Caribbean · New York City, NY

Zen

117-15 101 Avenue

Last inspected Oct 23, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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When was Zen last inspected?: The most recent inspection on record was on Oct 23, 2026. The result listed by NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene was “Violations cited”.
Were any violations recorded at the last inspection?: Yes: 2 violations recorded, none marked critical. Each one is listed below with the official wording.
How many inspections are on record?: 4 inspections on record, from Apr 9, 2025 to Oct 23, 2026.
Has Zen ever been closed by the health department?: No closure appears in the 4 inspection records we hold for this business. The earliest is dated Apr 9, 2025.

The Full Inspection History

4 inspections

Smoke-Free Air Act / Initial Inspection

Oct 23, 2026

Violations cited

2 recorded violations

notedCode 15-37Permits, training, and postings

Official Wording

Workplace SFAA policy not prominently posted in workplace.

In Plain English

A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.

More about paperwork, training, or posting issues

notedCode 15-22Food source and labeling

Official Wording

Original label for smoking products sold or offered for sale.

In Plain English

Food came from an unapproved source, was missing required date marks or labels, or was past its use-by date. Knowing where food came from and how old it is helps prevent illness.

More about food source, dating, or labeling problems

Official record from NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, Oct 23, 2026 · Original Source

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

Oct 23, 2026

A Grade

Official score: 12 · Understand This Area’s Scale

2 recorded violations

criticalCode 05DHandwashing

Official Wording

No hand washing facility in or adjacent to toilet room or within 25 feet of a food preparation, food service or ware washing area. Hand washing facility not accessible, obstructed or used for non-hand washing purposes. No hot and cold running water or water at inadequate pressure. No soap or acceptable hand-drying device.

In Plain English

Staff were not washing their hands when required, or a handwashing sink was blocked, missing soap or paper towels, or used for something else. Hands are one of the most common ways germs reach food.

Official Wording

Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. Pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. Unprotected, unlocked bait station used.

In Plain English

The inspector found mice, rats, cockroaches, flies, or evidence of them (like droppings) inside the business, or conditions that could attract them. Pests can spread bacteria to food and surfaces, so this is treated as one of the more serious findings.

More about signs of rodents or insects

Official record from NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, Oct 23, 2026 · Original Source

Smoke-Free Air Act / Initial Inspection

Apr 9, 2025

Violations cited

1 recorded violation

notedCode 15-22Food source and labeling

Official Wording

Original label for smoking products sold or offered for sale.

In Plain English

Food came from an unapproved source, was missing required date marks or labels, or was past its use-by date. Knowing where food came from and how old it is helps prevent illness.

More about food source, dating, or labeling problems

Official record from NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, Apr 9, 2025 · Original Source

Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection

Apr 9, 2025

A Grade

Official score: 4 · Understand This Area’s Scale

2 recorded violations

minorCode 08CPests

Official Wording

Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. Pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. Unprotected, unlocked bait station used.

In Plain English

More about signs of rodents or insects

minorCode 10FCleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

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.

In Plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

Official record from NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, Apr 9, 2025 · Original Source