Sheesha Lounge

417 Cambridge, Boston, MA 02134

Last inspected: Sep 19, 2024

Score

Low Risk

The health department has logged six inspections at Sheesha Lounge, the earliest from 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Sep 19, 2024. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

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

“Controlling pests” comes up most often, recorded three times in the inspection record.

Sheesha Lounge's latest score is in line with the Boston average of 86. The record reflects steady performance over time.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Sep 19, 2024

Routine

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

(a) ceasing operations and reporting (pf)

Inspector notes: No power in business. Must remain closed until power restored and passed a reinspection. Clearance from ISD building and electrical need prior to being allowed to reopen.

590.008/8-404.11-PF

Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)

Inspector notes: Make all necessary repairs to electrical system. ISD electrical has been notified.

590.006/6-501.11-C

Aug 1, 2024

Routine

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

Controlling pests (pf)

Inspector notes: Evidence of rodent activity with burrows around dumpster shared with LuLus. Provide updated IPM pest control report.

590.006/6-501.111-PF

Surface characteristics-outdoor areas (c)

Inspector notes: Rodent burrows around dumpster area. Treat and seal with pest proof materials.

590.006/6-102.11-C

Jul 18, 2024

Routine

3 major violations. 6 minor violations.

View 9 violations

Controlling pests (pf)

Inspector notes: Evidence of rodent activity with burrows around dumpster shared with LuLus. Provide updated IPM pest control report.

590.006/6-501.111-PF

Cleaning agents and sanitizers availability (pf)

Inspector notes: Three compartment sink is not setup properly. Provide wash/rinse/sanitizer waters at the proper concentration and temperature.

590.004/4-303.11-PF

(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)

Inspector notes: Soiled coffee pot. Wash/rinse/sanitize

590.004/4-601.11-PF

Nonfood contact surfaces (c)

Inspector notes: Reach in cooler in basement and coffin freezer with what appears to be mold. Clean to remove. No TCS foods appear to be present in units. Only beverages.

590.004/4-602.13-C

Warewashing machines manufacturers’ operating instructions (c)

Inspector notes: Dish machine inoperable. Repair.

590.004/4-501.15-C

Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)

Inspector notes: Remove debris in basement litter and filth under open stairwell foam rubber cushions charcoal strewn in basement. Remove charcoal grill from outside rear and items in outside area not in use.

590.006/6-501.114-C

Cleaning frequency and restrictions (c)

Inspector notes: Floors walls surfaces with visible soils. Business is not being cleaned with the proper frequency. Address at once.

590.006/6-501.12-C

Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)

Inspector notes: Area in lower level has numerous non food items stored directly on the floor Reviewed with the PIC on site at the time of the inspection Provide additional shelving or storage and elevate all items off the floor

590.006/6-501.114-C

Surface characteristics-outdoor areas (c)

Inspector notes: Rodent burrows around dumpster area. Treat and seal with pest proof materials.

590.006/6-102.11-C

Jul 11, 2024

Routine

3 major violations. 5 minor violations.

View 8 violations

Cleaning agents and sanitizers availability (pf)

Inspector notes: Three compartment sink is not setup properly. Provide wash/rinse/sanitizer waters at the proper concentration and temperature.

590.004/4-303.11-PF

(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)

Inspector notes: Soiled coffee pot. Wash/rinse/sanitize

590.004/4-601.11-PF

Controlling pests (pf)

Inspector notes: Evidence of rodent activity with burrows around dumpster shared with LuLus. Provide updated IPM pest control report.

590.006/6-501.111-PF

Cleaning frequency and restrictions (c)

Inspector notes: Floors walls surfaces with visible soils. Business is not being cleaned with the proper frequency. Address at once.

590.006/6-501.12-C

Nonfood contact surfaces (c)

Inspector notes: Reach in cooler in basement and coffin freezer with what appears to be mold. Clean to remove. No TCS foods appear to be present in units. Only beverages.

590.004/4-602.13-C

Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)

590.006/6-501.114-C

Surface characteristics-outdoor areas (c)

Inspector notes: Rodent burrows around dumpster area. Treat and seal with pest proof materials.

590.006/6-102.11-C

Warewashing machines manufacturers’ operating instructions (c)

Inspector notes: Dish machine inoperable. Repair.

590.004/4-501.15-C

Jun 30, 2023

Routine

No violations found.

100

Jul 26, 2022

Routine

No violations found.

100

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Sheesha Lounge last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Sheesha Lounge on file is from Sep 19, 2024. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Sheesha Lounge?

Across the inspection record, “controlling pests” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Sheesha Lounge.

How does Sheesha Lounge compare to other restaurants in Boston?

Sheesha Lounge most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is about the same as the Boston average of 86.

Has Sheesha Lounge's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Sheesha Lounge have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Sheesha Lounge 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 Sheesha Lounge inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Sheesha Lounge is inspected around three times per year on average.

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