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Yvonnes/Zebra Room

Name: Yvonnes/Zebra Room
Address: 3 Winter Pl, Boston, MA

3 Winter Pl

Last inspected Aug 11, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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Quick Answers

When was Yvonnes/Zebra Room last inspected?: The most recent inspection on record was on Aug 11, 2026. The result listed by Boston Inspectional Services Department was “Passed”.
Were any violations recorded at the last inspection?: Yes: 4 violations recorded, none marked critical. Each one is listed below with the official wording.
How many inspections are on record?: 10 inspections on record, from Jan 3, 2024 to Aug 11, 2026.
Has Yvonnes/Zebra Room ever been closed by the health department?: No closure appears in the 10 inspection records we hold for this business. The earliest is dated Jan 3, 2024.

The Full Inspection History

10 inspections

Inspection

Aug 11, 2026

Passed

4 recorded violations

majorCode 590.002(D)/2-103.11-PFOther

Official Wording

(A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)

Inspector’s Notes

There is a separate room downstairs called the "Zebra room". Povide a DBA change to include name Violation will be discussed with an ISD Supervisor

In Plain English

An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

More about other finding

majorCode 590.004/4-601.11-PFCleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

(A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)

Inspector’s Notes

The interior of the ice machine observed with soils.Clean to remove soils.

In Plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

minorCode 590.005/5-501.115-CFacility maintenance

Official Wording

Maintaining Refuse Areas and Enclosures (C)

Inspector’s Notes

The recycle dumpster was observed overflowing.Provide adequate pickups.

In Plain English

Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.

More about building upkeep issues

minorCode 590.006/6-101.11-COther

Official Wording

Surface Characteristics-Indoor Areas (C)

Inspector’s Notes

Repair the hole in the wall next to the chest freezers.

In Plain English

An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

More about other finding

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Aug 11, 2026 · Original Source

Inspection

Jul 29, 2026

Failed

4 recorded violations

majorCode 590.002(D)/2-103.11-PFOther

Official Wording

(A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)

Inspector’s Notes

There is a separate room downstairs called the "Zebra room". Povide a DBA change to include name Violation will be discussed with an ISD Supervisor

In Plain English

An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

More about other finding

majorCode 590.004/4-601.11-PFCleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

(A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)

Inspector’s Notes

The interior of the ice machine observed with soils.Clean to remove soils.

In Plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

minorCode 590.005/5-501.115-CFacility maintenance

Official Wording

Maintaining Refuse Areas and Enclosures (C)

Inspector’s Notes

The recycle dumpster was observed overflowing.Provide adequate pickups.

In Plain English

Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.

More about building upkeep issues

minorCode 590.006/6-101.11-COther

Official Wording

Surface Characteristics-Indoor Areas (C)

Inspector’s Notes

Repair the hole in the wall next to the chest freezers.

In Plain English

An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

More about other finding

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Jul 29, 2026 · Original Source

Inspection

Nov 5, 2025

Passed

6 recorded violations

majorCode 590.002(D)/2-103.11-PFOther

Official Wording

(A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)

Inspector’s Notes

PIC to Provide active managerial control and train staff on violation noted on the inspection report.

In Plain English

An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

More about other finding

minorCode 590.003/3-601.12-COther

Official Wording

Honestly Presented (C)

Inspector’s Notes

Multiple storage bins condiments and squeeze bottles observed without labels.Provide lables when removed from original containers.

In Plain English

An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

More about other finding

minorCode 590.004/4-204.113-CCleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

Warewashing Machine Data Plate Operation Specifications (C)

Inspector’s Notes

Kitchen high temp dishwasher observed without data plate operation. Provide

In Plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

majorCode 590.004/4-204.117-PFCleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

Warewashing Machines Automatic Dispensing of Detergents and Sanitizers (Pf)

Inspector’s Notes

Kitchen low temp dishwasher observed not dispensing sanitizer 00ppm. Repair 3 more dishwasher operational on site.

In Plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

minorCode 590.004/4-501.12-COther

Official Wording

Cutting Surfaces (C)

Inspector’s Notes

Multiple cutting board observed heavily scored .Resurface/Replace

In Plain English

An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

More about other finding

majorCode 590.005/5-205.11-PFHandwashing

Official Wording

Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)

Inspector’s Notes

Bar handsinks observed blocked by trash can. Discontinue maintain accessible for handwashing.

In Plain English

Staff were not washing their hands when required, or a handwashing sink was blocked, missing soap or paper towels, or used for something else. Hands are one of the most common ways germs reach food.

Oct 29, 2025

Failed

6 recorded violations

majorCode 590.002(D)/2-103.11-PFOther

Official Wording

(A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)

Inspector’s Notes

PIC to Provide active managerial control and train staff on violation noted on the inspection report.

In Plain English

An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

More about other finding

minorCode 590.003/3-601.12-COther

Official Wording

Honestly Presented (C)

Inspector’s Notes

Multiple storage bins condiments and squeeze bottles observed without labels.Provide lables when removed from original containers.

In Plain English

An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

More about other finding

minorCode 590.004/4-204.113-CCleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

Warewashing Machine Data Plate Operation Specifications (C)

Inspector’s Notes

Kitchen high temp dishwasher observed without data plate operation. Provide

In Plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

majorCode 590.004/4-204.117-PFCleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

Warewashing Machines Automatic Dispensing of Detergents and Sanitizers (Pf)

Inspector’s Notes

Kitchen low temp dishwasher observed not dispensing sanitizer 00ppm. Repair 3 more dishwasher operational on site.

In Plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

minorCode 590.004/4-501.12-COther

Official Wording

Cutting Surfaces (C)

Inspector’s Notes

Multiple cutting board observed heavily scored .Resurface/Replace

In Plain English

An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

More about other finding

majorCode 590.005/5-205.11-PFHandwashing

Official Wording

Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)

Inspector’s Notes

Bar handsinks observed blocked by trash can. Discontinue maintain accessible for handwashing.

In Plain English

Staff were not washing their hands when required, or a handwashing sink was blocked, missing soap or paper towels, or used for something else. Hands are one of the most common ways germs reach food.

Jul 17, 2024

Passed

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Jul 17, 2024 · Original Source

Inspection

Apr 28, 2024

Passed

2 recorded violations

majorCode 590.004/4-601.11-PFCleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

(A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)

Inspector’s Notes

Wash/rinse/sanitize/ remediate all affected areas and food contact surfaces from visible ansul discharge.

In Plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

majorCode 590.008/8-404.11-PFOther

Official Wording

(A) Ceasing Operations and Reporting (Pf)

Inspector’s Notes

Ansul system and fire alarm discharged for unknow reason. No visable evidence of fire in establishment. No water damage observed. Ansul discharge observed on flat grill . Clean and sanitize affected area. Recharge ansul system reset fire panel and verify with building inspector if ok to reopen.

In Plain English

An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

More about other finding

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Apr 28, 2024 · Original Source

Inspection

Apr 28, 2024

Voluntarily closed

2 recorded violations

majorCode 590.004/4-601.11-PFCleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

(A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)

Inspector’s Notes

Wash/rinse/sanitize/ remediate all affected areas and food contact surfaces from visible ansul discharge.

In Plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

majorCode 590.008/8-404.11-PFOther

Official Wording

(A) Ceasing Operations and Reporting (Pf)

Inspector’s Notes

In Plain English

An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

More about other finding

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Apr 28, 2024 · Original Source

Inspection

Feb 8, 2024

Passed

3 recorded violations

minorCode 590.004/4-202.18-CFacility maintenance

Official Wording

Ventilation Hood Systems Filters (C)

Inspector’s Notes

Hood filter above pizza station is soiled. Clean to remove.

In Plain English

Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.

More about building upkeep issues

majorCode 590.004/4-303.11-PFCleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

Cleaning Agents and Sanitizers Availability (Pf)

Inspector’s Notes

Sanitizer at the low temperature dish machine in basement observed empty. 0ppm after multiple attempts. Person in charge corrected.

In Plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

minorCode 590.006/6-201.11-CCleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)

Inspector’s Notes

Missing ceiling tile in coat room. Replace

In Plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Feb 8, 2024 · Original Source

Inspection

Feb 1, 2024

Failed

3 recorded violations

minorCode 590.004/4-202.18-CFacility maintenance

Official Wording

Ventilation Hood Systems Filters (C)

Inspector’s Notes

Hood filter above pizza station is soiled. Clean to remove.

In Plain English

Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.

More about building upkeep issues

majorCode 590.004/4-303.11-PFCleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

Cleaning Agents and Sanitizers Availability (Pf)

Inspector’s Notes

Sanitizer at the low temperature dish machine in basement observed empty. 0ppm after multiple attempts. Person in charge corrected.

In Plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

minorCode 590.006/6-201.11-CCleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)

Inspector’s Notes

Missing ceiling tile in coat room. Replace

In Plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Feb 1, 2024 · Original Source

Inspection