Grade BEastern European

Corner Cafe

628 MIDLAND AVENUE, Staten Island, 10306

Should you eat here?

Mostly OK — but 2 critical violations were found at the latest inspection (8 months ago). Details below.

Last inspected Nov 19, 2025 · New York City health department

What the inspector found on Nov 19, 2025

  • An issue with how food is prepared, protected, or handled during service.

    Food Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.

    Critical
  • Food was not stored, covered, labeled, or dated properly.

    Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.

    Critical
  • A general health-code issue noted during the inspection.

    Failure to make a good faith effort to inform smokers or electronic cigarette users of Smoke-Free Air Act ("SFAA") prohibitions

  • A cleanliness or sanitizing issue with surfaces, dishware, or the general premises.

    Dishwashing and ware washing: Cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.

Inspection history

DateResultTypeViolations
Nov 19, 2025Grade BSmoke-Free Air Act / Re-inspection4 (2 critical)
Oct 3, 2025Grade PendingPre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection10 (6 critical)

Problems that keep coming back

Issues cited at more than one inspection — a better signal than any single visit.

  • 2×An issue with how food is prepared, protected, or handled during service.
  • 2×A cleanliness or sanitizing issue with surfaces, dishware, or the general premises.

Around this address

City records for the building itself, not this restaurant’s inspection.

  • 1 recent 311 complaint filed at this address.

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