Shah's Halal Food

November 26, 2024 · Fail

🪳cooked

official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeEating & Drinking
failed findings20
critical findings5

← Back to the current restaurant page

Failed findings

When to Wash (P)critical

Inspector note: Observed no hand washing during inspection
code 590.002/2-301.14-P*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
(A) Gloves Use Limitation (P)critical

Inspector note: Food handlers wearing single use gloves - Handling multiple touch points ready to eat foods wearing the same single use gloves
code 590.003/3-304.15-P*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
(A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)critical

Inspector note: Refrigeration (glass up right) 50 F Cut tomatoes 53 F Shrredded lettuce 47 F Removed and placed in walk in unit during inspection
code 590.003/3-501.16-P*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
(A)(1) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)critical

Inspector note: Lamb 109 F
code 590.003/3-501.16-P1*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
Backflow Prevention Air Gap (P)critical

Inspector note: No indirect plumbing at food pre sink
code 590.005/5-202.13-P*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
(A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)

Inspector note: Multiple Priority Priority Foundation Core Violations General unsanitary conditions noted on inspection Proof employees are not properly trained in food safety and sanitation as it relates to their assigned duties per code.
code 590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)

Inspector note: Wiping cloth bucket stored in hand sink (corrected on site by PIC)
code 590.005/5-205.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Hand Drying Provision (Pf)

Inspector note: Paper towel dispenser empty on prep/cooking/serving line
code 590.006/6-301.12-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (C)

Inspector note: Observed food prep in 3 bay sink All food prep (washing/cleaning) produce etc. must be performed in food prep sink only
code 590.003/3-302.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C)

Inspector note: Wiping cloths not stored in a sanitizing solution per code
code 590.003/3-304.14-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C)

Inspector note: Boxes of food not stored 6" above the floor in basement and back storage areas Food items stored in hallway - Public access - Remove all food from hallways
code 590.003/3-305.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Temperature Measuring Devices-Functionality (C)

Inspector note: No thermometer in salad/sandwich unit
code 590.004/4-204.112-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Cutting Surfaces (C)

Inspector note: Worn cutting boards Worn cutting board under produce slicer
code 590.004/4-501.12-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)

Inspector note: Heavy build up of soils on interior and exterior of refrigeration units/freezers/cabinets and shelving - Kitchen/prep/storage/ware washing
code 590.004/4-602.13-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Storage Refuse Recyclables and Returnable (C)

Inspector note: Heavy grease built up on grease bin and grease bin is open
code 590.005/5-501.110-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)

Inspector note: Built up soils on floor walls (attachments) ceiling fixtures including all vents and attached fixtures - Kitchen/prep/ware washing/bathoom storage hallway etc
code 590.006/6-201.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Toilet Rooms Enclosed (C)

Inspector note: Bathroom door not self closing
code 590.006/6-202.14-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Maintaining Premises Unnecessary Items and Litter (C)

Inspector note: Unused and unnecessary articles in hallway basement storage areas
code 590.006/6-501.114-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Repairing-Premises Structures Attachments and Fixtures-Methods (C)

Inspector note: Stained ceiling tiles in hallway storage room bathroom food prep area Missing and loose ceiling tiles in hallway storage room bathroom food prep area Broken tiles at Order Here section Steps to basement and to the basement egrees are in disrepair and have exposed wood Exposed insulation in basement on ceiling pipes Openings in ceiling in basement storage areas
code 590.006/6-501.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
flagged at inspection

Inspector note: No allergen poster posted in employee work areas No employee on the premises trained in anti-choking
code L1status: Fail

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on July 3, 2024: 20 findings appeared for the first time.

Browse this restaurant's inspections

More restaurants in Back Bay

See every restaurant in Back Bay →

About this record

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.