Dominican Food Health Inspection Grade
Latin American · 2180 Forest Avenue, Staten Island, NY 10303
Current Grade
Current grade
N/A
Latest score
30
Last inspection
April 15, 2025
Critical / non-critical points
26 / 4
Dominican Food currently has no posted grade from the NYC Department of Health. Its latest inspection on April 15, 2025 found 6 violations, including 4 critical violations, for a total score of 30 points.
Latest Violations
4 critical · 2 non-critical
Critical
- Personal cleanliness is inadequate. Outer garment soiled with possible contaminant. Effective hair restraint not worn where required. Jewelry worn on hands or arms. Fingernail polish worn or fingernails not kept clean and trimmed.
- Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
- Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.
- Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.
Non-Critical
- Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
- Thawing procedure improper.
Latest Inspection Details
April 15, 2025
- Date
- April 15, 2025
- Type
- Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
- Action
- Violations were cited in the following area(s).
- Grade
- N/A
- Score
- 30
- Critical points
- 26
- Non-critical points
- 4
- Violations
- 6 (4 critical, 2 non-critical)
Inspection History
5 inspections
Apr 15, 2025
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Nov 18, 2024
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
May 22, 2024
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Sep 6, 2023
Inspection Type: Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Aug 15, 2023
Inspection Type: Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Grade Trend
Dominican Food's most recent graded inspection in November 2024 was a C, after a A in September 2023.
What This Grade Means
NYC inspection scores are penalty points. Lower scores are better. A score of 0–13 generally qualifies for an A, 14–27 for a B, and 28+ for a C.
Dominican Food's latest score: 30
Grade range: C
Learn more about NYC restaurant grades →Frequently Asked Questions
What is Dominican Food's current NYC health grade?
Dominican Food does not currently have a posted NYC health grade.
When was Dominican Food last inspected?
Dominican Food was last inspected on April 15, 2025.
What was Dominican Food's latest inspection score?
Dominican Food's latest inspection score was 30 points.
How many violations did Dominican Food have in its latest inspection?
Dominican Food had 6 violations in its latest inspection, including 4 critical violations and 2 non-critical violations.
Where is Dominican Food located?
Dominican Food is located at 2180 Forest Avenue in Staten Island, NY 10303.
Data source: NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene restaurant inspection data via NYC Open Data. Inspection results may change as new inspections, reinspections, or adjudications are posted.
Restaurant ID: 50139652
Last updated: July 3, 2026