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Kukiz

11 Jewett Avenue, Staten Island, NY 10302
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Oct 28, 2025
64
Score
Medium Risk NYC Grade: B

Kukiz has been inspected four times since 2023. The latest inspection on file is from Oct 28, 2025. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near four violations per visit.

The pattern that stands out is “non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material”, which has been cited three times.

Kukiz's latest score of 64 falls below the Staten Island average of 75. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.

4
Inspections
2
Critical latest
0
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 28, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 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
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
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
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
64
Jul 21, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04L
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
Dishwashing and ware washing: cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.
10G
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
64
Jan 11, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 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
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
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
78
Jan 30, 2023
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
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
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
78

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Kukiz last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Kukiz on file is from Oct 28, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Kukiz?

Across the inspection record, “non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Kukiz.

How does Kukiz compare to other restaurants in Staten Island?

Kukiz most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the Staten Island average of 75.

Has Kukiz's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Kukiz have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Kukiz means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

How often is Kukiz inspected?

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

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