Casa Blanca Restaurant

155 Lafayette Avenue, Staten Island, NY 10301

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Feb 25, 2026

Score

Medium Risk NYC Grade: Pending

Casa Blanca Restaurant has been inspected three times since 2025. The newest entry in the record is dated Feb 25, 2026. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.

The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around four violations, down from roughly eight violations earlier in the record.

The pattern that stands out is “establishment is not free of harborage or conditions”, which has been cited three times.

By comparison, the average Staten Island facility scores 75, putting Casa Blanca Restaurant on the weaker side. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Feb 25, 2026

Pre-permit (Operational) / Reopening Inspection

3 critical violations. 1 minor violation.

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Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.

04M

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

04L

Filth flies or food/refuse/sewage associated with (frsa) flies or other nuisance pests in establishment’s food and/or non-food areas. frsa flies include house flies, blow flies, bottle flies, flesh flies, drain flies, phorid flies and fruit flies.

04N

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

08A

Feb 10, 2026

Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection

5 critical violations. 5 minor violations.

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Food contact surface, refillable, reusable containers, or equipment improperly constructed, placed or maintained. unacceptable material used. culinary sink or other acceptable method not provided for washing food.

05C

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

No hand washing facility in or adjacent to toilet room or within 25 feet of a food preparation, food service or ware washing area. hand washing facility not accessible, obstructed or used for non-hand washing purposes. no hot and cold running water or water at inadequate pressure. no soap or acceptable hand-drying device.

05D

Food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display, service or from customer’s refillable, reusable container. condiments not in single-service containers or dispensed directly by the vendor.

06C

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

04L

Design, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper. surface not easily cleanable, sanitized and maintained.

09C

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

08A

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

Contract with a pest management professional not in place. record of extermination activities not kept on premises.

28-06

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

Jun 18, 2025

Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection

3 critical violations. 2 minor violations.

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Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.

04M

Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.

02B

05D

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

08A

10B

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Casa Blanca Restaurant last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Casa Blanca Restaurant on file is from Feb 25, 2026. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Casa Blanca Restaurant?

Across the inspection record, “establishment is not free of harborage or conditions” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Casa Blanca Restaurant.

How does Casa Blanca Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Staten Island?

Casa Blanca Restaurant most recently scored 61 out of 100, which is lower than the Staten Island average of 75.

Has Casa Blanca Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Casa Blanca Restaurant have averaged around four violations per visit, down from roughly eight earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Casa Blanca Restaurant 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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