Grande Caffe
Last inspected: Jan 7, 2026
78
Score
Grande Caffe appears in inspection records five times, starting in 2024. The latest inspection on file is from Jan 7, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around four violations each.
The pattern that stands out is “failure to make a good faith effort to inform smokers”, which has been cited two times.
Compared to the broader Staten Island restaurant scene, this is about average. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
5
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 7, 2026
Smoke-Free Air Act / Initial Inspection
5 minor violations.
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Workplace sfaa policy not prominently posted in workplace.
15-37
Current letter grade or "grade pending" card not conspicuously posted or visible to passersby
20-05
Smoking or electronic cigarette use allowed in prohibited area
15-01
Ashtray present in smoke-free area.
15-39
Failure to make a good faith effort to inform smokers or electronic cigarette users of smoke-free air act ("sfaa") prohibitions
15-42
78
Sep 18, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
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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 contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
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
Failure to make a good faith effort to inform smokers or electronic cigarette users of smoke-free air act ("sfaa") prohibitions
15-42
67
Mar 11, 2025
Pre-permit (Operational) / Compliance Inspection
4 minor violations.
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Wash hands sign not posted near or above hand washing sink.
09E
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
Dishwashing and ware washing: cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.
10G
Current letter grade or grade pending card not posted
20-06
82
Sep 25, 2024
Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection
2 critical violations.
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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
74
Aug 6, 2024
Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
7 critical violations. 6 minor violations.
View 13 violations
Food protection certificate (fpc) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
04A
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
No approved written standard operating procedure for avoiding contamination by refillable returnable containers.
05H
Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.
06F
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
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
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
Failure to post or conspicuously post healthy eating information
20-08
Contract with a pest management professional not in place. record of extermination activities not kept on premises.
28-06
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
“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
Food allergy information poster not conspicuously posted where food is being prepared or processed by food workers.
20-01
Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. unprotected, unlocked bait station used.
08C
26
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Grande Caffe last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Grande Caffe on file is from Jan 7, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Grande Caffe?
Across the inspection record, “failure to make a good faith effort to inform smokers” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Grande Caffe.
How does Grande Caffe compare to other restaurants in Staten Island?
Grande Caffe most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is about the same as the Staten Island average of 75.
Has Grande Caffe's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Grande Caffe have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Grande Caffe 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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