Good Taste

4215B Hylan Boulevard, Staten Island, NY 10308

Chinese

Last inspected: Apr 11, 2024

Score

Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Across the available record, Good Taste has three inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The most recent report on file is from Apr 11, 2024. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit. Note that Good Taste's inspection history hasn't been updated since Apr 11, 2024; current conditions may have shifted from what the file shows.

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

The most common issue across all inspections has been “non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material”, showing up two times.

Compared to the broader Staten Island restaurant scene, this is about average. The record reflects steady performance over time.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Apr 11, 2024

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

View 3 violations

After cooking or removal from hot holding, tcs food not cooled by an approved method whereby the internal temperature is reduced from 140 °f to 70 °f or less within 2 hours, and from 70 °f to 41 °f or less within 4 additional hours.

02H

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

Single service article not provided. single service article reused or not protected from contamination when transported, stored, dispensed. drinking straws not completely enclosed in wrapper or dispensed from a sanitary device.

10H

Jan 12, 2023

Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 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

10F

Dec 8, 2022

Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection

2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.

View 3 violations

Personal cleanliness is inadequate. outer garment soiled with possible contaminant. effective hair restraint not worn where required. jewelry is worn on hands or arms. fingernail polish worn or fingernails not kept clean and trimmed.

06A

Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.

04M

Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.

08A

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Good Taste last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Good Taste on file is from Apr 11, 2024. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Good Taste?

Across the inspection record, “non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Good Taste.

How does Good Taste compare to other restaurants in Staten Island?

Good Taste most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is about the same as the Staten Island average of 75.

Has Good Taste's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Good Taste have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Good Taste means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

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