Staten Island, NY — Egger's Ice Cream Parlor at 1194 Forest Avenue received a Grade C rating after health inspectors documented violations during a March 10, 2026 inspection. The frozen desserts establishment scored 29 points, marking its first non-A grade since inspection records began in 2022. The New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene released the inspection data on March 12, 2026.

What Inspectors Found

Health inspectors cited the establishment for conditions conducive to pests. The violation report noted that the facility was not free of harborage or conditions that attract rodents, insects, or other pests, a non-critical violation under NYC Health Code. The inspection identified one violation total, with no critical violations documented. Despite the non-critical classification, the 29-point score placed the restaurant in Grade C territory, requiring the establishment to post the grade publicly.

The violation falls under code 08A, which addresses environmental conditions that may allow pest activity. This includes factors such as unsealed openings, food debris, standing water, or structural deficiencies that provide access or habitat for vermin. The inspection report does not indicate evidence of active pest infestation, but rather conditions that could facilitate future pest problems if not corrected.

Food Safety Context

NYC Health Code Article 81 establishes inspection standards for food service establishments. The code requires restaurants to maintain premises free from conditions that attract or harbor pests. According to the FDA Food Code, which guides municipal health regulations, pest control is a fundamental requirement for food safety. Pests can contaminate food, food-contact surfaces, and packaging materials with pathogens and allergens.

Grade C indicates a score of 28 points or higher, reflecting conditions that require immediate correction. Under NYC regulations, establishments receiving Grade C must post the grade card prominently and undergo re-inspection. The restaurant remains open for business while addressing the cited violations, as no critical violations requiring immediate closure were documented.

Inspection History

Egger's Ice Cream Parlor maintained consistent Grade A ratings prior to this inspection:

  • March 10, 2026: Score 29 (Grade C)
  • September 13, 2024: Score 7 (Grade A)
  • March 10, 2023: Score 10 (Grade A)
  • December 15, 2022: Score 5
  • December 5, 2022: Score 10 (Grade A)
  • March 21, 2022: Score 17

The March 2026 inspection represents a significant departure from the establishment's track record. Previous inspections consistently resulted in single-digit or low double-digit scores, well within Grade A range. The most recent prior inspection in September 2024 scored 7 points, among the restaurant's best performances.

Understanding NYC Restaurant Grades

The New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene uses a point-based system to grade food service establishments:

  • Grade A: 0-13 points
  • Grade B: 14-27 points
  • Grade C: 28 or more points

Lower scores indicate better compliance with health code requirements. Each violation carries a point value based on its relationship to foodborne illness risk. Critical violations, which directly relate to disease transmission, carry higher point values than non-critical violations. However, accumulating multiple non-critical violations can still result in Grade B or C ratings.

Restaurants must post their grade cards prominently at the entrance where customers can see them before entering. Grade cards remain posted until the next inspection cycle, typically occurring annually for Grade A establishments or more frequently for lower grades.

Public Health Resources

The NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene maintains a searchable database of restaurant inspection results at nyc.gov/health. Consumers can look up any food service establishment's current grade, inspection history, and violation details. The department conducts unannounced inspections of approximately 24,000 restaurants throughout the city annually.

Restaurant operators can access food safety training resources through the department's website, including information on pest control, proper food handling, and health code compliance. Establishments may request re-inspection after correcting violations to improve their grade.

More About This Restaurant

View the full inspection history for Egger's Ice Cream Parlor including all past inspections, violations, and grade changes.