Mobile Food Walk On · Boston, MA

Zaz Food Truck No. 2

Name: Zaz Food Truck No. 2
Address: 85 Northern Av, Boston, MA

85 Northern Av

Last inspected Dec 3, 2025 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

The department’s records list this business as closed or out of business.

Read Reviews on Google

Temporarily closed

Get the next inspection, free.

We'll email you when Zaz Food Truck No. 2 has a new health inspection. No spam, one-click unsubscribe.

Own this restaurant? Add an inspection badge to your website · Inspection prep checklist

ImprovingThe latest inspection recorded fewer violations than the one before it. Review the dated records below.

The full inspection history

7 inspections

Inspection

Dec 3, 2025

Temporarily closed

The health department recorded a closure at this inspection.

1 recorded violation

notedCode L1Other

Official wording

No wording provided in the official record.

Inspector’s notes

There is no valid BFD inspection & base of operations letter Owner must provide all current documents before approval to re-open The Boston Fire permit for Zaz Food Truck #2 has expired. The owner must provide an approved & current BFD inspection The owner must also provide a current base of operations letter

In plain English

A plain-English explanation is being prepared. The official wording is the authoritative record.

More about inspection finding

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Dec 3, 2025 · Original Source

Inspection

May 18, 2025

Report filed

3 recorded violations

minorCode 590.003/3-305.11-CContamination

Official wording

Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C)

Inspector’s notes

Plantains stored on floor. Elvate by 6".

In plain English

Food was stored or handled in a way that could let germs or other material get into it, such as raw meat stored above ready-to-eat food or uncovered food. Cross-contamination is a common cause of foodborne illness.

More about food not protected from contamination

minorCode 590.004/4-602.13-CCleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)

Inspector’s notes

Clean floors of visible 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 590.006/6-201.11-CCleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)

Inspector’s notes

Cardboard on floors. Remove.

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, May 18, 2025 · Original Source

Inspection

Nov 29, 2024

Passed

1 recorded violation

majorCode 590.005/5-205.11-PFHandwashing

Official wording

Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

Handsink was not operating properly due to not having water in the tank. PIC did not have knowledge of how to fill the tank. Retrain all staff on proper requirements for handwashing. Assure the handsink is operating at all times.

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.

Nov 25, 2024

Failed (extension granted)

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Nov 25, 2024 · Original Source

Inspection

Nov 22, 2024

Failed

1 recorded violation

majorCode 590.005/5-205.11-PFHandwashing

Official wording

Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

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.

Nov 4, 2024

Passed

2 recorded violations

minorCode 590.005/5-205.15-CFacility maintenance

Official wording

System Maintained in Good Repair (C)

Inspector’s notes

The water & waste tank appear to be an insufficient size for the truck. I discussed with the Owner to provide the size of the water & waste tanks Also provide a business plan for filling and disposing throughout the daily operation. Business plan will be reviewed at the ISD Office

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

notedCode L1Other

Official wording

No wording provided in the official record.

Inspector’s notes

Provide the address phone number & the # 2 on both sides of the truck. Owner instructed to provide photos when completed

In plain English

A plain-English explanation is being prepared. The official wording is the authoritative record.

More about inspection finding

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Nov 4, 2024 · Original Source

Inspection

Oct 28, 2024

Failed

2 recorded violations

minorCode 590.005/5-205.15-CFacility maintenance

Official wording

System Maintained in Good Repair (C)

Inspector’s notes

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

notedCode L1Other