Zo Greek
Last inspected: Mar 31, 2026
67
Score
Zo Greek has been inspected eight times since 2024. The most recent report on file is from Mar 31, 2026. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.
Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around three violations compared to roughly nine violations earlier on.
“Ready-to-eat time/temperature control” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing four times across the record.
Restaurants in Boston average 86, so Zo Greek trails the local norm. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.
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Inspections
2
Critical latest
1
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 31, 2026
Routine
2 critical violations. 1 major violation.
View 3 violations
(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Tuna and cut onion at 51F on production line. Removed. Ensure cold holding at 41F or below.
590.003/3-501.16-P
Packaged and unpackaged food-separation packaging and segregation (p)
Inspector notes: Raw chicken store above ready to eat foods in walk in cooler. Corrected on site
590.003/3-302.11-P
Handwashing sinks installation (pf)
Inspector notes: Basement area hand sink at 60F after multiple minutes. Repair as necessary. All other hand sinks with water at acceptable temperature.
590.005/5-202.12-PF
67
Sep 4, 2025
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)
Inspector notes: 08/18/25 Remove all shelving with cooking equipment near the restroom area. clean to remove
590.006/6-501.114-C
Floors walls and ceilings utility lines (c)
Inspector notes: Their is piping and sprinkler in the basement above three bay sink.Provide a smooth cleanable durable ceiling in food prep areas 8/18/25 Provide Report from licensed Contractor for Estimated time frame when the ceiling will be instailed.
590.006/6-201.12-C
90
Aug 18, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Warewashing machines temperature measuring devices (pf)
Inspector notes: High temperature gauge from dish machine observed not operating properly. PIC to call for repair.All equipment is going to be wash rinse and sanitizing in in three bay sink upstairs
590.004/4-204.115-PF
Floors walls and ceilings utility lines (c)
Inspector notes: Their is piping and sprinkler in the basement above three bay sink.Provide a smooth cleanable durable ceiling in food prep areas 8/18/25 Provide Report from licensed Contractor for Estimated time frame when the ceiling will be instailed.
590.006/6-201.12-C
Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)
Inspector notes: 08/18/25 Remove all shelving with cooking equipment near the restroom area. clean to remove
590.006/6-501.114-C
82
Aug 4, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 8 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 14 violations
Cooling (p)
Inspector notes: Greek sause observed in cold holding counter cooler at 55 degree Red Pepper 53 degree feta Cheese 53 degree. PIC to review cooling methods and time frame before place in the cold holding unit.. pass
590.003/3-501.14-P
Clean-up of vomiting and diarrheal events (pf)
Inspector notes: No procedure or supplies for vomit/ diarrhea clean up kit./ Provide complete vomit clean up kit..pass
590.002/2-501.11-PF
Warewashing machines temperature measuring devices (pf)
Inspector notes: High temperature gauge from dish machine observed not operating properly. PIC to call for repair.All equipment is going to be wash rinse and sanitizing in in three bay sink upstairs
590.004/4-204.115-PF
Temperature measuring devices manual and mechanical warewashing (pf)
Inspector notes: Provide irreversible thermometer to high temp dish machine. pass
590.004/4-302.13-PF
Sanitizing solutions testing devices (pf)
Inspector notes: Provide up to date test kit/test kit on site expired. pass
590.004/4-302.14-PF
Ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food date marking (pf)
Inspector notes: Reach in unit provide date mark to all squeeze bottle. pass
590.003/3-501.17-PF
Ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food date marking (pf)
Inspector notes: Provide date marked for salad bottle for sale( pass)
590.003/3-501.17-PF
(a) (b) and (c)(1) (4)-(16) demonstration (pf)
Inspector notes: Manager were unfamiliar with illness policy. Properly train employees.. pass
590.002(B)/2-102.11-PF
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed 1 lived Roached inside the cabinet by the ice machine .Provide a detailed licensed exterminator’s report
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Floors walls and ceilings utility lines (c)
Inspector notes: Their is piping and sprinkles in the basement above three bay sink.Provide a smooth cleanable durable ceiling in food prep areas
590.006/6-201.12-C
Light bulbs protective shielding (c)
Inspector notes: Kitchen/missing light bulbs /provide
590.006/6-202.11-C
Walls and ceilings attachments (c)
Inspector notes: Yellow Hood sticker expired June 24. Schedule appointment to clean
590.006/6-201.17-C
Handwashing signage (c)
Inspector notes: Front handsink/provide employee must wash hands signage. pass
590.006/6-301.14-C
System maintained in good repair (c)
Inspector notes: Repair Ice Machine Repair three bay sink Drain..the ice machine is working but they dont use it.Pass
590.005/5-205.15-C
30
Jul 25, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 7 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Cooling (p)
Inspector notes: Greek sause observed in cold holsing counter cooler at 55 degree Red Pepper 53 degree feta Cheese 53 degree. PIC to review cooling methods and time frame before place in the cold holding unit
590.003/3-501.14-P
Clean-up of vomiting and diarrheal events (pf)
Inspector notes: No procedure or supplies for vomit/ diarrhea clean up kit./ Provide complete vomit clean up kit
590.002/2-501.11-PF
Temperature measuring devices manual and mechanical warewashing (pf)
Inspector notes: Provide irreversible thermometer to high temp dish machine
590.004/4-302.13-PF
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed 1 lived Roached inside the cabinet by the ice machine .Provide a detailed licensed exterminator’s report
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Sanitizing solutions testing devices (pf)
Inspector notes: Provide up to date test kit/test kit on site expired
590.004/4-302.14-PF
Ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food date marking (pf)
Inspector notes: Reach in unit provide date mark to all squeeze bottle
590.003/3-501.17-PF
Ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food date marking (pf)
Inspector notes: Provide date marked for salad bottle for sale
590.003/3-501.17-PF
(a) (b) and (c)(1) (4)-(16) demonstration (pf)
Inspector notes: Manager were unfamiliar with illness policy. Properly train employees
590.002(B)/2-102.11-PF
Handwashing signage (c)
Inspector notes: Front handsink/provide employee must wash hands signage
590.006/6-301.14-C
Light bulbs protective shielding (c)
Inspector notes: Kitchen/missing light bulbs /provide
590.006/6-202.11-C
Walls and ceilings attachments (c)
Inspector notes: Yellow Hood sticker expired June 24. Schedule appointment to clean
590.006/6-201.17-C
System maintained in good repair (c)
Inspector notes: Repair Ice Machine Repair three bay sink Drain
590.005/5-205.15-C
35
Mar 11, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
Nov 12, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Tuna in top reach in 50F / Discussed cooling tuna to 41F or below before bringing it to the service line. Tuna returned to refrigeration to cool down
590.003/3-501.16-P
86
Jan 22, 2024
Routine
No violations found.
100
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Zo Greek last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Zo Greek on file is from Mar 31, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Zo Greek?
Across the inspection record, “ready-to-eat time/temperature control” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Zo Greek.
How does Zo Greek compare to other restaurants in Boston?
Zo Greek most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Boston average of 86.
Has Zo Greek's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Zo Greek have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly nine earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Zo Greek 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 Greek inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Zo Greek is inspected around four times per year on average.
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