Inspection record
Shaking Crab
140 Boylston St · Boston, MA 02116
3inspections since May 2026
5violations recorded
HE_Passlatest result (city code)
License category: Eating & Drinking
Inspection history
Sep 2, 2026HE_Pass2 violations
**Controlling Pests (Pf)
Observed cockroaches in one of the rooms in the basement. PIC was able to provide me with an updated pest report after the inspection. Pest report also states cockroach activity. Please consult with a licensed pest control/extermination company and obtain a detailed report confirming that there are no pest captures no signs of activity and no sanitation concerns. All identified or potential entry points and structural voids must be properly treated and sealed prior to the next inspection. Pest control service frequency should be increased as needed until the issue has been fully resolved and verified.
*Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
Observed heavy ice build up inside the walk in freezer located in the basement. Remove all the built up ice.
Aug 25, 2026HE_Fail2 violations
**Controlling Pests (Pf)
Observed cockroaches in one of the rooms in the basement. PIC was able to provide me with an updated pest report after the inspection. Pest report also states cockroach activity. Please consult with a licensed pest control/extermination company and obtain a detailed report confirming that there are no pest captures no signs of activity and no sanitation concerns. All identified or potential entry points and structural voids must be properly treated and sealed prior to the next inspection. Pest control service frequency should be increased as needed until the issue has been fully resolved and verified.
*Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
Observed heavy ice build up inside the walk in freezer located in the basement. Remove all the built up ice.
May 13, 2026HE_Pass1 violation
*System Maintained in Good Repair (C)
Air gap has been installed. PIC sent an email stating that the licensed plumber applied 2 times for plumbing permit and was denied. Please send over the permit after it has been approved. Plumbing inspector must approve air gap before health can approve this report.
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