Zaz Food Truck

1 Citywide St, Boston, MA 02128
Other
Last inspected: Oct 16, 2025
100
Score
Low Risk

Public records show 10 inspections at Zaz Food Truck stretching back to 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Oct 16, 2025. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near one violation per visit.

Across the inspection history, “cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded four times.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Boston restaurant scores 86. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

10
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 16, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
Oct 6, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
Sep 19, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
Jul 1, 2024
Routine
No violations found.
100
Jul 3, 2023
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Food storage-preventing contamination from the premises (c)
Inspector notes: Ensure all foods including paper supplies affiliated with foods such as paper plates utensils and napkins are being stored a minimum of six inches during storage
590.003/3-305.11-C
95
Jun 26, 2023
Routine
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Using a handwashing sink-operation and maintenance (pf)
Inspector notes: Unable to test the handwash sink & 3 bay due to the water pump not working.Provide repairs as needed.
590.005/5-205.11-PF
(a)-(p) person-in-charge-duties (pf)
Inspector notes: At the time of inspection the PIC explained that the water pump was not functioning. I spoke with Assistant Commissioner Dan Prendergast. It was explained to the PIC that the truck could finish the events (Friday Saturday Sunday) using a temporary handwash set up. (verified on site) Upon the conclusion of the Sunday event The truck must be taken off the road full repairs completed bring the truck to 1010 Mass ave between 8am-9:30am for a re-inspection before approval to operate
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF
Good repair and proper adjustment-equipment (c)
Inspector notes: Water pump not operating.Repair as needed. Contact ISD Health when repaired & bring the truck to 1010 Mass ave between 8:00am-9:30am for re-inspection Truck is to remain off the road until repairs & re-inspection are completed
590.004/4-501.11-C
78
Dec 15, 2022
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)
Inspector notes: Hood sticker observed expired on 9.10.22.Provide proper hood service from a licensed company.Post new sticker
590.006/6-501.14-C
95
Nov 11, 2022
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)
Inspector notes: Hood sticker observed expired on 9.10.22.Provide proper hood service from a licensed company.Post new sticker
590.006/6-501.14-C
95
Jul 18, 2022
Routine
3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
(a)-(p) person-in-charge-duties (pf)
Inspector notes: Provide all necessary documents& post on the truck Provide Hawkers & peddlers license Ensure the truck is fully wrapped Name/address/phone number on both sides of the truck--3 inch lettering
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF
Sanitizing solutions testing devices (pf)
Inspector notes: Provide chlorine test kit & sanitizer solution on the truck.
590.004/4-302.14-PF
Food temperature measuring devices (pf)
Inspector notes: Provide a metal stem food thermometer on the truck.
590.004/4-302.12-PF
Drain boards (c)
Inspector notes: Provide drainboards at the 3 bay sink
590.004/4-301.13-C
Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)
Inspector notes: Hood sticker expired December 2018.Provide proper hood cleaning from a licensed company.Post new sticker Referred to BFD inspector
590.006/6-501.14-C
Good repair and proper adjustment-equipment (c)
Inspector notes: Provide proper generator on the truck. (at the time of inspection a gasoline generator was in use from the bed of an adjoining pick up truck) Provide approval from the BFD inspector
590.004/4-501.11-C
64
Jun 10, 2022
Routine
3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
(a)-(p) person-in-charge-duties (pf)
Inspector notes: Provide all necessary documents& post on the truck Provide Hawkers & peddlers license Ensure the truck is fully wrapped Name/address/phone number on both sides of the truck--3 inch lettering
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF
Food temperature measuring devices (pf)
Inspector notes: Provide a metal stem food thermometer on the truck.
590.004/4-302.12-PF
Sanitizing solutions testing devices (pf)
Inspector notes: Provide chlorine test kit & sanitizer solution on the truck.
590.004/4-302.14-PF
Good repair and proper adjustment-equipment (c)
Inspector notes: Provide proper generator on the truck. (at the time of inspection a gasoline generator was in use from the bed of an adjoining pick up truck) Provide approval from the BFD inspector
590.004/4-501.11-C
Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)
Inspector notes: Hood sticker expired December 2018.Provide proper hood cleaning from a licensed company.Post new sticker Referred to BFD inspector
590.006/6-501.14-C
Drain boards (c)
Inspector notes: Provide drainboards at the 3 bay sink
590.004/4-301.13-C
64

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Zaz Food Truck last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Zaz Food Truck on file is from Oct 16, 2025. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Zaz Food Truck?

Across the inspection record, “cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Zaz Food Truck.

How does Zaz Food Truck compare to other restaurants in Boston?

Zaz Food Truck most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Boston average of 86.

Has Zaz Food Truck's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Zaz Food Truck have averaged around one violation per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Zaz Food Truck means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is Zaz Food Truck inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Zaz Food Truck is inspected around three times per year on average.