Garden Halal Restaurant
96 BLACKSTONE ST, BOSTON, MA 02108
Last inspected Jan 16, 2026
Passed. Met health requirements at the latest inspection. Some health departments report pass/fail instead of letter grades.
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Inspection history
Jan 16, 2026
✓19 violations
- (A) (B) and (C)(1) (4)-(16) Demonstration (Pf)
- (A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)
- Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C)
- Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Date Marking (Pf)
- Temperature Measuring Devices-Functionality (C)
- Food Temperature Measuring Devices (Pf)
- Warewashing Equipment Determining Chemical Sanitizer Concentration (Pf)
- Cutting Surfaces (C)
- (A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)
- Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)
- Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)
- Handwashing Cleanser Availability (Pf)
- Hand Drying Provision (Pf)
- Handwashing Signage (C)
- Controlling Pests (Pf)
- Maintaining Premises Unnecessary Items and Litter (C)
- Prohibiting Animals (Pf)
- Cleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C)
- (A) Ceasing Operations and Reporting (Pf)
Jan 7, 2026
–19 violations
- (A) (B) and (C)(1) (4)-(16) Demonstration (Pf)
- (A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)
- Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C)
- Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Date Marking (Pf)
- Temperature Measuring Devices-Functionality (C)
- Food Temperature Measuring Devices (Pf)
- Warewashing Equipment Determining Chemical Sanitizer Concentration (Pf)
- Cutting Surfaces (C)
- (A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)
- Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)
- Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)
- Handwashing Cleanser Availability (Pf)
- Hand Drying Provision (Pf)
- Handwashing Signage (C)
- Controlling Pests (Pf)
- Maintaining Premises Unnecessary Items and Litter (C)
- Prohibiting Animals (Pf)
- Cleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C)
- (A) Ceasing Operations and Reporting (Pf)
Nov 24, 2025
–6 violations
- Food Labels (Pf)
- Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C)
- Food-Contact Surfaces-Cleanability (Pf)
- Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
- Handwashing Sinks-Location and Placement (Pf)
- Maintaining Premises Unnecessary Items and Litter (C)
Nov 17, 2025
✕6 violations
- Food Labels (Pf)
- Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C)
- Food-Contact Surfaces-Cleanability (Pf)
- Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
- Handwashing Sinks-Location and Placement (Pf)
- Maintaining Premises Unnecessary Items and Litter (C)
Mar 26, 2025
✓3 violations
- Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (C)
- Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C)
- Honestly Presented (C)
Mar 21, 2025
✕6 violations
- Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (C)
- Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (P)
- Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C)
- Honestly Presented (C)
- Compliance with Food Law (C)
- Compliance with Food Law (P)
Mar 13, 2025
✕4 violations
- Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (C)
- Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (P)
- Compliance with Food Law (C)
- Compliance with Food Law (P)
Nov 18, 2024
✓10 violations
- Clean Condition-Outer Clothing (C)
- Effectiveness-Hair Restraints (C)
- (A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C)
- Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (P)
- Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C)
- Food Preparation (C)
- Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
- Service Sink (C)
- Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)
- Controlling Pests (Pf)
Nov 4, 2024
✕10 violations
- Clean Condition-Outer Clothing (C)
- Effectiveness-Hair Restraints (C)
- (A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C)
- Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (P)
- Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C)
- Food Preparation (C)
- Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
- Service Sink (C)
- Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)
- Controlling Pests (Pf)
Aug 5, 2024
✓16 violations
- Clean Condition-Outer Clothing (C)
- Effectiveness-Hair Restraints (C)
- (A) (B) and (C)(1) (4)-(16) Demonstration (Pf)
- Washing Fruits and Vegetables (Pf)
- Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C)
- Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C)
- Sponges Use Limitation (C)
- Food-Contact Surfaces-Cleanability (Pf)
- Sanitizing Solutions Testing Devices (Pf)
- Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
- Service Sink (C)
- Surface Characteristics-Indoor Areas (C)
- Insect Control Devices Design and Installation (C)
- Controlling Pests (Pf)
- Maintaining Premises Unnecessary Items and Litter (C)
- Drying Mops (C)
Jul 29, 2024
✕16 violations
- Clean Condition-Outer Clothing (C)
- Effectiveness-Hair Restraints (C)
- (A) (B) and (C)(1) (4)-(16) Demonstration (Pf)
- Washing Fruits and Vegetables (Pf)
- Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C)
- Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C)
- Sponges Use Limitation (C)
- Food-Contact Surfaces-Cleanability (Pf)
- Sanitizing Solutions Testing Devices (Pf)
- Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
- Service Sink (C)
- Surface Characteristics-Indoor Areas (C)
- Insect Control Devices Design and Installation (C)
- Controlling Pests (Pf)
- Maintaining Premises Unnecessary Items and Litter (C)
- Drying Mops (C)
Jan 3, 2024
–Sep 5, 2023
✓Nov 16, 2022
✓Jun 23, 2022
✓3 violations
- Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (C)
- (A )Cooling Methods (Pf)
- (A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)
Jun 15, 2022
✕3 violations
- Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (C)
- (A )Cooling Methods (Pf)
- (A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)
Jun 13, 2022
–Mar 15, 2022
–Feb 25, 2022
✓3 violations
- Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C)
- (A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)
- Floors Walls and Ceilings Utility Lines (C)
Feb 11, 2022
✕3 violations
- Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C)
- (A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)
- Floors Walls and Ceilings Utility Lines (C)
Oct 25, 2021
✓1 violation
- Cleaning Frequency and Restrictions (C)
Apr 14, 2021
✓2 violations
- Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events (Pf)
- Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Date Marking (Pf)
Apr 7, 2021
✕2 violations
- Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events (Pf)
- Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Date Marking (Pf)
Oct 14, 2020
✓Oct 30, 2019
✓1 violation
- Assignment (Pf)
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