Mercado Ariana

30 Giffords Lane, Staten Island, NY 10308

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Oct 19, 2023

Score

Low Risk NYC Grade: A

With just two inspections in the record, there isn't enough history to establish a clear pattern. The newest entry in the record is dated Oct 19, 2023. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit. The most recent inspection at Mercado Ariana is from Oct 19, 2023, and nothing newer appears in the public record.

Things are looking better: the most recent inspection turned up one violation, compared to seven violations previously.

When inspectors have written things up, sanitized equipment or utensil has been the most frequent reason, cited one time.

Compared to the broader Staten Island restaurant scene, where the average is 75, this is a stronger showing. The record reflects steady performance over time.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Oct 19, 2023

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

1 critical violation.

View 1 violation

Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.

06E

Feb 8, 2023

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

4 critical violations. 3 minor violations.

View 7 violations

Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.

06D

Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with haccp plan.

04H

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

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

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

Wash hands sign not posted near or above hand washing sink.

09E

Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.

08A

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Mercado Ariana last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Mercado Ariana on file is from Oct 19, 2023. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Mercado Ariana?

Across the inspection record, sanitized equipment or utensil has been cited one time, more than any other issue at Mercado Ariana.

How does Mercado Ariana compare to other restaurants in Staten Island?

Mercado Ariana most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Staten Island average of 75.

Has Mercado Ariana's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Mercado Ariana have turned up fewer violations than earlier ones, with the latest finding around one violation compared to about seven previously.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Mercado Ariana 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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