Tu Tipico Dominicano

1195 Castleton Avenue, Staten Island, NY 10310
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Dec 8, 2025
82
Score
Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Tu Tipico Dominicano appears in inspection records four times, starting in 2023. On Dec 8, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near two violations per visit.

The pattern that stands out is “hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F”, which has been cited two times.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Staten Island restaurant scores 75. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

4
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 8, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.
02B
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
82
May 23, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
3 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
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
No hand washing facility in or adjacent to toilet room or within 25 feet of a food preparation, food service or ware washing area. hand washing facility not accessible, obstructed or used for non-hand washing purposes. no hot and cold running water or water at inadequate pressure. no soap or acceptable hand-drying device.
05D
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
61
Apr 29, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Food protection certificate (fpc) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
04A
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
82
Feb 1, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
3 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.
02B
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
61

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Tu Tipico Dominicano last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Tu Tipico Dominicano on file is from Dec 8, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Tu Tipico Dominicano?

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 Tu Tipico Dominicano.

How does Tu Tipico Dominicano compare to other restaurants in Staten Island?

Tu Tipico Dominicano most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Staten Island average of 75.

Has Tu Tipico Dominicano's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Tu Tipico Dominicano have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Tu Tipico Dominicano 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 Tu Tipico Dominicano inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Tu Tipico Dominicano is inspected roughly once per year on average.