Shabu-Zen

• official resultPass
• resultPass
• inspection typeEating & Drinking
• failed findings0
• critical findings0

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Checks marked passed

• ✓When to Wash (P)critical
  Inspector note: Observed multiple employees leave food service areas and return with no handwashing prior to working- Corrected on site Review proper handwashing with all staff
  code 590.002/2-301.14-P*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Pass
• ✓(A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)critical
  Inspector note: Numerous cut vegetables stored on counter in the kitchen with temperatures of 48F-50F Per staff the products were out of refrigeration less than 1 hour Shall be maintained under refrigeration- Corrected on site
  code 590.003/3-501.16-P*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Pass
• ✓Assignment (Pf)
  Inspector note: At the the inspection none of the employees on site were designated as a person in charge. Manager was not on site at this time and employees were unable to answer questions regarding food temperatures and sanitizing procedures
  code 590.002(A)/2-101.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Pass
• ✓Conditions of Use (Pf)
  Inspector note: Observed numerous cans of Raid stored in the kitchen- Removed Numerous fly papers hanging from the ceiling- Remove Use only products provided by a licensed pest control company
  code 590.007/7-202.12-PF** · serious findingstatus: Pass
• ✓Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C)
  Inspector note: Wiping cloths stored in water- Staff unable to properly set up sanitizer Soiled wiping cloths shall be maintained in sanitizer solution
  code 590.003/3-304.14-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
• ✓Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C)
  Inspector note: Cases of beverages stored directly on the floor in area used for drink storage Products stored on the florr of the walkin- Store a minimum of 6" off the floor
  code 590.003/3-305.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
• ✓Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
  Inspector note: Multiple areas of the ceiling in the back kitchen with heavy dust buildup Interiors and tracks of refrigeration units with soils and debris Shelving below bar at the center of the restaurant with soils and debris Clean all areas properly
  code 590.004/4-602.13-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
• ✓Light Bulbs Protective Shielding (C)
  Inspector note: Light shield missing on the light at the warewashing area- Replace
  code 590.006/6-202.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
• ✓Outer Openings Protected (C)
  Inspector note: Rear door with visible openings between the doors and at the bottom of the doors- Repair to properly close
  code 590.006/6-202.15-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
• ✓flagged at inspection
  Inspector note: Condition of issuance for non payment of the 2024 Health Permit- Contact the Health Department for immediate payment
  code L1status: Pass

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Fail on February 15, 2024: 10 previous findings did not recur.

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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.

Source: Analyze Boston.