Zaro

1309 Metropolitan Avenue, Bronx, NY 10462
Café / Breakfast
Last inspected: Mar 6, 2026
95
Score
Low Risk NYC Grade: A

The health department has logged three inspections at Zaro, the earliest from 2023. The latest inspection on file is from Mar 6, 2026. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

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

The pattern that stands out is “non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material”, which has been cited three times.

The city-wide average for Bronx sits at 77, putting Zaro on the better side of that line. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

3
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 6, 2026
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
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
95
Oct 7, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
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
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
May 15, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
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
95

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Zaro last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Zaro on file is from Mar 6, 2026. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Zaro?

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 Zaro.

How does Zaro compare to other restaurants in Bronx?

Zaro most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Bronx average of 77.

Has Zaro's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Zaro have averaged around one violation per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Zaro 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 Zaro inspected?

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