Buddy's Cafe & Playplace

262 Arden Avenue, Staten Island, NY 10312

American

Last inspected: Nov 23, 2024

Score

Medium Risk NYC Grade: B

With just two inspections in the record, there isn't enough history to establish a clear pattern. The newest entry in the record is dated Nov 23, 2024. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.

Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around six violations to closer to three violations per visit.

Buddy's Cafe & Playplace's latest score of 64 falls below the Staten Island average of 75. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Nov 23, 2024

Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection

3 critical violations.

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

04A

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

04H

Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.

06E

Oct 15, 2024

Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection

3 critical violations. 3 minor violations.

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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

Personal cleanliness is inadequate. outer garment soiled with possible contaminant. effective hair restraint not worn where required. jewelry worn on hands or arms. fingernail polish worn or fingernails not kept clean and trimmed.

06A

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

04H

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

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

Wash hands sign not posted near or above hand washing sink.

09E

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Buddy's Cafe & Playplace last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Buddy's Cafe & Playplace on file is from Nov 23, 2024. The public record contains two inspections in total.

How does Buddy's Cafe & Playplace compare to other restaurants in Staten Island?

Buddy's Cafe & Playplace most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the Staten Island average of 75.

Has Buddy's Cafe & Playplace's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Buddy's Cafe & Playplace have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Buddy's Cafe & Playplace means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

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