (c)
Inspector notes: As discussed please have foods properly covered in walk in and refrigerators as long as the foods are not in a cooling stage.
590.003/3-305.11-C
Wiping cloths use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: PIC will need to have a sanitizer bucket set up for wiping cloths in the kitchen area.
590.003/3-304.14-C
In-use utensils between-use storage (c)
Inspector notes: PIC will need to discontinue to store tongs on pipes on cooking line.
590.003/3-304.12-C
Food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)
Inspector notes: PIC will need to be sure all bulk food containers have lables. Small and large. In the kitchen and basement.
590.003/3-302.12-C
61
Mar 25, 2025
Routine
4 critical violations. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Manual and mechanical warewashing equipment chemical sanitization-temperature ph concentration and hardness (p)
Inspector notes: Sanitizer in the low temperature dishwasher was at zero. The sanitizer bucket was empty. PIC did correct this at this time. It tested at 50ppm
590.004/4-501.114-P
(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Chicken dish in flip top at 47F PIC removed and stored in walk in to get food to 41F or below. Other foods in this unit at or below 41F.
590.003/3-501.16-P
Cooling (p)
Inspector notes: PIC will need to review with staff proper cooling of foods and sauses. I found chicken that was made today and was in the flip top at 47F. PIC removed and put back into walk in to get below 41F. Multiple sauses cooling in tall metal containers. Please besure to follow proper procedures to cool foods in shallow pans.
590.003/3-501.14-P
Cooling (p)
Inspector notes: Chicken dish in flip top at 47F. Please besure to properly cool foods to below 41F after cooking or doing prep.
590.003/3-501.14-P
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: In the basement I found evidence of rodent droppings under and behind equipment and along mutiple walls. Please clean the floor in the basement in the areas discussed. Besure to fill any holes and cracks you come across. Please provide by email a copy of the last few pest control reports. Please have a copy on hand to review.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Wiping cloths use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: PIC will need to have a sanitizer bucket set up for the wiping clothes.
590.003/3-304.14-C
Food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)
Inspector notes: PIC will need to label all small and large bulk food containers. Multiple found without labels.
590.003/3-302.12-C
Cutting surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Cutting boards on the cooking line visiblt stained and soiled. Please clean to remove or resurface / replace
590.004/4-501.12-C
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: As discussed the floor under and behind equipment in the basement will need to be cleaned. Also along the walls in the basement. Floor under and behind cooking equipment and three bay sink will need to be cleaned.
590.006/6-201.11-C
Nonfood-contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: PIC will need to clean... wire shelves in walk in and refrigerators of dry food Metal shelves on cooking line (top Shelf) Exterior of the refrigerators. Exterior of bulk food containers.
590.004/4-202.16-C
Ventilation hood systems filters (c)
Inspector notes: Hood filters on the cooking line will need to be cleaned more often then the hood it self. Please clean the filters. The hood sticker good until April 2025
590.004/4-202.18-C
37
Sep 26, 2024
Routine
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Manual and mechanical warewashing equipment chemical sanitization-temperature ph concentration and hardness (p)
Inspector notes: Low temperature dishwasher was being used and did not have any sanitizer. This was corrected at this time and was at 75ppm by the time the inspection was done. Please rewash equipment.
590.004/4-501.114-P
(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Fried cauliflower in reach in at 49F. Unit was at 40F. PIC will need to be sure the lid is closed when not busy so unit can hold food at 41F or below.
590.003/3-501.16-P
Cooling (p)
Inspector notes: In basement found multiple food containers cooling. All containers uncovered. As discussed someone should be stirring the food. Other side of basement did have a fruit flie issue but did not see any around the food cooling. This will need to be monitor or can put into walk in.
590.003/3-501.14-P
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Basement prep and in basement found a issue with fruit flies. PIC will need to address this and find another way to store onions and other vegetables. This will help the issue.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Nonfood-contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Clean bulk food containers in kitchen and basement shelves on cooking line in place cooking and cleaning equipment.
590.004/4-202.16-C
Miscellaneous sources of contamination (c)
Inspector notes: As discussed PIC will need to remove all non cooking equipment and items form the cooking line. I found person items that could fall into food below.
590.003/3-307.11-C
Food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)
Inspector notes: Not all bulk food containers properly labeled. Please be sure to lable all containers.
590.003/3-302.12-C
Cutting surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Cutting boards on cooking line will need to be resurfaced or replaced. Boards had dark stains and scores.
590.004/4-501.12-C
Wiping cloths use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: PIC was setting up sanitizer buckets when I walked in to the kitchen. PIC will need to get a few more so that the cooking line has one. Multiple wiping cloths found.
590.003/3-304.14-C
45
Feb 21, 2024
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food storage-preventing contamination from the premises (c)
Inspector notes: In basement wire shelves with to go containers does not have a ceiling above it. I found rodent droppings on the boxes. Please clean and provide protection above shelf. 1-16-24 PIC will have the same contractor put a a protective barrier above the wire shelves in basement.
590.003/3-305.11-C
Service sink (c)
Inspector notes: LOcation has a mop sink in the kitchen area and next to a hand sink. The sink will need to be enclosed. Please provide walls top and door for mop sink 1-16-24 PIC is going to have walls put up around the mop sink in kitchen area.
590.005/5-203.13-C
90
Jan 8, 2024
Routine
2 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Evidence of rodent droppings found in kitchen basement in prep room and behind ice machine. PIC will need to do a deep cleaning and have pest control come back out for another inspection.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Capacity-quantity and availability (pf)
Inspector notes: At this time hand sink in restroom did not have hot water. Hot water will need to be kept on at all times.
590.005/5-103.11-PF
Service sink (c)
Inspector notes: LOcation has a mop sink in the kitchen area and next to a hand sink. The sink will need to be enclosed. Please provide walls top and door for mop sink
590.005/5-203.13-C
(a) (b) and (d) equipment utensils linens and single-service and single-use articles storing (c)
Inspector notes: As discussed found soiled knives in knife holder in kitchen. PIC removed and properly washed.
590.004/4-903.11-C1
Cutting surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: PIC will need to clean to remove deep dark stains in cutting boards on cooking line.
590.004/4-501.12-C
Ventilation hood systems filters (c)
Inspector notes: Clean hood filters and exterior of the hood. Both visible soiled.
590.004/4-202.18-C
Nonfood-contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: PIC will need to clean Wire shelves in basement prep. Exterior of bulk food containers. Shelves in kitchen
590.004/4-202.16-C
Miscellaneous sources of contamination (c)
Inspector notes: In flip top refrigerator found containers of one food stored on top of other foods. Discontinue.
590.003/3-307.11-C
Food storage-preventing contamination from the premises (c)
Inspector notes: In basement wire shelves with to go containers does not have a ceiling above it. I found rodent droppings on the boxes. Please clean and provide protection above shelf.
590.003/3-305.11-C
Wiping cloths use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: PIC will need to have sanitizer buckets set up for staff to use. Discontinue to store in a hand sink or just on counters soiled.
590.003/3-304.14-C
Food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)
Inspector notes: Properly labeld all bulk food contaoners small and large. Not all had them on cooking line.
590.003/3-302.12-C
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Clean all the walls in the basement prep room. Clean the floor in kitchen warewashing and basement for old droppings and debris.
590.006/6-201.11-C
50
Sep 5, 2023
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Miscellaneous sources of contamination (c)
Inspector notes: In walk in found a milk crate with peeled onions in it on the floor. Discontinue to use a milk crate as a container please use a container that will have a cover and do not store on the floor.
590.003/3-307.11-C
Walls and ceilings attachments (c)
Inspector notes: A/C vent above the dishwasher will need to be cleaned. If rust is peeling paint to seal it.
590.006/6-201.17-C
Nonfood-contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Clean shelf on cooking line. Visibly dusty.
590.004/4-202.16-C
Food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)
Inspector notes: PIC will need to be sure small and large bulk food containers are labeled. At this time not all had labels.
590.003/3-302.12-C
Food storage-preventing contamination from the premises (c)
Inspector notes: PIC will need to provide covers for food in storage in walk in. At the end of cooking line found multiple spices without lids.
590.003/3-305.11-C
78
Nov 28, 2022
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Controlling pests (c)
Inspector notes: Upon the re-inspeciton there was still fruit fly activity noted in the basement storage area near the ice machine. Pest control reports were up to date and scheduled to be back on site for an additional visit the week of 11/21/2022.
590.006/6-501.111-C
System maintained in good repair (c)
Inspector notes: Drainage tube to the basement ice machine appears to be leaking. Address clean to remove and make any necessary repairs to help minimize any insect activity.
590.005/5-205.15-C
Light bulbs protective shielding (c)
Inspector notes: Several lights in the basement storage/preparation area with no shields. Provide.
590.006/6-202.11-C
86
Nov 17, 2022
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Controlling pests (c)
Inspector notes: Upon the re-inspeciton there was still fruit fly activity noted in the basement storage area near the ice machine. Pest control reports were up to date and scheduled to be back on site for an additional visit the week of 11/21/2022.
590.006/6-501.111-C
System maintained in good repair (c)
Inspector notes: Drainage tube to the basement ice machine appears to be leaking. Address clean to remove and make any necessary repairs to help minimize any insect activity.
590.005/5-205.15-C
Food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)
Inspector notes: several squeeze bottles filled with sauces/dressings have no labels. Provide.
590.003/3-302.12-C
Light bulbs protective shielding (c)
Inspector notes: Several lights in the basement storage/preparation area with no shields. Provide.
590.006/6-202.11-C
82
Nov 3, 2022
Routine
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Evidence of fruit fly activity noted in the basement styorage/preparation area. Address and provide an up to date pest control report for the re-inspection.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)
Inspector notes: several squeeze bottles filled with sauces/dressings have no labels. Provide.
590.003/3-302.12-C
Light bulbs protective shielding (c)
Inspector notes: Several lights in teh basement storage/preparation area with no shields. Provide.
590.006/6-202.11-C
Wiping cloths use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Soiled wiping cloths observed being left out on counter tops. Discontinue and provide a proper sanitizing solution.
590.003/3-304.14-C
78
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Shanti Boston last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Shanti Boston on file is from Jan 23, 2026. The public record contains 12 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Shanti Boston?
Across the inspection record, “food storage containers identified with common name of food” has been cited eight times, more than any other issue at Shanti Boston.
How does Shanti Boston compare to other restaurants in Roslindale?
Shanti Boston most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Roslindale average of 85.
Has Shanti Boston's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Shanti Boston have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly nine earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Shanti Boston 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 Shanti Boston inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Shanti Boston is inspected around four times per year on average.
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