Grade AMoroccanNo recent inspection

Zerza

88 ESSEX STREET, Manhattan, 10002

Should you eat here?

The latest inspection was 1 year ago — conditions may have changed. Grade A at that time, with no critical violations at that inspection.

Last inspected Nov 17, 2024 · New York City health department

What the inspector found on Nov 17, 2024

  • A cleanliness or sanitizing issue with surfaces, dishware, or the general premises.

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

  • A cleanliness or sanitizing issue with surfaces, dishware, or the general premises.

    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.

Inspection history

DateResultTypeViolations
Nov 17, 2024Grade ACycle Inspection / Initial Inspection2
Jun 29, 2023Grade ACycle Inspection / Re-inspection2 (1 critical)
Jun 6, 2023Grade PendingCycle Inspection / Initial Inspection4 (2 critical)
Dec 2, 2022Grade ACycle Inspection / Re-inspection2 (1 critical)
May 9, 2022Grade PendingCycle Inspection / Initial Inspection2 (1 critical)

Problems that keep coming back

Issues cited at more than one inspection — a better signal than any single visit.

  • 2×A cleanliness or sanitizing issue with surfaces, dishware, or the general premises.
  • 2×An issue with how food is prepared, protected, or handled during service.

Around this address

City records for the building itself, not this restaurant’s inspection.

  • 16 rodent inspections on record, none finding rat activity.
  • 15 recent 311 complaints filed at this address.

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