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Shah's Halal Food
March 9, 2026 · Administrative hearing
🫥not rated
- official resultAdministrative hearing
- inspection typeEating & Drinking
- failed findings7
- critical findings2
📁 This is an administrative record, not a health inspection. It does not replace the restaurant's latest meaningful health result.
Failed findings
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Clean condition-Hands and Arms (P)criticalInspector note: Observed food handler washing gloves when PIC ask food handler to wash hands Observed food handlers not lathering for 20 seconds rinsing drying properly and using a barrier between hands and faucet.
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When to Wash (P)criticalInspector note: No hand washing performed during inspection. Food handlers are multitasking wearing gloves that are intended for single/task specific only No barrier in employee bathroom to allow employees to shut off faucet and open door with to prevent recontamination of hands I provided training materials at all previous inspections
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Controlling Pests (Pf)Inspector note: Observed live mice in Basement - Provide full extermination and IPM report dated today or prior to reinspection date I provided the IPM recommendation during this inspection and past inspections Evidence of mouse dropping on floor under and behind equipment shelving etc throughout basement and prep area
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Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)Inspector note: Exterior of food containers soiled
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Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)Inspector note: Heavy built up soils on walls attachments cabinet doors interior of cabinets refrigeration units incling door handles throughout Food splashing on ceiling in basement Steps soiled to basement and rear egress Soils on floor under and behind all equipment throughout Prep/ware washing/bathroom/storage/etc
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Repairing-Premises Structures Attachments and Fixtures-Methods (C)Inspector note: Walls in disrepair - not smooth durable and easliy cleanable - Kitchen/prep/ware washing/storage/serviing area Doors to the exterior are not pest proofed to prevent vermin to enter establishment Bathroom door is not self closing Steps to basement in disrepair - exposed wood Steps to rear egress in disrepair Pipes above storage in basement has exposed insulation Loose ceiling tiles in prep/ware washing areas
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flagged at inspectionInspector note: No proof of employee trained in anti choking - While food is being served there shall be employee trained in anti choking on the premises No allergen advisory posted - Information provided at today's and past inspection
Checks marked passed
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(A)(1) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)criticalInspector note: Fried potatoes on hot holding unit 85 F I asked PIC to remove item from service
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Where to Wash (Pf)Inspector note: Oberved food handler rinsing hands at 3 bay sink
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Assignment (Pf)Inspector note: No person in charge at time of inspection - Repeat violation
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(A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)Inspector note: Person in charge was called and arrived during inspection Repeat violations: 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.
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Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C)Inspector note: In use wiping cloths not stored in a sanitizing solution between uses and per code
What changed since the previous inspection?
Compared with Fail on February 27, 2026: 1 finding appeared for the first time. 6 findings recurred. 6 previous findings did not recur.
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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.
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