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Inspection record

Boston Shawarma

315 Huntington Av · Boston, MA 02115

5inspections since May 2026
29violations recorded
HE_Passlatest result (city code)

License category: Eating & Drinking w/ Take Out

Inspection history

Sep 15, 2026HE_Pass1 violation
***Backflow Prevention (P)
No food prep sink
Sep 10, 2026HE_Fail1 violation
***Backflow Prevention (P)
No food prep sink
Aug 31, 2026HE_Pass1 violation
*Maintaining Premises Unnecessary Items and Litter (C)
Chest type freezer blocking rear egress
Aug 17, 2026HE_Fail13 violations
**(A) (B) and (C)(1) (4)-(16) Demonstration (Pf)
No proof of full time on site certified food protection manager
*Cleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C)
Hood above cookling equipment is not working properly hood filters are missing Per PIC the hood is in the process of being repaired professional Worn unreadable hood sticker
*Maintaining Premises Unnecessary Items and Litter (C)
Chest type freezer blocking rear egress
**Controlling Pests (Pf)
Evidence of flies and rodent droppings - Provided full extermination and intergrated pest management report prior to reinspection IPM information provided via email IPM is a combination of all methods of pest control which can aid in preventing reducing and eliminating a potential infestation of pest. It is a detailed inspection report and plan designed specifically for your establishment. Reports must identify pests and conditions of the findings in your establishment. The report must identify exact locations of all conditions and course of action to correct deficiencies. If your establishment is without deficiencies reports must indicate such. The following procedures must be provided by your Licensed Pest Control Operat (Exterminator): • Inspectionof premises • Identification of pests pest damage and/or potential for pest infestation (any voids in the structure interior and exterior) • Determination of the extent of the pest problem • Appropriatetreatment • Action plan for correction including follow up
*Outer Openings Protected (C)
Front door open - Provide proper protection to outer openings
*Toilet Rooms Enclosed (C)
Bathroom door is not self closing
*Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)
Built up soils on floor under and behind all equipment throughout Built up soils on walls and attachments throughout Built up soils on light/vent in bathroom Built up soils on hood ceilings and attachments throughout
*Cooking and Baking Equipment (C)
Built up soils grease food debris on cooking equipment throughout
***(A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)
Raw chicken in walk in 50 F Cut tomatoes 50 F Walk in unit 50 F PIC purchased dry ice and had called two refrigeration company to repair the unit
*Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C)
Provided proper protection of all open foods in food grade covered container and raise 6" above the floor
*Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C)
Wiping cloths not stored in a sanitizing solution Multiple soiled wiping cloths are stored on food contacts counter tops
*Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C)
Food containers not labeled
***Cleaning Procedure (P)
Observed food handler not washing hand before donning on clean gloves Observed no hand washing during inspection Observed food handlers multitasking touching multiple touch point wearing same single use gloves
Aug 6, 2026HE_Fail13 violations
*Cooking and Baking Equipment (C)
Built up soils grease food debris on cooking equipment throughout
***(A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)
Raw chicken in walk in 50 F Cut tomatoes 50 F Walk in unit 50 F PIC purchased dry ice and had called two refrigeration company to repair the unit
*Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C)
Provided proper protection of all open foods in food grade covered container and raise 6" above the floor
**Controlling Pests (Pf)
Evidence of flies and rodent droppings - Provided full extermination and intergrated pest management report prior to reinspection IPM information provided via email IPM is a combination of all methods of pest control which can aid in preventing reducing and eliminating a potential infestation of pest. It is a detailed inspection report and plan designed specifically for your establishment. Reports must identify pests and conditions of the findings in your establishment. The report must identify exact locations of all conditions and course of action to correct deficiencies. If your establishment is without deficiencies reports must indicate such. The following procedures must be provided by your Licensed Pest Control Operat (Exterminator): • Inspectionof premises • Identification of pests pest damage and/or potential for pest infestation (any voids in the structure interior and exterior) • Determination of the extent of the pest problem • Appropriatetreatment • Action plan for correction including follow up
*Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C)
Wiping cloths not stored in a sanitizing solution Multiple soiled wiping cloths are stored on food contacts counter tops
*Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C)
Food containers not labeled
*Maintaining Premises Unnecessary Items and Litter (C)
Unnecessary articles and clutter in food prep/ware washing areas
***Cleaning Procedure (P)
Observed food handler not washing hand before donning on clean gloves Observed no hand washing during inspection Observed food handlers multitasking touching multiple touch point wearing same single use gloves
*Cleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C)
Hood above cookling equipment is not working properly hood filters are missing Per PIC the hood is in the process of being repaired professional Worn unreadable hood sticker
*Toilet Rooms Enclosed (C)
Bathroom door is not self closing
*Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)
Built up soils on floor under and behind all equipment throughout Built up soils on walls and attachments throughout Built up soils on light/vent in bathroom Built up soils on hood ceilings and attachments throughout
*Outer Openings Protected (C)
Front door open - Provide proper protection to outer openings
**(A) (B) and (C)(1) (4)-(16) Demonstration (Pf)
No proof of full time on site certified food protection manager

Violation severity marks (*, **, ***) are the city's published violation levels. Result codes are Boston ISD's own codes, shown verbatim - we found no public legend. Methodology