Hip Wo Chinese Restaurant

255 Jefferson Avenue, Staten Island, NY 10306

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Last inspected: Aug 23, 2024

Score

Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Inspectors have visited Hip Wo Chinese Restaurant three times, with records going back to 2022. Hip Wo Chinese Restaurant was last inspected on Aug 23, 2024. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near two violations per visit across recent inspections.

Among Staten Island restaurants, the typical score is 75; Hip Wo Chinese Restaurant is comfortably above that bar. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Aug 23, 2024

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

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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

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

Feb 5, 2024

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.

View 3 violations

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

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

Sep 12, 2022

Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection

2 critical violations.

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

02B

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

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Hip Wo Chinese Restaurant last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Hip Wo Chinese Restaurant on file is from Aug 23, 2024. The public record contains three inspections in total.

How does Hip Wo Chinese Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Staten Island?

Hip Wo Chinese Restaurant most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Staten Island average of 75.

Has Hip Wo Chinese Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Hip Wo Chinese Restaurant have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Hip Wo Chinese Restaurant 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 Hip Wo Chinese Restaurant inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Hip Wo Chinese Restaurant is inspected around two times per year on average.

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