Shy Bird
12 OLD COLONY AV, SOUTH BOSTON, MA 02127
Last inspected Sep 16, 2026
Official source: Boston Public Health Commission (boston.gov) · All data sources
Passed. Met health requirements at the latest inspection. Some health departments report pass/fail instead of letter grades.
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The record, in plain English
CleanPlate holds 25 inspections on record for Shy Bird, spanning December 2022 to September 2026 — every one straight from Boston Public Health Commission.
It has held passed across its last two inspections.
No violations were recorded at the most recent inspection.
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Inspection history
Sep 16, 2026
✓Aug 6, 2026
✓3 violations
- (A )Cooling Methods (Pf)
- (A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)
- Repairing-Premises Structures Attachments and Fixtures-Methods (C)
Jul 23, 2026
✕6 violations
- In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C)
- Thawing (C)
- (A )Cooling Methods (Pf)
- (A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)
- Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)
- Repairing-Premises Structures Attachments and Fixtures-Methods (C)
Jul 16, 2026
✕6 violations
- In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C)
- Thawing (C)
- (A )Cooling Methods (Pf)
- (A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)
- Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)
- Repairing-Premises Structures Attachments and Fixtures-Methods (C)
Feb 24, 2026
✓3 violations
- (A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C)
- (A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)
- Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C)
Feb 17, 2026
✕3 violations
- (A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C)
- (A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)
- Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C)
Jan 16, 2026
✓Dec 2, 2025
✓1 violation
- Sanitizing Solutions Testing Devices (Pf)
Nov 25, 2025
✕3 violations
- Sanitizing Solutions Testing Devices (Pf)
- Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
- Cleaning of Plumbing Fixtures (C)
Nov 18, 2025
✕3 violations
- Sanitizing Solutions Testing Devices (Pf)
- Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
- Cleaning of Plumbing Fixtures (C)
Oct 1, 2025
✓7 violations
- (A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)
- Discarding or Reconditioning Unsafe Adulterated or Contaminated Food (P)
- Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
- System Maintained in Good Repair (P)
- Surface Characteristics-Indoor Areas (C)
- Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)
- Repairing-Premises Structures Attachments and Fixtures-Methods (C)
Sep 20, 2025
–7 violations
- (A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)
- Discarding or Reconditioning Unsafe Adulterated or Contaminated Food (P)
- Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
- System Maintained in Good Repair (P)
- Surface Characteristics-Indoor Areas (C)
- Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)
- Repairing-Premises Structures Attachments and Fixtures-Methods (C)
May 21, 2025
✓4 violations
- Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C)
- Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)
- Hand Drying Provision (Pf)
- Cleaning of Plumbing Fixtures (C)
May 12, 2025
✕4 violations
- Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C)
- Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)
- Hand Drying Provision (Pf)
- Cleaning of Plumbing Fixtures (C)
Mar 27, 2025
✓6 violations
- Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C)
- Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C)
- Raw Animal Foods-Cooking (P)
- Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Date Marking (Pf)
- Sanitizing Solutions Testing Devices (Pf)
- (A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)
Mar 20, 2025
✕6 violations
- Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C)
- Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C)
- Raw Animal Foods-Cooking (P)
- Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Date Marking (Pf)
- Sanitizing Solutions Testing Devices (Pf)
- (A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)
Oct 31, 2024
–Aug 27, 2024
✓5 violations
- (B) and (C) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (C)
- Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)
- Handwashing Cleanser Availability (Pf)
- Hand Drying Provision (Pf)
- Cleaning of Plumbing Fixtures (C)
Aug 20, 2024
✕5 violations
- (B) and (C) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (C)
- Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)
- Handwashing Cleanser Availability (Pf)
- Hand Drying Provision (Pf)
- Cleaning of Plumbing Fixtures (C)
Feb 16, 2024
✓3 violations
- Effectiveness-Hair Restraints (C)
- Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)
- Cleaning of Plumbing Fixtures (C)
Feb 2, 2024
✕3 violations
- Effectiveness-Hair Restraints (C)
- Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)
- Cleaning of Plumbing Fixtures (C)
Aug 23, 2023
✓5 violations
- When to Wash (P)
- Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C)
- Sanitizing Solutions Testing Devices (Pf)
- Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
- Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)
Aug 16, 2023
✕5 violations
- When to Wash (P)
- Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C)
- Sanitizing Solutions Testing Devices (Pf)
- Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
- Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)
Aug 3, 2023
✓3 violations
- (A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C)
- Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C)
- Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C)
Dec 1, 2022
✓
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