Don Cheech

1271 Bay Street, Staten Island, NY 10305
Italian
Last inspected: Nov 21, 2025
82
Score
Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Across the available record, Don Cheech has three inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The most recent report on file is from Nov 21, 2025. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around two violations each.

When inspectors have written things up, “food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

Among Staten Island restaurants, the typical score is 75; Don Cheech 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
Nov 21, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04L
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
82
May 23, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
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
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
Design, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper. surface not easily cleanable, sanitized and maintained.
09C
78
Dec 6, 2022
Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Food, supplies, and equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display or service.
06C
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
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
70

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Don Cheech last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Don Cheech on file is from Nov 21, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Don Cheech?

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

How does Don Cheech compare to other restaurants in Staten Island?

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

Has Don Cheech's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Don Cheech have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Don Cheech 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 Don Cheech inspected?

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