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Zen Restaurant

January 30, 2026 · Closed by the city

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official resultClosed by the city
inspection typeEating & Drinking
failed findings5
critical findings0

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Failed findings

Controlling Pests (Pf)

Inspector note: Noted rat droppings in the dry storage/behind the equipment on the cookline/upstais in the bar area.Clean with frequency and provide detail pest report.
code 590.006/6-501.111-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Conformance with Approved Procedures (Pf)

Inspector note: Noted no records of the PH sushi rice maintained since 1/5/26.Provide
code 590.008/8-103.12-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
(A) Ceasing Operations and Reporting (Pf)

Inspector note: Noted rat droppings in the dry storage behind the restroom on the 2nd floor infestation of the pest activity and heavy grease build up causing imminent health hazard to the public.Provide detail pest report indicating no activity and clean all the grease buld up.
code 590.008/8-404.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Maintaining Premises Unnecessary Items and Litter (C)

Inspector note: Noted several unnecessary items in the storage area behind the restroom on the 2nd floor.Remove and provide access for the pest technician for treatment
code 590.006/6-501.114-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Cleaning Frequency and Restrictions (C)

Inspector note: Heavy grease build up on the ceiling tiles in the kitchen area.Clean
code 590.006/6-501.12-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail

Checks marked passed

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

Inspector note: Grease build up on the equipment on the cookline.Clean to remove
code 590.004/4-601.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Pass
Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C)

Inspector note: Observed soiled cloths on the counter.Discontinue and store in a sanitizer
code 590.003/3-304.14-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C)

Inspector note: Noted several boxes stored on the floor.Remove all items and store 6 inches above the floor
code 590.003/3-305.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
Outer Openings Protected (C)

Inspector note: Provide door sweep under the front door to prevent pest entry.
code 590.006/6-202.15-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Closed by the city on January 28, 2026: 5 findings recurred. 4 previous findings did not recur.

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This record comes from Boston Inspectional Services, Health Division. Cooked keeps the official result and wording separate from its plain-English explanation so you can verify what the inspector actually published.

Source: Analyze Boston.