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Islander Taste

645 Rossville Avenue, Staten Island, NY 10309
Chinese
Last inspected: Oct 6, 2025
37
Score
High Risk NYC Grade: Pending

Islander Taste has been inspected three times since 2023. On Oct 6, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. High risk indicates the latest inspection turned up problems worth knowing about.

Recent inspections have turned up more issues than earlier ones, averaging around 10 violations lately compared to roughly four violations before.

Looking across the full record, “cold TCS food item held above 41 °F” is the recurring theme, flagged three times.

Restaurants in Staten Island average 75, so Islander Taste trails the local norm. Diners may want to scan the inspection details before deciding to visit.

3
Inspections
5
Critical latest
0
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 6, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
5 critical violations. 5 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.
04M
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
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
Food protection certificate (fpc) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
04A
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
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
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
Single service article not provided. single service article reused or not protected from contamination when transported, stored, dispensed. drinking straws not completely enclosed in wrapper or dispensed from a sanitary device.
10H
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
Contract with a pest management professional not in place. record of extermination activities not kept on premises.
28-06
37
Feb 16, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 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
82
Apr 5, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
3 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 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
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
Failure to display required signage about plastic straw availability.
19-10
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
58

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Islander Taste last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Islander Taste on file is from Oct 6, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Islander Taste?

Across the inspection record, “cold TCS food item held above 41 °F” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Islander Taste.

How does Islander Taste compare to other restaurants in Staten Island?

Islander Taste most recently scored 37 out of 100, which is lower than the Staten Island average of 75.

Has Islander Taste's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Islander Taste have averaged around 10 violations per visit, up from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at Islander Taste means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.

How often is Islander Taste inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Islander Taste is inspected roughly once per year on average.

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