Inspection record
Shanti Boston
4197 Washington St · Boston, MA 02131
2inspections since May 2026
14violations recorded
HE_Passlatest result (city code)
License category: Eating & Drinking
Inspection history
Oct 21, 2026HE_Pass7 violations
*Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C)
Lower shelf of the 3 door flip top cooler with excess moisture and not draining properly. Address and make any necessary repairs. Unit was fucntioning at below 41F at the time of the inspection.
**Food-Contact Surfaces-Cleanability (Pf)
Top portion of the food processor cracked and sealed with blue tape. Discontinue and replace top portion of food processor.
**Controlling Pests (Pf)
Evidence of fruit fly activity noted in the basement storage area. Address and provide an up to date pest control report for the re-inspection.
*(A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C)
No one on site with a current Food Allergen Certification. No one on site with a current Food Safety Certification. Provide documentation of at least one full time employee who has been enrolled in some form of Food Safety Class for the re-inspection date scheduled.
*Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C)
Soiled wiping cloths observed being left out on counter tops. Discontinue and provide a proper sanitizing solution. Sanitizinhg buckets were set up after the imspection was being conducted.
*Miscellaneous Sources of Contamination (C)
Skewers being used for chicken and other meats observed hanging directly next to the hand sink with no protective barrier. Relocate skewers or provide a barrier to ensure no contamination while washing dirty hands. Dirty dust pan/broom observed leaning up against large bags of raw onions in the basement storage area. Discontinue and store all foods in a clean and protected manner.
**Sanitizing Solutions Testing Devices (Pf)
Quartinary Ammonium sanitizer in buckets registering at well of the required 200-400ppm. Address and ensure all staff have been properly trained on how to set up and test sanitizer.
Oct 13, 2026HE_Fail7 violations
**Food-Contact Surfaces-Cleanability (Pf)
Top portion of the food processor cracked and sealed with blue tape. Discontinue and replace top portion of food processor.
*(A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C)
No one on site with a current Food Allergen Certification. No one on site with a current Food Safety Certification. Provide documentation of at least one full time employee who has been enrolled in some form of Food Safety Class for the re-inspection date scheduled.
*Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C)
Soiled wiping cloths observed being left out on counter tops. Discontinue and provide a proper sanitizing solution. Sanitizinhg buckets were set up after the imspection was being conducted.
*Miscellaneous Sources of Contamination (C)
Skewers being used for chicken and other meats observed hanging directly next to the hand sink with no protective barrier. Relocate skewers or provide a barrier to ensure no contamination while washing dirty hands. Dirty dust pan/broom observed leaning up against large bags of raw onions in the basement storage area. Discontinue and store all foods in a clean and protected manner.
*Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C)
Lower shelf of the 3 door flip top cooler with excess moisture and not draining properly. Address and make any necessary repairs. Unit was fucntioning at below 41F at the time of the inspection.
**Sanitizing Solutions Testing Devices (Pf)
Quartinary Ammonium sanitizer in buckets registering at well of the required 200-400ppm. Address and ensure all staff have been properly trained on how to set up and test sanitizer.
**Controlling Pests (Pf)
Evidence of fruit fly activity noted in the basement storage area. Address and provide an up to date pest control report for the re-inspection.
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