ZERZA in Lower East Side
Latest: GRADE A
Last inspected Nov 17, 2024
📍 88 ESSEX STREET, Manhattan, NY 10002 ·
🍽️ Mediterranean
Overview
Zerza, a Moroccan restaurant on the Lower East Side, holds a current Grade A from NYC DOHMH with a score of 7 points. Across 6 inspections dating back to 2022, the restaurant has received Grade A on all 3 graded inspections, with no emergency closures on record.
6
Inspections on Record
Grade A
Current Grade
3
Grade A Inspections
ZERZA in Lower East Side: Full Inspection History (6 records)
GRADE A
Nov 17, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 7
Dishwashing and ware washing: Cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.
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 s...
GRADE A
Jun 29, 2023
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 11
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.
Food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source of contamination du...
Jun 6, 2023
— Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
Failure to post or conspicuously post healthy eating information
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
Food Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's...
Jun 6, 2023
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 22
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
Violations:
08A
GRADE A
Dec 2, 2022
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 7
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
Single service article not provided. Single service article reused or not protected from contamination when transported, stored, dispensed. Drinking straws...
May 9, 2022
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 0
Food Protection Certificate not held by supervisor of food operations.
Pesticide use not in accordance with label or applicable laws. Prohibited chemical used/stored. Open bait station used.
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ZERZA in Lower East Side: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was ZERZA last inspected?
- ZERZA was last inspected on November 17, 2024 (Grade A). The inspection score was 7 points.
- What is ZERZA's current health grade?
- ZERZA currently holds a Grade A. This is the highest possible grade, indicating a score of 0–13 points.
- How many health inspections has ZERZA had?
- ZERZA has 6 health inspections on record from May 2022 through November 2024. The restaurant received Grade A on 3 occasions.
- What was the worst inspection score at ZERZA?
- The worst inspection score recorded at ZERZA was 22 points on June 6, 2023. In NYC, a score of 14 or above means Grade B, and 28+ means Grade C.
- Has ZERZA ever received a Grade C?
- No. ZERZA has not received a Grade C in the inspections on record.