Zoma Express

973 Columbus Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10025

Ethiopian

Last inspected: Jul 30, 2025

Score

Low Risk NYC Grade: Pending

Going back to 2025, Zoma Express has three inspections in the public record. The most recent report on file is from Jul 30, 2025. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around six violations to closer to one violation per visit.

When inspectors have written things up, “non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

Restaurants in Manhattan average 77, so Zoma Express is doing better than most peers. The record reflects steady performance over time.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jul 30, 2025

Pre-permit (Non-operational) / Compliance Inspection

1 minor violation.

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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

Jul 21, 2025

Pre-permit (Non-operational) / Re-inspection

2 critical violations. 5 minor violations.

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No approved written standard operating procedure for avoiding contamination by refillable returnable containers.

05H

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

04K

Accurate thermometer not provided or properly located in refrigerated, cold storage or hot holding equipment

10E

Contract with a pest management professional not in place. record of extermination activities not kept on premises.

28-06

10F

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

08A

Failure to post or conspicuously post healthy eating information

20-08

Jul 8, 2025

Pre-permit (Non-operational) / Initial Inspection

3 critical violations. 1 minor violation.

View 4 violations

Insufficient or no hot holding, cold storage or cold holding equipment provided to maintain time/temperature control for safety foods (tcs) at required temperatures

05F

Properly scaled and calibrated thermometer or thermocouple not provided or not readily accessible in food preparation and hot/cold holding areas to measure temperatures of tcs foods during cooking, cooling, reheating, and holding.

04J

Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.

06F

Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. unprotected, unlocked bait station used.

08C

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Zoma Express last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Zoma Express on file is from Jul 30, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Zoma 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 Zoma Express.

How does Zoma Express compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

Zoma Express most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Manhattan average of 77.

Has Zoma Express' inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Zoma Express have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Zoma 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.

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