Nago Cafe

416A Jersey Street, Staten Island, NY 10301
Japanese / Sushi
Last inspected: Sep 22, 2025
70
Score
Medium Risk NYC Grade: A

Across the available record, Nago Cafe has three inspections on file, the first dated 2023. Nago Cafe was last inspected on Sep 22, 2025. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.

Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around four violations each.

When inspectors have written things up, “anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

By comparison, the average Staten Island facility scores 75, putting Nago Cafe on the weaker side. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.

3
Inspections
2
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Sep 22, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.
06E
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
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
70
May 15, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
4 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 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
Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.
04M
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04L
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
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
50
Jul 27, 2023
Pre-permit (Operational) / 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
Accurate thermometer not provided or properly located in refrigerated, cold storage or hot holding equipment
10E
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
78

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Nago Cafe last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Nago Cafe on file is from Sep 22, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Nago Cafe?

Across the inspection record, “anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Nago Cafe.

How does Nago Cafe compare to other restaurants in Staten Island?

Nago Cafe most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Staten Island average of 75.

Has Nago Cafe's inspection record improved over time?

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

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Nago Cafe 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 Nago Cafe inspected?

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