Sumac

1198B Forest Avenue, Staten Island, NY 10310
Greek / Mediterranean
Last inspected: Nov 22, 2024
86
Score
Low Risk NYC Grade: A

The health department has logged three inspections at Sumac, the earliest from 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Nov 22, 2024. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

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

Looking across the full record, “evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.

Restaurants in Staten Island average 75, so Sumac is doing better than most peers. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

3
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 22, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
Food protection certificate (fpc) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
04A
86
Jun 20, 2023
Cycle Inspection / 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
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
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
78
May 17, 2022
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Evidence of mice or live mice present in facility's food and/or non-food areas.
04L
Facility not vermin proof. harborage or conditions conducive to attracting vermin to the premises and/or allowing vermin to exist.
08A
Non-food contact surface improperly constructed. unacceptable material used. non-food contact surface or equipment improperly maintained and/or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable to allow accessibility for cleaning on all sides, above and underneath the unit.
10F
78

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Sumac last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Sumac on file is from Nov 22, 2024. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Sumac?

Across the inspection record, “evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Sumac.

How does Sumac compare to other restaurants in Staten Island?

Sumac most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Staten Island average of 75.

Has Sumac's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Sumac have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly three earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Sumac means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is Sumac inspected?

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