Royal Zarasa

169 W Fisher Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19120

Other

Last inspected: May 5, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Going back to 2023, Royal Zarasa has three inspections in the public record. The latest inspection on file is from May 5, 2025. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around one violation compared to roughly four violations earlier on.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable”, showing up two times.

Royal Zarasa's latest score of 95 sits above the Philadelphia average of 72. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

Inspections

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Inspection History

May 5, 2025

Routine

1 minor violation.

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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used

Inspector notes: The following observations were noted: -Non NSF/ANSI chest freezer -Cold prep unit observed inoperable. New Violation.

46.671

Jun 12, 2024

Routine

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

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Food obtained from approved source

Inspector notes: The mobile unit's commissary provided is not approved by the Health Department. Only approved facilities can be used as a support facility. New Violation.

46.211

Non-food contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: - Dust accumulation observed on the exhaust fan above the reach in refrigerator. -Debris observed beneath the cooking equipment. -Debris and grease accumulation observed on the floor beneath the fryer. -Debris accumulation observed inside the fryer cabinet. New Violation.

46.714

Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used

Inspector notes: Cold prep unit observed inoperable. New Violation.

46.671

Jun 13, 2023

Routine

1 critical violation. 3 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.

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Food separated & protected (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Raw whole shell eggs stored on top rack of reach-in refrigerator. * Eggs were relocated to bottom shelf.

46.281

Non-food contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: - Dust accumulation observed on side vents on reach-in refrigerator. New Violation.

46.714

Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean

Inspector notes: Grease accumulation observed on floor surface under fryer. New Violation.

46.921

Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

Inspector notes: Hood filters have an accumulation of static dust. New Violation.

46.544(e)

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Royal Zarasa last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Royal Zarasa on file is from May 5, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Royal Zarasa?

Across the inspection record, “food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Royal Zarasa.

Has Royal Zarasa's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Royal Zarasa have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Royal Zarasa 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 Royal Zarasa inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Royal Zarasa is inspected around two times per year on average.

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