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Zafi's Luncheonette

500 Grand Street, Manhattan, NY 10002
American
Last inspected: Nov 24, 2025
82
Score
Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Zafi's Luncheonette appears in inspection records four times, starting in 2023. On Nov 24, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

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

When inspectors have written things up, “cold TCS food item held above 41 °F” has been the most frequent reason, cited three times.

Zafi's Luncheonette's latest score of 82 sits above the Manhattan average of 77. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

4
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 24, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Cold tcs food item held above 41 °f; smoked or processed fish held above 38 °f; intact raw eggs held above 45 °f; or reduced oxygen packaged (rop) tcs foods held above required temperatures except during active necessary preparation.
02G
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
82
Sep 6, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
2 critical violations.
View 2 violations
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
Cold tcs food item held above 41 °f; smoked or processed fish held above 38 °f; intact raw eggs held above 45 °f; or reduced oxygen packaged (rop) tcs foods held above required temperatures except during active necessary preparation.
02G
74
Mar 20, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
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
86
Nov 1, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Cold tcs food item held above 41 °f; smoked or processed fish held above 38 °f; intact raw eggs held above 45 °f; or reduced oxygen packaged (rop) tcs foods held above required temperatures except during active necessary preparation.
02G
Personal cleanliness is inadequate. outer garment soiled with possible contaminant. effective hair restraint not worn where required. jewelry worn on hands or arms. fingernail polish worn or fingernails not kept clean and trimmed.
06A
Single service article not provided. single service article reused or not protected from contamination when transported, stored, dispensed. drinking straws not completely enclosed in wrapper or dispensed from a sanitary device.
10H
70

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Zafi's Luncheonette last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Zafi's Luncheonette on file is from Nov 24, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Zafi's Luncheonette?

Across the inspection record, “cold TCS food item held above 41 °F” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Zafi's Luncheonette.

How does Zafi's Luncheonette compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

Zafi's Luncheonette most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Manhattan average of 77.

Has Zafi's Luncheonette's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Zafi's Luncheonette have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Zafi's Luncheonette 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 Zafi's Luncheonette inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Zafi's Luncheonette is inspected around two times per year on average.

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