Mexican · New Dorp-Midland Beach
CANTINA MEXICANA
140 NEW DORP LANE, Staten Island, NY 10306
Latest inspection: Grade A
A
Latest inspection: Grade A 10 points · Jun 23, 2026
Mediterranean · New Dorp-Midland Beach
THE ALCHEMIST COCKTAIL LOUNGE health grade & inspection history
1363 NORTH RAILROAD AVENUE, Staten Island, NY 10306
10
NYC violation points↓ Lower is better
A 0–13 B 14–27 C 28+
Peer context Lower than 58% of comparable Staten Island inspections Local context 1.5 points below the local median
Score and Grade A from the latest comparable inspection on Jun 23, 2026.
About the restaurant
What to know about THE ALCHEMIST COCKTAIL LOUNGE
The Alchemist Cocktail Lounge is a Mediterranean-oriented cocktail bar in New Dorp-Midland Beach, Staten Island, designed around drinks and an intimate evening atmosphere. Dark lighting, stylish decor, and a speakeasy-inspired mood create a setting for cocktails with friends or a date-night outing, while the food provides a supporting option. This profile also lets you check the restaurant’s NYC health grade, inspection score, health-code violations, and inspection history.
Latest NYC health inspection
Health inspection snapshot
Jun 23, 2026Inspection date
2Violations recorded
2Critical items
Official action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Inspection details
Latest health code violations
- 06ACritical violation
Personal cleanliness is inadequate. Outer garment soiled with possible contaminant. Effective hair restraint not worn where required. Jewelry worn on hands or arms. Fingernail polish worn or fingernails not kept clean and trimmed.
- 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
THE ALCHEMIST COCKTAIL LOUNGE inspection history
No prior comparable score. This table shows up to twelve inspection events in the current NYC record; the history can change after an agency update.
| Date | Assigned grade | Score | Violations | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 23, 2026 | A | 10 | 2 | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection |
| Oct 21, 2024 | Not assigned | 5 | 1 | Pre-permit (Non-operational) / Re-inspection |
| Sep 16, 2024 | Not assigned | 36 | 3 | Pre-permit (Non-operational) / Initial Inspection |
| Sep 16, 2024 | Not assigned | — | 1 | Administrative Miscellaneous / 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.
- 06DRecorded in 2 inspections
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
Official location
THE ALCHEMIST COCKTAIL LOUNGE on the map
Common questions
THE ALCHEMIST COCKTAIL LOUNGE inspection FAQ
What NYC health grade is listed for THE ALCHEMIST COCKTAIL LOUNGE?
The latest comparable inspection received Grade A with 10 violation points on Jun 23, 2026.
When was THE ALCHEMIST COCKTAIL LOUNGE last inspected?
The latest inspection in the official dataset is dated Jun 23, 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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