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American · 415 Forest Avenue, Staten Island, NY 10301
Current Grade
Current grade
A
Latest score
10
Last inspection
September 21, 2026
Critical / non-critical points
7 / 3
The Kettle Black currently has an A grade from the NYC Department of Health. Its latest inspection on September 21, 2026 found 2 violations, including 1 critical violation, for a total score of 10 points.
The Kettle Black currently has an A grade.
The Kettle Black was last inspected on September 21, 2026.
The Kettle Black's latest inspection score was 10 points.
The Kettle Black had 2 violations in its latest inspection, including 1 critical violation and 1 non-critical violation.
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: 50070421
Last updated: October 30, 2026
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
The Kettle Black has received an A grade in its two most recent graded cycle inspections: September 2026 and September 2025. Its latest score was 10, lower than its September 2025 score of 13.
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.
The Kettle Black's latest score: 10
Grade range: A
Learn more about NYC restaurant grades →The Kettle Black is located at 415 Forest Avenue in Staten Island, NY 10301.
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