Guac Time Mexican Grill
961 JEWETT AVENUE, Staten Island, 10314
Should you eat here?
Mostly OK — but 4 critical violations were found at the latest inspection (6 months ago). Details below.
Last inspected Jan 17, 2026 · New York City health department
What the inspector found on Jan 17, 2026
Food was not stored, covered, labeled, or dated properly.
Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.
CriticalAn issue with how food is prepared, protected, or handled during service.
Food Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
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.
CriticalA general health-code issue noted during the inspection.
Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
Critical
Inspection history
| Date | Result | Type | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 17, 2026 | Grade B | Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection | 4 (4 critical) |
| Sep 17, 2025 | Grade Pending | Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection | 6 (4 critical) |
Problems that keep coming back
Issues cited at more than one inspection — a better signal than any single visit.
- 2×Food was not stored, covered, labeled, or dated properly.
- 2×A general health-code issue noted during the inspection.
Around this address
City records for the building itself, not this restaurant’s inspection.
- 1 rodent inspection on record, none finding rat activity.
- 4 recent 311 complaints filed at this address.
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