Better Gourmet

4077 Victory Boulevard, Staten Island, NY 10314
American
Last inspected: Dec 30, 2025
74
Score
Medium Risk NYC Grade: A

Going back to 2023, Better Gourmet has three inspections in the public record. The most recent visit was on Dec 30, 2025. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.

Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around two violations each.

“Food contact surface not properly washed” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing three times across the record.

Better Gourmet's latest score is in line with the Staten Island average of 75. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.

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Inspections
2
Critical latest
0
Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 30, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
2 critical violations.
View 2 violations
Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.
06F
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
74
May 21, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
2 critical violations.
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
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
74
Jun 5, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.
06E
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
70

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Better Gourmet last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Better Gourmet on file is from Dec 30, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Better Gourmet?

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

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

Better Gourmet most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is about the same as the Staten Island average of 75.

Has Better Gourmet's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Better Gourmet 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 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 inspected?

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