Cookie Jar

1226 Forest Avenue, Staten Island, NY 10310
Café / Breakfast
Last inspected: Dec 26, 2025
82
Score
Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Inspectors have visited Cookie Jar three times, with records going back to 2023. The most recent visit was on Dec 26, 2025. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

Performance has remained roughly level inspection to inspection, near two violations each time.

Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.

Among Staten Island restaurants, the typical score is 75; Cookie Jar is comfortably above that bar. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

3
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 26, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
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
Dishwashing and ware washing: cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.
10G
82
Nov 22, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
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
95
May 4, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
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
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
82

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Cookie Jar last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Cookie Jar on file is from Dec 26, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Cookie Jar?

Across the inspection record, non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Cookie Jar.

How does Cookie Jar compare to other restaurants in Staten Island?

Cookie Jar most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Staten Island average of 75.

Has Cookie Jar's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Recent inspections at Cookie Jar have produced about the same number of violations as earlier ones, holding around two per visit.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Cookie Jar 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 Cookie Jar inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Cookie Jar is inspected roughly once per year on average.