Zara Forest

1745 Forest Avenue, Staten Island, NY 10303

Greek / Mediterranean

Last inspected: Sep 10, 2025

Score

Low Risk NYC Grade: Pending

Zara Forest appears in inspection records three times, starting in 2023. The most recent visit was on Sep 10, 2025. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around four violations to closer to one violation per visit.

“Filth flies or food/refuse/sewage associated with (FRSA) flies” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.

The city-wide average for Staten Island sits at 75, putting Zara Forest on the better side of that line. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Sep 10, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

1 critical violation.

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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

Aug 17, 2023

Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection

4 minor violations.

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Mechanical or natural ventilation not provided, inadequate, improperly installed, in disrepair or fails to prevent and control excessive build-up of grease, heat, steam condensation, vapors, odors, smoke or fumes.

10D

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

08C

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

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

Jul 24, 2023

Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection

4 critical violations. 1 minor violation.

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04N

Food worker/food vendor does not use utensil or other barrier to eliminate bare hand contact with food that will not receive adequate additional heat treatment.

04C

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

Properly scaled and calibrated thermometer or thermocouple not provided or not readily accessible in food preparation and hot/cold holding areas to measure temperatures of tcs foods during cooking, cooling, reheating, and holding.

04J

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

08A

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Zara Forest last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Zara Forest on file is from Sep 10, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Zara Forest?

Across the inspection record, “filth flies or food/refuse/sewage associated with (FRSA) flies” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Zara Forest.

How does Zara Forest compare to other restaurants in Staten Island?

Zara Forest most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Staten Island average of 75.

Has Zara Forest's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Zara Forest have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Zara Forest 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 Forest inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Zara Forest is inspected roughly once per year on average.

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