Panini Grill

538 Forest Avenue, Staten Island, NY 10310

Italian

Last inspected: Sep 17, 2025

Score

High Risk NYC Grade: Pending

Public records show three inspections at Panini Grill stretching back to 2023. On Sep 17, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A high risk rating points to multiple serious findings at the most recent inspection.

Things have been moving the wrong way, with the rolling count rising from around four violations to closer to six violations per visit.

Across the inspection history, “hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.

Compared to other Staten Island restaurants (averaging 75), there's room to close the gap. The pattern in the record is worth a careful look.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Sep 17, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

4 critical violations. 2 minor violations.

View 6 violations

Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.

02B

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

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

06D

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

Accurate thermometer not provided or properly located in refrigerated, cold storage or hot holding equipment

10E

Single service article not provided. single service article reused or not protected from contamination when transported, stored, dispensed. drinking straws not completely enclosed in wrapper or dispensed from a sanitary device.

10H

Feb 7, 2024

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

View 3 violations

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

06E

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

Mechanical or natural ventilation not provided, inadequate, improperly installed, in disrepair or fails to prevent and control excessive build-up of grease, heat, steam condensation, vapors, odors, smoke or fumes.

10D

May 25, 2023

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

4 critical violations.

View 4 violations

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

06E

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

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

Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.

02B

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Panini Grill last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Panini Grill on file is from Sep 17, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Panini Grill?

Across the inspection record, “hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Panini Grill.

How does Panini Grill compare to other restaurants in Staten Island?

Panini Grill most recently scored 50 out of 100, which is lower than the Staten Island average of 75.

Has Panini Grill's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Panini Grill have averaged around six violations per visit, up from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at Panini Grill 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 Panini Grill inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Panini Grill is inspected roughly once per year on average.

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