Zatar Cafe & Bistro

1201 8 Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11215

Greek / Mediterranean

Last inspected: Jun 17, 2025

Score

Low Risk NYC Grade: A

The health department has logged three inspections at Zatar Cafe & Bistro, the earliest from 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Jun 17, 2025. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

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

Compared to the broader Brooklyn restaurant scene, this is about average. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jun 17, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

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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

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

Feb 2, 2024

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

2 critical violations.

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Hot tcs food item that has been cooked and cooled is being held for service without first being reheated to 165º f or above within 2 hours.

02C

Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.

04L

Nov 17, 2022

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

1 critical violation.

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

02B

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Zatar Cafe & Bistro last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Zatar Cafe & Bistro on file is from Jun 17, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

How does Zatar Cafe & Bistro compare to other restaurants in Brooklyn?

Zatar Cafe & Bistro most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is about the same as the Brooklyn average of 77.

Has Zatar Cafe & Bistro's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Zatar Cafe & Bistro have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Zatar Cafe & Bistro 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 Zatar Cafe & Bistro inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Zatar Cafe & Bistro is inspected roughly once per year on average.

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