Zuma Restaurant
Last inspected: Mar 31, 2026
90
Score
Zuma Restaurant has been inspected 17 times since 2022. On Mar 31, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near two violations per visit across recent inspections.
“Good repair and proper adjustment-equipment” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing 10 times across the record.
Zuma Restaurant's latest score of 90 sits above the Boston average of 86. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
17
Inspections
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Critical latest
1
Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 31, 2026
Routine
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Consumption of animal foods that are raw undercooked or not otherwise processed to eliminate pathogens (pf)
Inspector notes: chu toro tar tartare on menu is served undercooked. Font size too small on disclosure statement. Provide font size 11 or above.
590.003/3-603.11-PF
90
Mar 30, 2026
Routine
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
System maintained in good repair (p)
Inspector notes: What appears to be a condensation drain leading into the sanitizer bay of the three bay sink. Properly plumb.
590.005/5-205.15-P
86
Mar 11, 2026
Routine
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 6 violations
System maintained in good repair (p)
Inspector notes: What appears to be a condensation drain leading into the sanitizer bay of the three bay sink. Properly plumb.
590.005/5-205.15-P
Conformance with approved procedures (pf)
Inspector notes: No rice log for month of March 2026 No PH meter calibration log as specified on HACCP plan. Provide. Food employee on site cannot locate the PH meter to test sushi rice. PIC later arrived to locate. Retrain staff.
590.008/8-103.12-PF
Non-continuous cooking of raw animal foods (pf)
Inspector notes: Establishment is par cooking chicken skewers and grilled cod cooling to below 41F and reheating prior to service. Discontinue process. Submit detailed procedure to isdhealth@boston.gov for review and approval. All foods prepared this way were reheated to above 165F.
590.003/3-401.14-PF
Reduced oxygen packaging criteria (pf)
Inspector notes: Establishment vacum sealing raw wagu chopped beef peeled ginger with no HACCP plan available on site. Foods ROP packaged were voluntarily discarded on site. ROP packaging of raw meat requires a HACCP plan all other foods should be under an approved variance & HACCP plan.
590.003/3-502.12-PF
(a) (b) and (c)(1) (4)-(16) demonstration (pf)
Inspector notes: Sushi PIC on site has not been properly trained to test sushi rice. PIC contacted manager Harry by phone who instructed the employee how to test sushi rice. Retrain staff. Provide a training log for sushi staff properly trained to execute approved HACCP plan.
590.002(B)/2-102.11-PF
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Visible soils under counter on surfaces around ice bin storage at sushi bar visible soils under and around equipment in charcoal grill area.. Clean to remove.
590.004/4-602.13-C
55
Aug 27, 2025
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Good repair and proper adjustment-equipment (c)
Inspector notes: 9 drawer unit & 6 drawer refrigeration units at the main line are not operating.Repair Dish room--Large high temp dish machine not operating.Repair Repair has been scheduled per PIC Upon re-inspection on 8.20.25 the PIC is stating that additional parts are needed for the repair. Repair is now scheduled to be completed by 8.24.25
590.004/4-501.11-C
95
Aug 20, 2025
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Good repair and proper adjustment-equipment (c)
Inspector notes: 9 drawer unit & 6 drawer refrigeration units at the main line are not operating.Repair Dish room--Large high temp dish machine not operating.Repair Repair has been scheduled per PIC Upon re-inspection on 8.20.25 the PIC is stating that additional parts are needed for the repair. Repair is now scheduled to be completed by 8.24.25
590.004/4-501.11-C
95
Aug 13, 2025
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Good repair and proper adjustment-equipment (c)
Inspector notes: 9 drawer unit & 6 drawer refrigeration units at the main line are not operating.Repair Dish room--Large high temp dish machine not operating.Repair Repair has been scheduled per PIC Upon re-inspection on 8.13.25 the PIC is stating that additional parts are needed for the repair. Repair is now scheduled for 8.15.25
590.004/4-501.11-C
95
Jul 30, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Raw shrimp 53F raw calimari 51F for approx 30-40 min.Maintain cold holding 41F or below. PIC to remove to blast chiller to cool/hold 41F or below
590.003/3-501.16-P
Mechanical warewashing equipment hot water sanitization temperatures (pf)
Inspector notes: 2 high temp glass washers rinse are reading 115F(bar) 99F(dish room).Repair Maintain rinse 180-194F or per manufactures instructions 3 bay sink is available Service call placed
590.004/4-501.112-PF
Good repair and proper adjustment-equipment (c)
Inspector notes: 9 drawer unit & 6 drawer refrigeration units at the main line are not operating.Repair Dish room--Large high temp dish machine not operating.Repair Repair has been scheduled per PIC
590.004/4-501.11-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Clean the interior gaskets of the bar reach in units to remove sticky residue.
590.004/4-602.13-C
70
Aug 30, 2024
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Good repair and proper adjustment-equipment (c)
Inspector notes: The large dish machine in the dish room is not operating.Provide all necessary repairs. Manager instructed to forward all repair invoices & timeline to complete to the Health Division. Upon re-inspection The general manager "James" is stating that a service tech was out parts are ordered being shipped overnight for instalation scheduled on 8/29/24 or early 8/30/24.
590.004/4-501.11-C
95
Aug 26, 2024
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
System maintained in good repair (c)
Inspector notes: 3 bay sink is leaking(small leak) from the drain pipe.Repair
590.005/5-205.15-C
Good repair and proper adjustment-equipment (c)
Inspector notes: The large dish machine in the dish room is not operating.Provide all necessary repairs. Manager instructed to forward all repair invoices & timeline to complete to the Health Division.
590.004/4-501.11-C
90
Aug 16, 2024
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Good repair and proper adjustment-equipment (c)
Inspector notes: 1 kitchen dish machine not operating.Repair Upon re-inspection New under counter machine has been installed Wash 161F/Rinse 192F Larger machine scheduled for repair on 8.15.24 PIC instructed to email ISDHealth when repairs are complete An extension has been provided
590.004/4-501.11-C
95
Aug 15, 2024
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Good repair and proper adjustment-equipment (c)
Inspector notes: 1 kitchen dish machine not operating.Repair Upon re-inspection New under counter machine has been installed Wash 161F/Rinse 192F Larger machine scheduled for repair on 8.15.24 PIC instructed to email ISDHealth when repairs are complete An extension has been provided
590.004/4-501.11-C
95
Aug 13, 2024
Routine
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Backflow prevention air gap (p)
Inspector notes: Provide an air gap at the prep sink drain.
590.005/5-202.13-P
System maintained in good repair (p)
Inspector notes: 3 Bay sink severly leaking unable to hold water.Repair
590.005/5-205.15-P
(a)-(p) person-in-charge-duties (pf)
Inspector notes: After a discussion with the on site manager Grace Workman It was determined that the facility has no means to clean/sanitize equipment & wares.This has been an ongoing issue per the manager. The manager was instructed to notify the Health Department when issues occur to this extreme to discuss possible solutions moving forward.
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF
Good repair and proper adjustment-equipment (c)
Inspector notes: 2 kitchen dish machines not operating.Repair
590.004/4-501.11-C
64
May 30, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Backflow prevention air gap (p)
Inspector notes: Provide an air gap at the prep sink drain.
590.005/5-202.13-P
Consumption of animal foods that are raw undercooked or not otherwise processed to eliminate pathogens (pf)
Inspector notes: Menu missing the disclosure.Provide An (*) with the disclosure stating"these items are served raw/undercooked or cooked to order"
590.003/3-603.11-PF
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Interior of the crushed ice machine observed soiled.Clean to remove soils
590.004/4-601.11-PF
Conformance with approved procedures (pf)
Inspector notes: Buffer solution #4 is missing.Provide
590.008/8-103.12-PF
Good repair and proper adjustment-equipment (c)
Inspector notes: Remove/replace the soiled calking at the dump sink. Sushi station: Counter refrigerated display unit is not operating.Repair/replace(unit not in use) Bar:High temp dish machine reading an error message.Repair
590.004/4-501.11-C
Handwashing signage (c)
Inspector notes: Provide handwash only signage at the handsinks
590.006/6-301.14-C
58
Sep 1, 2023
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Sliced potato on production line at 54F. Person in charge removed.
590.003/3-501.16-P
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Interior of ice machine observed with soils. Clean to remove
590.004/4-601.11-PF
Common name-working containers (pf)
Inspector notes: Unlabled pink chemical stored on cook line. Person in charge removed.
590.007/7-102.11-PF
In-use utensils between-use storage (c)
Inspector notes: Handle of ice scoop in bakery area observed with handle in ice. Person in charge corrected.
590.003/3-304.12-C
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Missing ceiling tile in warewash area. Replace.
590.006/6-201.11-C
System maintained in good repair (c)
Inspector notes: Two broken refrigration units in estalblishment. Dishwasher observed leaking. Repair.
590.005/5-205.15-C
61
Apr 25, 2023
Routine
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Beef in production line drawer at 51F. Person in charge removed.
590.003/3-501.16-P
Using a handwashing sink-operation and maintenance (pf)
Inspector notes: Hand sink in back of house blocked by bottles of oil. Person in charge removed.
590.005/5-205.11-PF
Conformance with approved procedures (pf)
Inspector notes: Sushi rice lab test is not current. Provide updated test from approved lab.
590.008/8-103.12-PF
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Heavy immature fly presence at bar area. Provide updated pest reports.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
System maintained in good repair (c)
Inspector notes: Production line hand sink obsevred leaking. Repair as necessary.
590.005/5-205.15-C
Surface characteristics-indoor areas (c)
Inspector notes: Missing ceiling tiles in back of house warewash area. Replace.
590.006/6-101.11-C
58
Nov 30, 2022
Routine
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed interior of crushed ice machine soiled with black substance. Clean to remove.
590.004/4-601.11-PF
Cleaning frequency and restrictions (c)
Inspector notes: Excess water build up on production line floor. Clean to remove.
590.006/6-501.12-C
Effectiveness-hair restraints (c)
Inspector notes: Sushi cook on production line without hat on. Person in charge corrected.
590.002/2-402.11-C
In-use utensils between-use storage (c)
Inspector notes: Observed utensils stored in stagnet water. Discontinue.
590.003/3-304.12-C
78
Apr 14, 2022
Routine
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Using a handwashing sink-operation and maintenance (pf)
Inspector notes: Hand sink in prep area blocked. Person in charge corrected on site.
590.005/5-205.11-PF
Temperature measuring devices manual and mechanical warewashing (pf)
Inspector notes: No irreversible indicator available for multiple high temperature dish machines. Provide
590.004/4-302.13-PF
Miscellaneous sources of contamination (c)
Inspector notes: Bug zapper with no catch basin placed above food preperation area. Move to prevent potential contamination.
590.003/3-307.11-C
System maintained in good repair (c)
Inspector notes: Drain on cookline is leaking over production line floor. Repair.
590.005/5-205.15-C
74
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Zuma Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Zuma Restaurant on file is from Mar 31, 2026. The public record contains 17 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Zuma Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “good repair and proper adjustment-equipment” has been cited 10 times, more than any other issue at Zuma Restaurant.
How does Zuma Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Boston?
Zuma Restaurant most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Boston average of 86.
Has Zuma Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Zuma Restaurant have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Zuma Restaurant 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 Zuma Restaurant inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Zuma Restaurant is inspected around four times per year on average.
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