Guac Time Mexican Grill

961 Jewett Avenue, Staten Island, NY 10314

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Jan 17, 2026

Score

Medium Risk NYC Grade: B

Guac Time Mexican Grill has only two inspections on file, a thin record to work from. The most recent report on file is from Jan 17, 2026. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.

Things are looking better: the most recent inspection turned up four violations, compared to six violations previously.

The pattern that stands out is hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F, which has been cited two times.

That's lower than the typical Staten Island restaurant, which scores around 75. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jan 17, 2026

Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection

4 critical violations.

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Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.

02B

Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.

06F

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

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

04A

Sep 17, 2025

Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection

4 critical violations. 2 minor violations.

View 6 violations

Filth flies or food/refuse/sewage associated with (frsa) flies or other nuisance pests in establishment’s food and/or non-food areas. frsa flies include house flies, blow flies, bottle flies, flesh flies, drain flies, phorid flies and fruit flies.

04N

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

Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.

06F

Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.

02B

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

08A

Contract with a pest management professional not in place. record of extermination activities not kept on premises.

28-06

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Guac Time Mexican Grill last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Guac Time Mexican Grill on file is from Jan 17, 2026. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Guac Time Mexican Grill?

Across the inspection record, hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Guac Time Mexican Grill.

How does Guac Time Mexican Grill compare to other restaurants in Staten Island?

Guac Time Mexican Grill most recently scored 55 out of 100, which is lower than the Staten Island average of 75.

Has Guac Time Mexican Grill's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Guac Time Mexican Grill have turned up fewer violations than earlier ones, with the latest finding around four violations compared to about six previously.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Guac Time Mexican Grill 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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