Nature's Grill Cafe

4115 Hylan Boulevard, Staten Island, NY 10308

American

Last inspected: Jun 20, 2024

Score

High Risk NYC Grade: Pending

Nature's Grill Cafe has been inspected three times since 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Jun 20, 2024. Diners may want to take note: high risk reflects issues that a health inspector considered important.

Things have moved in the wrong direction: violation counts went from four to six.

The most common issue across all inspections has been after cooking or removal from hot holding, showing up two times.

Restaurants in Staten Island average 75, so Nature's Grill Cafe trails the local norm. Diners may want to weigh the inspection history when deciding to visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jun 20, 2024

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

4 critical violations. 2 minor violations.

View 6 violations

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

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

Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.

04M

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

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

Jan 12, 2023

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.

View 3 violations

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

06D

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

06E

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

Mar 30, 2022

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

4 critical violations.

View 4 violations

Food not cooled by an approved method whereby the internal product temperature is reduced from 140º f to 70º f or less within 2 hours, and from 70º f to 41º f or less within 4 additional hours.

02H

Food protection certificate not held by supervisor of food operations.

04A

Hot food item not held at or above 140º f.

02B

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

06D

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Nature's Grill Cafe last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Nature's Grill Cafe on file is from Jun 20, 2024. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Nature's Grill Cafe?

Across the inspection record, after cooking or removal from hot holding has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Nature's Grill Cafe.

How does Nature's Grill Cafe compare to other restaurants in Staten Island?

Nature's Grill Cafe most recently scored 50 out of 100, which is lower than the Staten Island average of 75.

Has Nature's Grill Cafe's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Nature's Grill Cafe have flagged more violations than earlier ones, ticking from about four per visit to around six more recently.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at Nature's Grill Cafe means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.

How often is Nature's Grill Cafe inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Nature's Grill Cafe is inspected roughly once per year on average.

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