Zaro's

1 Central Terminal, Queens, NY
American
Last inspected: Jul 16, 2025
86
Score
Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Public records show three inspections at Zaro's stretching back to 2023. The newest entry in the record is dated Jul 16, 2025. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

Recent visits have flagged more than earlier ones: around three violations per visit lately, up from roughly one violation before.

Across the inspection history, “non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded three times.

The city-wide average for Queens sits at 75, putting Zaro's on the better side of that line. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.

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Inspections
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Jul 16, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
3 minor violations.
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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
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
86
May 22, 2024
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
Mar 23, 2023
Pre-permit (Operational) / 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's last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Zaro's on file is from Jul 16, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Zaro's?

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's.

How does Zaro's compare to other restaurants in Queens?

Zaro's most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Queens average of 75.

Has Zaro's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Zaro's have averaged around three violations per visit, up from roughly one earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Zaro's 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 inspected?

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