Basil Cucina & Catering

1686 Forest Avenue, Staten Island, NY 10302
Pizza
Last inspected: Mar 3, 2026
67
Score
Medium Risk NYC Grade: Pending

Inspectors have visited Basil Cucina & Catering three times, with records going back to 2023. The most recent visit was on Mar 3, 2026. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.

Things have been moving the wrong way, with the rolling count rising from around two violations to closer to four violations per visit.

“Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.

Restaurants in Staten Island average 75, so Basil Cucina & Catering trails the local norm. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.

3
Inspections
2
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 3, 2026
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.
02B
Food protection certificate (fpc) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
04A
Dishwashing and ware washing: cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.
10G
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
67
Sep 19, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Cold tcs food item held above 41 °f; smoked or processed fish held above 38 °f; intact raw eggs held above 45 °f; or reduced oxygen packaged (rop) tcs foods held above required temperatures except during active necessary preparation.
02G
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
82
Apr 10, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
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.
06C
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
82

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Basil Cucina & Catering last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Basil Cucina & Catering on file is from Mar 3, 2026. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Basil Cucina & Catering?

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 Basil Cucina & Catering.

How does Basil Cucina & Catering compare to other restaurants in Staten Island?

Basil Cucina & Catering most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Staten Island average of 75.

Has Basil Cucina & Catering's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Basil Cucina & Catering have averaged around four violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Basil Cucina & Catering means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

How often is Basil Cucina & Catering inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Basil Cucina & Catering is inspected roughly once per year on average.