American · New York City, NY

Zaro's Bakery

Name: Zaro's Bakery
Address: 89 East 42 Street, New York City, NY

89 East 42 Street

Last inspected Jan 28, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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A Grade

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ImprovingThe latest inspection recorded fewer violations than the one before it. Review the dated records below.

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2 inspections

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

Jan 28, 2026

A Grade

Official score: 2 · Understand this area’s scale

1 recorded violation

minorCode 10EFood temperature

Official wording

Accurate thermometer not provided or properly located in refrigerated, cold storage or hot holding equipment

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Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.

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Official record from NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, Jan 28, 2026 · Original Source

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

Jul 2, 2024

A Grade

Official score: 12 · Understand this area’s scale

2 recorded violations

criticalCode 06CContamination

Official wording

Food, supplies, and equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display or service.

In plain English

Food was stored or handled in a way that could let germs or other material get into it, such as raw meat stored above ready-to-eat food or uncovered food. Cross-contamination is a common cause of foodborne illness.

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criticalCode 06DContamination

Official wording

Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.

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Official record from NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, Jul 2, 2024 · Original Source

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