Zen Restaurant

21 Beacon St, Boston, MA 02108
Asian / Fusion
Last inspected: Feb 2, 2026
67
Score
Medium Risk

The health department has logged nine inspections at Zen Restaurant, the earliest from 2022. Zen Restaurant was last inspected on Feb 2, 2026. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.

There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near one violation per visit across recent inspections.

“Controlling pests” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.

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

9
Inspections
0
Critical latest
3
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 2, 2026
Routine
3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Noted rat droppings in the dry storage/behind the equipment on the cookline/upstais in the bar area.Clean with frequency and provide detail pest report.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Conformance with approved procedures (pf)
Inspector notes: Noted no records of the PH sushi rice maintained since 1/5/26.Provide
590.008/8-103.12-PF
(a) ceasing operations and reporting (pf)
Inspector notes: Noted rat droppings in the dry storage behind the restroom on the 2nd floor infestation of the pest activity and heavy grease build up causing imminent health hazard to the public.Provide detail pest report indicating no activity and clean all the grease buld up.
590.008/8-404.11-PF
Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)
Inspector notes: Noted several unnecessary items in the storage area behind the restroom on the 2nd floor.Remove and provide access for the pest technician for treatment
590.006/6-501.114-C
Cleaning frequency and restrictions (c)
Inspector notes: Heavy grease build up on the ceiling tiles in the kitchen area.Clean
590.006/6-501.12-C
67
Oct 14, 2025
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Ventilation hood systems filters (c)
Inspector notes: Filters with grease and carbon build up clean to remove
590.004/4-202.18-C
95
Feb 13, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
Oct 31, 2024
Routine
No violations found.
100
Jan 31, 2024
Routine
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Interior of toaster oven with carbon build up clean to remove
590.004/4-601.11-PF
Floors walls and ceilings utility lines (c)
Inspector notes: Hood Baffles with grease build up clean to remove
590.006/6-201.12-C
86
Aug 7, 2023
Routine
No violations found.
100
Mar 31, 2023
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Cleaning of plumbing fixtures (c)
Inspector notes: Handsink soiled with grease soils and dust build up.Clean to remove
590.006/6-501.18-C
Nonfood-contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Heavy grease build up and dirt on exterior of soap dispenser unit. Clean to remove
590.004/4-202.16-C
Controlling pests (c)
Inspector notes: Glue traps with dead roaches. Remove old traps and replace with new ones. Clean to remove any soils.
590.006/6-501.111-C
86
Nov 8, 2022
Routine
No violations found.
100
Jul 15, 2022
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Controlling pests (c)
Inspector notes: Activity indicated behind 2 compartment sink and around baseboard. Clean to remove. Last pest control report 7/8/22.
590.006/6-501.111-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Debris and heavy soils under and on the side of 2 compartment sink. Clean to remove
590.004/4-602.13-C
90

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Zen Restaurant last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Zen Restaurant on file is from Feb 2, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Zen Restaurant?

Across the inspection record, “controlling pests” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Zen Restaurant.

How does Zen Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Boston?

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

Has Zen Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Zen Restaurant have averaged around one violation per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Zen 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 Zen Restaurant inspected?

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