Better Gourmet Health Kitchen Health Inspection Grade
American · 400 Forest Avenue, Staten Island, NY 10301
Current Grade
Current grade
A
Latest score
12
Last inspection
September 8, 2025
Critical / non-critical points
10 / 2
Better Gourmet Health Kitchen currently has a A grade from the NYC Department of Health. Its latest inspection on September 8, 2025 found 3 violations, including 2 critical violations, for a total score of 12 points.
Latest Violations
2 critical · 1 non-critical
Critical
- 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.
- TCS food removed from cold holding or prepared from or combined with ingredients at room temperature not cooled by an approved method to 41 °F or below within 4 hours.
Non-Critical
- Accurate thermometer not provided or properly located in refrigerated, cold storage or hot holding equipment
Latest Inspection Details
September 8, 2025
- Date
- September 8, 2025
- Type
- Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
- Action
- Violations were cited in the following area(s).
- Grade
- A
- Score
- 12
- Critical points
- 10
- Non-critical points
- 2
- Violations
- 3 (2 critical, 1 non-critical)
Inspection History
4 inspections
Sep 8, 2025
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Jun 16, 2025
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Jan 19, 2024
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Sep 22, 2022
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Grade Trend
Better Gourmet Health Kitchen has received a A grade in its two most recent graded cycle inspections: September 2025 and January 2024. Its latest score remained 12 in both inspections.
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.
Better Gourmet Health Kitchen's latest score: 12
Grade range: A
Learn more about NYC restaurant grades →Frequently Asked Questions
What is Better Gourmet Health Kitchen's current NYC health grade?
Better Gourmet Health Kitchen currently has a A grade.
When was Better Gourmet Health Kitchen last inspected?
Better Gourmet Health Kitchen was last inspected on September 8, 2025.
What was Better Gourmet Health Kitchen's latest inspection score?
Better Gourmet Health Kitchen's latest inspection score was 12 points.
How many violations did Better Gourmet Health Kitchen have in its latest inspection?
Better Gourmet Health Kitchen had 3 violations in its latest inspection, including 2 critical violations and 1 non-critical violation.
Where is Better Gourmet Health Kitchen located?
Better Gourmet Health Kitchen is located at 400 Forest Avenue in Staten Island, NY 10301.
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: 50006379
Last updated: June 26, 2026