Charcoal Gardenia
Last inspected: Mar 24, 2026
37
Score
During a March 24, 2026, inspection of Charcoal Gardenia in Staten Island, NY, inspectors identified four critical and five minor violations, including issues with hot food temperature control and sewage disposal. The facility has two inspections on record, with the previous history showing a pattern of medium-risk findings.
2
Inspections
4
Critical latest
0
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 24, 2026
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
4 critical violations. 5 minor violations.
37
Apr 30, 2025
Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
74
Violations — Mar 24, 2026 Inspection
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
Anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided where required; equipment or floor not properly drained; sewage disposal system in disrepair or not functioning properly. condensation or liquid waste improperly disposed of.
10B
Original label for smoking products sold or offered for sale.
15-22
Flavored tobacco products sold, offered for sale
15-21
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
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
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
Design, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper. surface not easily cleanable, sanitized and maintained.
09C
Critical
Not Critical
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