AFC Zenshi @ Shaw's No. 602
Latest: PASS
September 5, 2025
Address
53 HUNTINGTON AV
Back Bay, MA 02116
Inspection History
70 inspections
23 failures
License
License #22629
Last inspected: September 5, 2025
Inspection History (50 most recent)
PASS
September 5, 2025
at 3:46 PM
3 violations
590.004/4-501.114-P - Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment Chemical Sanitization-Temperature pH Concentration and Hardness (P): Sanitizer in use in bottle tested at 0ppm with location's test strips and with inspector's test st...
FAIL
August 27, 2025
at 5:24 PM
3 violations
590.004/4-501.114-P - Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment Chemical Sanitization-Temperature pH Concentration and Hardness (P): Sanitizer in use in bottle tested at 0ppm with location's test strips and with inspector's test st...
PASS
January 22, 2025
at 5:15 PM
0 violations
PASS
August 16, 2024
at 5:15 PM
1 violation
L1 - : Posted Allergen awareness certificate observed expired.Provide a current certificate from a full time employee.
FAIL
August 9, 2024
at 3:33 PM
1 violation
L1 - : Posted Allergen awareness certificate observed expired.Provide a current certificate from a full time employee.
PASS
April 12, 2024
at 6:09 PM
1 violation
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF - (A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf): 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
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
April 5, 2024
at 5:57 PM
1 violation
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF - (A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf): 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
FAIL
March 28, 2024
at 4:24 PM
1 violation
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF - (A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf): 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
PASS
November 14, 2023
at 5:44 PM
0 violations
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
May 4, 2023
at 5:05 PM
1 violation
590.003/3-304.12-C - In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C): Handle of rice scoop is stored inside product. Person in charge removed.
PASS
January 27, 2023
at 7:51 PM
3 violations
590.003/3-302.11-P - Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (P): Observed fish stored above ready to eat foods. Person in charge corrected. | 590.003/3-307.11-C - Miscellaneous Sources of Contamination (C): Observed e...
FAIL
January 20, 2023
at 5:38 PM
3 violations
590.003/3-302.11-P - Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (P): Observed fish stored above ready to eat foods. Person in charge corrected. | 590.003/3-307.11-C - Miscellaneous Sources of Contamination (C): Observed e...
PASS
September 22, 2022
at 6:00 PM
0 violations
PASS
June 13, 2022
at 6:23 PM
4 violations
590.003/3-302.12-C - Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C): Squeeze bottles on line without labels. Provide. | 590.003/3-501.17-PF - Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Date Marking (Pf): Multiple item...
FAIL
June 6, 2022
at 4:47 PM
4 violations
590.003/3-302.12-C - Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C): Squeeze bottles on line without labels. Provide. | 590.003/3-501.17-PF - Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Date Marking (Pf): Multiple item...
PASS
February 25, 2022
at 8:44 PM
2 violations
590.003/3-302.12-C - Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C): Multiple squeeze bottles without labels. Provide. | 590.003/3-501.17-PF - Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Date Marking (Pf): Items held i...
FAIL
February 16, 2022
at 4:20 PM
2 violations
590.003/3-302.12-C - Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C): Multiple squeeze bottles without labels. Provide. | 590.003/3-501.17-PF - Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Date Marking (Pf): Items held i...
PASS
December 1, 2021
at 4:45 PM
1 violation
590.003/3-501.16-P - (A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P): Several Packaged sushi items reading 48-50F for 30-45 min per PIC. Maintain cold holding 41F or below. PIC removed to cool/hold 41F or below Di...
FAIL
November 22, 2021
at 4:52 PM
1 violation
590.003/3-501.16-P - (A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P): Several Packaged sushi items reading 48-50F for 30-45 min per PIC. Maintain cold holding 41F or below. PIC removed to cool/hold 41F or below Di...
PASS
June 25, 2021
at 2:43 PM
1 violation
590.003/3-501.16-P - (A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P): Several packaged items reading 55-57F for less than 60 minutes per PIC.Maintain cold holding 41F or below PIC removed to cool/hold 41F or below...
FAIL
June 15, 2021
at 2:36 PM
1 violation
590.003/3-501.16-P - (A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P): Several packaged items reading 55-57F for less than 60 minutes per PIC.Maintain cold holding 41F or below PIC removed to cool/hold 41F or below...
PASS
February 26, 2021
at 4:08 PM
3 violations
590.003/3-307.11-C - Miscellaneous Sources of Contamination (C): Soiled pans stored in food preparation sink. Disccontinue and maintain clean / sanitized. | 590.003/3-501.16-P - (A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold...
FAIL
February 19, 2021
at 4:45 PM
3 violations
590.003/3-307.11-C - Miscellaneous Sources of Contamination (C): Soiled pans stored in food preparation sink. Disccontinue and maintain clean / sanitized. | 590.003/3-501.16-P - (A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold...
PASS
June 22, 2020
at 6:20 PM
0 violations
PASS
March 16, 2020
at 4:27 PM
0 violations
PASS
August 28, 2019
at 5:37 PM
3 violations
590.002/2-501.11-PF - Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events (Pf): provide clean up kit and written procedures | 590.003/3-501.16-P - (A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P): packaged sushi 46 degrees ...
FAIL
August 21, 2019
at 5:45 PM
3 violations
590.002/2-501.11-PF - Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events (Pf): provide clean up kit and written procedures | 590.003/3-501.16-P - (A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P): packaged sushi 46 degrees ...
PASS
March 13, 2019
at 3:22 PM
1 violation
M-8-103.12 - Conformance w/ Approved Procedures: provide updated employee training sheets and review employee illness provide updated lab test for ph of rice provide certified food food managers allergen certificate
FAIL
March 6, 2019
at 5:59 PM
1 violation
M-8-103.12 - Conformance w/ Approved Procedures: provide updated employee training sheets and review employee illness provide updated lab test for ph of rice provide certified food food managers allergen certificate
PASS
July 31, 2018
at 4:31 PM
0 violations
PASS
March 21, 2018
at 6:03 PM
0 violations
PASS
October 19, 2017
at 2:58 PM
0 violations
PASS
April 25, 2017
at 3:30 PM
0 violations
PASS
August 2, 2016
at 3:15 PM
0 violations
PASS
March 29, 2016
at 4:27 PM
2 violations
23-4-602.13 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean: Clean lower dry rice shelf to remove debris. Clean and organize walk in storage cooler. | M-2-103.11 - PIC Performing Duties: Provide up to date full time employee Allergen awareness certificate.
FAIL
March 21, 2016
at 2:51 PM
2 violations
23-4-602.13 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean: Clean lower dry rice shelf to remove debris. Clean and organize walk in storage cooler. | M-2-103.11 - PIC Performing Duties: Provide up to date full time employee Allergen awareness certificate.
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
October 7, 2015
at 2:58 PM
5 violations
03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: packaged sushi at display 48 degrees/provide proper temperature of 41 degrees or below | 15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: provide divider between sushi table and friolators | 15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Su...
FAIL
September 30, 2015
at 4:18 PM
4 violations
03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: packaged sushi at display 48 degrees/provide proper temperature of 41 degrees or below | 15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: sushi walk in/provide adequate shelving to store all boxes | 36-6-501.11-.12 - Imprope...
PASS
March 30, 2015
at 3:46 PM
1 violation
M-8-103.12 - Conformance w/ Approved Procedures: provide up to date lab report replace battery on ph meter provide consumer advisory posting and allergen posting at all display cases
FAIL
March 23, 2015
at 4:41 PM
1 violation
M-8-103.12 - Conformance w/ Approved Procedures: provide up to date lab report replace battery on ph meter provide consumer advisory posting and allergen posting at all display cases
PASS
December 19, 2014
at 6:16 PM
0 violations
PASS
October 6, 2014
at 5:18 PM
3 violations
36-6-501.11-.12 - Improper Maintenance of Floors: sushi station/clean floor area under/around and behind all equipment | 42-6-501.113/.114 - Premises Maintained: clean/organize sushi walk in | M-8-103.12 - Conformance w/ Approved Procedures: provi...
FAIL
September 29, 2014
at 4:50 PM
3 violations
36-6-501.11-.12 - Improper Maintenance of Floors: sushi station/clean floor area under/around and behind all equipment | 42-6-501.113/.114 - Premises Maintained: clean/organize sushi walk in | M-8-103.12 - Conformance w/ Approved Procedures: provi...
PASS
July 15, 2014
at 3:02 PM
0 violations
PASS
June 24, 2014
at 2:55 PM
0 violations
PASS
May 19, 2014
at 5:50 PM
6 violations
03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: packaged sushi 48 degrees/provide proper temperature of 41 degrees or below | 08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: properly store all foods 6 inches off floor review recipe for prepared rice | 22-4-601/602.11 - Food Co...
FAIL
May 9, 2014
at 4:05 PM
6 violations
03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: packaged sushi 48 degrees/provide proper temperature of 41 degrees or below | 08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: properly store all foods 6 inches off floor review recipe for prepared rice | 22-4-601/602.11 - Food Co...
PASS
February 13, 2014
at 7:02 PM
3 violations
29-5-201/02.11 - Installed and Maintained: repair leak from ceiling | M-3-603.11 - Consumer Advisories: provide proper consumer advisory at all retail stations | M-8-103.12 - Conformance w/ Approved Procedures: provide updated haccp plan with rice...
FAIL
February 6, 2014
at 4:50 PM
3 violations
29-5-201/02.11 - Installed and Maintained: repair leak from ceiling | M-3-603.11 - Consumer Advisories: provide proper consumer advisory at all retail stations | M-8-103.12 - Conformance w/ Approved Procedures: provide updated haccp plan with rice...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
December 30, 2013
at 5:00 AM
0 violations