Inspection
Oct 2, 2026
Passed
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Oct 2, 2026 · Original Source
Retail Food · Boston, MA
Afc Zenshi @ Shaws 4587
45 Wm T Morrissey Bl
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The full inspection history
12 inspectionsInspection
Feb 12, 2026
Passed
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Feb 12, 2026 · Original Source
Inspection
Dec 5, 2025
Passed
1 recorded violation
minorCode 590.004/4-501.11-CEquipment and utensils
Official wording
Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment (C)
Inspector’s notes
Repair salad unit for sushi prep not inuse at this time not operating sushi product stored at another working unit.
In plain English
Equipment, utensils, thermometers, cutting boards, or single-use items were not in good condition, not the right type, or not stored properly.
More about equipment or utensil issuesOfficial record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Dec 5, 2025 · Original Source
Inspection
Nov 24, 2025
Failed (extension granted)
1 recorded violation
minorCode 590.004/4-501.11-CEquipment and utensils
Official wording
Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment (C)
Inspector’s notes
Repair salad unit for sushi prep not inuse at this time not operating sushi product stored at another working unit.
In plain English
Equipment, utensils, thermometers, cutting boards, or single-use items were not in good condition, not the right type, or not stored properly.
More about equipment or utensil issuesOfficial record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Nov 24, 2025 · Original Source
Inspection
Nov 20, 2025
Passed
7 recorded violations
criticalCode 590.002/2-301.14-POther
Official wording
When to Wash (P)
Inspector’s notes
Employee left area returned and failed to wash hands before handling clean equipment. Corrected during inspection.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingmajorCode 590.002(A)/2-101.11-PFPermits, training, and postings
Official wording
Assignment (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
A person in charge has not been designated based upon responses and lack of employee monitoring.
In plain English
A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.
More about paperwork, training, or posting issuesminorCode 590.002(C)/2-102.12-CPermits, training, and postings
Official wording
(A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C)
Inspector’s notes
The Certification for the Food Protection Manager is not posted. Allergen certificate only.
In plain English
A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.
More about paperwork, training, or posting issuesmajorCode 590.002(D)/2-103.11-PFOther
Official wording
(A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
There is no one in charge responsible to monitor staff person who is not washing hands when required and improperly washing the knife.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingcriticalCode 590.004/4-602.11-PCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces and Utensils-Frequency (P)
Inspector’s notes
Employee observed washing the knife in the prep sink. Train staff to properly cleaned / rinse / sanitize food contact equipment at the three compartment sink. Instructed to replace knife until properly cleaned.
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 problemsminorCode 590.005/5-205.15-CFacility maintenance
Official wording
System Maintained in Good Repair (C)
Inspector’s notes
Mop sink filled with waste water; not draining. Repair.
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 issuesmajorCode 590.008/8-103.12-PFOther
Official wording
Conformance with Approved Procedures (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
Employee understood the supervisor does not require logging of pH if recipe followed. Instruct to log pH of each batch of acidified rice as required in HACCP plan.
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, Nov 20, 2025 · Original Source
Inspection
Nov 19, 2025
Failed
1 recorded violation
minorCode 590.004/4-501.11-CEquipment and utensils
Official wording
Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment (C)
Inspector’s notes
Repair salad unit for sushi prep not inuse at this time not operating sushi product stored at another working unit.
In plain English
Equipment, utensils, thermometers, cutting boards, or single-use items were not in good condition, not the right type, or not stored properly.
More about equipment or utensil issuesOfficial record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Nov 19, 2025 · Original Source
Inspection
Jun 17, 2025
Passed
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Jun 17, 2025 · Original Source
Inspection
Feb 19, 2025
Passed
1 recorded violation
majorCode 590.003/3-502.11-PFOther
Official wording
Variance Requirement (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
Parasite destruction letter expired provide current letter.
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 19, 2025 · Original Source
Inspection
Jan 6, 2025
Failed
1 recorded violation
majorCode 590.003/3-502.11-PFOther
Official wording
Variance Requirement (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
Parasite destruction letter expired provide current letter.
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, Jan 6, 2025 · Original Source
Inspection
Sep 3, 2024
Passed
2 recorded violations
majorCode 590.002(D)/2-103.11-PFOther
Official wording
(A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
Cfpm shall fully train onsite person in charge.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingcriticalCode 590.003/3-501.16-PFood temperature
Official wording
(A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)
Inspector’s notes
Salmon roll at 45.5 California 46.5 shall be at 41 or below.
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 temperatureOfficial record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Sep 3, 2024 · Original Source
Inspection
Aug 23, 2024
Failed
2 recorded violations
majorCode 590.002(D)/2-103.11-PFOther
Official wording
(A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
Cfpm shall fully train onsite person in charge.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingcriticalCode 590.003/3-501.16-PFood temperature
Official wording
(A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)
Inspector’s notes
Salmon roll at 45.5 California 46.5 shall be at 41 or below.
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 temperatureOfficial record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Aug 23, 2024 · Original Source
Inspection
May 24, 2024
Passed
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, May 24, 2024 · Original Source