Zen Restaurant
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.
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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.