The New Dinette

187 Port Richmond Avenue, Staten Island, NY 10302

American

Last inspected: Mar 3, 2026

Score

Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Public records show five inspections at The New Dinette stretching back to 2023. The most recent visit was on Mar 3, 2026. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around one violation, down from roughly four violations earlier in the record.

When inspectors have written things up, “establishment is not free of harborage or conditions” has been the most frequent reason, cited three times.

The city-wide average for Staten Island sits at 75, putting The New Dinette on the better side of that line. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 3, 2026

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

1 critical violation.

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

02B

Dec 4, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

4 critical violations. 1 minor violation.

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Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.

04M

Insufficient or no hot holding, cold storage or cold holding equipment provided to maintain time/temperature control for safety foods (tcs) at required temperatures

05F

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

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

Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.

08A

Oct 17, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

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Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.

04M

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

Aug 16, 2024

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 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

Jun 5, 2023

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

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04N

Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.

08A

Frequently Asked Questions

When was The New Dinette last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at The New Dinette on file is from Mar 3, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at The New Dinette?

Across the inspection record, “establishment is not free of harborage or conditions” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at The New Dinette.

How does The New Dinette compare to other restaurants in Staten Island?

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

Has The New Dinette's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at The New Dinette have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at The New Dinette 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 The New Dinette inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, The New Dinette is inspected around two times per year on average.

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