Di Farina

1756 Forest Avenue, Staten Island, NY 10303
Pizza
Last inspected: May 28, 2025
64
Score
Medium Risk NYC Grade: Pending

Going back to 2023, Di Farina has four inspections in the public record. The most recent report on file is from May 28, 2025. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.

The last inspection found three violations, up from two the time before.

Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F comes up most often, recorded three times in the inspection record.

Restaurants in Staten Island average 75, so Di Farina trails the local norm. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.

4
Inspections
3
Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
May 28, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
3 critical violations.
View 3 violations
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
Food protection certificate (fpc) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
04A
64
Jul 24, 2024
Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Current letter grade or grade pending card not posted
20-06
95
Sep 13, 2023
Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection
2 critical violations.
View 2 violations
Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.
02B
Food protection certificate (fpc) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
04A
74
Jul 12, 2023
Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
3 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food protection certificate (fpc) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
04A
Properly scaled and calibrated thermometer or thermocouple not provided or not readily accessible in food preparation and hot/cold holding areas to measure temperatures of tcs foods during cooking, cooling, reheating, and holding.
04J
Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.
02B
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
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
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Di Farina last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Di Farina on file is from May 28, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Di Farina?

Across the inspection record, hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Di Farina.

How does Di Farina compare to other restaurants in Staten Island?

Di Farina most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the Staten Island average of 75.

Has Di Farina's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Di Farina have flagged more violations than earlier ones, ticking from about two per visit to around three more recently.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Di Farina 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 Di Farina inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Di Farina is inspected around two times per year on average.