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Shabu-Zen

June 12, 2023 · Closed by the city

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official resultClosed by the city
inspection typeEating & Drinking
failed findings8
critical findings1

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Failed findings

System Maintained in Good Repair (P)critical

Inspector note: Sprinkler disharge due to fire at the location. Repair sprinkler/recharge system Provide all repair documentation to ISD Health (sprinkler repair completed while I was on site) (Mass Fire Prevention)
code 590.005/5-205.15-P*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
(A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)

Inspector note: Fire in upstairs restaurant storage room on the 2nd floor water damage affecting multiple locations in the business. Establishment to remain voluntarily closed. Provide repairs and all necessary cleaning/sanitizing. /disinfecting provide cleaning documentation be re-inspected by building electrical Health before approval to re-open
code 590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Segregation and Location-Distressed Merchandise (Pf)

Inspector note: Multiple chest freezers & dry storage items located in the room. Manager to contact ISD Health (617-635-5326) the next business day to discuss possible condemnation. All food items in the room(apt 2E) embargoed until discussed with an ISD health supervisor.
code 590.006/6-404.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
(B) and (C) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (C)

Inspector note: Clean all affected wares & equipment to remove evidence of water damage from the sprinkler discharge.
code 590.004/4-601.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Surface Characteristics-Indoor Areas (C)

Inspector note: Replace all damaged ceiling tiles above the hot pot bar
code 590.006/6-101.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)

Inspector note: Clean/sanitize/disinfect all affected floors/walls/ceiling to remove evidence of water damage/soot & noxious odors. (Clean joe cleaning company on site)
code 590.006/6-201.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Maintaining Premises Unnecessary Items and Litter (C)

Inspector note: Remove/discard all damaged equipment.
code 590.006/6-501.114-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Repairing-Premises Structures Attachments and Fixtures-Methods (C)

Inspector note: Ceiling above the hot pot bar heavily damaged.Repair as needed
code 590.006/6-501.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on May 9, 2023: 8 findings appeared for the first time.

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This record comes from Boston Inspectional Services, Health Division. Cooked keeps the official result and wording separate from its plain-English explanation so you can verify what the inspector actually published.

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