What is Zaad's health inspection score?

Zaad has a SafeDine safety score of 39 out of 100 (Grade C). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Zaad last inspected?

Zaad was last inspected on June 4, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Zaad have?

Zaad has 10 total violations across 2 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Zaad safe to eat at?

Zaad has a safety score of 39/100, which suggests room for improvement. Review the detailed inspection history on SafeDine for more information.

What type of cuisine does Zaad serve?

Zaad serves Mediterranean cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

Zaad

Name: Zaad
Address: 963 AMSTERDAM AVENUE, Manhattan, 10025
Rating: 39

963 AMSTERDAM AVENUE, Manhattan

Last inspected 10mo ago

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0Poor

Mediterranean•Manhattan

Ranked #997 of 1000 in ManhattanBetter than 50% of mediterranean restaurants

Improving

2 inspections

Last: Jun 4, 2025

medium confidence

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Inspections

Clean Rate

Avg Violations

10 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Temperature controlHigh Priority

Food not kept at safe temperatures — risk of bacterial growth

HandwashingHigh Priority

Employees not properly washing hands — contamination risk

Pest issuesHigh Priority

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Sanitation

Equipment or surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized

Other violation

Regulatory compliance issue

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-61

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-7 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-0 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-7 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

+50 pts

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% weight

How scoring works: Every restaurant starts at 100 points. Points are deducted for violations found during inspections.

Recent inspections are weighted more heavily. High priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact.

Location

963 AMSTERDAM AVENUE, Manhattan, NY 10025

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Inspection History

2 records on file

1 Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection1 Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection

Jun 25

Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection InspectionLatestViolations were cited in the following area(s).

2 High1 Med

3 total2 risk factors

65/100inspection score

−25 pts

High Priority (2)

−20 pts

06APersonal cleanliness is inadequate. Outer garment soiled with possible contaminant. Effective hair restraint not worn where required. Jewelry worn on hands or arms. Fingernail polish worn or fingernails not kept clean and trimmed.Risk Factor−10
02GCold TCS food item held above 41 °F; smoked or processed fish held above 38 °F; intact raw eggs held above 45 °F; or reduced oxygen packaged (ROP) TCS foods held above required temperatures except during active necessary preparation.Risk Factor−10

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

10FNon-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.−5

Base deductions−25 pts

Risk factor bonus (2× +5)−10 pts

Apr 25

Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection InspectionViolations were cited in the following area(s).

5 High2 Med

7 total5 risk factors

15/100inspection score

−60 pts

High Priority (5)

−50 pts

04AFood Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.Risk Factor−10
02BHot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.Risk Factor−10
02HAfter cooking or removal from hot holding, TCS food not cooled by an approved method whereby the internal temperature is reduced from 140 °F to 70 °F or less within 2 hours, and from 70 °F to 41 °F or less within 4 additional hours.Risk Factor−10
04MLive roaches in facility's food or non-food area.Risk Factor−10
04KEvidence of rats or live rats in establishment's food or non-food areas.Risk Factor−10

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

09CDesign, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper. Surface not easily cleanable, sanitized and maintained.−5
08AEstablishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.−5

Base deductions−60 pts

Risk factor bonus (5× +5)−25 pts

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Data source: NYC DOHMH · Official government inspection records

Grading System

85 – 100

Excellent

70 – 84

Good

Below 70

Fair

About SafeDine Scores

Scores are calculated using official government inspection data. High Priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact, followed by Intermediate and Basic violations. Community reviews can adjust the score by up to 5 points when 3+ reviews are submitted.

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