Zero&
Last inspected: Oct 6, 2025
70
Score
Going back to 2023, Zero& has five inspections in the public record. Inspectors last stopped by on Oct 6, 2025. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.
Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around five violations compared to roughly eight violations earlier on.
“(p) person-in-charge-duties” comes up most often, recorded three times in the inspection record.
Compared to other Boston restaurants (averaging 86), there's room to close the gap. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.
5
Inspections
0
Critical latest
2
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 6, 2025
Routine
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food date marking (pf)
Inspector notes: Prepped sandwiches without date mark. Date prepped food to avoid spoilage. Staff stated sandwiches removed from freezer this morning.
590.003/3-501.17-PF
(a)-(p) person-in-charge-duties (pf)
Inspector notes: PIC needs to retrain staff to correctly set-up 3 compartment sink. Staff unable to set-up sanitizer for 3 compartment sink.
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Soils and spills in drink station refrigerators. Clean and sanitize. Maintain equipment clean and free of food debris.
590.004/4-602.13-C
Miscellaneous sources of contamination (c)
Inspector notes: Curtain to food prep area soiled. Clean or replace curtain.
590.003/3-307.11-C
System maintained in good repair (c)
Inspector notes: Cold water faucet at hand sink broken. Replace and repair. Slow drain at prep sink air gap. Clean and repair as needed.
590.005/5-205.15-C
70
Apr 8, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Manual and mechanical warewashing equipment chemical sanitization-temperature ph concentration and hardness (p)
Inspector notes: Staff with no knowledge of how to set up sanitizer in 3 compartment sink. Retrain staff.
590.004/4-501.114-P
Handwashing cleanser availability (pf)
Inspector notes: One hand sink without soap. Provide soap at all times.
590.006/6-301.11-PF
Hand drying provision (pf)
Inspector notes: One hand sink without towels. Provide towels at all times.
590.006/6-301.12-PF
(a)-(p) person-in-charge-duties (pf)
Inspector notes: Person in Charge must train staff to correctly set up 3 compartment sink. Review importance of hand washing and maintaining hands sinks.
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF
Temperature measuring devices-functionality (pf)
Inspector notes: No thermometer in regrigerated pudding display case. Provide internal thermometer for unit.
590.004/4-204.112-PF
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Floor in prep area with soils and water. Soils under refrigeration equipment. Clean all floors and keep dry to avoid attracting pests.
590.004/4-602.13-C
Cleaning of plumbing fixtures (c)
Inspector notes: Hand sink with soils. Toilet with soils. Clean plumbing fixtures and maintain clean to prevent contamination.
590.006/6-501.18-C
In-use utensils between-use storage (c)
Inspector notes: Utensils for mixing drinks stored in 73F water. Store utensils clean and dry or in water over 135F.
590.003/3-304.12-C
Sponges use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Sponges observed at warewashing sink. Discard sponges. Do not use sponges for washing food contact surfaces.
590.004/4-101.16-C
47
Oct 1, 2024
Routine
3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Cleaning agents and sanitizers availability (pf)
Inspector notes: 3 compartment sink with beverage containers. Not set up for wash rinse and sanitize during operational hours. When establishment is operating 3 compartment sink must be available to wash rinse and sanitize equipment and utensils.
590.004/4-303.11-PF
Handwashing cleanser availability (pf)
Inspector notes: One service line sink out of soap. Staff using second hand sink. Ensure all hand sinks have soap and towels at all times.
590.006/6-301.11-PF
Hand drying provision (pf)
Inspector notes: One service line sink out of towels. Staff using second hand sink. Ensure all hand sinks have soap and towels at all times.
590.006/6-301.12-PF
Effectiveness-hair restraints (c)
Inspector notes: Food staff without hair restraint. Provide hat or hairnet.
590.002/2-402.11-C
System maintained in good repair (c)
Inspector notes: Hand sink in food prep area leaks. Repair as needed.
590.005/5-205.15-C
In-use utensils between-use storage (c)
Inspector notes: Spoons stiored in soiled water at 70F. Store spoons clean and dry or in water over 135F.
590.003/3-304.12-C
Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)
Inspector notes: Floor in foor prep area with mutiple broken tiles. Repair so that floor is smooth and cleanable. Cracks can accumulate soils and debris and attract pests.
590.006/6-501.11-C
Cleaning of plumbing fixtures (c)
Inspector notes: Hand sinks with soils. Clean hand sinks and use for hand washing only.
590.006/6-501.18-C
58
Apr 22, 2024
Routine
2 critical violations. 5 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Backflow prevention air gap (p)
Inspector notes: Prep sink without air gap. Provide plumber's estimate for installing air gap.
590.005/5-202.13-P
(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Coconut pulp and peach puree stored on counter at 55F. Returned to refrigerator. Store ready to eat foods in refrigerator at all times.
590.003/3-501.16-P
Handwashing sinks-numbers and capacities (pf)
Inspector notes: Hand sink for food preparation area has been remnoved. Reinstall hand sink at food preparation station. Staff stated they are washing hands in bathroom. Retrain staff to use 2nd hand sink next to ice machine in food prep area until hand sink has been re-installed.
590.005/5-203.11-PF
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Interior of all refrigeration soiled with spills and food debris. Clean interiors of all refrigerators. Machine for sealing boba tea heavily soiled. Clean to prevent contamination.
590.004/4-601.11-PF
Cleaning agents and sanitizers availability (pf)
Inspector notes: Establishment operating without 3 compartment sink set up for wash/rinse/sanitize. When operating and serving customers 3 compartment sink should be avialble to clean equipment and utensils.
590.004/4-303.11-PF
Temperature measuring devices-functionality (pf)
Inspector notes: Dairy refrigerator in back storage without thermometer. Provide thermometer.
590.004/4-204.112-PF
(a)-(p) person-in-charge-duties (pf)
Inspector notes: Staff unable to set up 3 compartment sink while in service. Staff uncertain which chemical is used for sanitization. Staff without hair restraints.
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Induction burners heavily soiled. Clean and maintain
590.004/4-602.13-C
Sponges use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Sponges observed at warewashing sink. Discard sponges and discontinue using to wash food contact surfaces.
590.004/4-101.16-C
Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)
Inspector notes: Floor tiles in food prep area broken and damaged. Replace/repair as needed for smooth cleanable surface.
590.006/6-501.11-C
Wiping cloths use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Wiping cloths not stored in sanitizing solution. Provide sanitizing solution for wiping cloths.
590.003/3-304.14-C
Effectiveness-hair restraints (c)
Inspector notes: Food preparation staf without hair restraints. Provide hair restraints to prevent contamination.
590.002/2-402.11-C
35
Oct 2, 2023
Routine
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Cleaning agents and sanitizers availability (pf)
Inspector notes: No sanitizer available at thetime of the inspection for use in the 3 bay sink Provide
590.004/4-303.11-PF
Outer openings protected (c)
Inspector notes: Rear door to the establishmnet with a visible space- Install new door sweep
590.006/6-202.15-C
Toilet room receptacle covered (c)
Inspector notes: Provide a covered waste receptacle for the gender nuetral restroom
590.005/5-501.17-C
Temperature measuring devices-functionality (c)
Inspector notes: Provide thermometers in all refrigeration
590.004/4-204.112-C
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Zero& last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Zero& on file is from Oct 6, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Zero&?
Across the inspection record, “(p) person-in-charge-duties” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Zero&.
How does Zero& compare to other restaurants in Boston?
Zero& most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Boston average of 86.
Has Zero&'s inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Zero& have averaged around five violations per visit, down from roughly eight earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Zero& 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 Zero& inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Zero& is inspected around two times per year on average.
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