Shy Bird - Fenway

201 Brookline Av, Boston, MA 02215

American

Last inspected: Mar 19, 2026

Score

Low Risk

The health department has logged three inspections at Shy Bird - Fenway, the earliest from 2025. The most recent report on file is from Mar 19, 2026. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near three violations per visit.

The city-wide average is 86, putting Shy Bird - Fenway squarely in typical territory. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 19, 2026

Routine

3 minor violations.

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Cleaning floors dustless methods (c)

Inspector notes: Clean the interior walkin floor to remove soils & debris

590.006/6-501.13-C

Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)

Inspector notes: Secure all CO2 tanks

590.006/6-501.114-C

Intensity-lighting (c)

Inspector notes: There are two lights out above the cook line.Replace bulbs

590.006/6-303.11-C

Aug 25, 2025

Routine

2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

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(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)

Inspector notes: Cooked potatoes on counter at 65F. Moved to refrigerator. Ranch and caesar sauces stored at room temperature 68F. Moved to refrigerator. Ensure cooked foods and ready to eat foods that are not shelf stable are stored in the refrigerator.

590.003/3-501.16-P

Packaged and unpackaged food-separation packaging and segregation (p)

Inspector notes: Raw chicken and pork stored above ready to eat foods on rolling rack in refrigerator. Corrected on site. Reorganize rolling rack to prevent raw foods being stored above ready to eat foods.

590.003/3-302.11-P

Segregation and location-distressed merchandise (pf)

Inspector notes: Garlic in oil dated 8/9 in refrigerator. Discarded by PIC. Hold prepared foods for 7 days only.

590.006/6-404.11-PF

Wiping cloths use limitation (c)

Inspector notes: Soiled towel observed at cook station used to wipe counter. Store all wiping towels in sanitizer solution.

590.003/3-304.14-C

Cleaning of plumbing fixtures (c)

Inspector notes: Hand sink at warewashing with soils. Maintain clean to prevent contamination from the hands.

590.006/6-501.18-C

Feb 24, 2025

Routine

No violations found.

100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Shy Bird - Fenway last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Shy Bird - Fenway on file is from Mar 19, 2026. The public record contains three inspections in total.

How does Shy Bird - Fenway compare to other restaurants in Boston?

Shy Bird - Fenway most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is about the same as the Boston average of 86.

Has Shy Bird - Fenway's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Shy Bird - Fenway have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Shy Bird - Fenway means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

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