Zazibar

23 Northern Av, Boston, MA 02210
Bar / Pub
Last inspected: Apr 18, 2025
67
Score
Medium Risk

Zazibar has been inspected five times since 2023. The newest entry in the record is dated Apr 18, 2025. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around four violations each.

When inspectors have written things up, “using a handwashing sink-operation and maintenance” has been the most frequent reason, cited three times.

By comparison, the average Boston facility scores 86, putting Zazibar on the weaker side. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.

5
Inspections
0
Critical latest
4
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 18, 2025
Routine
4 major violations.
View 4 violations
Using a handwashing sink-operation and maintenance (pf)
Inspector notes: Handsink blocked with equipment and soiled carts. Remove and provide access to all handsinks during operating hours. Observed food stored in the hansink at the bar. Remove and discontinue utilizing for food prep.
590.005/5-205.11-PF
Hand drying provision (pf)
Inspector notes: Missing paper towels at the handsink. Provide
590.006/6-301.12-PF
Assignment (pf)
Inspector notes: PIC not designated during operating hours. Provide a designated pic at all times.
590.002(A)/2-101.11-PF
Clean-up of vomiting and diarrheal events (pf)
Inspector notes: Provide a V&D kit with all required ppe and proper clean up procedures. Replace
590.002/2-501.11-PF
67
Nov 29, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
System maintained in good repair (p)
Inspector notes: Observed broken fixtures on both handsinks near the cookline and glass rack. Repair
590.005/5-205.15-P
86
Nov 7, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
System maintained in good repair (p)
Inspector notes: Observed broken fixtures on both handsinks near the cookline and glass rack. Repair
590.005/5-205.15-P
Using a handwashing sink-operation and maintenance (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed the handsink being utilized for a dumbsink. Provide proper signage to designate the dumpsink and handsink.
590.005/5-205.11-PF
Hand drying provision (pf)
Inspector notes: Handsink missing paper towels. Provide
590.006/6-301.12-PF
Handwashing cleanser availability (pf)
Inspector notes: Handsink missing soap. Provide
590.006/6-301.11-PF
Cleaning of plumbing fixtures (c)
Inspector notes: Observed heavy grime build up on all handsink fixtures. Clean to remove
590.006/6-501.18-C
Handwashing signage (c)
Inspector notes: Handwashing signage missing. Provide
590.006/6-301.14-C
58
May 7, 2024
Routine
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Using a handwashing sink-operation and maintenance (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed discarded food in the handsink. Discontinue and retrain staff on proper handsink use.
590.005/5-205.11-PF
Hand drying provision (pf)
Inspector notes: Missing paper towels at multiple handsinks. Provide at all times.
590.006/6-301.12-PF
Sponges use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Observed multiple sponges being utilized for warewashing purposes. DC and provide proper clothes.
590.004/4-101.16-C
78
Aug 10, 2023
Routine
No violations found.
100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Zazibar last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Zazibar on file is from Apr 18, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Zazibar?

Across the inspection record, “using a handwashing sink-operation and maintenance” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Zazibar.

How does Zazibar compare to other restaurants in Boston?

Zazibar most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Boston average of 86.

Has Zazibar's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Zazibar have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Zazibar 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 Zazibar inspected?

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