Zo

92 State St, Boston, MA 02109
Asian / Fusion
Last inspected: May 6, 2026
70
Score
Medium Risk

The health department has logged seven inspections at Zo, the earliest from 2022. Zo was last inspected on May 6, 2026. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.

The trend has not been favorable: recent inspections average around two violations each, up from closer to zero violations before.

Restaurants in Boston average 86, so Zo trails the local norm. The record is unremarkable in either direction.

7
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
May 6, 2026
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
(a)(1) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Noted salmon recorded 120F in the hot holding unit cooked and stored at 11am.Removed by the PIC/Monitor the temperature to be held at minimum 135F
590.003/3-501.16-P1
Warewashing machines temperature measuring devices (pf)
Inspector notes: Noted wash and final rinse gauges on the high temp dish machine not operating.Repair
590.004/4-204.115-PF
Cutting surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Noted green cutting board in the prep area in the back kitchen heavily scored.Resurface or replace
590.004/4-501.12-C
Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)
Inspector notes: Noted peeling paint on the ceiling in the dry storage area.Repaint
590.006/6-501.11-C
70
Nov 18, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food date marking (pf)
Inspector notes: Reach in Unit and walk-in unit / Properly date mark all ready to eat foodsProvide made/discard date to all food prepped before storing in the refrigerator
590.003/3-501.17-PF
Light bulbs protective shielding (c)
Inspector notes: Light Bulbs above the freezer observed without shield / Provide shield to light bulbs
590.006/6-202.11-C
Walls and ceilings attachments (c)
Inspector notes: Ceiling vent in the warewashing room observed with dust build up/clean to remove
590.006/6-201.17-C
82
Jan 6, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
Apr 11, 2024
Routine
No violations found.
100
Dec 7, 2023
Routine
No violations found.
100
Jun 26, 2023
Routine
No violations found.
100
Jun 24, 2022
Routine
No violations found.
100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Zo last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Zo on file is from May 6, 2026. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

How does Zo compare to other restaurants in Boston?

Zo most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Boston average of 86.

Has Zo's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Zo have averaged around two violations per visit, up from roughly zero earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Zo 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 Zo inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Zo is inspected around two times per year on average.