Staten Island, NY — Trackside Bar&Grill, an American restaurant located at 61 New Dorp Plaza North, received a Grade C score of 38 following a health inspection conducted on March 2, 2026. Inspectors documented three critical violations, including evidence of mice in the establishment.
Trackside Bar&Grill restaurant inspection" width="400" height="225" loading="eager" decoding="async" class="article-featured-image">The inspection data was released by the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH) on March 4, 2026.
What Inspectors Found
The inspection identified three critical violations at the establishment, with no non-critical violations recorded.
Inspectors documented evidence of mice or live mice in the establishment's food or non-food areas (Code 04L). The presence of rodent activity in a food service establishment represents one of the more serious conditions inspectors can identify, as mice can contaminate food and food preparation surfaces with pathogens.
The inspection also found that hot time/temperature control for safety (TCS) food items were not being held at or above 140 °F (Code 02B). Maintaining proper holding temperatures is a fundamental food safety requirement, as TCS foods held in the temperature danger zone — between 41 °F and 140 °F — can support rapid bacterial growth that may lead to foodborne illness.
Additionally, inspectors cited the restaurant for raw, cooked, or prepared food that was adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with HACCP plan requirements (Code 04H). This violation indicates that food items were not being handled, stored, or discarded according to established safety protocols.
Food Safety Context
NYC Health Code Article 81 establishes the regulatory framework for food service establishments in New York City. Under these regulations, restaurants are required to maintain proper food holding temperatures, prevent pest activity, and follow approved food safety plans.
The FDA Food Code specifies that hot TCS foods must be held at 140 °F or above to prevent the growth of harmful bacteria. Foods that fall into the temperature danger zone for extended periods can develop dangerous levels of pathogens including Salmonella, E. coli, and Listeria.
Pest control is a foundational requirement for food service operations. Evidence of mice activity can indicate broader sanitation concerns and may result in food contamination through droppings, urine, or direct contact with food products and preparation surfaces.
Each of the three violations identified at Trackside Bar&Grill was classified as critical, meaning they are conditions most likely to contribute to foodborne illness or food contamination.
Inspection History
The March 2026 inspection marks a significant departure from Trackside Bar&Grill's prior inspection record. The restaurant had consistently earned Grade A scores in its previous inspections:
- 2023-12-28: Score 13 (Grade A)
- 2022-09-12: Score 13 (Grade A)
The current score of 38 represents a 25-point increase from the restaurant's most recent prior inspection, moving the establishment from the Grade A range into Grade C territory. The restaurant's action status indicates that violations were cited, and the establishment may request an adjudication hearing or a re-inspection.
Understanding NYC Restaurant Grades
New York City's restaurant grading system, administered by DOHMH, assigns letter grades based on the total violation points recorded during an inspection. Lower scores indicate fewer or less serious violations:
- Grade A: 0-13 points
- Grade B: 14-27 points
- Grade C: 28 or more points
A score of 38 places Trackside Bar&Grill in the Grade C category. Restaurants that receive a Grade B or C on an initial inspection are typically offered a re-inspection, during which they have the opportunity to correct cited violations and potentially earn a higher grade.
Residents can look up inspection results for any New York City restaurant through the DOHMH restaurant inspection database, which is publicly accessible online. The database provides current grades, inspection dates, and detailed violation information for all inspected food service establishments in the five boroughs.
More About This Restaurant
View the full inspection history for Trackside Bar&Grill including all past inspections, violations, and grade changes.