Bagels by Day, Tacos by Night

570 Bay Street, Staten Island, NY 10304
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Apr 3, 2019
43
Score
High Risk NYC Grade: Pending

Going back to 2017, Bagels by Day, Tacos by Night has five inspections in the public record. Inspectors last stopped by on Apr 3, 2019. A high risk rating points to multiple serious findings at the most recent inspection. The file hasn't been updated since Apr 3, 2019, so take the current picture with that in mind.

Violation counts have ticked up lately, averaging around seven violations per visit versus roughly two violations earlier in the record.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “food not protected from potential source of contamination”, showing up three times.

The city-wide average sits at 75, which Bagels by Day, Tacos by Night's 43 doesn't quite reach. The pattern in the record is worth a careful look.

5
Inspections
5
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 3, 2019
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
5 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Evidence of mice or live mice present in facility's food and/or non-food areas.
04L
Food from unapproved or unknown source or home canned. reduced oxygen packaged (rop) fish not frozen before processing; or rop foods prepared on premises transported to another site.
03A
Food not cooled by an approved method whereby the internal product temperature is reduced from 140º f to 70º f or less within 2 hours, and from 70º f to 41º f or less within 4 additional hours.
02H
Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with haccp plan.
04H
Food protection certificate not held by supervisor of food operations.
04A
Facility not vermin proof. harborage or conditions conducive to attracting vermin to the premises and/or allowing vermin to exist.
08A
Sale or use of certain expanded polystyrene items restricted
22G
43
Apr 3, 2018
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.
06E
Food not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display or service.
06C
Toilet facility not maintained and provided with toilet paper, waste receptacle and self-closing door.
10A
Bulb not shielded or shatterproof, in areas where there is extreme heat, temperature changes, or where accidental contact may occur.
22C
67
Nov 9, 2017
Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
Cold food item held above 41º f (smoked fish and reduced oxygen packaged foods above 38 ºf) except during necessary preparation.
02G
86
Oct 12, 2017
Pre-permit (Operational) / Reopening Inspection
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Food not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display or service.
06C
Plumbing not properly installed or maintained; anti-siphonage or backflow prevention device not provided where required; equipment or floor not properly drained; sewage disposal system in disrepair or not functioning properly.
10B
82
Sep 18, 2017
Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
4 critical violations. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
No facilities available to wash, rinse and sanitize utensils and/or equipment.
05H
Appropriately scaled metal stem-type thermometer or thermocouple not provided or used to evaluate temperatures of potentially hazardous foods during cooking, cooling, reheating and holding.
04J
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.
04N
Food not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display or service.
06C
Facility not vermin proof. harborage or conditions conducive to attracting vermin to the premises and/or allowing vermin to exist.
08A
Plumbing not properly installed or maintained; anti-siphonage or backflow prevention device not provided where required; equipment or floor not properly drained; sewage disposal system in disrepair or not functioning properly.
10B
The original nutritional fact labels and/or ingredient label for a cooking oil, shortening or margarine or food item sold in bulk, or acceptable manufacturer’s documentation not maintained on site.
16B
Accurate thermometer not provided in refrigerated or hot holding equipment.
10E
Proper sanitization not provided for utensil ware washing operation.
10H
43

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Bagels by Day, Tacos by Night last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Bagels by Day, Tacos by Night on file is from Apr 3, 2019. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Bagels by Day, Tacos by Night?

Across the inspection record, “food not protected from potential source of contamination” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Bagels by Day, Tacos by Night.

How does Bagels by Day, Tacos by Night compare to other restaurants in Staten Island?

Bagels by Day, Tacos by Night most recently scored 43 out of 100, which is lower than the Staten Island average of 75.

Has Bagels by Day, Tacos by Night's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Bagels by Day, Tacos by Night have averaged around seven violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at Bagels by Day, Tacos by Night means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.