Zaku

520 Columbus Av, Roxbury, MA 02118
Japanese / Sushi
Last inspected: Sep 26, 2025
67
Score
Medium Risk

Zaku, located at 520 Columbus Av in Roxbury, MA, had a moderate risk inspection on September 26, 2025, with a score of 67. This inspection resulted in one major and six minor violations, including issues with pest removal, floor cleaning methods, and premises repair. Across 17 scored inspections, Zaku has historically shown a pattern of high-risk ratings.

17
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
6
Minor latest
Inspection History
Sep 26, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
67
Sep 17, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
67
Mar 25, 2025
Routine
1 minor violation.
95
Mar 19, 2025
Routine
4 major violations. 5 minor violations.
52
Mar 5, 2025
Routine
4 major violations. 5 minor violations.
52
Sep 16, 2024
Routine
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
61
Sep 5, 2024
Routine
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
61
Mar 4, 2024
Routine
3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
64
Feb 21, 2024
Routine
3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
64
Oct 10, 2023
Routine
2 critical violations. 6 major violations. 3 minor violations.
35
Oct 3, 2023
Routine
2 critical violations. 6 major violations. 3 minor violations.
35
Apr 14, 2023
Routine
2 minor violations.
90
Apr 9, 2023
Routine
2 minor violations.
90
Apr 7, 2023
Routine
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
45
Mar 31, 2023
Routine
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
45
Aug 24, 2022
Routine
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 6 minor violations.
43
Aug 17, 2022
Routine
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 6 minor violations.
43
Violations — Sep 26, 2025 Inspection
Removing dead or trapped birds insects rodents and other pest (c)
Inspector notes: Remove/replace the soiled glue board with dead insects.
590.006/6-501.112-C
Cleaning floors dustless methods (c)
Inspector notes: Clean the interior walkin floor to remove soils. Clean the floor in the paper storage room to remove evidence of mouse droppings.
590.006/6-501.13-C
Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)
Inspector notes: Repair the hole under the 3 bay sink & also repair the hole at the exterior window-lower exterior seating
590.006/6-501.11-C
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: There was evidence of rodent activity observed(droppings & gnawing).Provide a full pest report upon re-inspection.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
System maintained in good repair (c)
Inspector notes: 3 bay sink observed leaking from under the middle bay.Repair
590.005/5-205.15-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Clean the exterior of the dish machine to remove soils.
590.004/4-602.13-C
Temperature measuring devices-functionality (c)
Inspector notes: Provide a working internal thermometer in the walk in unit
590.004/4-204.112-C
Priority (Critical)
Priority Foundation (Major)
Core (Minor)