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Shabu-Zen

78 BRIGHTON AV, ALLSTON, MA 02134

Last inspected May 4, 2026

Passed. Met health requirements at the latest inspection. Some health departments report pass/fail instead of letter grades.

Passed

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Inspection history

  1. May 4, 2026

    5 violations
    • In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C)
    • Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C)
    • Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Date Marking (Pf)
    • Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)
    • Common Name-Working Containers (Pf)
  2. Apr 27, 2026

    5 violations
    • In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C)
    • Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C)
    • Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Date Marking (Pf)
    • Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)
    • Common Name-Working Containers (Pf)
  3. Sep 23, 2025

    9 violations
    • Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (P)
    • In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C)
    • Thawing (C)
    • (A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)
    • Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
    • Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)
    • System Maintained in Good Repair (C)
    • Outer Openings Protected (C)
    • Common Name-Working Containers (Pf)
  4. Sep 16, 2025

    9 violations
    • Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (P)
    • In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C)
    • Thawing (C)
    • (A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)
    • Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
    • Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)
    • System Maintained in Good Repair (C)
    • Outer Openings Protected (C)
    • Common Name-Working Containers (Pf)
  5. Apr 3, 2025

    7 violations
    • Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events (Pf)
    • Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (P)
    • In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C)
    • (A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)
    • Sponges Use Limitation (C)
    • Outer Openings Protected (C)
    • Handwashing Cleanser Availability (Pf)
  6. Mar 27, 2025

    7 violations
    • Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events (Pf)
    • Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (P)
    • In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C)
    • (A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)
    • Sponges Use Limitation (C)
    • Outer Openings Protected (C)
    • Handwashing Cleanser Availability (Pf)
  7. Oct 31, 2024

  8. Feb 22, 2024

    9 violations
    • When to Wash (P)
    • Assignment (Pf)
    • Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C)
    • Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C)
    • (A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)
    • Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
    • Light Bulbs Protective Shielding (C)
    • Outer Openings Protected (C)
    • Conditions of Use (Pf)
  9. Feb 15, 2024

    9 violations
    • When to Wash (P)
    • Assignment (Pf)
    • Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C)
    • Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C)
    • (A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)
    • Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
    • Light Bulbs Protective Shielding (C)
    • Outer Openings Protected (C)
    • Conditions of Use (Pf)
  10. Jan 3, 2024

  11. Jan 18, 2023

  12. Jan 13, 2023

    6 violations
    • Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C)
    • Consumption of Animal Foods that are Raw Undercooked or Not Otherwise Processed to Eliminate Pathogens (Pf)
    • (A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)
    • Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
    • Cleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C)
    • Sanitizers Criteria-Chemicals (P)
  13. Jan 6, 2023

    6 violations
    • Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C)
    • Consumption of Animal Foods that are Raw Undercooked or Not Otherwise Processed to Eliminate Pathogens (Pf)
    • (A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)
    • Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
    • Cleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C)
    • Sanitizers Criteria-Chemicals (P)
  14. Jun 7, 2022

    8 violations
    • In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C)
    • Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C)
    • Sponges Use Limitation (C)
    • (B) and (C) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (C)
    • (A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)
    • Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
    • Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)
    • Cleaning Frequency and Restrictions (C)
  15. May 31, 2022

    8 violations
    • In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C)
    • Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C)
    • Sponges Use Limitation (C)
    • (B) and (C) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (C)
    • (A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)
    • Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
    • Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)
    • Cleaning Frequency and Restrictions (C)
  16. Mar 15, 2022

  17. Aug 31, 2021

    5 violations
    • Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C)
    • Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Date Marking (Pf)
    • Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
    • Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)
    • Maintaining Premises Unnecessary Items and Litter (C)
  18. Aug 24, 2021

    5 violations
    • Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C)
    • Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Date Marking (Pf)
    • Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
    • Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)
    • Maintaining Premises Unnecessary Items and Litter (C)
  19. Apr 20, 2021

    7 violations
    • Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C)
    • Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C)
    • Sanitizing Solutions Testing Devices (Pf)
    • Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment (C)
    • Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
    • Storage of Soiled Linens (C)
    • Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)
  20. Apr 12, 2021

    7 violations
    • Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C)
    • Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C)
    • Sanitizing Solutions Testing Devices (Pf)
    • Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment (C)
    • Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
    • Storage of Soiled Linens (C)
    • Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)
  21. Nov 3, 2020

    5 violations
    • (A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)
    • Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment (C)
    • Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)
    • Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)
    • Controlling Pests (Pf)
  22. Oct 26, 2020

    5 violations
    • (A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)
    • Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment (C)
    • Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)
    • Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)
    • Controlling Pests (Pf)
  23. Mar 29, 2019

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