The Kova
Last inspected: Dec 3, 2025
64
Score
The Kova in Staten Island, NY, has undergone three inspections, with the most recent assessment on December 3, 2025, resulting in a moderate risk classification. During this inspection, officials documented five total violations, including the presence of live roaches, evidence of pest harborage, and the improper storage or use of pesticides.
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Inspections
2
Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 3, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.
04M
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04L
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. unprotected, unlocked bait station used.
08C
Accurate thermometer not provided or properly located in refrigerated, cold storage or hot holding equipment
10E
64
Jul 23, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
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Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04L
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
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
67
Nov 2, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
2 critical 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
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
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