Shaare Zion Caterers

2030 Ocean Parkway, Brooklyn, NY 11223
Jewish / Kosher
Last inspected: Feb 10, 2025
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Score
Medium Risk NYC Grade: B

Public records currently show only two inspections for Shaare Zion Caterers. The most recent visit was on Feb 10, 2025. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.

Things are looking better: the most recent inspection turned up five violations, compared to six violations previously.

The most common issue across all inspections has been food contact surface not properly washed, showing up two times.

By comparison, the average Brooklyn facility scores 77, putting Shaare Zion Caterers on the weaker side. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.

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Critical latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 10, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
3 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.
06E
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04L
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
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
58
May 30, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
4 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
After cooking or removal from hot holding, tcs food not cooled by an approved method whereby the internal temperature is reduced from 140 °f to 70 °f or less within 2 hours, and from 70 °f to 41 °f or less within 4 additional hours.
02H
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
Filth flies or food/refuse/sewage associated with (frsa) flies or other nuisance pests in establishment’s food and/or non-food areas. frsa flies include house flies, blow flies, bottle flies, flesh flies, drain flies, phorid flies and fruit flies.
04N
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04L
Anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided where required; equipment or floor not properly drained; sewage disposal system in disrepair or not functioning properly. condensation or liquid waste improperly disposed of.
10B
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Shaare Zion Caterers last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Shaare Zion Caterers on file is from Feb 10, 2025. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Shaare Zion Caterers?

Across the inspection record, food contact surface not properly washed has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Shaare Zion Caterers.

How does Shaare Zion Caterers compare to other restaurants in Brooklyn?

Shaare Zion Caterers most recently scored 58 out of 100, which is lower than the Brooklyn average of 77.

Has Shaare Zion Caterers's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Shaare Zion Caterers have turned up fewer violations than earlier ones, with the latest finding around five violations compared to about six previously.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Shaare Zion Caterers 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 Shaare Zion Caterers inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Shaare Zion Caterers is inspected around three times per year on average.