Zaz Restaurant
Last inspected: Sep 10, 2025
67
Score
Going back to 2022, Zaz Restaurant has 16 inspections in the public record. Zaz Restaurant was last inspected on Sep 10, 2025. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near five violations per visit.
“Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing 14 times across the record.
Compared to other Hyde Park restaurants (averaging 84), there's room to close the gap. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
16
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Sep 10, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
System maintained in good repair (p)
Inspector notes: BASEMENT-Observed a pipe leaking under the mop sink. Contact licensed plumber to repair leak ensure to pull a permit. BASEMENT-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. Cap all pipes in the basement that are open.
590.005/5-205.15-P
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Owner was able to provide a pest report at today's inspection. This was the exterminators first time at the establishment new company. He is scheduled to come out on 9/8. Provide a detailed IPM report. Please have him treat the burrows outside on the hill address all the holes in the wall leading to the other businesses inspect the false floor in the basement. Ensure the all the door sweeps are rodent protection door sweeps recommend more frequent inspections.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)
Inspector notes: 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.
590.006/6-501.114-C
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Lower basement- PIC removed rug walk way area on the right hand side of the basement and is getting a quote for the rest of the floor on this side.
590.006/6-201.11-C
Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)
Inspector notes: Observed trash and debris around the dumpster. Clean to remove all trash and debris.
590.006/6-501.114-C
67
Sep 8, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
System maintained in good repair (p)
Inspector notes: BASEMENT-Observed a pipe leaking under the mop sink. Contact licensed plumber to repair leak ensure to pull a permit. BASEMENT-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. Cap all pipes in the basement that are open.
590.005/5-205.15-P
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Owner was able to provide a pest report at today's inspection. This was the exterminators first time at the establishment new company. He is scheduled to come out on 9/8. Provide a detailed IPM report. Please have him treat the burrows outside on the hill address all the holes in the wall leading to the other businesses inspect the false floor in the basement. Ensure the all the door sweeps are rodent protection door sweeps recommend more frequent inspections. SMOKER- Clean interior and exterior of the smoker the inside of the roof and all structure around the smoker the table next to the smoker and the grounds around the smoker to remove all the heavy build up. GREASE CONTAINER- remove the grease from the top of the grease container. Ensure that the smoker and the grease container is being cleaned after every use to ensure no grease is being left. This will help with the heavy rat activity. Please remove the table on the outside hill near the burrow. Please continue to clean outback and ensure that all the vegetation has been cut back.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)
Inspector notes: 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.
590.006/6-501.114-C
Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)
Inspector notes: Observed trash and debris around the dumpster. Clean to remove all trash and debris.
590.006/6-501.114-C
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Lower basement- Repair false floor at the bottom of the basement stairs 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. Remove rug and repair any holes in the floor. Clean outside wall across from the smoker. Clean to remove grease build up.
590.006/6-201.11-C
67
Sep 3, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
System maintained in good repair (p)
Inspector notes: 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.
590.005/5-205.15-P
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: 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
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: 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.
590.006/6-201.11-C
Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)
Inspector notes: 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.
590.006/6-501.114-C
70
Aug 25, 2025
Routine
2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Hand drying provision (pf)
Inspector notes: No means to dry hands at the hand sink. Provide means to dry hands.
590.006/6-301.12-PF
Handwashing cleanser availability (pf)
Inspector notes: No hand soap at the hand sink in the kitchen. Provide hand soap.
590.006/6-301.11-PF
Cutting surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Observed scored and worn cutting board. Replace.
590.004/4-501.12-C
Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)
Inspector notes: Hood expired in July. Contact licensed hood company to clean and update sticker.
590.006/6-501.14-C
Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)
Inspector notes: Observed one of the swinging doors is in need of repair. Repair swinging door. Observed a hole in the basement floor. Repair floor
590.006/6-501.11-C
Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)
Inspector notes: Observed soiled equipment and trash being stored out back. Clean grounds to remove grease soil and any unnessary equipment. erve Observed grease on the top of the grease container. Remove grease.
590.006/6-501.114-C
Outer openings protected (c)
Inspector notes: Provide proper door sweep to the back exterior door.
590.006/6-202.15-C
64
Mar 27, 2025
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Observed heavy build up inside the bottom of the fryolator. Clean to remove grease build up.
590.004/4-602.13-C
Cutting surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Observed cutting boards worn/scored. Replace cutting boards.
590.004/4-501.12-C
Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)
Inspector notes: Hood sticker expires at the end of the month. Contact licensed hood company to inspect and update sticker.
590.006/6-501.14-C
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Remove all cardboard from the floors. Ensure floors are all clean and sanitzed. Observed broken tiles in the kitchen. Repair tiles.
590.006/6-201.11-C
82
Nov 22, 2024
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)
Inspector notes: Observed bins and unnessary items being stored outside. Clean and remove any unnessary items being stored outside.
590.006/6-501.114-C
Packaged and unpackaged food-separation packaging and segregation (c)
Inspector notes: Observed food not being covered properly. Provide proper lids/covering on all foods.
590.003/3-302.11-C
Temperature measuring devices-functionality (c)
Inspector notes: No thermometers in 2 refrigeration units. Provide thermometers.
590.004/4-204.112-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Observed debris and soil on top of the small true refrigeration unit in the kitchen. Clean and sanitize the top of the small refrigeration unit. Observed grease build up on the hood filters. Hood expires at the end of Nov. Contact licensed hood company to schedule an inspection. Heavy frost build up inside the small Hisense freezer in the basement. Remove all items inside defrost and clean.
590.004/4-602.13-C
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Observed heavy grease build up on the ceiling vents in the kitchen. Clean vents to remove heavy grease build up. Observed heavy grease build up on the walls and ceiling around the stove area. Degrease the walls and ceilings. Observed heavy grease build up on the floor around the stove. Clean to remove grease. Observed stained ceiling tiles in the kitchen. Recommended painting the ceiling tiles or replace.
590.006/6-201.11-C
Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)
Inspector notes: Observed the sanitizer hose not long enough to reach the 3rd bay and the sanitizer unit is not hooked up. Repair the sanitizer hose at the 3 bay sink and repair the sanitizer unit. PIC had another sanitizer onsite. 100ppm.
590.006/6-501.11-C
74
Aug 2, 2024
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Temperature measuring devices-functionality (c)
Inspector notes: Ensure that all refrigeration units have a thermometer inside the unit.
590.004/4-204.112-C
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Clean and remove card board from the kitchen floors. Observed heavy soil build up on the floors. Clean to remove.
590.006/6-201.11-C
Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)
Inspector notes: Observed equipment and unnessary items being stored out back. Clean organize and remove unnessary items from out back.
590.006/6-501.114-C
86
Mar 29, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 5 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Backflow prevention device when required (p)
Inspector notes: Prep sink is direct to waist. Utilize a colander until properly plumbed. Contact a licensed plumber.
590.005/5-203.14-P
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed heavy soil/grease inside the bottom of the fryolator. Clean to remove soil and grease.
590.004/4-601.11-PF
Hand drying provision (pf)
Inspector notes: No hand towels in the basement staff bathroom. Provide proper means for drying hands.
590.006/6-301.12-PF
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed live cockroaches in the kitchen near the prep sink and downstairs in the basement. Remove sticky boards downstairs in the basement on the shelving with dead cockroaches. Contact a licensed exterminator and provide a detailed IPM report.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Sanitizing solutions testing devices (pf)
Inspector notes: No test kit onsite for the 3 bay sink. Provide a test kit.
590.004/4-302.14-PF
Clean-up of vomiting and diarrheal events (pf)
Inspector notes: No procedure or supplies for vomit/diarrhea clean up kit. Provide complete vomit clean up kit. Emailed PIC list of supplies and instructions.
590.002/2-501.11-PF
Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)
Inspector notes: Hood sticker expired Nov 2023. Contact company to come out and inspect hood.
590.006/6-501.14-C
Outdoor storage surface (c)
Inspector notes: Clean and remove all equipment outside around the trash area.
590.005/5-501.11-C
Food storage-preventing contamination from the premises (c)
590.003/3-305.11-C
Food storage-preventing contamination from the premises (c)
Inspector notes: Observed brocolli stored in trash bags. Provide food grade containers for storing foods. Observed items on the floor in the basement. Provide proper storage at least 6 inches off the floor.
590.003/3-305.11-C
Light bulbs protective shielding (c)
Inspector notes: Observed 2 ceiling lights in the kitchen with no light shields. Provide proper light shields
590.006/6-202.11-C
41
Dec 21, 2023
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Outside receptacles (c)
Inspector notes: Observed dumpster lids not closed properly due to a heavy amount of debris. Assure proper pick up of trash removal.
590.005/5-501.15-C
Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)
Inspector notes: Heavy evidence of debris and trash bags stored improperly and on the ground. Clean to remove.
590.006/6-501.114-C
Food storage-preventing contamination from the premises (c)
Inspector notes: Observed boxes romaine lettuce and other food items stacked outside not monitored. Remove and store properly.
590.003/3-305.11-C
86
Nov 6, 2023
Routine
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Evidence of roach activity observed in the basement.Provide a full pest report upon re-inspection.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
(a)-(p) person-in-charge-duties (pf)
Inspector notes: There is a large smoker unit positioned against the rear exterior wall of the building along with a storage trailer & other equipment. The Owner is stating that the BFD inspector is requesting the storage trailer be moved and the location organized. PIC instructed to provide ISD Health with BFD approval for use of the exterior equipment
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF
(a) (b) and (d) equipment utensils linens and single-service and single-use articles storing (c)
Inspector notes: Clean pots/pans observed stored on the floor.Discontinue. Provide a designated location for storage of clean wares & equipment. PIC to clean/sanitize all items stored on the floor & store in a designated location at least 6 inches off the floor.
590.004/4-903.11-C1
(b) and (c) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (c)
Inspector notes: Clean the cook line equipment to remove soils & food debris.
590.004/4-601.11-C
Cleaning floors dustless methods (c)
Inspector notes: Clean the basement & kitchen floors to remove soils & debris
590.006/6-501.13-C
Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)
Inspector notes: Remove all unecessary equipment & trash from the rear exterior of the building. Clean the exterior trash location to remove debris
590.006/6-501.114-C
67
Aug 24, 2023
Routine
2 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Hand drying provision (pf)
Inspector notes: No paper towels at hand sink. Person in charge corrected.
590.006/6-301.12-PF
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Multiple areas with fly presence. Provide updated pest reports.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Receptacles (c)
Inspector notes: Grease bin in back area soiled with grease. Clean to remove.
590.005/5-501.13-C
Outer openings protected (c)
Inspector notes: Back door open. Close to prevent potential contamination.
590.006/6-202.15-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Under equiptment is soiled. Sides of oven and fryolater are soiled. Fryolater is encrusted in grease. Clean to remove.
590.004/4-602.13-C
Maintaining refuse areas and enclosures (c)
Inspector notes: Excess unused items in back alley area. Remove all items.
590.005/5-501.115-C
Sponges use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Sponge in warewash area. Person in charge removed.
590.004/4-101.16-C
Packaged and unpackaged food-separation packaging and segregation (c)
Inspector notes: Uncovered items in basement chest freezer. Cover to prevent potential contamination.
590.003/3-302.11-C
Effectiveness-hair restraints (c)
Inspector notes: Multiple employees without hats. Provide.
590.002/2-402.11-C
Ventilation hood systems filters (c)
Inspector notes: Hood sticker observed expired. Schedule cleaning appointment.
590.004/4-202.18-C
55
Jan 3, 2023
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food storage-preventing contamination from the premises (c)
Inspector notes: PIC will need to review with staff to properly store food off the floor 6 inches at all times.
590.003/3-305.11-C
Ventilation hood systems filters (c)
Inspector notes: Hood filters will need to be cleaned. The hood sticker is good until Feb 2023
590.004/4-202.18-C
Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)
Inspector notes: PIC will need to remove any broken equipment from back of building general cleaning of the walls and ground.
590.006/6-501.114-C
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Clean the floor walls ceiling in the kithen area of any build up.
590.006/6-201.11-C
Wiping cloths use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: PIC will need to provide a sanitizer bucket for wiping clothes in kitchen.
590.003/3-304.14-C
78
Dec 6, 2022
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Characteristics-materials for construction and repair (c)
Inspector notes: Replace missing dials for stove. Backsplash grouting worn repair.
590.004/4-101.11-C
Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)
Inspector notes: Remove clutter of noninuse equipment from kitchen area.
590.006/6-501.114-C
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Floor soiled under prep and cooking equipment clean.
590.006/6-201.11-C
(b) and (c) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (c)
Inspector notes: cooking equipment sides inbetween and backsplash soiled clean.
590.004/4-601.11-C
82
Sep 7, 2022
Routine
1 major violation. 12 minor violations.
View 13 violations
Assignment (pf)
Inspector notes: provide a PIC/person in charge
590.002(A)/2-101.11-PF
Kitchenware and tableware-preventing contamination (c)
Inspector notes: invert all single service articles/invert all forks
590.004/4-904.11-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: clean and degrease all cooking equipment/shelving/reachins/sinks/
590.004/4-602.13-C
Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)
Inspector notes: repair flooring in kitchen and rear of dining area sm kitchen/provide overhead protection above ice machine and reachins/remove rug from cellar/repair leaky waste pipe at 3 bay sink/properly plumb the ice machine stagnant water collecting in area/replace all stained ceiling tiles in restroom/provide a screen door at rear of main kitchen.
590.006/6-501.11-C
Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)
Inspector notes: remove all wooden pallets/remove all unnecessary articles from cellar storage
590.006/6-501.114-C
Wiping cloths use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: properly store all wiping cloths in a sanitizing solution
590.003/3-304.14-C
Food storage-preventing contamination from the premises (c)
Inspector notes: relocate oven and reachin from outside dining area and grilling area.
590.003/3-305.11-C
Temperature measuring devices-functionality (c)
Inspector notes: provide thermometers as needed
590.004/4-204.112-C
Intensity-lighting (c)
Inspector notes: provide adequate lighting in cellar ice machine reachin area.
590.006/6-303.11-C
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: clean floor under all equipment throughout/clean walls and ceiling tiles/clean attached hood/remove stagnant water from cellar area.
590.006/6-201.11-C
Receptacles (c)
Inspector notes: provide covers dor all trash receptacles and doors at dumpster area shall remain shut when not in use.
590.005/5-501.13-C
Cutting surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: replace all scored cutting boards/provide a commercial ice dispencor at rear dining room bar lounge/
590.004/4-501.12-C
Light bulbs protective shielding (c)
Inspector notes: provide light covers with end caps.
590.006/6-202.11-C
50
Aug 11, 2022
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 13 minor violations.
View 15 violations
(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: At time of inspection found a large tub of chicken at 77F. The tub was not properly covered and flies and bees were inside the tub and on the exterior. PIC ststed that the chicken was being discarded then I was told that it was going to be cooked on the smoker out back of the location. PIC discard the chicken and denatured it with bleach.
590.003/3-501.16-P
Assignment (pf)
Inspector notes: provide a PIC/person in charge
590.002(A)/2-101.11-PF
Intensity-lighting (c)
Inspector notes: provide adequate lighting in cellar ice machine reachin area.
590.006/6-303.11-C
Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)
Inspector notes: remove all wooden pallets/remove all unnecessary articles from cellar storage
590.006/6-501.114-C
Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)
Inspector notes: repair flooring in kitchen and rear of dining area sm kitchen/provide overhead protection above ice machine and reachins/remove rug from cellar/repair leaky waste pipe at 3 bay sink/properly plumb the ice machine stagnant water collecting in area/replace all stained ceiling tiles in restroom/provide a screen door at rear of main kitchen.
590.006/6-501.11-C
Receptacles (c)
Inspector notes: provide covers dor all trash receptacles and doors at dumpster area shall remain shut when not in use.
590.005/5-501.13-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: clean and degrease all cooking equipment/shelving/reachins/sinks/
590.004/4-602.13-C
Cutting surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: replace all scored cutting boards/provide a commercial ice dispencor at rear dining room bar lounge/
590.004/4-501.12-C
Temperature measuring devices-functionality (c)
Inspector notes: provide thermometers as needed
590.004/4-204.112-C
Food storage-preventing contamination from the premises (c)
Inspector notes: relocate oven and reachin from outside dining area and grilling area.
590.003/3-305.11-C
Wiping cloths use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: properly store all wiping cloths in a sanitizing solution
590.003/3-304.14-C
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: clean floor under all equipment throughout/clean walls and ceiling tiles/clean attached hood/remove stagnant water from cellar area.
590.006/6-201.11-C
Light bulbs protective shielding (c)
Inspector notes: provide light covers with end caps.
590.006/6-202.11-C
Kitchenware and tableware-preventing contamination (c)
Inspector notes: invert all single service articles/invert all forks
590.004/4-904.11-C
Ventilation hood systems filters (c)
Inspector notes: Hood filters on cooking line are visibly soiled. Filters will need to be cleaned. Hood sticker good until Oct 2022.
590.004/4-202.18-C
41
Aug 10, 2022
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: At time of inspection found a large tub of chicken at 77F. The tub was not properly covered and flies and bees were inside the tub and on the exterior. PIC ststed that the chicken was being discarded then I was told that it was going to be cooked on the smoker out back of the location. PIC discard the chicken and denatured it with bleach.
590.003/3-501.16-P
Ventilation hood systems filters (c)
Inspector notes: Hood filters on cooking line are visibly soiled. Filters will need to be cleaned. Hood sticker good until Oct 2022.
590.004/4-202.18-C
82
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Zaz Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Zaz Restaurant on file is from Sep 10, 2025. The public record contains 16 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Zaz Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter” has been cited 14 times, more than any other issue at Zaz Restaurant.
How does Zaz Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Hyde Park?
Zaz Restaurant most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Hyde Park average of 84.
Has Zaz Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Zaz Restaurant have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Zaz Restaurant means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Zaz Restaurant inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Zaz Restaurant is inspected around five times per year on average.
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