Zalim Hot Chicken & Burgers

7021 3 Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11209

American

Last inspected: Feb 10, 2025

Score

Medium Risk NYC Grade: B

Zalim Hot Chicken & Burgers has only two inspections on file, a thin record to work from. Zalim Hot Chicken & Burgers was last inspected on Feb 10, 2025. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.

The picture has gotten worse over the last few visits, with the average climbing from around five violations to closer to eight violations.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food”, showing up two times.

Zalim Hot Chicken & Burgers' latest score of 55 falls below the Brooklyn average of 77. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Feb 10, 2025

Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection

2 critical violations. 6 minor violations.

View 8 violations

Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.

04L

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

Toilet facility not maintained or provided with toilet paper, waste receptacle or self-closing door.

10A

Failure to post or conspicuously post healthy eating information

20-08

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

20-01

Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. unprotected, unlocked bait station used.

08C

“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

Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.

08A

Jan 8, 2025

Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection

3 critical violations. 2 minor violations.

View 5 violations

Food protection certificate (fpc) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.

04A

Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.

04L

No hand washing facility in or adjacent to toilet room or within 25 feet of a food preparation, food service or ware washing area. hand washing facility not accessible, obstructed or used for non-hand washing purposes. no hot and cold running water or water at inadequate pressure. no soap or acceptable hand-drying device.

05D

Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. unprotected, unlocked bait station used.

08C

Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.

08A

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Zalim Hot Chicken & Burgers last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Zalim Hot Chicken & Burgers on file is from Feb 10, 2025. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Zalim Hot Chicken & Burgers?

Across the inspection record, “evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Zalim Hot Chicken & Burgers.

How does Zalim Hot Chicken & Burgers compare to other restaurants in Brooklyn?

Zalim Hot Chicken & Burgers most recently scored 55 out of 100, which is lower than the Brooklyn average of 77.

Has Zalim Hot Chicken & Burgers' inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Zalim Hot Chicken & Burgers have averaged around eight violations per visit, up from roughly five earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Zalim Hot Chicken & Burgers means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

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