Violette's Cellar

2271 Hylan Boulevard, Staten Island, NY 10306
American
Last inspected: Apr 21, 2026
74
Score
Medium Risk NYC Grade: A

Public records show four inspections at Violette's Cellar stretching back to 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Apr 21, 2026. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near three violations per visit.

When inspectors have written things up, “food contact surface not properly washed” has been the most frequent reason, cited four times.

The city-wide average is 75, putting Violette's Cellar squarely in typical territory. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.

4
Inspections
2
Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 21, 2026
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
2 critical violations.
View 2 violations
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
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
74
Jun 13, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
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Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
Design, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper. surface not easily cleanable, sanitized and maintained.
09C
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
Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. unprotected, unlocked bait station used.
08C
74
Feb 21, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
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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
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
70
Dec 6, 2022
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Food protection certificate (fpc) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
04A
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
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
70

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Violette's Cellar last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Violette's Cellar on file is from Apr 21, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Violette's Cellar?

Across the inspection record, “food contact surface not properly washed” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Violette's Cellar.

How does Violette's Cellar compare to other restaurants in Staten Island?

Violette's Cellar most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is about the same as the Staten Island average of 75.

Has Violette's Cellar's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Violette's Cellar have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Violette's Cellar means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

How often is Violette's Cellar inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Violette's Cellar is inspected roughly once per year on average.