Garden Halal Restaurant

January 7, 2026 · Closed by the city

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official resultClosed by the city
inspection typeEating & Drinking
failed findings19
critical findings0

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Failed findings

(A) (B) and (C)(1) (4)-(16) Demonstration (Pf)

Inspector note: At the time of the inspection staff were unable to answer questions pertaining to food safety.
code 590.002(B)/2-102.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
(A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)

Inspector note: Establishment observed in need of a deep cleaning througout. PIC to train staff on violation noted on the inspection report.
code 590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Date Marking (Pf)

Inspector note: Multiple containers of prep foods from earlier today 1.7.26 observed without date marking.Provide made/discard date before storing
code 590.003/3-501.17-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Food Temperature Measuring Devices (Pf)

Inspector note: PIC unable to provide a metal probe thermometer. Provide
code 590.004/4-302.12-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Warewashing Equipment Determining Chemical Sanitizer Concentration (Pf)

Inspector note: PIC unable to provide sanitizer test strips. Provide
code 590.004/4-501.116-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
(A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)

Inspector note: Interior and exterior of multiple refrigeration unit observed heavily soiled walkin shelvings observed heavily soiled 3 bay sink backsplash observed heavily soiled by black substances interior and exterior of prep sink observed soiled by grimme accumulation exterior of multiple storage bins observed soiled kitchen shelvings observed soiled exterior of squeeze bottles observed soiled flat grill observed with carbon build up. Clean and sanitize to remove
code 590.004/4-601.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)

Inspector note: Kitchen main hansink observed blocked by dishes. Discontinue and keep assessible for handwashing only. PIC to monitor handwashing by staff
code 590.005/5-205.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Handwashing Cleanser Availability (Pf)

Inspector note: Kitchen main handsink observed without soap. Provide and maintain
code 590.006/6-301.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Hand Drying Provision (Pf)

Inspector note: Kitchen main handsink observed without paper towel. Provide means to handrying
code 590.006/6-301.12-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Controlling Pests (Pf)

Inspector note: Notes:Multiple rat droppings observed on stairway and under shelvings. Clean to remove PIC to provide current detailed IPM report from a licensed exterminator report @: ISDHEALTH@BOSTON.GOV/ Inca.Prince@Boston.Gov. IPM report should cite notation on drop ceiling inspection. PIC recommended to increase visit to weekly or daily.
code 590.006/6-501.111-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Prohibiting Animals (Pf)

Inspector note: Live dove observed flying inside the restaurant. Remove
code 590.006/6-501.115-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
(A) Ceasing Operations and Reporting (Pf)

Inspector note: Due to unsanitary conditions found at the time of inspection Voluntarily Closure was issue until establisment is deemed safe to operate
code 590.008/8-404.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C)

Inspector note: Several bulk bins and squeeze bottles observed without labels. Provide labels when removed from orginal containers.
code 590.003/3-302.12-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Temperature Measuring Devices-Functionality (C)

Inspector note: Multiple refrigeration unit observed without a visible thermometer. Provide and maintain visible
code 590.004/4-204.112-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Cutting Surfaces (C)

Inspector note: Multiple cutting boards observed heavily scored. Replace
code 590.004/4-501.12-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)

Inspector note: Foor throughout the establishment observed in need of deep cleaning. Clean to remove.
code 590.006/6-201.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Handwashing Signage (C)

Inspector note: Kitchen main handwashing sink observed without employees must wash hand sign. Provide
code 590.006/6-301.14-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Maintaining Premises Unnecessary Items and Litter (C)

Inspector note: Kitchen area observed heavily clutter with unused items. Clean / organize to remove.
code 590.006/6-501.114-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Cleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C)

Inspector note: Hood sticker observed expired 7.4.25. Provide updated hood sticker from a licensed hood cleaning company.
code 590.006/6-501.14-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail

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