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 are looking better: the most recent inspection turned up zero violations, compared to four violations previously.

The most common issue across all inspections has been food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source, showing up one time.

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

3
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
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
64
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
67

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.

What is the most common violation at Little Zelda?

Across the inspection record, food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source has been cited one time, more than any other issue at Little Zelda.

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 turned up fewer violations than earlier ones, with the latest finding around zero violations compared to about four previously.

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.