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Zara Pizza: health inspection history

84 Hester Street, New York City, NY 10002

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Address: 84 Hester Street, New York City, NY 10002
Borough: Manhattan
Cuisine (as listed): Pizza
Most recent grade: Grade Pending issued Apr 23, 2026 (later inspections in the data have not produced a new grade yet)
Latest inspection: Sep 10, 2026 (Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection)
Records shown: 5 inspections, Apr 20, 2026 to Sep 10, 2026

Across these 5 inspection records, the health department cited 11 violations, of which 3 were flagged critical.

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Inspection history

Sep 10, 2026 Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection

Score: not recordedViolations were cited in the following area(s).

20-06Not critical Current letter grade or Grade Pending card not posted

Apr 23, 2026 Administrative Miscellaneous / Reopening Inspection

Score: not recordedEstablishment re-opened by DOHMH.

20-04Not critical “Choking first aid” poster not posted. “Alcohol and Pregnancy” warning sign not posted. Resuscitation equipment: exhaled air resuscitation masks (adult & pediatric), latex gloves, sign not posted.

Apr 23, 2026 Pre-permit (Operational) / Reopening Inspection

Score: 2Grade: Grade PendingEstablishment re-opened by DOHMH.

10FNot critical 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.

Apr 20, 2026 Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection

Score: 55Establishment Closed by DOHMH. Violations were cited in the following area(s) and those requiring immediate action were addressed.

28-06Not critical Contract with a pest management professional not in place. Record of extermination activities not kept on premises.
04ACritical Food Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
06CCritical Food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display, service or from customer’s refillable, reusable container. Condiments not in single-service containers or dispensed directly by the vendor.
04LCritical Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
10BNot critical Anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided where required; equipment or floor not properly drained; sewage disposal system in disrepair or not functioning properly. Condensation or liquid waste improperly disposed of.
08ANot critical Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
10FNot critical 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.

Apr 20, 2026 Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection

Score: not recordedViolations were cited in the following area(s).

20-04Not critical “Choking first aid” poster not posted. “Alcohol and Pregnancy” warning sign not posted. Resuscitation equipment: exhaled air resuscitation masks (adult & pediatric), latex gloves, sign not posted.

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Source: New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH), “DOHMH New York City Restaurant Inspection Results” dataset on the official open data portal. Source data as of Nov 4, 2026; imported by FoodCheck USA on Nov 5, 2026. Report a problem with this record.