Al-Aqsa Restaurant
1758 Hylan Boulevard, Staten Island, NY 10305
Middle Eastern Old Town-Dongan Hills-South Beach (201) 686-8123
Grade A · as of Nov 1, 2024
Al-Aqsa Restaurant was last inspected on June 2, 2026 and scored 23 points (B range). Inspectors found 4 violations, 3 of them critical.
Latest inspection
June 2, 2026 · Cycle Inspection · Initial Inspection
Score: 23 points (B range)
3 critical1 generalScored in the B range on an initial inspection, so no grade is given yet. A re-inspection follows.
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Food or supplies weren’t protected from contamination during storage, prep, or service.
Official wording (code 06C)
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.
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Wiping cloths were dirty or not kept in sanitizing solution.
Official wording (code 06F)
Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.
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CriticalFood temperature
Hot food was being held below 140°F, where bacteria can grow.
Official wording (code 02B)
Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Non-food surfaces or equipment were poorly built or maintained.
Official wording (code 10G)
Dishwashing and ware washing: Cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.
Inspection history
2 inspections on record
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A 9 points (A range)
Cycle Inspection · Initial Inspection
1 critical1 general Show violations
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CriticalFood temperature
Hot food was being held below 140°F, where bacteria can grow.
Official wording (code 02B)
Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Non-food surfaces or equipment were dirty, damaged, or made of unsuitable material.
Official wording (code 10F)
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.
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Source: NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH) open data, refreshed hourly. Last inspection 5 months ago. Always confirm with the official record.