Zaz Restaurant
FAILWednesday, September 3, 2025 at 6:37 PM
Violations Cited
590.005/5-205.15-P
System Maintained in Good Repair (P)
Observed a pipe leaking under the mop sink. Contact licensed plumber to repair leak ensure to pull a permit. Observed a leak at the ice machine and stagnant water on the floor. Repair leak and remove stagnant water. Remove ice machine from storage area away from furnace.
Why This Matters
This violation directly contributes to foodborne illness risk
Code Requirements
Immediate correction required. Follow health code section 105 CMR 590.005. Implement proper food safety procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Controlling Pests (Pf)
Observed rat dropping in the basement under the stairway and outside in the back near the smoker. Clean to remove all old and new droppings and roaches inside the cabinet. Contact licensed exterminator and provide detailed IPM report. Clean smoker the table next to the smoker and the top of the grease container to remove grease build up. Clean grounds
Why This Matters
SEVERE CONTAMINATION: Rodent droppings carry 35+ diseases including Hantavirus (36% mortality rate), Salmonella (20% of cases from rodents), Leptospirosis (kidney/liver failure). Mice contaminate 10 times more food than they eat through urine and droppings.
Code Requirements
IMMEDIATE ACTION: Clean/sanitize all affected areas with 10% bleach solution. Discard ALL exposed food. Seal holes over 1/4 inch (mice) or 1/2 inch (rats). Remove food sources. Install bait stations. Professional extermination within 24 hours.
590.006/6-201.11-C
Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)
Lower basement- Repair floor in bathroom behind toliet behind and infront of 2 door reach in. Replace missing ceiling tiles and repair any holes in the basement walls/ceiling. Provide missing light bulbs in the basement. Clean inside the 2 door counter top to remove old dropping.
Why This Matters
Poor facility maintenance can harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning
Code Requirements
Smooth, non-porous surfaces; Properly sloped to drains; No gaps or cracks; Maintained clean
590.006/6-501.114-C
Maintaining Premises Unnecessary Items and Litter (C)
Basement areas and all rooms. Clean organize and provide proper storage 6 inches off the floor. Remove any unnessary items. Upstairs function room- remove any unnessary items in rest room and function room/prep room. Clean and organize.
Why This Matters
This violation affects overall sanitation and food safety
Code Requirements
Immediate correction required. Follow health code section 105 CMR 590.006. Implement proper food safety procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.