La Cueva (entrance On Dock Street)
691 BAY STREET, Staten Island, 10304
Should you eat here?
Caution — pest-related violations found across multiple inspections, including the latest (7 years ago).
Last inspected Jun 27, 2019 · New York City health department
What the inspector found on Jun 27, 2019
Signs of pests (like mice, rats, roaches, or flies) or conditions that could attract them.
Filth flies or food/refuse/sewage-associated (FRSA) flies present in facility’s food and/or non-food areas. Filth flies include house flies, little house flies, blow flies, bottle flies and flesh flies. Food/refuse/sewage-associated flies include fruit flies, drain flies and Phorid flies.
CriticalSigns of pests (like mice, rats, roaches, or flies) or conditions that could attract them.
Facility not vermin proof. Harborage or conditions conducive to attracting vermin to the premises and/or allowing vermin to exist.
Signs of pests (like mice, rats, roaches, or flies) or conditions that could attract them.
Evidence of mice or live mice present in facility's food and/or non-food areas.
CriticalFood was not kept hot or cold enough. Wrong temperatures let bacteria grow.
Cold food item held above 41º F (smoked fish and reduced oxygen packaged foods above 38 ºF) except during necessary preparation.
CriticalRaw 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.
CriticalFood was not stored, covered, labeled, or dated properly.
Wiping cloths soiled or not stored in sanitizing solution.
CriticalRaw and ready-to-eat foods were not kept separate, risking contamination.
Food not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display or service.
Critical
Inspection history
| Date | Result | Type | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 27, 2019 | Grade C | Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection | 7 (6 critical) |
| Mar 23, 2018 | Grade Pending | Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection | 4 (4 critical) |
| Mar 13, 2017 | Grade Pending | Pre-permit (Non-operational) / Initial Inspection | 4 (2 critical) |
Problems that keep coming back
Issues cited at more than one inspection — a better signal than any single visit.
- 2×Signs of pests (like mice, rats, roaches, or flies) or conditions that could attract them.
Around this address
City records for the building itself, not this restaurant’s inspection.
- 1 rodent inspection on record, none finding rat activity.
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