Zinger Halal Express

1970 Victory Boulevard, Staten Island, NY 10314
American
Last inspected: Jun 17, 2025
78
Score
Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Going back to 2023, Zinger Halal Express has three inspections in the public record. The newest entry in the record is dated Jun 17, 2025. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near three violations each time.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material”, showing up two times.

Zinger Halal Express scores about where you'd expect for a Staten Island restaurant. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

3
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jun 17, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 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
Accurate thermometer not provided or properly located in refrigerated, cold storage or hot holding equipment
10E
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
78
Oct 13, 2023
Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 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
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
82
Sep 6, 2023
Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
3 critical violations. 2 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
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
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
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
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Zinger Halal Express last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Zinger Halal Express on file is from Jun 17, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Zinger Halal Express?

Across the inspection record, “non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Zinger Halal Express.

How does Zinger Halal Express compare to other restaurants in Staten Island?

Zinger Halal Express most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is about the same as the Staten Island average of 75.

Has Zinger Halal Express' inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Zinger Halal Express have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Zinger Halal Express 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 Zinger Halal Express inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Zinger Halal Express is inspected around two times per year on average.