Cafe Milano

401 Forest Avenue, Staten Island, NY 10301

Italian

Last inspected: Nov 25, 2025

Score

Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Cafe Milano appears in inspection records three times, starting in 2023. The latest inspection on file is from Nov 25, 2025. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around one violation compared to roughly four violations earlier on.

“Cold TCS food item held above 41 °F” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.

Compared to the broader Staten Island restaurant scene, where the average is 75, this is a stronger showing. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Nov 25, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

1 critical violation.

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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

Mar 5, 2024

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

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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

Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. unprotected, unlocked bait station used.

08C

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

Mar 22, 2023

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

3 critical violations. 1 minor violation.

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02G

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

10F

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Cafe Milano last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Cafe Milano on file is from Nov 25, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Cafe Milano?

Across the inspection record, “cold TCS food item held above 41 °F” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Cafe Milano.

How does Cafe Milano compare to other restaurants in Staten Island?

Cafe Milano most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Staten Island average of 75.

Has Cafe Milano's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Cafe Milano have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Cafe Milano 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 Cafe Milano inspected?

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

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