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Afc Zenshi @ Shaw's No. 602

53 Huntington Av

Last inspected Apr 30, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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Repeat problemsSerious findings or closures appear in two or more of the last three inspections. Review the dated records below.

The full inspection history

12 inspections

Inspection

Apr 30, 2026

Passed

3 recorded violations

criticalCode 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

Salmon roll 50F. Product made within the hour removed from retail and placed into walk in cooler to cool to below 41F. Merchaindiser is holding at 40F. Ensure product is properly 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 temperature
minorCode 590.005/5-205.15-CFacility maintenance

Official wording

System Maintained in Good Repair (C)

Inspector’s notes

Remove duct tape on seperation gap at prep sink drain. COS

In plain English

Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.

More about building upkeep issues
majorCode 590.006/6-501.111-PFPests

Official wording

Controlling Pests (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

Mice droppings on floor next to stainless prep table with cabinents on left hand side. Clean and sanitize all affected areas. Provide an up to date detailed IPM pest control report upon re inspection that also documents above the drop ceilings are being treated and addresses any and all potential entry points and contributing factors as assessed by a licensed pest control company.

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 insects

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Apr 30, 2026 · Original Source

Inspection

Apr 23, 2026

Failed

3 recorded violations

criticalCode 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

Salmon roll 50F. Product made within the hour removed from retail and placed into walk in cooler to cool to below 41F. Merchaindiser is holding at 40F. Ensure product is properly 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 temperature
minorCode 590.005/5-205.15-CFacility maintenance

Official wording

System Maintained in Good Repair (C)

Inspector’s notes

Remove duct tape on seperation gap at prep sink drain. COS

In plain English

Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.

More about building upkeep issues
majorCode 590.006/6-501.111-PFPests

Official wording

Controlling Pests (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

Mice droppings on floor next to stainless prep table with cabinents on left hand side. Clean and sanitize all affected areas. Provide an up to date detailed IPM pest control report upon re inspection that also documents above the drop ceilings are being treated and addresses any and all potential entry points and contributing factors as assessed by a licensed pest control company.

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 insects

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Apr 23, 2026 · Original Source

Inspection

Jan 9, 2026

Passed

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Jan 9, 2026 · Original Source

Inspection

Sep 5, 2025

Passed

3 recorded violations

criticalCode 590.004/4-501.114-PChemicals

Official wording

Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment Chemical Sanitization-Temperature pH Concentration and Hardness (P)

Inspector’s notes

Sanitizer in use in bottle tested at 0ppm with location's test strips and with inspector's test strips. Provide sanitizer at required ppm to properly sanitize food contact surfaces.

In plain English

Cleaning products, pesticides, or other chemicals were stored or labeled in a way that could let them get into food. This is serious because chemical contamination can make people sick quickly.

More about chemicals stored or used unsafely
criticalCode 590.005/5-402.11-PWater, plumbing, and sewage

Official wording

Backflow Prevention (P)

Inspector’s notes

Provide air gap at prep sink. Have plumber pull proper permits.

In plain English

The business had issues with hot or cold running water, plumbing, drains, backflow prevention, or sewage disposal. Some of these, like no hot water, can force a temporary closure until fixed.

More about water, plumbing, or sewage problems
minorCode 590.006/6-501.11-CFacility maintenance

Official wording

Repairing-Premises Structures Attachments and Fixtures-Methods (C)

Inspector’s notes

Gasket torn at two door freezer/fridge unit. Repair or replace gasket at two door freezer/fridge unit.

In plain English

Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.

More about building upkeep issues

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Sep 5, 2025 · Original Source

Inspection

Aug 27, 2025

Failed

3 recorded violations

criticalCode 590.004/4-501.114-PChemicals

Official wording

Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment Chemical Sanitization-Temperature pH Concentration and Hardness (P)

Inspector’s notes

Sanitizer in use in bottle tested at 0ppm with location's test strips and with inspector's test strips. Provide sanitizer at required ppm to properly sanitize food contact surfaces.

In plain English

Cleaning products, pesticides, or other chemicals were stored or labeled in a way that could let them get into food. This is serious because chemical contamination can make people sick quickly.

More about chemicals stored or used unsafely
criticalCode 590.005/5-402.11-PWater, plumbing, and sewage

Official wording

Backflow Prevention (P)

Inspector’s notes

Provide air gap at prep sink. Have plumber pull proper permits.

In plain English

The business had issues with hot or cold running water, plumbing, drains, backflow prevention, or sewage disposal. Some of these, like no hot water, can force a temporary closure until fixed.

More about water, plumbing, or sewage problems
minorCode 590.006/6-501.11-CFacility maintenance

Official wording

Repairing-Premises Structures Attachments and Fixtures-Methods (C)

Inspector’s notes

Gasket torn at two door freezer/fridge unit. Repair or replace gasket at two door freezer/fridge unit.

In plain English

Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.

More about building upkeep issues

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Aug 27, 2025 · Original Source

Inspection

Jan 22, 2025

Passed

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Jan 22, 2025 · Original Source

Inspection

Aug 16, 2024

Passed

1 recorded violation

notedCode L1Other

Official wording

No wording provided in the official record.

Inspector’s notes

Posted Allergen awareness certificate observed expired.Provide a current certificate from a full time employee.

In plain English

A plain-English explanation is being prepared. The official wording is the authoritative record.

More about inspection finding

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Aug 16, 2024 · Original Source

Inspection

Aug 9, 2024

Failed

1 recorded violation

notedCode L1Other

Official wording

No wording provided in the official record.

Inspector’s notes

Posted Allergen awareness certificate observed expired.Provide a current certificate from a full time employee.

In plain English

A plain-English explanation is being prepared. The official wording is the authoritative record.

More about inspection finding

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Aug 9, 2024 · Original Source

Inspection

Apr 12, 2024

Passed

1 recorded violation

majorCode 590.002(D)/2-103.11-PFOther

Official wording

(A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

The DBA has changed to "Zenshi" Provide updated application for a DBA change See attached forms & fill page 1 & 2 & sign Return forms to ISDHealth@Boston.gov

In plain English

An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

More about other finding

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Apr 12, 2024 · Original Source

Inspection

Apr 5, 2024

Hearing scheduled

1 recorded violation

majorCode 590.002(D)/2-103.11-PFOther

Official wording

(A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

The DBA has changed to "Zenshi" Provide updated application for a DBA change See attached forms & fill page 1 & 2 & sign Return forms to ISDHealth@Boston.gov

In plain English

An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

More about other finding

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Apr 5, 2024 · Original Source

Inspection

Mar 28, 2024

Failed

1 recorded violation

majorCode 590.002(D)/2-103.11-PFOther

Official wording

(A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

The DBA has changed to "Zenshi" Provide updated application for a DBA change See attached forms & fill page 1 & 2 & sign Return forms to ISDHealth@Boston.gov

In plain English

An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

More about other finding

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Mar 28, 2024 · Original Source

Inspection

Nov 14, 2023

Passed

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Nov 14, 2023 · Original Source

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