ZARO'S BAKERY in East Midtown Turtle Bay
Latest: GRADE A
Last inspected Jan 28, 2026
📍 89 EAST 42 STREET, Manhattan, NY 10017 ·
🍽️ American
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🚇 Grand Central-42nd Street
Overview
Zaro's Bakery in East Midtown holds a current Grade A from NYC DOHMH, with a score of 2 points on its most recent inspection. Across 6 inspections between 2022 and 2026, the restaurant has received Grade A on all occasions, with no emergency closures on record.
6
Inspections on Record
Grade A
Current Grade
5
Grade A Inspections
ZARO'S BAKERY in East Midtown Turtle Bay: Full Inspection History (6 records)
GRADE A
Jan 28, 2026
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 2
Accurate thermometer not provided or properly located in refrigerated, cold storage or hot holding equipment
Violations:
10E
GRADE A
Jul 2, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 12
Food, supplies, and equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display or service.
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
GRADE A
Jan 23, 2023
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 5
Design, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper. Surface not easily cleanable, sanitized and maintained.
Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material, not kept clean, or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable to allow accessibility...
GRADE A
Jun 17, 2022
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 12
Personal cleanliness inadequate. Outer garment soiled with possible contaminant. Effective hair restraint not worn in an area where food is prepared.
Cold food item held above 41º F (smoked fish and reduced oxygen packaged foods above 38 ºF) except during necessary preparation.
Jun 1, 2022
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 22
Food Protection Certificate not held by supervisor of food operations.
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
Cold food item held above 41º F (smoked fish and reduced oxygen packaged foods above ...
GRADE A
Jan 26, 2022
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 11
Live roaches present in facility's food and/or non-food areas.
Facility not vermin proof. Harborage or conditions conducive to attracting vermin to the premises and/or allowing vermin to exist.
ZARO'S BAKERY in East Midtown Turtle Bay: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was ZARO'S BAKERY last inspected?
- ZARO'S BAKERY was last inspected on January 28, 2026 (Grade A). The inspection score was 2 points.
- What is ZARO'S BAKERY's current health grade?
- ZARO'S BAKERY currently holds a Grade A. This is the highest possible grade, indicating a score of 0–13 points.
- How many health inspections has ZARO'S BAKERY had?
- ZARO'S BAKERY has 6 health inspections on record from January 2022 through January 2026. The restaurant received Grade A on 5 occasions.
- What was the worst inspection score at ZARO'S BAKERY?
- The worst inspection score recorded at ZARO'S BAKERY was 22 points on June 1, 2022. In NYC, a score of 14 or above means Grade B, and 28+ means Grade C.
- Has ZARO'S BAKERY ever received a Grade C?
- No. ZARO'S BAKERY has not received a Grade C in the inspections on record.