Staten Island, NY — Halal Express Asian Fusion Restaurant, located at 2226 Hylan Boulevard in Staten Island, received a Grade B score of 23 points following a health inspection conducted on February 21, 2026. The inspection, carried out by the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH), identified one critical violation related to food contact surface sanitation.
The inspection data was released by DOHMH on February 23, 2026.
What Inspectors Found
During the inspection, DOHMH inspectors cited the restaurant for one critical violation under Code 06D: food contact surfaces were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
Food contact surfaces include cutting boards, prep tables, utensils, and any equipment that comes into direct contact with food during preparation or service. When these surfaces are not adequately cleaned and sanitized between uses, they can become vectors for cross-contamination between different food items or between raw and ready-to-eat foods.
No non-critical violations were documented during this inspection. The restaurant's total score of 23 points placed it within the Grade B range. No closure action was taken; violations were cited and the establishment remained open for business.
Food Safety Context
NYC Health Code Article 81 establishes the sanitation and food safety standards that all food service establishments in New York City must follow. The requirement for proper washing, rinsing, and sanitizing of food contact surfaces is one of the foundational elements of food safety practice, consistent with guidelines outlined in the FDA Food Code.
The FDA Food Code specifies that food contact surfaces must be cleaned and sanitized between uses, particularly when switching between different food types or after any interruption during which contamination could occur. This three-step process — washing with detergent, rinsing with clean water, and sanitizing with an approved chemical solution or hot water — is designed to reduce the presence of harmful bacteria and prevent foodborne illness.
A critical violation designation indicates a condition that, if not corrected, could directly contribute to a foodborne illness or environmental health hazard.
Inspection History
No prior inspection history is available in the DOHMH public database for this establishment. This may indicate that the February 21, 2026 inspection was the restaurant's first recorded inspection, or that prior records are not reflected in the current dataset.
Understanding NYC Restaurant Grades
New York City assigns letter grades to restaurants based on the total number of violation points accumulated during an inspection. Fewer points indicate fewer or less severe violations:
- Grade A: 0 to 13 points
- Grade B: 14 to 27 points
- Grade C: 28 or more points
A Grade B indicates that one or more violations were identified that require correction, but the conditions did not reach the threshold for a Grade C or an immediate closure action.
Restaurants that receive a Grade B or C may choose to post the grade or request a re-inspection. Grade cards must be posted where they are visible to the public near the entrance of the establishment.
Consumers can look up inspection results for any New York City restaurant through the DOHMH restaurant inspection database, available online at the NYC Open Data portal. Detailed violation descriptions, scores, and inspection dates are part of the public record and are updated regularly as new inspections are completed.
More About This Restaurant
View the full inspection history for Halal Express Asian Fusion Restaurant including all past inspections, violations, and grade changes.