Garden Gourmet Cafe

814 Forest Avenue, Staten Island, NY 10310

Café / Breakfast

Last inspected: Apr 13, 2026

Score

Medium Risk NYC Grade: Pending

Garden Gourmet Cafe has a thin inspection record, with only two visits on file so far. Inspectors last stopped by on Apr 13, 2026. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.

Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around four violations across recent inspections versus roughly nine violations before.

“Anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.

Restaurants in Staten Island average 75, so Garden Gourmet Cafe trails the local norm. The record is unremarkable in either direction.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Apr 13, 2026

Pre-permit (Non-operational) / Re-inspection

2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.

View 4 violations

Insufficient or no hot holding, cold storage or cold holding equipment provided to maintain time/temperature control for safety foods (tcs) at required temperatures

05F

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

Mechanical or natural ventilation not provided, inadequate, improperly installed, in disrepair or fails to prevent and control excessive build-up of grease, heat, steam condensation, vapors, odors, smoke or fumes.

10D

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

Mar 10, 2026

Pre-permit (Non-operational) / Initial Inspection

4 critical violations. 5 minor violations.

View 9 violations

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

No hand washing facility in or adjacent to toilet room or within 25 feet of a food preparation, food service or ware washing area. hand washing facility not accessible, obstructed or used for non-hand washing purposes. no hot and cold running water or water at inadequate pressure. no soap or acceptable hand-drying device.

05D

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

04A

No approved written standard operating procedure for avoiding contamination by refillable returnable containers.

05H

“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

Wash hands sign not posted near or above hand washing sink.

09E

10B

Food allergy information poster not conspicuously posted where food is being prepared or processed by food workers.

20-01

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

10G

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Garden Gourmet Cafe last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Garden Gourmet Cafe on file is from Apr 13, 2026. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Garden Gourmet Cafe?

Across the inspection record, “anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Garden Gourmet Cafe.

How does Garden Gourmet Cafe compare to other restaurants in Staten Island?

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

Has Garden Gourmet Cafe's inspection record improved over time?

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

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Garden Gourmet 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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