Inspection record
Shah's Halal Food
106 Cambridge St · Boston, MA 02114
4inspections since May 2026
30violations recorded
HE_Passlatest result (city code)
License category: Eating & Drinking w/ Take Out
Inspection history
Sep 9, 2026HE_Pass6 violations
***(A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)
Noted several food items stored in the walkin refrigerator above 41F for undetermined amount of time. Temperature recorded Lamb-59F/Beef Patties-66F/Bacon Bits-66.9F and hummus containers.Voluntary discarded The refrigerator temperature gauge recorded 70F in the walkin. Repair and maintain food temperature to be below 41F
*Prohibitions (C)
Noted clean and sanitized dishes stored under the mechanical equipment.Remove
**Cleaning Agents and Sanitizers Availability (Pf)
Noted no sanitizer and soap available during the inspection.Provide
*Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment (C)
Noted walkin refrigerator recorded 70F. Repair
**Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)
Noted several dirty dishes stored in the hand sink.Discontinue and retrain staff
*Cleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C)
Noted hood filters with heavy grease.Clean with frequency.
Sep 2, 2026HE_Fail6 violations
**Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)
Noted several dirty dishes stored in the hand sink.Discontinue and retrain staff
*Cleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C)
Noted hood filters with heavy grease.Clean with frequency.
***(A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)
Noted several food items stored in the walkin refrigerator above 41F for undetermined amount of time. Temperature recorded Lamb-59F/Beef Patties-66F/Bacon Bits-66.9F and hummus containers.Voluntary discarded The refrigerator temperature gauge recorded 70F in the walkin. Repair and maintain food temperature to be below 41F
**Cleaning Agents and Sanitizers Availability (Pf)
Noted no sanitizer and soap available during the inspection.Provide
*Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment (C)
Noted walkin refrigerator recorded 70F. Repair
*Prohibitions (C)
Noted clean and sanitized dishes stored under the mechanical equipment.Remove
May 22, 2026HE_Pass9 violations
*Drain boards (C)
Provide drain board for the 3 bay sink to store dirty dishes and air dry after santizing. Missing 1 drain plug for the 3 bay sink in the basement.
*Maintaining Premises Unnecessary Items and Litter (C)
Repair the hole in the ceiling in the dry storage area.
*Maintaining Premises Unnecessary Items and Litter (C)
Remove all construction material from the cooking area.
*Handwashing Signage (C)
Provide hand washing sign on the hand washing sink in the basement.
**Handwashing Cleanser Availability (Pf)
Provide soap for the hand washing sink in the basement
**Cleaning Agents and Sanitizers Availability (Pf)
Noted no sanitizer on the 3 bay sink.Provide Noted no soap for the 3 bay sink.Provide
*Temperature Measuring Devices-Functionality (C)
Provide thermometer in each refrigeration unit.
**Cooling Heating and Holding Capacities-Equipment (Pf)
Noted walkin refrigerator at 90F in the basement.Repair
**Sanitizing Solutions Testing Devices (Pf)
Provide testing strip for the sanitizer at the 3 bay sink in the basement
May 15, 2026HE_Fail9 violations
**Cleaning Agents and Sanitizers Availability (Pf)
Noted no sanitizer on the 3 bay sink.Provide Noted no soap for the 3 bay sink.Provide
**Handwashing Cleanser Availability (Pf)
Provide soap for the hand washing sink in the basement
*Handwashing Signage (C)
Provide hand washing sign on the hand washing sink in the basement.
**Sanitizing Solutions Testing Devices (Pf)
Provide testing strip for the sanitizer at the 3 bay sink in the basement
*Maintaining Premises Unnecessary Items and Litter (C)
Remove all construction material from the cooking area.
*Maintaining Premises Unnecessary Items and Litter (C)
Repair the hole in the ceiling in the dry storage area.
*Drain boards (C)
Provide drain board for the 3 bay sink to store dirty dishes and air dry after santizing. Missing 1 drain plug for the 3 bay sink in the basement.
**Cooling Heating and Holding Capacities-Equipment (Pf)
Noted walkin refrigerator at 90F in the basement.Repair
*Temperature Measuring Devices-Functionality (C)
Provide thermometer in each refrigeration unit.
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