No. 1 Kitchen

1250 Hylan Boulevard, Staten Island, NY 10305

Chinese

Last inspected: Sep 29, 2025

Score

Medium Risk NYC Grade: Pending

Inspectors have visited No. 1 Kitchen three times, with records going back to 2023. The most recent report on file is from Sep 29, 2025. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.

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

The most common issue across all inspections has been dishwashing and ware washing, showing up two times.

Restaurants in Staten Island average 75, so No. 1 Kitchen trails the local norm. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Sep 29, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.

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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

Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.

04L

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

Mar 28, 2024

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

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

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

Apr 11, 2023

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

2 critical violations.

View 2 violations

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

When was No. 1 Kitchen last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at No. 1 Kitchen on file is from Sep 29, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at No. 1 Kitchen?

Across the inspection record, dishwashing and ware washing has been cited two times, more than any other issue at No. 1 Kitchen.

How does No. 1 Kitchen compare to other restaurants in Staten Island?

No. 1 Kitchen most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Staten Island average of 75.

Has No. 1 Kitchen's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at No. 1 Kitchen have flagged more violations than earlier ones, ticking from about two per visit to around four more recently.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at No. 1 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 No. 1 Kitchen inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, No. 1 Kitchen is inspected roughly once per year on average.

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