Better Gourmet Health Kitchen
400 FOREST AVENUE, Staten Island, 10301
Should you eat here?
Mostly OK — but 2 critical violations were found at the latest inspection (11 months ago). Details below.
Last inspected Sep 8, 2025 · New York City health department
What the inspector found on Sep 8, 2025
Food was not kept hot or cold enough. Wrong temperatures let bacteria grow.
TCS food removed from cold holding or prepared from or combined with ingredients at room temperature not cooled by an approved method to 41 °F or below within 4 hours.
CriticalRaw and ready-to-eat foods were not kept separate, risking contamination.
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.
CriticalFood was not kept hot or cold enough. Wrong temperatures let bacteria grow.
Accurate thermometer not provided or properly located in refrigerated, cold storage or hot holding equipment
Inspection history
| Date | Result | Type | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 8, 2025 | Grade A | Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection | 3 (2 critical) |
| Jun 16, 2025 | Grade Pending | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | 4 (3 critical) |
| Jan 19, 2024 | Grade A | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | 3 (3 critical) |
| Sep 22, 2022 | Grade B | Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection | 4 (3 critical) |
Problems that keep coming back
Issues cited at more than one inspection — a better signal than any single visit.
- 3×Raw and ready-to-eat foods were not kept separate, risking contamination.
- 3×Raw and ready-to-eat foods were not kept separate, risking contamination.
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