Beso

70 Bay Street, Staten Island, NY 10301

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Nov 12, 2025

Score

Medium Risk NYC Grade: Pending

Going back to 2023, Beso has four inspections in the public record. The most recent visit was on Nov 12, 2025. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.

The most recent inspection turned up five violations, more than the four found previously.

When inspectors have written things up, filth flies or food/refuse/sewage associated with (FRSA) flies has been the most frequent reason, cited three times.

Restaurants in Staten Island average 75, so Beso trails the local norm. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Nov 12, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.

View 5 violations

Filth flies or food/refuse/sewage associated with (frsa) flies or other nuisance pests in establishment’s food and/or non-food areas. frsa flies include house flies, blow flies, bottle flies, flesh flies, drain flies, phorid flies and fruit flies.

04N

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

Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.

08A

Dishwashing and ware washing: cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.

10G

Garbage receptacle not pest or water resistant, with tight-fitting lids, and covered except while in active use. garbage receptacle and cover not cleaned after emptying and prior to reuse. garbage, refuse and other solid and liquid waste not collected, stored, removed and disposed of so as to prevent a nuisance.

08B

Jul 14, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

3 critical violations. 1 minor violation.

View 4 violations

04N

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

02G

Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.

08A

Oct 17, 2023

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

4 minor violations.

View 4 violations

Accurate thermometer not provided or properly located in refrigerated, cold storage or hot holding equipment

10E

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

Single service article not provided. single service article reused or not protected from contamination when transported, stored, dispensed. drinking straws not completely enclosed in wrapper or dispensed from a sanitary device.

10H

Jan 24, 2023

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

4 critical violations. 2 minor violations.

View 6 violations

Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with haccp plan.

04H

04N

Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.

06D

Food worker/food vendor does not use utensil or other barrier to eliminate bare hand contact with food that will not receive adequate additional heat treatment.

04C

Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.

08A

08B

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Beso last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Beso on file is from Nov 12, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Beso?

Across the inspection record, filth flies or food/refuse/sewage associated with (FRSA) flies has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Beso.

How does Beso compare to other restaurants in Staten Island?

Beso most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the Staten Island average of 75.

Has Beso's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Beso have flagged more violations than earlier ones, ticking from about four per visit to around five more recently.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Beso 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 Beso inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Beso is inspected roughly once per year on average.

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