Inspection
Nov 6, 2025
Out of business
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Nov 6, 2025 · Original Source
Eating & Drinking w/ Take Out · Boston, MA
Boston Halal
273 Huntington Av
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ImprovingThe latest inspection recorded fewer violations than the one before it. Review the dated records below.
The full inspection history
7 inspectionsInspection
Jun 25, 2025
Passed
9 recorded violations
minorCode 590.003/3-304.12-CEquipment and utensils
Official wording
In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C)
Inspector’s notes
Observed ice cream scoop being stored in stagnant water. Ensure staff is trained on storing scoops in sanitizer or moving water.
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 issuesminorCode 590.003/3-304.14-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C)
Inspector’s notes
Observed wiping clothes on the counter and not being properly stored in the red sanitizer buckets. Ensure staff is trained on maintaining the sanitizer using the sanitizer strips to test the sanitizer and placing the wiping clothes inside the buckets.
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 problemsmajorCode 590.004/4-302.14-PFCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Sanitizing Solutions Testing Devices (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
No test kit available. Provide test kit for 3 bay sink and sanitizer buckets.
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 590.004/4-501.12-COther
Official wording
Cutting Surfaces (C)
Inspector’s notes
Observed scorn cutting board. Replace or repair.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingmajorCode 590.005/5-205.11-PFHandwashing
Official wording
Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
Observed food in 2 hand sinks. Ensure staff is not using hand sinks to discard food. This will attract drain flies.
In plain English
Staff were not washing their hands when required, or a handwashing sink was blocked, missing soap or paper towels, or used for something else. Hands are one of the most common ways germs reach food.
More about handwashing problemsminorCode 590.006/6-201.11-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)
Inspector’s notes
Observed soiled walls behind the prep table/ 3 bay sink . Clean and sanitizer to remove soil. Observed soil in the open refrigeration unit where the sodas are located. Clean to remove soil. Observed onions and onion peels on the floor under the prep table. Clean floors to remove food items. Clean floors under shelving where the rodent droppings are located to remove droppings. Clean mop sink to remove food in and around the drain.
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 problemsmajorCode 590.006/6-301.11-PFHandwashing
Official wording
Handwashing Cleanser Availability (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
No hand soap at handsink behind the counter. Provide hand soap.
In plain English
Staff were not washing their hands when required, or a handwashing sink was blocked, missing soap or paper towels, or used for something else. Hands are one of the most common ways germs reach food.
More about handwashing problemsmajorCode 590.006/6-501.111-PFPests
Official wording
Controlling Pests (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
Observed drain flies near the 3 bay sink. Contact licensed exterminator to remove drain flies. Observed rodent droppings under the shelving near the 2 freezers in the back room. Clean floors to remove droppings. Contact licensed exterminator and provide a detailed IPM report prior to next inspection. Please send over the most recent pest report to the email provided.
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 insectsnotedCode L1Other
Official wording
No wording provided in the official record.
Inspector’s notes
Allergen certificate expired Feb 2025. Provide updated allergen and post.
In plain English
A plain-English explanation is being prepared. The official wording is the authoritative record.
More about inspection findingOfficial record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Jun 25, 2025 · Original Source
Inspection
Jun 17, 2025
Failed
9 recorded violations
minorCode 590.003/3-304.12-CEquipment and utensils
Official wording
In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C)
Inspector’s notes
Observed ice cream scoop being stored in stagnant water. Ensure staff is trained on storing scoops in sanitizer or moving water.
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 issuesminorCode 590.003/3-304.14-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C)
Inspector’s notes
Observed wiping clothes on the counter and not being properly stored in the red sanitizer buckets. Ensure staff is trained on maintaining the sanitizer using the sanitizer strips to test the sanitizer and placing the wiping clothes inside the buckets.
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 problemsmajorCode 590.004/4-302.14-PFCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Sanitizing Solutions Testing Devices (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
No test kit available. Provide test kit for 3 bay sink and sanitizer buckets.
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 590.004/4-501.12-COther
Official wording
Cutting Surfaces (C)
Inspector’s notes
Observed scorn cutting board. Replace or repair.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingmajorCode 590.005/5-205.11-PFHandwashing
Official wording
Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
Observed food in 2 hand sinks. Ensure staff is not using hand sinks to discard food. This will attract drain flies.
In plain English
Staff were not washing their hands when required, or a handwashing sink was blocked, missing soap or paper towels, or used for something else. Hands are one of the most common ways germs reach food.
More about handwashing problemsminorCode 590.006/6-201.11-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)
Inspector’s notes
Observed soiled walls behind the prep table/ 3 bay sink . Clean and sanitizer to remove soil. Observed soil in the open refrigeration unit where the sodas are located. Clean to remove soil. Observed onions and onion peels on the floor under the prep table. Clean floors to remove food items. Clean floors under shelving where the rodent droppings are located to remove droppings. Clean mop sink to remove food in and around the drain.
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 problemsmajorCode 590.006/6-301.11-PFHandwashing
Official wording
Handwashing Cleanser Availability (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
No hand soap at handsink behind the counter. Provide hand soap.
In plain English
Staff were not washing their hands when required, or a handwashing sink was blocked, missing soap or paper towels, or used for something else. Hands are one of the most common ways germs reach food.
More about handwashing problemsmajorCode 590.006/6-501.111-PFPests
Official wording
Controlling Pests (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
Observed drain flies near the 3 bay sink. Contact licensed exterminator to remove drain flies. Observed rodent droppings under the shelving near the 2 freezers in the back room. Clean floors to remove droppings. Contact licensed exterminator and provide a detailed IPM report prior to next inspection. Please send over the most recent pest report to the email provided.
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 insectsnotedCode L1Other
Official wording
No wording provided in the official record.
Inspector’s notes
Allergen certificate expired Feb 2025. Provide updated allergen and post.
In plain English
A plain-English explanation is being prepared. The official wording is the authoritative record.
More about inspection findingOfficial record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Jun 17, 2025 · Original Source
Inspection
Jan 3, 2025
Passed
3 recorded violations
criticalCode 590.003/3-302.11-POther
Official wording
Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (P)
Inspector’s notes
Raw eggs stored above produce. Store all raw animal products below produce and ready to eat foods.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingcriticalCode 590.003/3-501.14-PFood temperature
Official wording
Cooling (P)
Inspector’s notes
Sauce prepared previous day at 66F covered in refrigerator. Discarded by PIC. Reviewing cooling procedures with prep cook. Provided cooling log.
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 temperatureminorCode 590.004/4-101.19-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C)
Inspector’s notes
Aluminum foil covering shlef above stove and top of oven. Cardboard lining shelves in kitchen. Discard foil and cardboard. Use materials that are smooth cleanable and non-absorbent.
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 problemsOfficial record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Jan 3, 2025 · Original Source
Inspection
Dec 26, 2024
Failed
3 recorded violations
criticalCode 590.003/3-302.11-POther
Official wording
Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (P)
Inspector’s notes
Raw eggs stored above produce. Store all raw animal products below produce and ready to eat foods.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingcriticalCode 590.003/3-501.14-PFood temperature
Official wording
Cooling (P)
Inspector’s notes
Sauce prepared previous day at 66F covered in refrigerator. Discarded by PIC. Reviewing cooling procedures with prep cook. Provided cooling log.
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 temperatureminorCode 590.004/4-101.19-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C)
Inspector’s notes
Aluminum foil covering shlef above stove and top of oven. Cardboard lining shelves in kitchen. Discard foil and cardboard. Use materials that are smooth cleanable and non-absorbent.
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 problemsOfficial record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Dec 26, 2024 · Original Source
Inspection
Oct 31, 2024
Not required
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Oct 31, 2024 · Original Source
Inspection
Apr 26, 2024
Passed
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Apr 26, 2024 · Original Source