Zara Forest

1745 Forest Avenue, Staten Island, NY 10303

Greek / Mediterranean

Last inspected: Apr 28, 2026

Score

Medium Risk NYC Grade: Pending

Zara Forest appears in inspection records four times, starting in 2023. The most recent visit was on Apr 28, 2026. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near three violations per visit.

“Anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.

That's lower than the typical Staten Island restaurant, which scores around 75. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Apr 28, 2026

Cycle Inspection / Re-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

Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.

02B

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

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

10B

10F

Jul 24, 2023

Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection

4 critical violations. 1 minor violation.

View 5 violations

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

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

04N

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 Apr 28, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Zara Forest?

Across the inspection record, “anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided” 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 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Staten Island average of 75.

Has Zara Forest's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Zara Forest have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

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

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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