Current Grade
Current grade
B
Latest score
21
Last inspection
September 23, 2025
Critical / non-critical points
21 / 0
Zaab Zaab currently has a B grade from the NYC Department of Health. Its latest inspection on September 23, 2025 found 3 violations, including 3 critical violations, for a total score of 21 points.
Latest Violations
3 critical · 0 non-critical
Critical
- Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
- Food Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
- 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.
Latest Inspection Details
September 23, 2025
- Date
- September 23, 2025
- Type
- Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
- Action
- Violations were cited in the following area(s).
- Grade
- B
- Score
- 21
- Critical points
- 21
- Non-critical points
- 0
- Violations
- 3 (3 critical, 0 non-critical)
Inspection History
4 inspections
Sep 23, 2025
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
May 7, 2025
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Apr 24, 2024
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Oct 16, 2023
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Grade Trend
Zaab Zaab's most recent graded inspection in September 2025 was a B, after a A in April 2024.
What This Grade Means
NYC inspection scores are penalty points. Lower scores are better. A score of 0–13 generally qualifies for an A, 14–27 for a B, and 28+ for a C.
Zaab Zaab's latest score: 21
Grade range: B
Learn more about NYC restaurant grades →Frequently Asked Questions
What is Zaab Zaab's current NYC health grade?
Zaab Zaab currently has a B grade.
When was Zaab Zaab last inspected?
Zaab Zaab was last inspected on September 23, 2025.
What was Zaab Zaab's latest inspection score?
Zaab Zaab's latest inspection score was 21 points.
How many violations did Zaab Zaab have in its latest inspection?
Zaab Zaab had 3 violations in its latest inspection, including 3 critical violations and 0 non-critical violations.
Where is Zaab Zaab located?
Zaab Zaab is located at 88 Essex Street in Manhattan, NY 10002.
Data source: NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene restaurant inspection data via NYC Open Data. Inspection results may change as new inspections, reinspections, or adjudications are posted.
Restaurant ID: 50106252
Last updated: June 26, 2026