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Shaking Crab

140 BOYLSTON ST, BOSTON, MA 02116

Last inspected May 13, 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

  1. May 13, 2026

    1 violation
    • System Maintained in Good Repair (C)
  2. Apr 24, 2026

    4 violations
    • System Maintained in Good Repair (C)
    • Backflow Prevention (P)
    • Controlling Pests (Pf)
    • Repairing-Premises Structures Attachments and Fixtures-Methods (C)
  3. Apr 17, 2026

    10 violations
    • Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (C)
    • Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment Chemical Sanitization-Temperature pH Concentration and Hardness (Pf)
    • Cutting Surfaces (C)
    • (A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)
    • Backflow Prevention (P)
    • Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)
    • Hand Drying Provision (Pf)
    • Controlling Pests (Pf)
    • Repairing-Premises Structures Attachments and Fixtures-Methods (C)
    • Separation-Storage (P)
  4. Apr 16, 2026

    10 violations
    • Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (C)
    • Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment Chemical Sanitization-Temperature pH Concentration and Hardness (Pf)
    • Cutting Surfaces (C)
    • (A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)
    • Backflow Prevention (P)
    • Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)
    • Hand Drying Provision (Pf)
    • Controlling Pests (Pf)
    • Repairing-Premises Structures Attachments and Fixtures-Methods (C)
    • Separation-Storage (P)
  5. Jan 20, 2026

    4 violations
    • System Maintained in Good Repair (C)
    • Wall and Ceiling Coverings and Coatings (C)
    • Maintaining Premises Unnecessary Items and Litter (C)
    • Cleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C)
  6. Dec 8, 2025

    7 violations
    • Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
    • System Maintained in Good Repair (C)
    • Cleaning Receptacles (C)
    • Wall and Ceiling Coverings and Coatings (C)
    • Intensity-Lighting (C)
    • Maintaining Premises Unnecessary Items and Litter (C)
    • Cleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C)
  7. Dec 1, 2025

    7 violations
    • Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
    • System Maintained in Good Repair (C)
    • Cleaning Receptacles (C)
    • Wall and Ceiling Coverings and Coatings (C)
    • Intensity-Lighting (C)
    • Maintaining Premises Unnecessary Items and Litter (C)
    • Cleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C)
  8. Sep 30, 2025

    10 violations
    • In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C)
    • (A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)
    • (A)(1) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)
    • Warewashing Machines Automatic Dispensing of Detergents and Sanitizers (Pf)
    • Cutting Surfaces (C)
    • (B) and (C) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (C)
    • Intensity-Lighting (C)
    • Controlling Pests (Pf)
    • Removing Dead or Trapped Birds Insects Rodents and other Pest (C)
    • Repairing-Premises Structures Attachments and Fixtures-Methods (C)
  9. Sep 18, 2025

    12 violations
    • Clean Condition-Outer Clothing (C)
    • (A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)
    • In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C)
    • (A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)
    • (A)(1) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)
    • Warewashing Machines Automatic Dispensing of Detergents and Sanitizers (Pf)
    • Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment (C)
    • Cutting Surfaces (C)
    • (B) and (C) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (C)
    • Controlling Pests (Pf)
    • Removing Dead or Trapped Birds Insects Rodents and other Pest (C)
    • Repairing-Premises Structures Attachments and Fixtures-Methods (C)
  10. Sep 12, 2025

    7 violations
    • Clean Condition-Outer Clothing (C)
    • (A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)
    • Warewashing Machines Automatic Dispensing of Detergents and Sanitizers (Pf)
    • Sanitizing Solutions Testing Devices (Pf)
    • Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment (C)
    • Intensity-Lighting (C)
    • Cleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C)
  11. Sep 4, 2025

    13 violations
    • Assignment (Pf)
    • (B) & (E) Responsibility of Permit Holder Person in Charge and Conditional Employees (Pf )
    • Sanitizing Solutions Testing Devices (Pf)
    • Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces and Utensils-Frequency (C)
    • Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
    • (A) (B) and (D) Equipment Utensils Linens and Single-Service and Single-Use Articles Storing (C)
    • System Maintained in Good Repair (C)
    • Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)
    • Intensity-Lighting (C)
    • Controlling Pests (Pf)
    • Removing Dead or Trapped Birds Insects Rodents and other Pest (C)
    • Cleaning Frequency and Restrictions (C)
    • Cleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C)
  12. Aug 28, 2025

    13 violations
    • Assignment (Pf)
    • (B) & (E) Responsibility of Permit Holder Person in Charge and Conditional Employees (Pf )
    • Sanitizing Solutions Testing Devices (Pf)
    • Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces and Utensils-Frequency (C)
    • Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
    • (A) (B) and (D) Equipment Utensils Linens and Single-Service and Single-Use Articles Storing (C)
    • System Maintained in Good Repair (C)
    • Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)
    • Intensity-Lighting (C)
    • Controlling Pests (Pf)
    • Removing Dead or Trapped Birds Insects Rodents and other Pest (C)
    • Cleaning Frequency and Restrictions (C)
    • Cleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C)
  13. Nov 8, 2024

    2 violations
    • Outer Openings Protected (C)
    • Cleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C)
  14. Nov 1, 2024

    4 violations
    • Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
    • Outer Openings Protected (C)
    • Controlling Pests (Pf)
    • Cleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C)
  15. Oct 31, 2024

  16. Oct 25, 2024

    3 violations
    • Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
    • Controlling Pests (Pf)
    • Cleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C)
  17. Oct 16, 2024

    7 violations
    • Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces and Utensils-Frequency (C)
    • Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
    • System Maintained in Good Repair (P)
    • Backflow Prevention (P)
    • Controlling Pests (Pf)
    • Cleaning Frequency and Restrictions (C)
    • Cleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C)
  18. Oct 9, 2024

    13 violations
    • (A) (B) and (C)(1) (4)-(16) Demonstration (Pf)
    • Warewashing Sinks Use Limitation (C)
    • Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces and Utensils-Frequency (C)
    • Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
    • System Maintained in Good Repair (P)
    • Backflow Prevention (P)
    • Frequency-Removal (C)
    • Receptacles or Vehicles (C)
    • Controlling Pests (Pf)
    • Cleaning Frequency and Restrictions (C)
    • Cleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C)
    • Tracking Powders Pest Control and Monitoring (C)
    • Anti-Choking
  19. Oct 2, 2024

    13 violations
    • (A) (B) and (C)(1) (4)-(16) Demonstration (Pf)
    • Warewashing Sinks Use Limitation (C)
    • Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces and Utensils-Frequency (C)
    • Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
    • System Maintained in Good Repair (P)
    • Backflow Prevention (P)
    • Frequency-Removal (C)
    • Receptacles or Vehicles (C)
    • Controlling Pests (Pf)
    • Cleaning Frequency and Restrictions (C)
    • Cleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C)
    • Tracking Powders Pest Control and Monitoring (C)
    • Anti-Choking
  20. Jan 3, 2024

  21. Mar 3, 2023

    7 violations
    • Ventilation Hood Systems Adequacy (C)
    • Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment (C)
    • Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
    • Hand Drying Provision (Pf)
    • Segregation and Location-Distressed Merchandise (Pf)
    • Controlling Pests (Pf)
    • Removing Dead or Trapped Birds Insects Rodents and other Pest (C)
  22. Feb 23, 2023

    7 violations
    • Ventilation Hood Systems Adequacy (C)
    • Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment (C)
    • Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
    • Hand Drying Provision (Pf)
    • Segregation and Location-Distressed Merchandise (Pf)
    • Controlling Pests (Pf)
    • Removing Dead or Trapped Birds Insects Rodents and other Pest (C)
  23. Jan 18, 2023

  24. Oct 31, 2022

    11 violations
    • (A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)
    • Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C)
    • Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C)
    • Warewashing Machines Automatic Dispensing of Detergents and Sanitizers (Pf)
    • (B) and (C) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (C)
    • (A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)
    • Intensity-Lighting (C)
    • Controlling Pests (Pf)
    • Removing Dead or Trapped Birds Insects Rodents and other Pest (C)
    • Maintaining Premises Unnecessary Items and Litter (C)
    • Cleaning Floors Dustless Methods (C)
  25. Oct 19, 2022

    11 violations
    • (A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)
    • Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C)
    • Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C)
    • Warewashing Machines Automatic Dispensing of Detergents and Sanitizers (Pf)
    • (B) and (C) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (C)
    • (A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)
    • Intensity-Lighting (C)
    • Controlling Pests (Pf)
    • Removing Dead or Trapped Birds Insects Rodents and other Pest (C)
    • Maintaining Premises Unnecessary Items and Litter (C)
    • Cleaning Floors Dustless Methods (C)

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