Cucumber

4215 Hylan Boulevard, Staten Island, NY 10308
Japanese / Sushi
Last inspected: Jul 18, 2024
61
Score
Medium Risk NYC Grade: Pending

Going back to 2022, Cucumber has three inspections in the public record. The latest inspection on file is from Jul 18, 2024. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near four violations per visit.

“Food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source” comes up most often, recorded three times in the inspection record.

Cucumber's latest score of 61 falls below the Staten Island average of 75. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.

3
Inspections
3
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jul 18, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
3 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 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
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
Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.
02B
Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. unprotected, unlocked bait station used.
08C
61
Mar 23, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
2 critical violations.
View 2 violations
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04L
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
74
Jun 14, 2022
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
4 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Hot food item not held at or above 140º f.
02B
Personal cleanliness inadequate. outer garment soiled with possible contaminant. effective hair restraint not worn in an area where food is prepared.
06A
Evidence of mice or live mice present in facility's food and/or non-food areas.
04L
Food not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display or service.
06C
Non-food contact surface improperly constructed. unacceptable material used. non-food contact surface or equipment improperly maintained and/or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable to allow accessibility for cleaning on all sides, above and underneath the unit.
10F
Facility not vermin proof. harborage or conditions conducive to attracting vermin to the premises and/or allowing vermin to exist.
08A
50

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Cucumber last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Cucumber on file is from Jul 18, 2024. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Cucumber?

Across the inspection record, “food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Cucumber.

How does Cucumber compare to other restaurants in Staten Island?

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

Has Cucumber's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Cucumber have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Cucumber means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

How often is Cucumber inspected?

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