Zen Kitchen Health Inspection Grade
Juice, Smoothies, Fruit Salads · 1736 Shore Parkway, Brooklyn, NY 11214
Current Grade
Current grade
A
Latest score
13
Last inspection
March 3, 2026
Critical / non-critical points
11 / 2
Zen Kitchen currently has a A grade from the NYC Department of Health. Its latest inspection on March 3, 2026 found 3 violations, including 2 critical violations, for a total score of 13 points.
Latest Violations
2 critical · 1 non-critical
Critical
- 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.
- Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
Non-Critical
- 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.
Latest Inspection Details
March 3, 2026
- Date
- March 3, 2026
- Type
- Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
- Action
- Violations were cited in the following area(s).
- Grade
- A
- Score
- 13
- Critical points
- 11
- Non-critical points
- 2
- Violations
- 3 (2 critical, 1 non-critical)
Inspection History
3 inspections
Mar 3, 2026
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Oct 24, 2024
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Oct 18, 2023
Inspection Type: Pre-permit (Non-operational) / Initial Inspection
Action: No violations were recorded at the time of this inspection.
✓ No violations found on this inspection
Grade Trend
Zen Kitchen has received a A grade in its two most recent graded cycle inspections: March 2026 and October 2024. Its latest score was 13, slightly higher than its October 2024 score of 8.
What This Grade Means
NYC inspection scores are penalty points. Lower scores are better. A score of 0–13 generally qualifies for an A, 14–27 for a B, and 28+ for a C.
Zen Kitchen's latest score: 13
Grade range: A
Learn more about NYC restaurant grades →Frequently Asked Questions
What is Zen Kitchen's current NYC health grade?
Zen Kitchen currently has a A grade.
When was Zen Kitchen last inspected?
Zen Kitchen was last inspected on March 3, 2026.
What was Zen Kitchen's latest inspection score?
Zen Kitchen's latest inspection score was 13 points.
How many violations did Zen Kitchen have in its latest inspection?
Zen Kitchen had 3 violations in its latest inspection, including 2 critical violations and 1 non-critical violation.
Where is Zen Kitchen located?
Zen Kitchen is located at 1736 Shore Parkway in Brooklyn, NY 11214.
Data source: NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene restaurant inspection data via NYC Open Data. Inspection results may change as new inspections, reinspections, or adjudications are posted.
Restaurant ID: 50143038
Last updated: July 3, 2026