What is Zoma Express's health inspection score?

Zoma Express has a SafeDine safety score of 79 out of 100 (Grade B). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Zoma Express last inspected?

Zoma Express was last inspected on July 30, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Zoma Express have?

Zoma Express has 11 total violations across 4 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Zoma Express safe to eat at?

Zoma Express has a good safety record with a score of 79/100. While there are some noted violations, overall compliance is solid.

What type of cuisine does Zoma Express serve?

Zoma Express serves Ethiopian cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

Zoma Express

Name: Zoma Express
Address: 973 COLUMBUS AVENUE, Manhattan, 10025
Rating: 79

973 COLUMBUS AVENUE, Manhattan

Last inspected 8mo ago

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Ethiopian•Manhattan

Ranked #998 of 1000 in ManhattanBetter than 95% of ethiopian restaurants

Improving

3 inspections

Last: Jul 30, 2025

medium confidence

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Inspections

Clean Rate

3.7

Avg Violations

9 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

Cross-contaminationHigh Priority

Raw and cooked foods not properly separated

Pest issuesHigh Priority

Evidence of pests found during inspection

SanitationHigh Priority

Equipment or surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized

Other violation

Regulatory compliance issue

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

Live Data Feed

Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-28

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-5 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-10 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-0 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-3 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

+26 pts

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% weight

3rd

30% weight

Real-time Score: 72/100 — This score includes today's freshness penalty and may differ slightly from the displayed score (79/100) which is computed during our regular data sync.

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

973 COLUMBUS AVENUE, Manhattan, NY 10025

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Inspection History

3 records on file

1 Pre-permit (Non-operational) / Compliance Inspection1 Pre-permit (Non-operational) / Re-inspection1 Pre-permit (Non-operational) / Initial Inspection

Jul 25

Pre-permit (Non-operational) / Compliance Inspection InspectionLatestViolations were cited in the following area(s).

1 Med

1 total

95/100inspection score

−5 pts

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−5 pts

Jul 25

Pre-permit (Non-operational) / Re-inspection InspectionViolations were cited in the following area(s).

2 High4 Med

6 total1 risk factor

55/100inspection score

−40 pts

High Priority (2)

−20 pts

04KEvidence of rats or live rats in establishment's food or non-food areas.Risk Factor−10
05HNo approved written standard operating procedure for avoiding contamination by refillable returnable containers.−10

Intermediate (4)

−20 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
28-06Contract with a pest management professional not in place. Record of extermination activities not kept on premises.−5
08AEstablishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.−5
10EAccurate thermometer not provided or properly located in refrigerated, cold storage or hot holding equipment−5

Base deductions−40 pts

Risk factor bonus (1× +5)−5 pts

Jul 25

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

3 High1 Med

4 total2 risk factors

55/100inspection score

−35 pts

High Priority (3)

−30 pts

06FWiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.Risk Factor−10
05FInsufficient or no hot holding, cold storage or cold holding equipment provided to maintain Time/Temperature Control for Safety Foods (TCS) at required temperatures−10
04JProperly scaled and calibrated thermometer or thermocouple not provided or not readily accessible in food preparation and hot/cold holding areas to measure temperatures of TCS foods during cooking, cooling, reheating, and holding.Risk Factor−10

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

08CPesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. Pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. Unprotected, unlocked bait station used.−5

Base deductions−35 pts

Risk factor bonus (2× +5)−10 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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