Zaro's Family Bakery

1825 Park Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10035

Café / Breakfast

Last inspected: Jun 26, 2025

Score

Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Inspectors have visited Zaro's Family Bakery four times, with records going back to 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Jun 26, 2025. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

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

Across the inspection history, “food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded three times.

Zaro's Family Bakery's latest score of 86 sits above the Manhattan average of 77. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jun 26, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

1 critical violation.

View 1 violation

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

May 15, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

5 critical violations. 2 minor violations.

View 7 violations

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 contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.

06D

Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with haccp plan.

04H

No hand washing facility in or adjacent to toilet room or within 25 feet of a food preparation, food service or ware washing area. hand washing facility not accessible, obstructed or used for non-hand washing purposes. no hot and cold running water or water at inadequate pressure. no soap or acceptable hand-drying device.

05D

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

Single service article not provided. single service article reused or not protected from contamination when transported, stored, dispensed. drinking straws not completely enclosed in wrapper or dispensed from a sanitary device.

10H

Nov 1, 2023

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.

06F

Design, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper. surface not easily cleanable, sanitized and maintained.

09C

Aug 12, 2022

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

2 critical violations.

View 2 violations

Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.

06D

Food, supplies, and equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display or service.

06C

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Zaro's Family Bakery last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Zaro's Family Bakery on file is from Jun 26, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Zaro's Family Bakery?

Across the inspection record, “food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Zaro's Family Bakery.

How does Zaro's Family Bakery compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

Zaro's Family Bakery most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Manhattan average of 77.

Has Zaro's Family Bakery's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Zaro's Family Bakery 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 Zaro's Family Bakery 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 Family Bakery inspected?

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

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