Zinger Chicken & Grill

367 Avenue X, Brooklyn, NY 11223

American

Last inspected: Nov 17, 2025

Score

Low Risk NYC Grade: A

With just two inspections in the record, there isn't enough history to establish a clear pattern. Zinger Chicken & Grill was last inspected on Nov 17, 2025. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

The trend has been moving in the right direction: eight violations last time, three this time.

The pattern that stands out is filth flies or food/refuse/sewage associated with (FRSA) flies, which has been cited two times.

Compared to the broader Brooklyn restaurant scene, this is about average. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Nov 17, 2025

Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-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

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

Jul 7, 2025

Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection

5 critical violations. 3 minor violations.

View 8 violations

04N

Tobacco or electronic cigarette use, eating, or drinking from open container in food preparation, food storage or dishwashing area.

06B

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

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

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

04K

Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.

08A

Dishwashing and ware washing: cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.

10G

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

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Zinger Chicken & Grill last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Zinger Chicken & Grill on file is from Nov 17, 2025. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Zinger Chicken & Grill?

Across the inspection record, filth flies or food/refuse/sewage associated with (FRSA) flies has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Zinger Chicken & Grill.

How does Zinger Chicken & Grill compare to other restaurants in Brooklyn?

Zinger Chicken & Grill most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is about the same as the Brooklyn average of 77.

Has Zinger Chicken & Grill's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Zinger Chicken & Grill have turned up fewer violations than earlier ones, with the latest finding around three violations compared to about eight previously.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Zinger Chicken & Grill means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

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