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KONG DOG health grade & inspection history
2655 RICHMOND AVENUE, Staten Island, NY 10314
23
NYC violation points↓ Lower is better
A 0–13 B 14–27 C 28+
Peer context Lower than 13% of comparable Staten Island inspections Local context 11 points above the local median
Score from the latest comparable inspection on Apr 27, 2026. The official grade is shown separately and can come from a different represented grading record.
Latest NYC health inspection
Health inspection snapshot
Apr 27, 2026Inspection date
3Violations recorded
3Critical items
Official action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Inspection details
Latest health code violations
- 04ACritical violation
Food Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
- 06CCritical violation
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.
- 06DCritical violation
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
Score trend
KONG DOG inspection history
10 more inspection points than the previous comparable inspection. This table shows up to twelve inspection events available in the current source snapshot; the feed’s history can change after agency review.
| Date | Grade | Score | Violations | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 27, 2026 | — | 23 | 3 | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection |
| Aug 12, 2024 | A | 13 | 3 | Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection |
Repeat patterns
Recurring violation codes
Items recorded in at least two separate inspection events. Recurrence adds context but does not indicate that an issue is still present today.
- 06CRecorded in 2 inspections
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.
Official location
KONG DOG on the map
Common questions
KONG DOG inspection FAQ
What grade does the current DOHMH snapshot show for KONG DOG?
The most recent selectable NYC grade represented in our source snapshot is A, dated Aug 12, 2024. The latest comparable inspection score shown separately is 23 violation points.
When was KONG DOG last inspected?
The latest inspection in the official dataset is dated Apr 27, 2026.
Is a lower NYC restaurant inspection score better?
Yes. NYC inspection scores are violation points, so lower is better. Letter-grade ranges are generally A for 0–13, B for 14–27 and C for 28 or more points.
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