Krave It Cafe

3846A Richmond Avenue, Staten Island, NY 10312

Café / Breakfast

Last inspected: Jul 29, 2024

Score

Low Risk NYC Grade: A

The inspection history at Krave It Cafe is still short, with only two visits logged. The latest inspection on file is from Jul 29, 2024. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around 15 violations to closer to one violation per visit over the last few inspections.

When inspectors have written things up, “personal cleanliness is inadequate” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

Restaurants in Staten Island average 75, so Krave It Cafe is doing better than most peers. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jul 29, 2024

Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection

1 critical violation.

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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

Jun 7, 2024

Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection

6 critical violations. 9 minor violations.

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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

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

04A

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

No approved written standard operating procedure for avoiding contamination by refillable returnable containers.

05H

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

06A

Failure to post or conspicuously post healthy eating information

20-08

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

Food allergy information poster not conspicuously posted where food is being prepared or processed by food workers.

20-01

Design, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper. surface not easily cleanable, sanitized and maintained.

09C

Sign prohibiting smoking or using electronic cigarettes not conspicuously posted.

15-27

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

Garbage receptacle not pest or water resistant, with tight-fitting lids, and covered except while in active use. garbage receptacle and cover not cleaned after emptying and prior to reuse. garbage, refuse and other solid and liquid waste not collected, stored, removed and disposed of so as to prevent a nuisance.

08B

Mechanical or natural ventilation not provided, inadequate, improperly installed, in disrepair or fails to prevent and control excessive build-up of grease, heat, steam condensation, vapors, odors, smoke or fumes.

10D

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Krave It Cafe last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Krave It Cafe on file is from Jul 29, 2024. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Krave It Cafe?

Across the inspection record, “personal cleanliness is inadequate” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Krave It Cafe.

How does Krave It Cafe compare to other restaurants in Staten Island?

Krave It Cafe most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Staten Island average of 75.

Has Krave It Cafe's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Krave It Cafe have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly 15 earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Krave It Cafe 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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