Inspection
Mar 12, 2025
Passed
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Mar 12, 2025 · Original Source
Eating & Drinking · Boston, MA
Zaz Restaurant & Catering Corp.
1 City Hall Pz
Last inspected Mar 12, 2025 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗
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The full inspection history
7 inspectionsInspection
Oct 21, 2024
Passed
1 recorded violation
minorCode 590.005/5-501.13-COther
Official wording
Receptacles (C)
Inspector’s notes
Open container of grease observed under three bay sink. Cover to prevent potential contamination and pests.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingOfficial record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Oct 21, 2024 · Original Source
Inspection
Oct 11, 2024
Failed (extension granted)
5 recorded violations
criticalCode 590.003/3-501.16-P1Food temperature
Official wording
(A)(1) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)
Inspector’s notes
Coconut shrimp on hot holding unit at 115F. Removed and reheated to acceptable temperature. Hold hot items 135F or above.
In plain English
Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.
More about food kept at an unsafe temperatureminorCode 590.004/4-202.18-CFacility maintenance
Official wording
Ventilation Hood Systems Filters (C)
Inspector’s notes
Hood filters observed 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 issuesminorCode 590.004/4-301.14-CFacility maintenance
Official wording
Ventilation Hood Systems Adequacy (C)
Inspector’s notes
Table top fryer observed being used on prep table without proper ventalation. Move to under hood system to prevent grease build up.
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 issuesminorCode 590.004/4-602.13-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
Inspector’s notes
Bottom of prep table is soiled with food debris. Under equiptment is soiled. Under 3 bay sink is soiled with grease and food debris. Clean to remove all 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 problemsminorCode 590.005/5-501.13-COther
Official wording
Receptacles (C)
Inspector’s notes
Open container of grease observed under three bay sink. Cover to prevent potential contamination and pests.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingOfficial record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Oct 11, 2024 · Original Source
Inspection
Oct 4, 2024
Failed
5 recorded violations
criticalCode 590.003/3-501.16-P1Food temperature
Official wording
(A)(1) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)
Inspector’s notes
Coconut shrimp on hot holding unit at 115F. Removed and reheated to acceptable temperature. Hold hot items 135F or above.
In plain English
Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.
More about food kept at an unsafe temperatureminorCode 590.004/4-202.18-CFacility maintenance
Official wording
Ventilation Hood Systems Filters (C)
Inspector’s notes
Hood filters observed 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 issuesminorCode 590.004/4-301.14-CFacility maintenance
Official wording
Ventilation Hood Systems Adequacy (C)
Inspector’s notes
Table top fryer observed being used on prep table without proper ventalation. Move to under hood system to prevent grease build up.
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 issuesminorCode 590.004/4-602.13-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
Inspector’s notes
Bottom of prep table is soiled with food debris. Under equiptment is soiled. Under 3 bay sink is soiled with grease and food debris. Clean to remove all 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 problemsminorCode 590.005/5-501.13-COther
Official wording
Receptacles (C)
Inspector’s notes
Open container of grease observed under three bay sink. Cover to prevent potential contamination and pests.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingOfficial record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Oct 4, 2024 · Original Source
Inspection
Apr 12, 2024
Passed
2 recorded violations
criticalCode 590.003/3-403.11-PFood temperature
Official wording
Reheating for Hot Holding (P)
Inspector’s notes
Salmon Hush puppies @ 109f esnure proper hot hold of 135 or above. (Products reheated at time of inspection to 140f)
In plain English
Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.
More about food kept at an unsafe temperatureminorCode 590.004/4-202.18-CFacility maintenance
Official wording
Ventilation Hood Systems Filters (C)
Inspector’s notes
Hood Filters with grease build up 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 issuesOfficial record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Apr 12, 2024 · Original Source
Inspection
Apr 5, 2024
Failed
2 recorded violations
criticalCode 590.003/3-403.11-PFood temperature
Official wording
Reheating for Hot Holding (P)
Inspector’s notes
Salmon Hush puppies @ 109f esnure proper hot hold of 135 or above. (Products reheated at time of inspection to 140f)
In plain English
Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.
More about food kept at an unsafe temperatureminorCode 590.004/4-202.18-CFacility maintenance
Official wording
Ventilation Hood Systems Filters (C)
Inspector’s notes
Hood Filters with grease build up 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 issuesOfficial record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Apr 5, 2024 · Original Source
Inspection
Jan 3, 2024
Not required
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Jan 3, 2024 · Original Source