Besos Restaurant Bar & Lounge

31 Corson Avenue, Staten Island, NY 10301

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: May 15, 2024

Score

Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Besos Restaurant Bar & Lounge appears in inspection records three times, starting in 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on May 15, 2024. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

The latest visit found two violations, down from four violations the time before.

The most common issue across all inspections has been food contact surface not properly washed, showing up two times.

Restaurants in Staten Island average 75, so Besos Restaurant Bar & Lounge is doing better than most peers. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

Inspections

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Inspection History

May 15, 2024

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

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

06D

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

Dec 15, 2022

Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection

4 critical violations.

View 4 violations

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

06D

Food protection certificate (fpc) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.

04A

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

Properly scaled and calibrated thermometer or thermocouple not provided or not readily accessible in food preparation and hot/cold holding areas to measure temperatures of tcs foods during cooking, cooling, reheating, and holding.

04J

Aug 25, 2022

Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

View 3 violations

Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.

04L

10F

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

08A

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Besos Restaurant Bar & Lounge last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Besos Restaurant Bar & Lounge on file is from May 15, 2024. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Besos Restaurant Bar & Lounge?

Across the inspection record, food contact surface not properly washed has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Besos Restaurant Bar & Lounge.

How does Besos Restaurant Bar & Lounge compare to other restaurants in Staten Island?

Besos Restaurant Bar & Lounge most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Staten Island average of 75.

Has Besos Restaurant Bar & Lounge's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Besos Restaurant Bar & Lounge have turned up fewer violations than earlier ones, with the latest finding around two violations compared to about four previously.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Besos Restaurant Bar & 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.

How often is Besos Restaurant Bar & Lounge inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Besos Restaurant Bar & Lounge is inspected around two times per year on average.

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