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Zen Vegetarian House

773 Flatbush Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11226
Vegetarian
Last inspected: Sep 17, 2025
64
Score
Medium Risk NYC Grade: B

Zen Vegetarian House appears in inspection records four times, starting in 2024. The latest inspection on file is from Sep 17, 2025. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around six violations each.

“Filth flies or food/refuse/sewage associated with (FRSA) flies” comes up most often, recorded three times in the inspection record.

That's lower than the typical Brooklyn restaurant, which scores around 77. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.

4
Inspections
2
Critical latest
0
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Sep 17, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
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
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
Design, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper. surface not easily cleanable, sanitized and maintained.
09C
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
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
64
Aug 21, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
4 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Personal cleanliness is inadequate. outer garment soiled with possible contaminant. effective hair restraint not worn where required. jewelry worn on hands or arms. fingernail polish worn or fingernails not kept clean and trimmed.
06A
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
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
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
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. unprotected, unlocked bait station used.
08C
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
47
Aug 27, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
4 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
Evidence of rats or live rats in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04K
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
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 protection certificate (fpc) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
04A
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
52
Jan 22, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
3 critical violations.
View 3 violations
Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.
02B
Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.
06F
After cooking or removal from hot holding, tcs food not cooled by an approved method whereby the internal temperature is reduced from 140 °f to 70 °f or less within 2 hours, and from 70 °f to 41 °f or less within 4 additional hours.
02H
64

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Zen Vegetarian House last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Zen Vegetarian House on file is from Sep 17, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Zen Vegetarian House?

Across the inspection record, “filth flies or food/refuse/sewage associated with (FRSA) flies” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Zen Vegetarian House.

How does Zen Vegetarian House compare to other restaurants in Brooklyn?

Zen Vegetarian House most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the Brooklyn average of 77.

Has Zen Vegetarian House's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Zen Vegetarian House have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Zen Vegetarian House means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

How often is Zen Vegetarian House inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Zen Vegetarian House is inspected around two times per year on average.

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