Spring Shabu-Shabu

304 Western Av, Brighton, MA 02135

Asian / Fusion

Last inspected: Feb 26, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Across the available record, Spring Shabu-Shabu has five inspections on file, the first dated 2023. The latest inspection on file is from Feb 26, 2026. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around one violation each.

Looking across the full record, “controlling pests” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.

Spring Shabu-Shabu scores about where you'd expect for a Brighton restaurant. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

Inspections

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Major latest

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Inspection History

Feb 26, 2026

Routine

1 major violation.

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(a) ceasing operations and reporting (pf)

Inspector notes: No power at location. PIC stated power was shut off the prior night at 10:30pm. All refrigeration units are elevated in temperature. Multiple food products in walk in cooler and in line refigeration units have temperatues between 50F - 60F.

590.008/8-404.11-PF

Feb 25, 2025

Routine

No violations found.

100

Oct 2, 2024

Routine

1 minor violation.

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Outer openings protected (c)

Inspector notes: Daylight visible under door at loading dock/trash area. Install door sweep to prevent pests from entering building.

590.006/6-202.15-C

Aug 22, 2023

Routine

2 major violations. 3 minor violations.

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Hand drying provision (pf)

Inspector notes: Paper towels missing from the dishroom handsink.Provide PIC correcting

590.006/6-301.12-PF

Controlling pests (pf)

Inspector notes: A large amount of fruit/drain flies were observed on the walls at the service station soda syrup dispensing rack & also under the handwash station at the meat slicing location. There is also evidence of roach activity around the water heater. Provide a full pest report upon re-inspection

590.006/6-501.111-PF

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

Inspector notes: Repair any cracks in the floor/wall tiles around the water heater regrout as needed to prevent possible pest access.

590.006/6-501.11-C

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

Inspector notes: Remove/replace soiled glue traps under/around the water heater. Address any issues with pest control.

590.006/6-501.112-C

Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)

Inspector notes: Clean the walls at the service station soda dispensing rack also under the handwash stations at the meat slicing location to remove any soils.

590.006/6-201.11-C

Feb 28, 2023

Routine

4 major violations. 4 minor violations.

View 8 violations

Common name-working containers (pf)

Inspector notes: Provide labels on all chemical spray bottles.

590.007/7-102.11-PF

Controlling pests (pf)

Inspector notes: Evidence of roach activity under/around water heater location.Provide full pest report upon re-inspection.

590.006/6-501.111-PF

Consumption of animal foods that are raw undercooked or not otherwise processed to eliminate pathogens (pf)

Inspector notes: Consumer advisory on the menu missing the disclosure. Provide proper disclosure stating (*)items are served raw undercooked cooked to order. (*) asterisk all necessary items

590.003/3-603.11-PF

Shell stock maintaining identification (pf)

Inspector notes: Shellstock tags observed stored in a large container not dated with last served/sold. Maintain shellstock tags stored in chronological order for 90 days properly dated with the last served/sold

590.003/3-203.12-PF

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

Inspector notes: Remove/replace soiled glue trap from under water heater.

590.006/6-501.112-C

(a) and (c) good repair and calibration-utensils and temperature and pressure measuring devices (c)

Inspector notes: High temp dish machine rinse guage reading 160F.Repair Maintain rinse 180-194F or per manufactures instructions. Color changing test strip reading in compliance Wash temp reading 158F

590.004/4-502.11-C

Good repair and proper adjustment-equipment (c)

Inspector notes: Commercial sanitizer dispenser not producing proper PPM dilution.Repair PIC instructed staff to manuelly prepare sanitizer

590.004/4-501.11-C

Cleaning floors dustless methods (c)

Inspector notes: Clean the floor under/around the water heater to remove soils. & evidence of insect activity

590.006/6-501.13-C

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Spring Shabu-Shabu last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Spring Shabu-Shabu on file is from Feb 26, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Spring Shabu-Shabu?

Across the inspection record, “controlling pests” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Spring Shabu-Shabu.

How does Spring Shabu-Shabu compare to other restaurants in Brighton?

Spring Shabu-Shabu most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is about the same as the Brighton average of 88.

Has Spring Shabu-Shabu's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Spring Shabu-Shabu have averaged around one violation per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Spring Shabu-Shabu 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 Spring Shabu-Shabu inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Spring Shabu-Shabu is inspected around two times per year on average.

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