Golden Dove Diner

3281 Richmond Avenue, Staten Island, NY 10312

American

Last inspected: Mar 24, 2026

Score

Medium Risk NYC Grade: A

Going back to 2023, Golden Dove Diner has seven inspections in the public record. The newest entry in the record is dated Mar 24, 2026. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.

There hasn't been much movement either way: results have stayed near three violations per visit.

Looking across the full record, non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material is the recurring theme, flagged five times.

Golden Dove Diner's latest score is in line with the Staten Island average of 75. On balance, the record is unremarkable in either direction.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 24, 2026

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

2 critical violations.

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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

Feb 12, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

2 minor violations.

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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

Oct 15, 2024

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

3 critical violations. 2 minor violations.

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Food contact surface, refillable, reusable containers, or equipment improperly constructed, placed or maintained. unacceptable material used. culinary sink or other acceptable method not provided for washing food.

05C

Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.

06D

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

10F

10B

Mar 8, 2024

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

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Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with haccp plan.

04H

10F

Feb 22, 2024

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

3 critical violations. 2 minor violations.

View 5 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

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

10F

Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. unprotected, unlocked bait station used.

08C

Apr 27, 2023

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.

06D

10F

Apr 4, 2023

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

3 critical violations.

View 3 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

Food worker/food vendor does not use utensil or other barrier to eliminate bare hand contact with food that will not receive adequate additional heat treatment.

04C

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Golden Dove Diner last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Golden Dove Diner on file is from Mar 24, 2026. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Golden Dove Diner?

Across the inspection record, non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Golden Dove Diner.

How does Golden Dove Diner compare to other restaurants in Staten Island?

Golden Dove Diner most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is about the same as the Staten Island average of 75.

Has Golden Dove Diner's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Recent inspections at Golden Dove Diner have produced about the same number of violations as earlier ones, holding around three per visit.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Golden Dove Diner 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 Golden Dove Diner inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Golden Dove Diner is inspected around two times per year on average.

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