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Shah's Halal Food
March 16, 2026 · Administrative hearing
🫥not rated
- official resultAdministrative hearing
- inspection typeEating & Drinking
- failed findings2
- critical findings0
📁 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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Controlling Pests (C)Inspector note: Provide full extermination and IPM report dated today or prior to reinspection date The following procedures must be provided by your Licensed Pest Control Operator (Exterminator): • Inspection of premises • Identification of pests pest damage and/or potential for pest infestation • Determination of the extent of the pest problem • Appropriate treatment • Action plan for correction including follow up All voids must be sealed The exterminator must be thorough check all drop ceilings under and behind all equipment throughout
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Repairing-Premises Structures Attachments and Fixtures-Methods (C)Inspector note: Walls in disrepair - not smooth durable and easliy cleanable - Storage (basement) Steps to basement in disrepair - exposed wood Steps to rear egress in disrepair Pipes above storage in basement has exposed insulation
Checks marked passed
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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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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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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
What changed since the previous inspection?
Compared with Fail on February 27, 2026: 1 finding appeared for the first time. 1 finding recurred. 11 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.
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