Zen Restaurant
Latest: PASS
June 27, 2018
Address
21 BEACON ST
Beacon Hill, MA 02108
Inspection History
55 inspections
27 failures
License
License #23772
Last inspected: June 27, 2018
Inspection History (50 most recent)
PASS
June 27, 2018
at 3:23 PM
10 violations
06-3-501.13 - PHF's Properly Thawed: Raw fish defrosting in stagnant water. Remove defrost under running water or refrigeration. | 08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Case of fish left on floor in sushi area . Remove store 6inches floor the fl...
FAIL
June 20, 2018
at 4:40 PM
10 violations
06-3-501.13 - PHF's Properly Thawed: Raw fish defrosting in stagnant water. Remove defrost under running water or refrigeration. | 08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Case of fish left on floor in sushi area . Remove store 6inches floor the fl...
PASS
September 20, 2017
at 3:39 PM
3 violations
08-3-302.11/3-304.11 - Separation Segregation Cross Contamination: Cooked snow crab stored with raw sushi fish. Store seperately. | 26-4-502.13 - Re-use of Single Service Articles: Establishment reusing tofu containers. Discontinue. | 36-6-501.11...
FAIL
September 12, 2017
at 4:48 PM
3 violations
08-3-302.11/3-304.11 - Separation Segregation Cross Contamination: Cooked snow crab stored with raw sushi fish. Store seperately. | 26-4-502.13 - Re-use of Single Service Articles: Establishment reusing tofu containers. Discontinue. | 36-6-501.11...
PASS
March 28, 2017
at 5:12 PM
6 violations
05-4-302.12 - Food Thermometers Provided: No food thermometer at sushi bar. Provide. | 12-2-301.12-.15 - Adequate Handwashing/Where/When/How: Food workers at sushi bar observed not washing hands before starting work. Ensure adequate frequent hand...
FAIL
March 21, 2017
at 3:06 PM
7 violations
05-4-302.12 - Food Thermometers Provided: No food thermometer at sushi bar. Provide. | 12-2-301.12-.15 - Adequate Handwashing/Where/When/How: Food workers at sushi bar observed not washing hands before starting work. Ensure adequate frequent hand...
FAIL
February 8, 2017
at 8:20 PM
2 violations
35-6-501.111/.115 - Insects Rodents Animals: Observed cockroach on floor in rear kitchen area. Provide updated pest control report. Initial inspection conducted on constituent complaint of roach activity. Increase frequency of pest control visit...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
January 11, 2017
at 6:21 PM
8 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Raw shell eggs being stored together with carrots in upstairs reach in cooler. Store raw PHF foods properly in a manner that prevents potential cross contamination. | 12-2-301.12-.15 - Adequate Handwashing/Where/...
FAIL
January 4, 2017
at 4:35 PM
8 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Raw shell eggs being stored together with carrots in upstairs reach in cooler. Store raw PHF foods properly in a manner that prevents potential cross contamination. | 12-2-301.12-.15 - Adequate Handwashing/Where/...
PASS
May 12, 2016
at 2:34 PM
1 violation
27-5-103.11-.12 - Hot and Cold Water: Building without hot and cold running water due to pipe burst in neighboring building. Spoke with Plumber Kurt Romano on site in process of making repairs. Romano plumbing to email health division detaile repo...
FAIL
May 11, 2016
at 6:15 PM
1 violation
27-5-103.11-.12 - Hot and Cold Water: Building without hot and cold running water due to pipe burst in neighboring building. Spoke with Plumber Kurt Romano on site in process of making repairs. Romano plumbing to email health division detaile repo...
PASS
March 7, 2016
at 4:09 PM
1 violation
37-6-501.11-.12 - Improper Maintenance of Walls/Ceilings: Hood sticker expired. Provide current hood sticker from licensed BFD hood maintenance company. Year on current sticker not marked. Provide current hood sticker properly hole punched with da...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
March 3, 2016
at 7:00 PM
5 violations
08-3-302.11/3-304.11 - Separation Segregation Cross Contamination: Raw pork chicken and salmon observed being stored together in back room reach in refrigerator. Ensure proper seperation of raw PHF foods by final cooking temperature to avoid ri...
FAIL
February 25, 2016
at 4:26 PM
5 violations
08-3-302.11/3-304.11 - Separation Segregation Cross Contamination: Raw pork chicken and salmon observed being stored together in back room reach in refrigerator. Ensure proper seperation of raw PHF foods by final cooking temperature to avoid ri...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
August 7, 2015
at 3:10 PM
5 violations
03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: 1. salmon @ 44-46f ensure proper cold hold of 41f or below 2. Raw Shrimp @ 50f enure proper cold hold of 41f or below | 04-3-501.15/4-301.11 - Inadequate Facilities/Cooling Methods: 1. Sushi case running @ 44f rep...
FAIL
July 30, 2015
at 5:30 PM
5 violations
03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: 1. salmon @ 44-46f ensure proper cold hold of 41f or below 2. Raw Shrimp @ 50f enure proper cold hold of 41f or below | 04-3-501.15/4-301.11 - Inadequate Facilities/Cooling Methods: 1. Sushi case running @ 44f rep...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
January 23, 2015
at 5:43 PM
2 violations
06-3-501.13 - PHF's Properly Thawed: Shrimp sitting in bucket of water to thaw ensure proper thawing. Either under cold running water under refrigeration or thru the cooking process | 10-3-304.12 - Food Utensil Storage: spatula's sitti...
PASS
August 1, 2014
at 5:10 PM
1 violation
37-6-201.11 - Walls/Ceilings Designed Constructed Installed: hood sticker expired in june 2014 and there are deficencies noted on sticker supply hood cleaned by licensed hood cleaning company and paper to address the deficencies.
FAIL
July 24, 2014
at 4:27 PM
3 violations
32-6-301.11-02.11 - Hand Cleaner Drying Tissue Signage: no signage at hand sink at bar supply | 37-6-201.11 - Walls/Ceilings Designed Constructed Installed: hood sticker expired in june 2014 and there are deficencies noted on sticker supply ho...
FAIL
July 10, 2014
at 3:46 PM
3 violations
32-6-301.11-02.11 - Hand Cleaner Drying Tissue Signage: no signage at hand sink at bar supply | 37-6-201.11 - Walls/Ceilings Designed Constructed Installed: hood sticker expired in june 2014 and there are deficencies noted on sticker supply ho...
PASS
January 21, 2014
at 4:53 PM
3 violations
22-4-601/602.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Clean: ice machine with mold-like build up clean to remove | 37-6-501.11-.12 - Improper Maintenance of Walls/Ceilings: hood vents with heavy grease build up clean to remove | 41-7-207-09.11 - Medicines Fi...
PASS
January 14, 2014
at 1:28 PM
29 violations
03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: Refrig. unit 51°F Soft Shell Crab 54°F | 08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Label food containers | 08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Remove paper towels from food items | 08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Stori...
FAIL
January 13, 2014
at 1:36 PM
3 violations
22-4-601/602.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Clean: ice machine with mold-like build up clean to remove | 37-6-501.11-.12 - Improper Maintenance of Walls/Ceilings: hood vents with heavy grease build up clean to remove | 41-7-207-09.11 - Medicines Fi...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
November 19, 2013
at 4:57 PM
26 violations
06-3-501.13 - PHF's Properly Thawed: PHF 's thawed in standing water and at room temperature | 08-3-302.11/3-304.11 - Separation Segregation Cross Contamination: Raw animal products stored on shelf above cooked and ready to eat foods. |...
FAIL
November 12, 2013
at 6:36 PM
26 violations
06-3-501.13 - PHF's Properly Thawed: PHF 's thawed in standing water and at room temperature | 08-3-302.11/3-304.11 - Separation Segregation Cross Contamination: Raw animal products stored on shelf above cooked and ready to eat foods. |...
FAIL
June 7, 2013
at 5:35 PM
29 violations
03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: Refrig. unit 51°F Soft Shell Crab 54°F | 08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Label food containers | 08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Remove paper towels from food items | 08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Stori...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
December 30, 2012
at 5:00 AM
0 violations
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
December 19, 2012
at 6:31 PM
26 violations
02-3-602.11-.12/3-302.12 - Food Container Labels: Condiment containers not labeled | 06-3-501.13 - PHF's Properly Thawed: Fish thawing at room temperature | 08-3-302.11/3-304.11 - Separation Segregation Cross Contamination: Raw Chicken store...
FAIL
December 12, 2012
at 6:32 PM
26 violations
02-3-602.11-.12/3-302.12 - Food Container Labels: Condiment containers not labeled | 06-3-501.13 - PHF's Properly Thawed: Fish thawing at room temperature | 08-3-302.11/3-304.11 - Separation Segregation Cross Contamination: Raw Chicken store...
PASS
July 9, 2012
at 2:24 PM
20 violations
14-4-202.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Design: Provide proper ice buckets for transporting ice from ice machines to ice bins. | 14-4-202.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Design: Worn cutting boards. | 15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Raise all food...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
June 28, 2012
at 4:20 PM
29 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Reusing fish containers | 12-2-301.12-.15 - Adequate Handwashing/Where/When/How: Observed food handler rinsing hands in food prep sink Hand sinks are not properly equiped for proper hand washing. Observed no hand...
FAIL
June 27, 2012
at 2:40 PM
28 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Reusing fish containers | 12-2-301.12-.15 - Adequate Handwashing/Where/When/How: Observed food handler rinsing hands in food prep sink Hand sinks are not properly equiped for proper hand washing. Observed no hand...
PASS
November 17, 2011
at 7:50 PM
6 violations
04-3-501.15/4-301.11 - Inadequate Facilities/Cooling Methods: reach in cooler=46 F. Provide temperature of 41F or below. | 08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: provide proper protection of food products. Do not leave food products out overnight. | 1...
FAIL
November 10, 2011
at 4:39 PM
6 violations
04-3-501.15/4-301.11 - Inadequate Facilities/Cooling Methods: reach in cooler=46 F. Provide temperature of 41F or below. | 08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: provide proper protection of food products. Do not leave food products out overnight. | 1...
PASS
August 10, 2011
at 6:34 PM
4 violations
15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: tinfoil | 17-4-204.112/.115 - Equipment Thermometers: Provide thermometers for all refrigerators | 21-3-304.14 - Wiping Cloths Clean Sanitize: keep wiping cloths in sanitizer when not in use | 32-6-301.11...
PASS
July 28, 2011
at 12:22 PM
6 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Keep all food items 6" off floor area | 15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Removed tin foil from all cooking equipment | 17-4-204.112/.115 - Equipment Thermometers: Provide proper thermometers for all...
FAIL
July 27, 2011
at 5:26 PM
4 violations
15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: tinfoil | 17-4-204.112/.115 - Equipment Thermometers: Provide thermometers for all refrigerators | 21-3-304.14 - Wiping Cloths Clean Sanitize: keep wiping cloths in sanitizer when not in use | 32-6-301.11...
PASS
April 13, 2011
at 4:23 PM
5 violations
17-4-204.112/.115 - Equipment Thermometers: Provide proper thermometers for all refrigerators | 21-3-304.14 - Wiping Cloths Clean Sanitize: Provide proper storage of wiping cloths. Keep in solution when not in use | 23-4-602.13 - Non-Food Conta...
FAIL
April 6, 2011
at 5:47 PM
5 violations
17-4-204.112/.115 - Equipment Thermometers: Provide proper thermometers for all refrigerators | 21-3-304.14 - Wiping Cloths Clean Sanitize: Provide proper storage of wiping cloths. Keep in solution when not in use | 23-4-602.13 - Non-Food Conta...
FAIL
December 3, 2010
at 6:00 PM
6 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Keep all food items 6" off floor area | 15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Removed tin foil from all cooking equipment | 17-4-204.112/.115 - Equipment Thermometers: Provide proper thermometers for all...
PASS
August 9, 2010
at 5:40 PM
7 violations
02-3-602.11-.12/3-302.12 - Food Container Labels: Provide proper storage of bulk foods. Keep in a covered labeled container | 08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: donot store anything on top of ice machine | 15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surface...
FAIL
August 2, 2010
at 4:09 PM
7 violations
02-3-602.11-.12/3-302.12 - Food Container Labels: Provide proper storage of bulk foods. Keep in a covered labeled container | 08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: donot store anything on top of ice machine | 15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surface...
PASS
March 31, 2010
at 6:41 PM
8 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Do not store anything on top of ice machine | 14-4-202.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Design: Do not store utensils in stagnant water | 15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Rowe tinfoil from cooking equipment | 2...
FAIL
March 24, 2010
at 2:21 PM
14 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Do not store anything on top of ice machine | 14-4-202.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Design: Do not store utensils in stagnant water | 15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Rowe tinfoil from cooking equipment | 2...
FAIL
December 17, 2009
at 6:12 PM
6 violations
06-3-501.13 - PHF's Properly Thawed: Provide proper thawing of potentially hazardous foods | 15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Remove tin foil from equipment | 17-4-204.112/.115 - Equipment Thermometers: Provide thermometers where nece...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
August 31, 2009
at 4:23 PM
7 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Kitchen-cover all open foods. in reach ins | 09-3-301.11(C) - Handling of Food & Ice: use scoops with handles for bush food containers. | 15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Repair plastic doors to sushi...
FAIL
August 24, 2009
at 4:08 PM
7 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Kitchen-cover all open foods. in reach ins | 09-3-301.11(C) - Handling of Food & Ice: use scoops with handles for bush food containers. | 15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Repair plastic doors to sushi...
PASS
March 27, 2009
at 4:45 PM
6 violations
16-4-501.11/.15 - Dishwashng Facilities: Label waste sink. | 21-3-304.14 - Wiping Cloths Clean Sanitize: Keep wising cloths in sanitizer. | 23-4-602.13 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean: Clean grease buildup on cooking equipment | 32-6-301.11-02...
FAIL
March 18, 2009
at 5:36 PM
6 violations
16-4-501.11/.15 - Dishwashng Facilities: Label waste sink. | 21-3-304.14 - Wiping Cloths Clean Sanitize: Keep wising cloths in sanitizer. | 23-4-602.13 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean: Clean grease buildup on cooking equipment | 32-6-301.11-02...
PASS
December 24, 2008
at 4:43 AM
8 violations
09-3-301.11(C) - Handling of Food & Ice: Dry storage. Provide scoops with handles to bulk food containers. | 19-4-501.18-.110 - Wash Rinse Water Clean Proper Temperature.: Dry storage -Repair temp to dishwasher. | 23-4-602.13 - Non-Food Contac...