Corner Cafe

628 Midland Avenue, Staten Island, NY 10306

Eastern European

Last inspected: Nov 19, 2025

Score

Medium Risk NYC Grade: B

Corner Cafe has a thin inspection record, with only two visits on file so far. Corner Cafe was last inspected on Nov 19, 2025. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.

The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around four violations, down from roughly 10 violations earlier in the record.

Looking across the full record, “food protection certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.

That's lower than the typical Staten Island restaurant, which scores around 75. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Nov 19, 2025

Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection

2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.

View 4 violations

Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.

06F

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

04A

Dishwashing and ware washing: cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.

10G

Failure to make a good faith effort to inform smokers or electronic cigarette users of smoke-free air act ("sfaa") prohibitions

15-42

Oct 3, 2025

Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection

6 critical violations. 4 minor violations.

View 10 violations

Food, prohibited, from unapproved or unknown source, home canned or home prepared. animal slaughtered, butchered or dressed (eviscerated, skinned) in establishment. reduced oxygen packaged (rop) fish not frozen before processing. rop food prepared on premises transported to another site.

03A

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

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

04A

Tobacco or electronic cigarette use, eating, or drinking from open container in food preparation, food storage or dishwashing area.

06B

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

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

“choking first aid” poster not posted. “alcohol and pregnancy” warning sign not posted. resuscitation equipment: exhaled air resuscitation masks (adult & pediatric), latex gloves, sign not posted.

20-04

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

Sign prohibiting smoking or using electronic cigarettes not conspicuously posted.

15-27

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Corner Cafe last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Corner Cafe on file is from Nov 19, 2025. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Corner Cafe?

Across the inspection record, “food protection certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Corner Cafe.

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

Corner Cafe most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Staten Island average of 75.

Has Corner Cafe's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Corner Cafe have averaged around four violations per visit, down from roughly 10 earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Corner Cafe 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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