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Shah's Halal Food

May 12, 2025 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeEating & Drinking
failed findings11
critical findings1

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Failed findings

Cooling (P)critical

Inspector note: Precooked chickpeas 70F chopped tomato 45F diced cucumeber 54F stored in cold holding unit. All products were placed back in the walkin to cooldown to 41F below. PIC to train staff on cooling and temperature monitoring.
code 590.003/3-501.14-P*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
(A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)

Inspector note: PIC to provideactive managerial control and train staff on P's and PF's violations noted on the inspection report
code 590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
(A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)

Inspector note: Interior and exterior of rice cooker observed soiled shelvings in the kitchen area observed soiled flat grilled backsplash observed soiled from visible dry foodspills interiorof cold holding draw observed with oderous stagnant water exterior of rice bulk bins observed soiled in between equipments observed with soils build up walkins door handles observed soiled by handprints. Clean and sanitize to remove
code 590.004/4-601.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Controlling Pests (Pf)

Inspector note: Live mouse observed running in the dinning area. Numerous rodent droppings observed in the kitchen area bottom shelvings downstairs in the basement ( grease barrel ). Clean to remove ***PIC to provide current detailed IPM Report from a licensed exterminator report at: Inca.Prince@Boston.Gov
code 590.006/6-501.111-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Eating Drinking or Using Tobacco (C)

Inspector note: Observed staff handling food while chewing gum. Discontinue / Corrected on site
code 590.002/2-401.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C)

Inspector note: Boxes of food not stored 6" above the floor inside walkin freezer in basement and back storage areas. Discontinue/ Elevate
code 590.003/3-305.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Characteristics-Materials for Construction and Repair (C)

Inspector note: Observed shelvings lined with carboard boxes. Discontinue.
code 590.004/4-101.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Cutting Surfaces (C)

Inspector note: Cutting boards observed heavily scored. Resuface/Replace
code 590.004/4-501.12-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Grease Trap(C)

Inspector note: Grease trap/ grease dispenser barrel observed soiled with excess oil spilled around. Clean to remove
code 590.005/5-402.12-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)

Inspector note: Floor throughout the establishment (basement under equipments walk in) observed soiled by loose debris and soils accumulation. Clean to remove
code 590.006/6-201.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Repairing-Premises Structures Attachments and Fixtures-Methods (C)

Inspector note: Gap observed between the counter and floor serving as mice harborage. Repair (sealed)
code 590.006/6-501.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail

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Compared with Pass on December 6, 2024: 11 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.

Source: Analyze Boston.