SteadyThe last two inspections recorded a similar number of violations. Review the dated records below.
Quick Answers
When was Zen Hookah Lounge last inspected?
The most recent inspection on record was on Dec 10, 2025. The result listed by New York State Department of Health was “Non-critical violations only”.
Were any violations recorded at the last inspection?
Yes: 1 violation recorded, none marked critical. Each one is listed below with the official wording.
How many inspections are on record?
5 inspections on record, from Dec 29, 2023 to Dec 10, 2025.
Has Zen Hookah Lounge ever been closed by the health department?
No closure appears in the 5 inspection records we hold for this business. The earliest is dated Dec 29, 2023.
The Full Inspection History
5 inspections
Inspection
Dec 10, 2025
Non-critical violations only
1 recorded violation
minorCode 8AContamination
Official Wording
Food not protected during storage, preparation, display, transportation and service, from potential sources of contamination (e.g., food uncovered, mislabeled, stored on floor, missing or inadequate sneeze guards, food containers double stacked)
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.
Official record from New York State Department of Health, Dec 10, 2025 · Original Source
Inspection
Feb 28, 2025
Non-critical violations only
1 recorded violation
minorCode 8AContamination
Official Wording
Food not protected during storage, preparation, display, transportation and service, from potential sources of contamination (e.g., food uncovered, mislabeled, stored on floor, missing or inadequate sneeze guards, food containers double stacked)
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.
Official record from New York State Department of Health, Dec 27, 2024 · Original Source
Inspection
Oct 11, 2024
Critical violations found
1 recorded violation
criticalCode 1HContamination
Official Wording
Food from unapproved source, spoiled, adulterated on premises.
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.