Kuzina the Greek Kitchen

895 Huguenot Avenue, Staten Island, NY 10312
Greek / Mediterranean
Last inspected: Mar 28, 2026
58
Score
Medium Risk NYC Grade: Pending

Public records show four inspections at Kuzina the Greek Kitchen stretching back to 2021. The most recent report on file is from Mar 28, 2026. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.

Recent visits have flagged more than earlier ones: around seven violations per visit lately, up from roughly two violations before.

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

Compared to other Staten Island restaurants (averaging 75), there's room to close the gap. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.

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Inspections
2
Critical latest
0
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 28, 2026
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
2 critical violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
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
After cooking or removal from hot holding, tcs food not cooled by an approved method whereby the internal temperature is reduced from 140 °f to 70 °f or less within 2 hours, and from 70 °f to 41 °f or less within 4 additional hours.
02H
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
Wash hands sign not posted near or above hand washing sink.
09E
Current letter grade or grade pending card not posted
20-06
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
Accurate thermometer not provided or properly located in refrigerated, cold storage or hot holding equipment
10E
58
Sep 18, 2023
Administrative Miscellaneous / Re-inspection
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
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
Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.
02B
Food protection certificate not available for inspection
18-11
70
Dec 12, 2022
Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
No violations found.
100
Aug 13, 2021
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
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
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Kuzina the Greek Kitchen last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Kuzina the Greek Kitchen on file is from Mar 28, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Kuzina the Greek Kitchen?

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

How does Kuzina the Greek Kitchen compare to other restaurants in Staten Island?

Kuzina the Greek Kitchen most recently scored 58 out of 100, which is lower than the Staten Island average of 75.

Has Kuzina the Greek Kitchen's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Kuzina the Greek Kitchen have averaged around seven violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Kuzina the Greek Kitchen 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 Kuzina the Greek Kitchen inspected?

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