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ZARO'S FAMILY BAKERY
2 PENN PLAZA, Manhattan, NY 10121
A
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SEATTLE CAFE health grade & inspection history
2 PENN PLAZA, Manhattan, NY 10121
8 latest violation-point score
Most recent grade represented in the NYC dataset: A (Aug 8, 2025). The score is from the latest comparable graded-inspection type on Aug 8, 2025; lower is better.
Latest NYC health inspection
Health inspection snapshot
Aug 8, 2025Inspection date
2Violations recorded
1Critical item
Official action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Inspection details
Latest health code violations
- 06CCritical violation
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.
- 09E
Wash hands sign not posted near or above hand washing sink.
Score trend
SEATTLE CAFE inspection history
4 fewer inspection points than the previous comparable inspection. This table shows up to twelve inspection events available in the current source snapshot; the feed’s history can change after agency review.
| Date | Grade | Score | Violations | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 8, 2025 | A | 8 | 2 | Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection |
| Aug 8, 2025 | — | — | 1 | Administrative Miscellaneous / Re-inspection |
| Dec 19, 2024 | — | 12 | 2 | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection |
| Dec 19, 2024 | — | — | 1 | Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection |
| Oct 19, 2023 | C | 30 | 6 | Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection |
| Dec 5, 2022 | — | 31 | 4 | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection |
Repeat patterns
Recurring violation codes
Items recorded in at least two separate inspection events. Recurrence adds context but does not indicate that an issue is still present today.
- 09ERecorded in 2 inspections
Wash hands sign not posted near or above hand washing sink.
- 20-06Recorded in 2 inspections
Current letter grade or Grade Pending card not posted
- 06DRecorded in 2 inspections
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
Official location
SEATTLE CAFE on the map
Common questions
SEATTLE CAFE inspection FAQ
What grade does the current DOHMH snapshot show for SEATTLE CAFE?
The most recent selectable NYC grade represented in our source snapshot is A, dated Aug 8, 2025. The latest comparable inspection score shown separately is 8 violation points.
When was SEATTLE CAFE last inspected?
The latest inspection in the official dataset is dated Aug 8, 2025.
Is a lower NYC restaurant inspection score better?
Yes. NYC inspection scores are violation points, so lower is better. Letter-grade ranges are generally A for 0–13, B for 14–27 and C for 28 or more points.
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