ZESTO'S PIZZA
Latest: PASS W/ CONDITIONS
October 27, 2025
Address
460 CENTRE ST
Jamaica Plain, MA 02130
Inspection History
57 inspections
27 failures
License
License #75590
Last inspected: October 27, 2025
Inspection History (50 most recent)
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
October 27, 2025
at 5:18 PM
2 violations
590.003/3-304.12-C - In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C): Discontinue to store the clean cutting board on the faucet for the three bay sink. | 590.003/3-307.11-C - Miscellaneous Sources of Contamination (C): ON flip top lids at front counter ...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
March 31, 2025
at 2:41 PM
2 violations
590.004/4-202.18-C - Ventilation Hood Systems Filters (C): PIC will need to clean the hood filters on the cooking line. Hoos sticker good until May 2025 | 590.004/4-903.11-C1 - (A) (B) and (D) Equipment Utensils Linens and Single-Service and S...
PASS
November 12, 2024
at 3:21 PM
4 violations
590.004/4-501.12-C - Cutting Surfaces (C): Review with staff not to store clean cutting boards behind the faucet of the three bay sink. | 590.006/6-201.11-C - Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C): PIC will need to clean under and behind the...
FAIL
October 28, 2024
at 3:42 PM
4 violations
590.004/4-501.12-C - Cutting Surfaces (C): Review with staff not to store clean cutting boards behind the faucet of the three bay sink. | 590.006/6-201.11-C - Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C): PIC will need to clean under and behind the...
PASS
April 23, 2024
at 4:54 PM
2 violations
590.002(C)/2-102.12-C - (A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C): PIc will need to provide up to date Food Safety and Allergen. Both posted are expired in 2016. PLease address this right away. 3-18-24 PIC is taking a Food Safety Class on April 9...
FAIL
March 18, 2024
at 3:18 PM
6 violations
590.002(C)/2-102.12-C - (A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C): PIc will need to provide up to date Food Safety and Allergen. Both posted are expired in 2016. PLease address this right away. 3-18-24 PIC is taking a Food Safety Class on April 9...
FAIL
March 11, 2024
at 5:55 PM
6 violations
590.002(C)/2-102.12-C - (A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C): PIc will need to provide up to date Food Safety and Allergen. Both posted are expired in 2016. PLease address this right away. | 590.003/3-307.11-C - Miscellaneous Sources of Conta...
PASS
September 8, 2023
at 6:38 PM
2 violations
590.002(C)/2-102.12-C - (A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C): Posted certified food managers and Allergen awareness certificates observed expired.Provide current certificates from a full time employee | 590.006/6-501.114-C - Maintaining Premi...
FAIL
August 30, 2023
at 4:08 PM
2 violations
590.002(C)/2-102.12-C - (A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C): Posted certified food managers and Allergen awareness certificates observed expired.Provide current certificates from a full time employee | 590.006/6-501.114-C - Maintaining Premi...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
October 6, 2022
at 3:42 PM
5 violations
590.002(C)/2-102.12-C - (A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C): Food safety certications expired. Provide and Post current cerification. | 590.003/3-501.17-PF - Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Date Marking (Pf): Sliced lu...
FAIL
September 27, 2022
at 5:57 PM
5 violations
590.002(C)/2-102.12-C - (A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C): Food safety certications expired. Provide and Post current cerification. | 590.003/3-501.17-PF - Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Date Marking (Pf): Sliced lu...
PASS
April 28, 2022
at 4:05 PM
6 violations
590.002(C)/2-102.12-C - (A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C): Food Safety Certificates post expired in 2016 and 2020. PIC stated that he has a new one. Please remove old one and post up to date certificate. | 590.003/3-304.14-C - Wiping Cloth...
FAIL
April 19, 2022
at 6:15 PM
6 violations
590.002(C)/2-102.12-C - (A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C): Food Safety Certificates post expired in 2016 and 2020. PIC stated that he has a new one. Please remove old one and post up to date certificate. | 590.003/3-304.14-C - Wiping Cloth...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
December 29, 2021
at 7:36 PM
1 violation
590.004/4-202.18-C - Ventilation Hood Systems Filters (C): Hoods heavily encrusted with grease. Owner called hood company to schedule cleaning appointment.
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
October 6, 2021
at 6:07 PM
6 violations
590.003/3-304.14-C - Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C): Observed multiple wiping cloths stored on tables. Discussed with PIC to maintain wiping cloths in sanitizing solution after each use | 590.003/3-501.17-PF - Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Cont...
FAIL
September 28, 2021
at 7:13 PM
5 violations
590.003/3-304.14-C - Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C): Observed multiple wiping cloths stored on tables. Discussed with PIC to maintain wiping cloths in sanitizing solution after each use | 590.003/3-501.17-PF - Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Cont...
PASS
May 17, 2021
at 3:37 PM
10 violations
590.002/2-402.11-C - Effectiveness-Hair Restraints (C): Observed employee without hair restraints. Must be worn at all times in cook area | 590.002(C)/2-102.12-C - (A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C): CFPM certification expired. Discussed wi...
FAIL
May 10, 2021
at 5:41 PM
10 violations
590.002/2-402.11-C - Effectiveness-Hair Restraints (C): Observed employee without hair restraints. Must be worn at all times in cook area | 590.002(C)/2-102.12-C - (A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C): CFPM certification expired. Discussed wi...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
January 12, 2021
at 3:55 PM
8 violations
590.002(C)/2-102.12-C - (A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C): provide certified food managers certificate | 590.003/3-302.12-C - Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C): properly label all bulk food bins | 590.003/3-30...
FAIL
January 5, 2021
at 5:02 PM
8 violations
590.002(C)/2-102.12-C - (A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C): provide certified food managers certificate | 590.003/3-302.12-C - Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C): properly label all bulk food bins | 590.003/3-30...
PASS
September 18, 2020
at 4:26 PM
1 violation
590.002(C)/2-102.12-C - (A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C): provide up to date certified food managers certificates
FAIL
September 10, 2020
at 4:41 PM
1 violation
590.002(C)/2-102.12-C - (A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C): provide up to date certified food managers certificates
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
March 17, 2020
at 3:52 PM
13 violations
590.002/2-501.11-PF - Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events (Pf): provide vomit kit and written instructions | 590.003/3-304.14-C - Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C): basement/store all wiping cloths in a sanitizing solution | 590.003/3-305.14...
FAIL
March 9, 2020
at 2:58 PM
13 violations
590.002/2-501.11-PF - Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events (Pf): provide vomit kit and written instructions | 590.003/3-304.14-C - Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C): basement/store all wiping cloths in a sanitizing solution | 590.003/3-305.14...
PASS
November 1, 2019
at 3:40 PM
7 violations
590.003/3-304.14-C - Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C): Keep wiping cloths in sanitizer. | 590.003/3-305.11-C - Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C): Cover all open foods in reach ins. | 590.003/3-501.17-PF - Ready-To-Eat Ti...
FAIL
October 24, 2019
at 5:44 PM
7 violations
590.003/3-304.14-C - Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C): Keep wiping cloths in sanitizer. | 590.003/3-305.11-C - Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C): Cover all open foods in reach ins. | 590.003/3-501.17-PF - Ready-To-Eat Ti...
PASS
May 31, 2019
at 11:57 AM
9 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Cover all open foods in reach in. | 21-3-304.14 - Wiping Cloths Clean Sanitize: Keep wiping cloths in sanitizer. | 22-4-601/602.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Clean: Basement- clean can opener and holder. | 23-4-60...
FAIL
May 21, 2019
at 12:19 PM
9 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Cover all open foods in reach in. | 21-3-304.14 - Wiping Cloths Clean Sanitize: Keep wiping cloths in sanitizer. | 22-4-601/602.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Clean: Basement- clean can opener and holder. | 23-4-60...
PASS
December 10, 2018
at 4:02 PM
7 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Cover all open foods in reach in refrigerators. | 21-3-304.14 - Wiping Cloths Clean Sanitize: Keep wiping cloths in sanitizer. | 22-4-601/602.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Clean: Clean interior of microwave oven. ...
FAIL
November 28, 2018
at 2:08 PM
7 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Cover all open foods in reach in refrigerators. | 21-3-304.14 - Wiping Cloths Clean Sanitize: Keep wiping cloths in sanitizer. | 22-4-601/602.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Clean: Clean interior of microwave oven. ...
PASS
April 25, 2018
at 6:51 PM
7 violations
02-3-602.11-.12/3-302.12 - Food Container Labels: Label packaged desserts. | 06-3-501.13 - PHF's Properly Thawed: Provide proper method of thawing frozen foods | 08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Cover all open foods in reach ins | 21-3-304....
FAIL
April 12, 2018
at 11:24 AM
7 violations
02-3-602.11-.12/3-302.12 - Food Container Labels: Label packaged desserts. | 06-3-501.13 - PHF's Properly Thawed: Provide proper method of thawing frozen foods | 08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Cover all open foods in reach ins | 21-3-304....
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
September 8, 2017
at 3:41 PM
11 violations
01-3-602.11 B2 - Labeling of Ingredients: retail/provide proper label to all individually packaged pastries | 02-3-602.11-.12/3-302.12 - Food Container Labels: label all bulk food bins | 08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: provide scoop with handle...
FAIL
September 1, 2017
at 3:43 PM
11 violations
01-3-602.11 B2 - Labeling of Ingredients: retail/provide proper label to all individually packaged pastries | 02-3-602.11-.12/3-302.12 - Food Container Labels: label all bulk food bins | 08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: provide scoop with handle...
PASS
November 4, 2016
at 3:41 PM
4 violations
02-3-602.11-.12/3-302.12 - Food Container Labels: Provide proper labels for desserts in PEPSI reach in | 08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Cover all open foods in reach ins. | 15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Basement -defrost white freez...
FAIL
October 26, 2016
at 3:24 PM
4 violations
02-3-602.11-.12/3-302.12 - Food Container Labels: Provide proper labels for desserts in PEPSI reach in | 08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Cover all open foods in reach ins. | 15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Basement -defrost white freez...
PASS
January 15, 2016
at 6:56 PM
6 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Cover all open prepared food products in reach ins. | 15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Defrost basement freezer. | 15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Repair door seal to Jordan reach in in basement....
FAIL
January 6, 2016
at 6:44 PM
6 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Cover all open prepared food products in reach ins. | 15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Defrost basement freezer. | 15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Repair door seal to Jordan reach in in basement....
PASS
June 12, 2015
at 6:43 PM
6 violations
15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Black wooden pizza pan holder chipping. Address should be made of a smooth durable cleanable material. | 22-4-601/602.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Clean: Clean can open in basement prep area. Dry on food. Mon...
FAIL
June 5, 2015
at 4:15 PM
6 violations
15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Black wooden pizza pan holder chipping. Address should be made of a smooth durable cleanable material. | 22-4-601/602.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Clean: Clean can open in basement prep area. Dry on food. Mon...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
March 27, 2015
at 6:34 PM
6 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Discontinue to store product or containers on the floor in the walk in refrigerator. | 15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Replace gausket on two door refrigerator in warewashing area. Clean and paint to sea...
FAIL
March 19, 2015
at 6:20 PM
6 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Discontinue to store product or containers on the floor in the walk in refrigerator. | 15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Replace gausket on two door refrigerator in warewashing area. Clean and paint to sea...
PASS
September 30, 2014
at 3:41 PM
3 violations
15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Paint to seal rusty shelves in refrigerators at front counter and by ware-washing area. | 23-4-602.13 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean: General cleaning on shelves in ware-washing area and kitchen of visib...
FAIL
September 23, 2014
at 5:46 PM
10 violations
03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: Pizza prep refrigerator temperatures between 46F and 51F. PIC stated that is was just repaired. Monitor and address if not holding temperature below 41F. | 08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Provide covers for food i...
FAIL
September 16, 2014
at 6:21 PM
10 violations
03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: Pizza prep refrigerator temperatures between 46F and 51F. PIC stated that is was just repaired. Monitor and address if not holding temperature below 41F. | 08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Provide covers for food i...
PASS
January 21, 2014
at 3:49 PM
1 violation
37-6-501.11-.12 - Improper Maintenance of Walls/Ceilings: Hood vents over cookline soiled with grease. Clean to remove. Hood sticker expired as of Dec. 2013. PIC stated that it was cleaned. Please provide paperwork at re-inspection.
FAIL
January 15, 2014
at 7:49 PM
9 violations
03-3-501.16 - Hot Holding: Red sauce in hot holding unit at 115F. Food must be keeped above 140F at all time. Hot holding unit can not be used to reheat food just hot hold. | 08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Provide proper covers or bags for foo...
FAIL
January 8, 2014
at 4:38 PM
9 violations
03-3-501.16 - Hot Holding: Red sauce in hot holding unit at 115F. Food must be keeped above 140F at all time. Hot holding unit can not be used to reheat food just hot hold. | 08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Provide proper covers or bags for foo...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
December 30, 2013
at 5:00 AM
0 violations
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
November 4, 2013
at 5:31 PM
21 violations
02-3-602.11-.12/3-302.12 - Food Container Labels: | 08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: discontinue the use of taped food containers with open fry mix... | 10-3-304.12 - Food Utensil Storage: properly store all in use dispencors... | 12-2-301.12-....