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Shake Shack

February 14, 2023 · Closed by the city

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official resultClosed by the city
inspection typeEating & Drinking
failed findings5
critical findings1

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Failed findings

System Maintained in Good Repair (P)critical

Inspector note: Gas line attached to flat griddles malfunctioned causing fire. Make all necessary repairs by a licensed plumber. Contact ISD plumbing department if necessary.
code 590.005/5-205.15-P*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
(A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)

Inspector note: Clean and disinfect all affected areas exposed to ansul discharge. Provide invoice from professional cleaning company to isdhealth@boston.gov.
code 590.004/4-601.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
(A) Ceasing Operations and Reporting (Pf)

Inspector note: Small fire occured at the cookline involving gas line attached to flat grill. Ansul system discharged at the cookline. Voluntary closure issued per TM & DCJ by phone. Clean and disinfect all affected areas. Provide invoice from proffesional cleaning company and Contact ISD building & plumbing inspections for further assessment prior to being allowed to reopen. All adulterated foods had already been disposed of upon arrival.
code 590.008/8-404.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)

Inspector note: Clean and disinfect all affected areas exposed to ansul discharge. Provide invoice from professional cleaning company to isdhealth@boston.gov.
code 590.004/4-602.13-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Repairing-Premises Structures Attachments and Fixtures-Methods (C)

Inspector note: Ansul system discharged at cookline due to small fire. Make all necessary repairs. Reset all life safety mechanisms and provide proof in writing by sending all pertinent invoices to isdhealth@boston.gov.
code 590.006/6-501.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Fail on February 10, 2023: 5 findings appeared for the first time. 1 previous finding did not recur.

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