Island Kitchen

462 Nome Avenue, Staten Island, NY 10314
Chinese
Last inspected: Jan 31, 2026
82
Score
Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Island Kitchen has been inspected five times since 2022. The most recent visit was on Jan 31, 2026. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

Compared to the prior visit, inspectors found more to write up: four violations versus two before.

Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing four times across the record.

The city-wide average for Staten Island sits at 75, putting Island Kitchen on the better side of that line. Pulling back, the record reflects steady performance.

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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 31, 2026
Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
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
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
Design, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper. surface not easily cleanable, sanitized and maintained.
09C
Contract with a pest management professional not in place. record of extermination activities not kept on premises.
28-06
82
Apr 22, 2025
Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 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
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
82
Dec 12, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Initial 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
May 15, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
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
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
82
Mar 14, 2022
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display or service.
06C
Plumbing not properly installed or maintained; anti-siphonage or backflow prevention device not provided where required; equipment or floor not properly drained; sewage disposal system in disrepair or not functioning properly.
10B
Non-food contact surface improperly constructed. unacceptable material used. non-food contact surface or equipment improperly maintained and/or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable to allow accessibility for cleaning on all sides, above and underneath the unit.
10F
78

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Island Kitchen last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Island Kitchen on file is from Jan 31, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Island Kitchen?

Across the inspection record, non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Island Kitchen.

How does Island Kitchen compare to other restaurants in Staten Island?

Island Kitchen most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Staten Island average of 75.

Has Island Kitchen's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Island Kitchen have flagged more violations than earlier ones, ticking from about two per visit to around four more recently.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Island Kitchen 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 Island Kitchen inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Island Kitchen is inspected roughly once per year on average.