Inspection
Jul 9, 2026
Passed
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Jul 9, 2026 · Original Source
Retail Food · Boston, MA
Afc Zenshi @ Shaw's 3588
1065 Commonwealth Av
Last inspected Jul 9, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗
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The full inspection history
11 inspectionsInspection
Feb 3, 2026
Passed
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Feb 3, 2026 · Original Source
Inspection
Sep 15, 2025
Passed
6 recorded violations
majorCode 590.002(B)/2-102.11-PFOther
Official wording
(A) (B) and (C)(1) (4)-(16) Demonstration (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
PIC could not properly demonstrate testing of sushi rice with the PH meter. Retrain staff. Corrected on site.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingminorCode 590.003/3-304.14-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C)
Inspector’s notes
Soiled paper towels in use to wipe surfaces. Provide wiping cloths in approved sanitizer.
In plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemscriticalCode 590.003/3-501.16-PFood temperature
Official wording
(A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)
Inspector’s notes
Tuna roll 50F at retail. Product made within the hour removed from service. Ensure all product is cooled to below 41F prior to being presented for retail sale.
In plain English
Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.
More about food kept at an unsafe temperaturemajorCode 590.006/6-501.111-PFPests
Official wording
Controlling Pests (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
Several small flies present in sushi area during inspection. Clean and sanitize all affected areas. Provide IPM pest control report upon re inspection.
In plain English
The inspector found mice, rats, cockroaches, flies, or evidence of them (like droppings) inside the business, or conditions that could attract them. Pests can spread bacteria to food and surfaces, so this is treated as one of the more serious findings.
More about signs of rodents or insectsmajorCode 590.008/8-103.12-PFOther
Official wording
Conformance with Approved Procedures (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
No lab report available for sushi rice. Provide.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingminorCode 590.008/8-103.15-COther
Official wording
Variances (C)
Inspector’s notes
Variance for acidification of sushu rice is not posted. Provide. Post with permit.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingOfficial record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Sep 15, 2025 · Original Source
Inspection
Sep 4, 2025
Failed
6 recorded violations
majorCode 590.002(B)/2-102.11-PFOther
Official wording
(A) (B) and (C)(1) (4)-(16) Demonstration (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
PIC could not properly demonstrate testing of sushi rice with the PH meter. Retrain staff. Corrected on site.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingminorCode 590.003/3-304.14-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C)
Inspector’s notes
Soiled paper towels in use to wipe surfaces. Provide wiping cloths in approved sanitizer.
In plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemscriticalCode 590.003/3-501.16-PFood temperature
Official wording
(A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)
Inspector’s notes
Tuna roll 50F at retail. Product made within the hour removed from service. Ensure all product is cooled to below 41F prior to being presented for retail sale.
In plain English
Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.
More about food kept at an unsafe temperaturemajorCode 590.006/6-501.111-PFPests
Official wording
Controlling Pests (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
Several small flies present in sushi area during inspection. Clean and sanitize all affected areas. Provide IPM pest control report upon re inspection.
In plain English
The inspector found mice, rats, cockroaches, flies, or evidence of them (like droppings) inside the business, or conditions that could attract them. Pests can spread bacteria to food and surfaces, so this is treated as one of the more serious findings.
More about signs of rodents or insectsmajorCode 590.008/8-103.12-PFOther
Official wording
Conformance with Approved Procedures (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
No lab report available for sushi rice. Provide.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingminorCode 590.008/8-103.15-COther
Official wording
Variances (C)
Inspector’s notes
Variance for acidification of sushu rice is not posted. Provide. Post with permit.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingOfficial record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Sep 4, 2025 · Original Source
Inspection
May 29, 2025
Passed
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, May 29, 2025 · Original Source
Inspection
Feb 25, 2025
Passed
3 recorded violations
majorCode 590.002(B)/2-102.11-PFOther
Official wording
(A) (B) and (C)(1) (4)-(16) Demonstration (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
PIC shall properly maintain all records as required by sushi HACCP
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingcriticalCode 590.003/3-402.11-POther
Official wording
Parasite Destruction (P)
Inspector’s notes
Parasite destruction letters expired january 2025- Provide updated letters
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingmajorCode 590.008/8-103.12-PFOther
Official wording
Conformance with Approved Procedures (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
Lab testing for the acidifcation of rice expired January 2025- Provide updated lab testing for HACCP
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingOfficial record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Feb 25, 2025 · Original Source
Inspection
Feb 18, 2025
Failed
3 recorded violations
majorCode 590.002(B)/2-102.11-PFOther
Official wording
(A) (B) and (C)(1) (4)-(16) Demonstration (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
PIC shall properly maintain all records as required by sushi HACCP
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingcriticalCode 590.003/3-402.11-POther
Official wording
Parasite Destruction (P)
Inspector’s notes
Parasite destruction letters expired january 2025- Provide updated letters
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingmajorCode 590.008/8-103.12-PFOther
Official wording
Conformance with Approved Procedures (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
Lab testing for the acidifcation of rice expired January 2025- Provide updated lab testing for HACCP
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingOfficial record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Feb 18, 2025 · Original Source
Inspection
Nov 8, 2024
Passed
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Nov 8, 2024 · Original Source
Inspection
Jul 23, 2024
Passed
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Jul 23, 2024 · Original Source
Inspection
Mar 6, 2024
Passed
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Mar 6, 2024 · Original Source
Inspection
Oct 6, 2023
Passed
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Oct 6, 2023 · Original Source