B

Zalim Hot Chicken & Burgers

February 10, 2025 · B

😬mid

official resultB
gradeGrade B
score21 pts
inspection typePre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection
failed findings8
critical findings2

Failed findings

they've got roommates (mice)critical

Official wording: Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
code 04L
staff skipping handwashingcritical

Official wording: Personal 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.
code 06A
basically rolling out the welcome mat for pests

Official wording: Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
code 08A
garbage situation out of pocket

Official wording: Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. Pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. Unprotected, unlocked bait station used.
code 08C
facility / equipment issue

Official wording: Toilet facility not maintained or provided with toilet paper, waste receptacle or self-closing door.
code 10A
Allergen or intolerance notice not translated into common language when required

code 20-01
“Choking first aid” poster not posted. “Alcohol and Pregnancy” warning sign not posted. Resuscitation equipment: exhaled air resuscitation masks (adult & pediatric), latex gloves, sign not posted.

code 20-04
Failure to post or conspicuously post healthy eating information

code 20-08

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Score 35 on January 8, 2025: Score changed by -14 points. 5 findings appeared for the first time. 3 findings recurred. 2 previous findings did not recur.

Browse this restaurant's inspections

More restaurants in Bay Ridge

See every restaurant in Bay Ridge →

About this record

This record comes from NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH). Cooked keeps the official result and wording separate from its plain-English explanation so you can verify what the inspector actually published.

Source: NYC Open Data.