Inspection
Sep 2, 2026
Passed
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Sep 2, 2026 · Original Source
Eating & Drinking · Boston, MA
Shake Shackno. 1431
800 Boylston St
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The full inspection history
10 inspectionsInspection
Jul 20, 2026
Passed
3 recorded violations
minorCode 590.005/5-501.116-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Cleaning Receptacles (C)
Inspector’s notes
Wheeling trash barrels outside rear used to transport trash to the dumpster found with visible food soils. Clean to remove.
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 590.005/5-502.11-COther
Official wording
Frequency-Removal (C)
Inspector’s notes
Both grease waste oil containers full several 5 gallon buckets of waste oil present. Remove.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingmajorCode 590.006/6-501.111-PFPests
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Controlling Pests (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
Evidence of mice activity in rear hall way outside rear door off kitchen inside Shake Shack along walls behind utillity pipes and electrical boxes. Clean and sanitize all affected areas. Provide updated IPM pest control report upon re inspection. Ensure pest report documents treatments above drop ceiling and addresses any and all entry points.
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 insectsOfficial record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Jul 20, 2026 · Original Source
Inspection
Jul 13, 2026
Failed
3 recorded violations
minorCode 590.005/5-501.116-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Cleaning Receptacles (C)
Inspector’s notes
Wheeling trash barrels outside rear used to transport trash to the dumpster found with visible food soils. Clean to remove.
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 590.005/5-502.11-COther
Official wording
Frequency-Removal (C)
Inspector’s notes
Both grease waste oil containers full several 5 gallon buckets of waste oil present. Remove.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingmajorCode 590.006/6-501.111-PFPests
Official wording
Controlling Pests (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
Evidence of mice activity in rear hall way outside rear door off kitchen inside Shake Shack along walls behind utillity pipes and electrical boxes. Clean and sanitize all affected areas. Provide updated IPM pest control report upon re inspection. Ensure pest report documents treatments above drop ceiling and addresses any and all entry points.
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 insectsOfficial record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Jul 13, 2026 · Original Source
Inspection
Jan 7, 2026
Passed
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Jan 7, 2026 · Original Source
Inspection
Jul 25, 2025
Passed
2 recorded violations
minorCode 590.006/6-101.11-COther
Official wording
Surface Characteristics-Indoor Areas (C)
Inspector’s notes
Replace the damaged ceiling tile above the 3 bay sink.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingminorCode 590.006/6-501.11-CFacility maintenance
Official wording
Repairing-Premises Structures Attachments and Fixtures-Methods (C)
Inspector’s notes
The pipes below the electrical boxes were observed with exposed insulation.Repair/re-wrap
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 issuesOfficial record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Jul 25, 2025 · Original Source
Inspection
Jul 16, 2025
Failed
2 recorded violations
minorCode 590.006/6-101.11-COther
Official wording
Surface Characteristics-Indoor Areas (C)
Inspector’s notes
Replace the damaged ceiling tile above the 3 bay sink.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingminorCode 590.006/6-501.11-CFacility maintenance
Official wording
Repairing-Premises Structures Attachments and Fixtures-Methods (C)
Inspector’s notes
The pipes below the electrical boxes were observed with exposed insulation.Repair/re-wrap
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 issuesOfficial record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Jul 16, 2025 · Original Source
Inspection
May 13, 2024
Passed
2 recorded violations
notedCode L1Other
Official wording
No wording provided in the official record.
Inspector’s notes
Provide an allergy warning at the large menu board.
In plain English
A plain-English explanation is being prepared. The official wording is the authoritative record.
More about inspection findingminorCode 590.004/4-501.11-CEquipment and utensils
Official wording
Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment (C)
Inspector’s notes
High temp dish room machine not operating with proper wash/rinse temps.Repair Maintain wash 150F or above Rinse 180-194F or per manufactures instructions Machine placed out of service 3 bay sink to be used & alternate machine at the service counter
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, May 13, 2024 · Original Source
Inspection
May 3, 2024
Failed
2 recorded violations
minorCode 590.004/4-501.11-CEquipment and utensils
Official wording
Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment (C)
Inspector’s notes
High temp dish room machine not operating with proper wash/rinse temps.Repair Maintain wash 150F or above Rinse 180-194F or per manufactures instructions Machine placed out of service 3 bay sink to be used & alternate machine at the service counter
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 issuesnotedCode L1Other
Official wording
No wording provided in the official record.
Inspector’s notes
Provide an allergy warning at the large menu board.
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, May 3, 2024 · Original Source
Inspection
Oct 31, 2023
Passed
2 recorded violations
majorCode 590.002(D)/2-103.11-PFOther
Official wording
(A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
Elevated coliform count in chocolate custard from 10.8.23. Half of ice cream machine is not currently working. Per PIC both chocolate and vanilla custard being produced from same side. Ensure increased cleaning and sanitizing of machine due to higher volume.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingminorCode 590.004/4-501.11-CEquipment and utensils
Official wording
Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment (C)
Inspector’s notes
One side of Ice cream machine is broken and not currently operating. Both custards being produced from one side. Repair.
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, Oct 31, 2023 · Original Source
Inspection
Oct 17, 2023
Failed
2 recorded violations
majorCode 590.002(D)/2-103.11-PFOther
Official wording
(A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
Elevated coliform count in chocolate custard from 10.8.23. Half of ice cream machine is not currently working. Per PIC both chocolate and vanilla custard being produced from same side. Ensure increased cleaning and sanitizing of machine due to higher volume.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingminorCode 590.004/4-501.11-CEquipment and utensils
Official wording
Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment (C)
Inspector’s notes
One side of Ice cream machine is broken and not currently operating. Both custards being produced from one side. Repair.
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, Oct 17, 2023 · Original Source