Kaze Shabu Shabu
Latest: PASS
October 2, 2025
Address
41 ESSEX ST
Chinatown, MA 02111
Inspection History
83 inspections
36 failures
License
License #27819
Last inspected: October 2, 2025
Inspection History (50 most recent)
PASS
October 2, 2025
at 4:04 PM
1 violation
590.006/6-501.111-PF - Controlling Pests (Pf): Rodent droppings observed under basement area cookline. Clean to remove. Provide an updated pest report.
FAIL
September 4, 2025
at 4:39 PM
1 violation
590.006/6-501.111-PF - Controlling Pests (Pf): Rodent droppings observed under basement area cookline. Clean to remove. Provide an updated pest report.
FAIL
August 21, 2025
at 4:09 PM
10 violations
590.003/3-304.14-C - Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C): Damp wiping cloths under liquor bottles at bar. Discontinue. | 590.003/3-501.16-P - (A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P): Noodles in walk in cool...
FAIL
August 14, 2025
at 4:40 PM
10 violations
590.003/3-304.14-C - Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C): Damp wiping cloths under liquor bottles at bar. Discontinue. | 590.003/3-501.16-P - (A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P): Noodles in walk in cool...
PASS
May 8, 2025
at 6:38 PM
2 violations
590.002(C)/2-102.12-C - (A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C): Certified food manager certificate observed expired. Renew. | L1 - : Allergy certificate expired. Renew.
FAIL
April 17, 2025
at 4:35 PM
7 violations
590.002(C)/2-102.12-C - (A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C): Certified food manager certificate observed expired. Renew. | 590.003/3-302.11-C - Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (C): Uncovered items in sta...
FAIL
April 9, 2025
at 4:33 PM
7 violations
590.002(C)/2-102.12-C - (A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C): Certified food manager certificate observed expired. Renew. | 590.003/3-302.11-C - Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (C): Uncovered items in sta...
PASS
December 18, 2024
at 7:35 PM
8 violations
590.002/2-402.11-C - Effectiveness-Hair Restraints (C): Employee in kitchen area without hair restraint. Provide. | 590.003/3-304.12-C - In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C): Hand of scoop observed in bulk container. Removed. | 590.003/3-502...
FAIL
December 11, 2024
at 5:33 PM
8 violations
590.002/2-402.11-C - Effectiveness-Hair Restraints (C): Employee in kitchen area without hair restraint. Provide. | 590.003/3-304.12-C - In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C): Hand of scoop observed in bulk container. Removed. | 590.003/3-502...
PASS
October 10, 2024
at 4:25 PM
1 violation
590.006/6-501.111-PF - Controlling Pests (Pf): Dead roaches in basement area. Rodent droppings in basement. Clean and sanitize area. Pest report provided from 8.20.24. Call for additional service.
FAIL
September 26, 2024
at 5:51 PM
1 violation
590.006/6-501.111-PF - Controlling Pests (Pf): Dead roaches in basement area. Rodent droppings in basement. Clean and sanitize area. Pest report provided from 8.20.24. Call for additional service.
FAIL
September 9, 2024
at 5:45 PM
1 violation
590.006/6-501.111-PF - Controlling Pests (Pf): Dead roaches in basement area. Rodent droppings in basement. Clean and sanitize area. Pest report provided from 8.20.24. Call for additional service.
FAIL
August 29, 2024
at 6:16 PM
5 violations
590.003/3-302.12-C - Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C): Bulk bins in basement with no labels. Provide labels. | 590.003/3-304.12-C - In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C): Handle of scoops stored in bulk bins. Re...
FAIL
August 22, 2024
at 4:35 PM
5 violations
590.003/3-302.12-C - Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C): Bulk bins in basement with no labels. Provide labels. | 590.003/3-304.12-C - In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C): Handle of scoops stored in bulk bins. Re...
PASS
April 17, 2024
at 4:46 PM
13 violations
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF - (A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf): Multiple priority foundation violations. Ensure person in charge is montoring establishment. | 590.003/3-202.17-PF - Shucked Shellfish Packaging and Identification (Pf): Shell tags o...
FAIL
April 8, 2024
at 4:30 PM
13 violations
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF - (A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf): Multiple priority foundation violations. Ensure person in charge is montoring establishment. | 590.003/3-202.17-PF - Shucked Shellfish Packaging and Identification (Pf): Shell tags o...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
November 27, 2023
at 6:42 PM
7 violations
590.003/3-501.15-C - (B) Cooling Methods (C): Cooked bean sprout spinach and cabbage in service refrigerator in small bowls at 68F. Spread out in reach-in refrigerator to ensure thorough cooling. Moved to reach-in refrigerator | 590.004/4-203.12-...
FAIL
November 20, 2023
at 5:42 PM
7 violations
590.003/3-501.15-C - (B) Cooling Methods (C): Cooked bean sprout spinach and cabbage in service refrigerator in small bowls at 68F. Spread out in reach-in refrigerator to ensure thorough cooling. Moved to reach-in refrigerator | 590.004/4-203.12-...
PASS
July 26, 2023
at 4:43 PM
6 violations
590.004/4-601.11-PF - (A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf): Interior door of ice machine soiled. Clean to prevent contamination. | 590.004/4-602.13-C - Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C): Moisture and soils u...
FAIL
July 19, 2023
at 6:08 PM
6 violations
590.004/4-601.11-PF - (A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf): Interior door of ice machine soiled. Clean to prevent contamination. | 590.004/4-602.13-C - Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C): Moisture and soils u...
PASS
March 15, 2023
at 4:40 PM
3 violations
590.003/3-307.11-C - Miscellaneous Sources of Contamination (C): Juice bottles stored in drink ice at bar. Discontinue storing any bottles in beverage ice to avoid contaminating drinks and ice. Corrected on site. | 590.004/4-601.11-PF - (A) Equipm...
FAIL
March 8, 2023
at 6:32 PM
3 violations
590.003/3-307.11-C - Miscellaneous Sources of Contamination (C): Juice bottles stored in drink ice at bar. Discontinue storing any bottles in beverage ice to avoid contaminating drinks and ice. Corrected on site. | 590.004/4-601.11-PF - (A) Equipm...
PASS
November 30, 2022
at 5:38 PM
7 violations
590.004/4-204.112-PF - Temperature Measuring Devices-Functionality (Pf): Rinse dial on high temperature warewashing machine not functioning. Repair as needed. | 590.004/4-302.13-PF - Temperature Measuring Devices Manual and Mechanical Warewashing...
FAIL
November 23, 2022
at 5:35 PM
7 violations
590.004/4-204.112-PF - Temperature Measuring Devices-Functionality (Pf): Rinse dial on high temperature warewashing machine not functioning. Repair as needed. | 590.004/4-302.13-PF - Temperature Measuring Devices Manual and Mechanical Warewashing...
PASS
August 16, 2022
at 4:43 PM
11 violations
590.003/3-203.12-PF - Shell stock Maintaining Identification (Pf): Tags for manilla clams and oysters in basemnet walk-in cooler not attached to clams and oysters in upstairs service coolers. Keep tags attached to container with shellfish until ...
FAIL
August 9, 2022
at 4:30 PM
11 violations
590.003/3-203.12-PF - Shell stock Maintaining Identification (Pf): Tags for manilla clams and oysters in basemnet walk-in cooler not attached to clams and oysters in upstairs service coolers. Keep tags attached to container with shellfish until ...
PASS
March 31, 2022
at 5:47 PM
10 violations
590.003/3-203.12-PF - Shell stock Maintaining Identification (Pf): Clams and oysters in basement walk-in without shellstock tags. Products are embargoed until tags are provided from purveyor. | 590.003/3-303.12-C - Storage or Display of Food in C...
FAIL
March 24, 2022
at 6:20 PM
10 violations
590.003/3-203.12-PF - Shell stock Maintaining Identification (Pf): Clams and oysters in basement walk-in without shellstock tags. Products are embargoed until tags are provided from purveyor. | 590.003/3-303.12-C - Storage or Display of Food in C...
PASS
December 23, 2021
at 4:40 PM
1 violation
590.006/6-201.11-C - Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C): Hood and Ventilation tags with a past expiration date from Nov. 2021. Address and provide up to date tags for the re-inspection. AT the time of the re-inspection management had stat...
FAIL
December 17, 2021
at 4:06 PM
12 violations
590.003/3-304.12-C - In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C): Knives observed being stored in a cardboard covering. Discontinue and ensure all knives are being stored in a clean and protected manner. | 590.003/3-304.14-C - Wiping Cloths Use Limi...
FAIL
December 10, 2021
at 6:42 PM
12 violations
590.003/3-304.12-C - In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C): Knives observed being stored in a cardboard covering. Discontinue and ensure all knives are being stored in a clean and protected manner. | 590.003/3-304.14-C - Wiping Cloths Use Limi...
PASS
November 2, 2021
at 6:24 PM
8 violations
590.002/2-401.11-C - Eating Drinking or Using Tobacco (C): Evidence of cigarette butts observed in a bucket in the main kitchen area. Address and ensure there is no smoking inside of the establishment. | 590.003/3-304.14-C - Wiping Cloths Use L...
FAIL
October 25, 2021
at 3:44 PM
8 violations
590.002/2-401.11-C - Eating Drinking or Using Tobacco (C): Evidence of cigarette butts observed in a bucket in the main kitchen area. Address and ensure there is no smoking inside of the establishment. | 590.003/3-304.14-C - Wiping Cloths Use L...
PASS
May 24, 2021
at 5:31 PM
8 violations
590.003/3-304.14-C - Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C): Soiled wiping cloths observed being stored out on counter tops. Discontinue and provide a proper sanitzing solution. | 590.003/3-305.12-C - Food Storage Prohibited Areas (C): Fresh produce o...
FAIL
May 17, 2021
at 6:02 PM
8 violations
590.003/3-304.14-C - Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C): Soiled wiping cloths observed being stored out on counter tops. Discontinue and provide a proper sanitzing solution. | 590.003/3-305.12-C - Food Storage Prohibited Areas (C): Fresh produce o...
PASS
March 19, 2021
at 5:09 PM
3 violations
590.004/4-602.13-C - Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C): Floor near the basement mop sink with excess moisture. Clean to remove. Small single door freezer in the basement area with excess frost build-up. Defrost and clean to remove. | 590.005/5-205.11-P...
FAIL
March 2, 2021
at 7:10 PM
3 violations
590.004/4-602.13-C - Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C): Floor near the basement mop sink with excess moisture. Clean to remove. Small single door freezer in the basement area with excess frost build-up. Defrost and clean to remove. | 590.005/5-205.11-P...
PASS
November 3, 2020
at 6:03 PM
5 violations
590.003/3-302.11-P - Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (P): Open container of raw eggs observed being stored dircectly above produce in the walk-in cooler. Discontinue and store all eggs appropriatley to ensure no...
FAIL
October 22, 2020
at 6:15 PM
5 violations
590.003/3-302.11-P - Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (P): Open container of raw eggs observed being stored dircectly above produce in the walk-in cooler. Discontinue and store all eggs appropriatley to ensure no...
PASS
December 16, 2019
at 7:19 PM
0 violations
PASS
August 12, 2019
at 3:19 PM
2 violations
590.003/3-302.11-P - Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (P): Raw Fish and Salmon sitting over ready to eat foods ensure proper seperation | 590.003/3-305.11-C - Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premi...
FAIL
August 2, 2019
at 4:57 PM
2 violations
590.003/3-302.11-P - Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (P): Raw Fish and Salmon sitting over ready to eat foods ensure proper seperation | 590.003/3-305.11-C - Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premi...
PASS
April 16, 2019
at 1:32 PM
2 violations
31-5-204/05.11 - Location Accessible: 1) hand sink in kitchen blocked by equipment remove to allow access to properly wash hands 2) hand sink in basement prep blocked by boxes remove to allow access to properly wash hands | 35-6-501.111/.115 -...
FAIL
April 2, 2019
at 11:54 AM
2 violations
31-5-204/05.11 - Location Accessible: 1) hand sink in kitchen blocked by equipment remove to allow access to properly wash hands 2) hand sink in basement prep blocked by boxes remove to allow access to properly wash hands | 35-6-501.111/.115 -...
PASS
December 21, 2018
at 2:35 PM
4 violations
12-2-301.12-.15 - Adequate Handwashing/Where/When/How: Hands not able to be properly washed without soap and towels at cooking line hand sink provide to properly wash hands | 16-4-501.11/.15 - Dishwashng Facilities: Guages on dish machine not ope...
FAIL
December 11, 2018
at 12:55 PM
4 violations
12-2-301.12-.15 - Adequate Handwashing/Where/When/How: Hands not able to be properly washed without soap and towels at cooking line hand sink provide to properly wash hands | 16-4-501.11/.15 - Dishwashng Facilities: Guages on dish machine not ope...
PASS
July 16, 2018
at 10:49 PM
0 violations
PASS
April 30, 2018
at 6:43 PM
0 violations
PASS
December 4, 2017
at 12:49 PM
0 violations
PASS
September 1, 2017
at 4:23 PM
0 violations