Nicotra Ballroom + Employee Cafeteria + Tea-Room

1100 South Avenue, Staten Island, NY 10314
American
Last inspected: Apr 10, 2025
95
Score
Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Nicotra Ballroom + Employee Cafeteria + Tea-Room has a thin inspection record, with only two visits on file so far. The latest inspection on file is from Apr 10, 2025. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around eight violations to closer to one violation per visit over the last few inspections.

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

Compared to the broader Staten Island restaurant scene, where the average is 75, this is a stronger showing. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

2
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 10, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
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
95
Jun 5, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
3 critical violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.
02B
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 worker/food vendor does not use utensil or other barrier to eliminate bare hand contact with food that will not receive adequate additional heat treatment.
04C
Accurate thermometer not provided or properly located in refrigerated, cold storage or hot holding equipment
10E
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
Dishwashing and ware washing: cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.
10G
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
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Nicotra Ballroom + Employee Cafeteria + Tea-Room last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Nicotra Ballroom + Employee Cafeteria + Tea-Room on file is from Apr 10, 2025. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Nicotra Ballroom + Employee Cafeteria + Tea-Room?

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 Nicotra Ballroom + Employee Cafeteria + Tea-Room.

How does Nicotra Ballroom + Employee Cafeteria + Tea-Room compare to other restaurants in Staten Island?

Nicotra Ballroom + Employee Cafeteria + Tea-Room most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Staten Island average of 75.

Has Nicotra Ballroom + Employee Cafeteria + Tea-Room's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Nicotra Ballroom + Employee Cafeteria + Tea-Room have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly eight earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Nicotra Ballroom + Employee Cafeteria + Tea-Room means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.