THE KETTLE BLACK
Current Score
60 / 100
Poor
As of Jan 19, 2026
Inspection History (1)
January 19, 2026
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
60
Poor Violations (6)
- Critical 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.
- Not Critical Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
- Critical Food Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
- Critical Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
- Critical Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
- Critical Filth flies or food/refuse/sewage associated with (FRSA) flies or other nuisance pests in establishment’s food and/or non-food areas. FRSA flies include house flies, blow flies, bottle flies, flesh flies, drain flies, Phorid flies and fruit flies.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is THE KETTLE BLACK clean?
THE KETTLE BLACK has a health inspection score of 60 out of 100, which is considered poor. The restaurant is located at 415 FOREST AVENUE in the Staten Island neighborhood of San Francisco.
When was THE KETTLE BLACK last inspected?
THE KETTLE BLACK was last inspected on Jan 19, 2026. The restaurant has been inspected 1 time total.
What do health inspection scores mean?
Health inspection scores range from 0-100. Scores of 90-100 are excellent, 70-89 are good, and below 70 need improvement. Inspectors check for food safety violations including proper food storage, cleanliness, and temperature control.