Shawarma Falafel

26 Province St, Boston, MA 02108

Greek / Mediterranean

Last inspected: Apr 26, 2023

Score

Medium Risk

The health department has logged three inspections at Shawarma Falafel, the earliest from 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Apr 26, 2023. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme. Shawarma Falafel's record stops at Apr 26, 2023, more than two years back, so current conditions may differ.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around six violations each.

The pattern that stands out is “nonfood contact surfaces”, which has been cited three times.

Restaurants in Boston average 86, so Shawarma Falafel trails the local norm. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Apr 26, 2023

Routine

6 minor violations.

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Handwashing signage (c)

Inspector notes: Provide hand was only signage on service line hand sink.

590.006/6-301.14-C

Removing dead or trapped birds insects rodents and other pest (c)

Inspector notes: Observe dead roach in dry storage area. Remove soiled traps clean and sanitize area.

590.006/6-501.112-C

Food storage-preventing contamination from the premises (c)

Inspector notes: Multiple items stored on ground of walk in cooler. Elevate to prevent potential contamination.

590.003/3-305.11-C

Food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)

Inspector notes: Multiple squeeze bottles observed without labels. Provide.

590.003/3-302.12-C

System maintained in good repair (c)

Inspector notes: Prep sink in basement area observed leaking. Repair as necessary.

590.005/5-205.15-C

Nonfood contact surfaces (c)

Inspector notes: Wire shelfing in stand up cooler is soiled Bottom of refrigeration units are soiled. Clean to remove.

590.004/4-602.13-C

Sep 22, 2022

Routine

2 major violations. 4 minor violations.

View 6 violations

Sanitizing solutions testing devices (pf)

Inspector notes: Provide a test kit to measure and monitor the sanitizer strength of the sanitizer used in the 3 bay sink.

590.004/4-302.14-PF

Hand drying provision (pf)

Inspector notes: Provide paper towels that fit into the current paper towel dispensers

590.006/6-301.12-PF

Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)

Inspector notes: clean floor area under and behind the hot line at the service area. Remove heavy grease buildup on the floor. Clean hood filters to hoods system on the hot line. Remove heavy grease buildup. Clean floor area of the kitchen. Remove grease nd sil buildup throughout the kitchen.

590.006/6-201.11-C

Nonfood contact surfaces (c)

Inspector notes: Clean all prep tables used in the basement. All tables are dirty to the touch. Remove buildup of soils food encrustments. Clean the top of the indoor grease container. Remove grease buildup. Clean all coking equipment on the hot line. Clean the interior and the exterior of the 2 door reach in located in the basement. Remove food debris and buildup of soils.

590.004/4-602.13-C

Cutting surfaces (c)

Inspector notes: replace scoured and stained cutting board on the cold unit located on the service line.

590.004/4-501.12-C

Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)

Inspector notes: Remove all unecessary items stored in the basement storage area.

590.006/6-501.114-C

Apr 27, 2022

Routine

1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

View 4 violations

Handwashing cleanser availability (pf)

Inspector notes: provide paper towels for all hand sinks without paper towels.

590.006/6-301.11-PF

Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)

Inspector notes: clean floor under the cooking ine. Clean floor area around the water heater in the back kitchen area.

590.006/6-201.11-C

Nonfood contact surfaces (c)

Inspector notes: clean prep tables located in the basement. Clean all cooking equipment in the upstairs hot line. Clean the interior and exterior of the 2 door reach in at the upstirs back kitchen area. Repair leak to the pipe below the hand sink in the basement.

590.004/4-602.13-C

Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)

Inspector notes: remove TV from storage in the basement. Keep all brooms and dust pans 6 inches off the floor in the basement.

590.006/6-501.114-C

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Shawarma Falafel last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Shawarma Falafel on file is from Apr 26, 2023. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Shawarma Falafel?

Across the inspection record, “nonfood contact surfaces” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Shawarma Falafel.

How does Shawarma Falafel compare to other restaurants in Boston?

Shawarma Falafel most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the Boston average of 86.

Has Shawarma Falafel's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Shawarma Falafel have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Shawarma Falafel means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

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