Better Gourmet Health Kitchen

877 Huguenot Avenue, Staten Island, NY 10312
American
Last inspected: Oct 14, 2025
64
Score
Medium Risk NYC Grade: Pending

Across the available record, Better Gourmet Health Kitchen has three inspections on file, the first dated 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Oct 14, 2025. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near two violations per visit.

Across the inspection history, “food contact surface not properly washed” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded three times.

By comparison, the average Staten Island facility scores 75, putting Better Gourmet Health Kitchen on the weaker side. The record is unremarkable in either direction.

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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Inspection History
Oct 14, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
3 critical violations.
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Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.
02B
Tobacco or electronic cigarette use, eating, or drinking from open container in food preparation, food storage or dishwashing area.
06B
64
May 20, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
2 critical violations.
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Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.
02B
74
Nov 21, 2022
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
2 critical violations.
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Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.
02B
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
74

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Better Gourmet Health Kitchen last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Better Gourmet Health Kitchen on file is from Oct 14, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Better Gourmet Health Kitchen?

Across the inspection record, “food contact surface not properly washed” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Better Gourmet Health Kitchen.

How does Better Gourmet Health Kitchen compare to other restaurants in Staten Island?

Better Gourmet Health Kitchen most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the Staten Island average of 75.

Has Better Gourmet Health Kitchen's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Better Gourmet Health Kitchen have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Better Gourmet Health Kitchen 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 Better Gourmet Health Kitchen inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Better Gourmet Health Kitchen is inspected roughly once per year on average.