Za-Ya

321 Starr Street, Brooklyn, NY 11237
Japanese / Sushi
Last inspected: Oct 12, 2024
74
Score
Medium Risk NYC Grade: Pending

With just two inspections in the record, there isn't enough history to establish a clear pattern. Inspectors last stopped by on Oct 12, 2024. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near two violations per visit.

Za-Ya scores about where you'd expect for a Brooklyn restaurant. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.

2
Inspections
2
Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 12, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
2 critical violations.
View 2 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
Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with haccp plan.
04H
74
Mar 21, 2023
Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.
06F
Dishwashing and ware washing: cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.
10G
82

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Za-Ya last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Za-Ya on file is from Oct 12, 2024. The public record contains two inspections in total.

How does Za-Ya compare to other restaurants in Brooklyn?

Za-Ya most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is about the same as the Brooklyn average of 77.

Has Za-Ya's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Za-Ya have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Za-Ya means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.