Grand Sahara Mediterranean Grill

1828 Hylan Boulevard, Staten Island, NY 10305
Greek / Mediterranean
Last inspected: Dec 19, 2024
78
Score
Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Inspectors have visited Grand Sahara Mediterranean Grill four times, with records going back to 2022. Grand Sahara Mediterranean Grill was last inspected on Dec 19, 2024. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with violation counts hovering near three.

Across the inspection history, non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded three times.

The city-wide average is 75, putting Grand Sahara Mediterranean Grill squarely in typical territory. Pulling back, the record reflects steady performance.

4
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 19, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 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
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
78
Jun 3, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
4 critical violations.
View 4 violations
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.
06E
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
Personal cleanliness is inadequate. outer garment soiled with possible contaminant. effective hair restraint not worn where required. jewelry worn on hands or arms. fingernail polish worn or fingernails not kept clean and trimmed.
06A
55
Feb 15, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
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
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 12, 2022
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04L
Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.
02B
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
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Grand Sahara Mediterranean Grill last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Grand Sahara Mediterranean Grill on file is from Dec 19, 2024. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Grand Sahara Mediterranean Grill?

Across the inspection record, non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Grand Sahara Mediterranean Grill.

How does Grand Sahara Mediterranean Grill compare to other restaurants in Staten Island?

Grand Sahara Mediterranean Grill most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is about the same as the Staten Island average of 75.

Has Grand Sahara Mediterranean Grill's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Recent inspections at Grand Sahara Mediterranean Grill have produced about the same number of violations as earlier ones, holding around three per visit.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Grand Sahara Mediterranean Grill 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 Grand Sahara Mediterranean Grill inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Grand Sahara Mediterranean Grill is inspected around two times per year on average.