Ali Baba Hookah Lounge

4561 Amboy Road, Staten Island, NY 10312
Greek / Mediterranean
Last inspected: Oct 3, 2024
95
Score
Low Risk NYC Grade: A

The inspection history at Ali Baba Hookah Lounge is still short, with only two visits logged. The newest entry in the record is dated Oct 3, 2024. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

The most recent inspection cleaned up several issues, finishing with one violation after three on the prior visit.

The pattern that stands out is non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material, which has been cited two times.

Among Staten Island restaurants, the typical score is 75; Ali Baba Hookah Lounge is comfortably above that bar. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

2
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 3, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material, not kept clean, or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable to allow accessibility for cleaning on all sides, above and underneath the unit.
10F
95
Oct 26, 2022
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material, not kept clean, or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable to allow accessibility for cleaning on all sides, above and underneath the unit.
10F
Lighting fixture located over, by or within food storage, preparation, service or display facility, and facility where utensils and equipment are cleaned and stored, which may shatter due to extreme heat, temperature changes or accidental contact; not fitted with shatterproof bulb or shielded and encased, with end caps or other device.
28-03
Anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided where required; equipment or floor not properly drained; sewage disposal system in disrepair or not functioning properly. condensation or liquid waste improperly disposed of.
10B
86

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Ali Baba Hookah Lounge last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Ali Baba Hookah Lounge on file is from Oct 3, 2024. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Ali Baba Hookah Lounge?

Across the inspection record, non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Ali Baba Hookah Lounge.

How does Ali Baba Hookah Lounge compare to other restaurants in Staten Island?

Ali Baba Hookah Lounge most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Staten Island average of 75.

Has Ali Baba Hookah Lounge's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Ali Baba Hookah Lounge have turned up fewer violations than earlier ones, with the latest finding around one violation compared to about three previously.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Ali Baba Hookah Lounge means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.