Zesto's Pizza
Last inspected: Oct 27, 2025
90
Score
Zesto's Pizza appears in inspection records eight times, starting in 2022. On Oct 27, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near three violations per visit across recent inspections.
When inspectors have written things up, “certified food protection manager” has been the most frequent reason, cited five times.
Among Jamaica Plain restaurants, the typical score is 83; Zesto's Pizza is comfortably above that bar. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 27, 2025
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Miscellaneous sources of contamination (c)
Inspector notes: ON flip top lids at front counter found plastic peeling. Please remove plastic so not to fall into the food containers below.
590.003/3-307.11-C
In-use utensils between-use storage (c)
Inspector notes: Discontinue to store the clean cutting board on the faucet for the three bay sink.
590.003/3-304.12-C
90
Mar 31, 2025
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
(a) (b) and (d) equipment utensils linens and single-service and single-use articles storing (c)
Inspector notes: As discussed please discontinue to store the cutting boards on the fauset handle of the three bay sink.
590.004/4-903.11-C1
Ventilation hood systems filters (c)
Inspector notes: PIC will need to clean the hood filters on the cooking line. Hoos sticker good until May 2025
590.004/4-202.18-C
90
Oct 28, 2024
Routine
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Along the wall under stairs behind shelves and stairs to basement found some old droppings. Please clean and have pest control come out to do an inspection.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: PIC will need to clean under and behind the cooking equipment shelves in the basement stairs to basement of any soils.
590.006/6-201.11-C
Removing dead or trapped birds insects rodents and other pest (c)
Inspector notes: In basement found a mouse on a trap under the stairs on the ledge. PIC will need to check the traps more often and replace ones that are used.
590.006/6-501.112-C
Cutting surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Review with staff not to store clean cutting boards behind the faucet of the three bay sink.
590.004/4-501.12-C
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Apr 23, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Backflow prevention air gap (p)
Inspector notes: Location has a two bay sink used as a prep sink in the basement. The PIC stated that he will use the middle bay with a colander. The sink will need to have an air gap install and use it instead of the three bay sink. 3-18-24 PIC will need more time to find a plumber to get the air gap installed.
590.005/5-202.13-P
(a) certified food protection manager (c)
Inspector notes: PIc will need to provide up to date Food Safety and Allergen. Both posted are expired in 2016. PLease address this right away. 3-18-24 PIC is taking a Food Safety Class on April 9th.
590.002(C)/2-102.12-C
82
Mar 11, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Backflow prevention air gap (p)
Inspector notes: Location has a two bay sink used as a prep sink in the basement. The PIC stated that he will use the middle bay with a colander. The sink will need to have an air gap install and use it instead of the three bay sink.
590.005/5-202.13-P
Miscellaneous sources of contamination (c)
Inspector notes: At this time found two containers of cooked sausages cooling on the drain board to the three bay sink. Discontinue and cool in a clean safe location.
590.003/3-307.11-C
(a) certified food protection manager (c)
Inspector notes: PIc will need to provide up to date Food Safety and Allergen. Both posted are expired in 2016. PLease address this right away.
590.002(C)/2-102.12-C
(a) (b) and (d) equipment utensils linens and single-service and single-use articles storing (c)
Inspector notes: As discussed please discontinue to store clean cutting board behind the handles to the three bay sink.
590.004/4-903.11-C1
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: PIC will need to clean the floor in the basement along the walls and by the stairs from wall falling apart.
590.006/6-201.11-C
Nonfood-contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: PIC will need to clean the pizze machine in the basement prep area.
590.004/4-202.16-C
67
Aug 30, 2023
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)
Inspector notes: Remove/discard all excess trash bags from the basement.
590.006/6-501.114-C
(a) certified food protection manager (c)
Inspector notes: Posted certified food managers and Allergen awareness certificates observed expired.Provide current certificates from a full time employee
590.002(C)/2-102.12-C
90
Sep 27, 2022
Routine
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Using a handwashing sink-operation and maintenance (pf)
Inspector notes: Soiled metal scrubbing pad and grease sitting in handsink. Discontinue disposing any debris down handsink.
590.005/5-205.11-PF
Ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food date marking (pf)
Inspector notes: Sliced lunch meats wrapped in coolers and walk in without any labels. Provide appropriate dates and names on all products out of its original packaging.
590.003/3-501.17-PF
Controlling pests (c)
Inspector notes: Multiple sticky boards with dead insects. Remove and Clean.
590.006/6-501.111-C
(a) certified food protection manager (c)
Inspector notes: Food safety certications expired. Provide and Post current cerification.
590.002(C)/2-102.12-C
Ventilation hood systems filters (c)
Inspector notes: Hood filter inspection expired 8/22. PIC states company is coming back to clean and update sticker due to weather the previous night it could not be completed. Provide current inspection confirmation.
590.004/4-202.18-C
70
Apr 19, 2022
Routine
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Hand drying provision (pf)
Inspector notes: PIC will need to have paper towels at all hand sinks al all time. Found both hand sinks and restroom with out paper towels. PIC sent a staff member to get some at CVS. Monitor
590.006/6-301.12-PF
Ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food date marking (pf)
Inspector notes: PIC will need to date mark the sliced meats in the refrigeration unit in the back room.
590.003/3-501.17-PF
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: PIC will need to clean the floor behind cooking line. Soiled.
590.006/6-201.11-C
(a) certified food protection manager (c)
Inspector notes: Food Safety Certificates post expired in 2016 and 2020. PIC stated that he has a new one. Please remove old one and post up to date certificate.
590.002(C)/2-102.12-C
Wiping cloths use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: PIC will need to provide a wiping cloth bucket with sanitizer in it for wiping cloth storage.
590.003/3-304.14-C
Ventilation hood systems filters (c)
Inspector notes: Clean hood filters on cooking line and have hood cleaned and new sticker provided. Hood sticker expired March. PIC stated that it will be cleaned Thursday of this week.
590.004/4-202.18-C
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Zesto's Pizza last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Zesto's Pizza on file is from Oct 27, 2025. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Zesto's Pizza?
Across the inspection record, “certified food protection manager” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Zesto's Pizza.
How does Zesto's Pizza compare to other restaurants in Jamaica Plain?
Zesto's Pizza most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Jamaica Plain average of 83.
Has Zesto's Pizza's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Zesto's Pizza have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Zesto's Pizza means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Zesto's Pizza inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Zesto's Pizza is inspected around two times per year on average.
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