Zara Cafe Grill

1995 Hylan Boulevard, Staten Island, NY 10306

Greek / Mediterranean

Last inspected: Jan 2, 2025

Score

Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Going back to 2022, Zara Cafe Grill has four inspections in the public record. Zara Cafe Grill was last inspected on Jan 2, 2025. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

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

The most common issue across all inspections has been “non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material”, showing up three times.

Among Staten Island restaurants, the typical score is 75; Zara Cafe Grill is comfortably above that bar. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jan 2, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

2 minor violations.

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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

Dishwashing and ware washing: cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.

10G

Jun 25, 2024

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.

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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

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

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

08C

10F

Feb 6, 2023

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

1 minor violation.

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10F

Jul 25, 2022

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

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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

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

08A

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

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Zara Cafe Grill last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Zara Cafe Grill on file is from Jan 2, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Zara Cafe Grill?

Across the inspection record, “non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Zara Cafe Grill.

How does Zara Cafe Grill compare to other restaurants in Staten Island?

Zara Cafe Grill most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Staten Island average of 75.

Has Zara Cafe Grill's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Zara Cafe Grill have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Zara Cafe Grill 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 Zara Cafe Grill inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Zara Cafe Grill is inspected around two times per year on average.

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