Little Zelda

728 Franklin Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11238

Café / Breakfast

Last inspected: Sep 17, 2025

100

Score

Low Risk

The health department has logged three inspections at Little Zelda, the earliest from 2025. On Sep 17, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around four violations to closer to zero violations per visit.

Among Brooklyn restaurants, the typical score is 77; Little Zelda is comfortably above that bar. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Sep 17, 2025

Pre-permit (Non-operational) / Compliance Inspection

No violations found.

100

Aug 25, 2025

Pre-permit (Non-operational) / Re-inspection

2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.

View 5 violations

Food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display, service or from customer’s refillable, reusable container. condiments not in single-service containers or dispensed directly by the vendor.

06C

Food contact surface, refillable, reusable containers, or equipment improperly constructed, placed or maintained. unacceptable material used. culinary sink or other acceptable method not provided for washing food.

05C

Sign prohibiting smoking or using electronic cigarettes not conspicuously posted.

15-27

Food allergy information poster not conspicuously posted where food is being prepared or processed by food workers.

20-01

Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material, not kept clean, or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable to allow accessibility for cleaning on all sides, above and underneath the unit.

10F

Jul 30, 2025

Pre-permit (Non-operational) / Initial Inspection

2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.

View 4 violations

No approved written standard operating procedure for avoiding contamination by refillable returnable containers.

05H

Toilet facility not provided for employees or for patrons when required. shared patron-employee toilet accessed through kitchen, food prep or storage area or utensil washing area.

05E

“choking first aid” poster not posted. “alcohol and pregnancy” warning sign not posted. resuscitation equipment: exhaled air resuscitation masks (adult & pediatric), latex gloves, sign not posted.

20-04

Mechanical or natural ventilation not provided, inadequate, improperly installed, in disrepair or fails to prevent and control excessive build-up of grease, heat, steam condensation, vapors, odors, smoke or fumes.

10D

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Little Zelda last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Little Zelda on file is from Sep 17, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

How does Little Zelda compare to other restaurants in Brooklyn?

Little Zelda most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Brooklyn average of 77.

Has Little Zelda's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Little Zelda have averaged around zero violations per visit, down from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Little Zelda means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

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