Zaro's Bread Basket

89 East 42 Street, Manhattan, NY 10017
Café / Breakfast
Last inspected: Feb 10, 2026
82
Score
Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Zaro's Bread Basket has been inspected three times since 2023. The latest inspection on file is from Feb 10, 2026. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

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

“Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.

The city-wide average for Manhattan sits at 77, putting Zaro's Bread Basket on the better side of that line. The record reflects steady performance over time.

3
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 10, 2026
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04L
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
82
Oct 10, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04L
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
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
78
May 2, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 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
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
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
70

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Zaro's Bread Basket last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Zaro's Bread Basket on file is from Feb 10, 2026. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Zaro's Bread Basket?

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 Zaro's Bread Basket.

How does Zaro's Bread Basket compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

Zaro's Bread Basket most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Manhattan average of 77.

Has Zaro's Bread Basket's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Zaro's Bread Basket have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Zaro's Bread Basket 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's Bread Basket inspected?

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