Better Gourmet Health Kitchen
877 HUGUENOT AVENUE, Staten Island, 10312
Should you eat here?
Mostly OK — but 3 critical violations were found at the latest inspection (9 months ago). Details below.
Last inspected Oct 14, 2025 · New York City health department
What the inspector found on Oct 14, 2025
Raw and ready-to-eat foods were not kept separate, risking contamination.
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
CriticalA general health-code issue noted during the inspection.
Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
CriticalA staff hygiene issue, such as handwashing, glove use, or bare-hand contact with food.
Tobacco or electronic cigarette use, eating, or drinking from open container in food preparation, food storage or dishwashing area.
Critical
Inspection history
| Date | Result | Type | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 14, 2025 | Grade Pending | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | 3 (3 critical) |
| May 20, 2024 | Grade A | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | 2 (2 critical) |
| Nov 21, 2022 | Grade A | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | 2 (2 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×A general health-code issue noted during the inspection.
Around this address
City records for the building itself, not this restaurant’s inspection.
- 10 rodent inspections on record, 6 finding rat activity.
- 7 recent 311 complaints filed at this address.
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