Staten Island, NY — Tutto Apposto, located at 31 Page Avenue in Staten Island, received a Grade B following a health inspection conducted on April 2, 2025. The restaurant scored 26 points — placing it at the upper boundary of the Grade B range and just two points below the threshold for a Grade C. Inspection data was released by the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH) on April 7, 2026.

What Inspectors Found

Inspectors documented 18 violations in total — 11 classified as critical and 7 as non-critical.

The most frequently cited critical violation was Code 02B, recorded five times: hot Temperature Control for Safety (TCS) food items were not held at or above the required 140°F. Maintaining hot foods at proper temperatures is a key measure for preventing bacterial growth that can cause foodborne illness.

Code 06B was cited four times, documenting tobacco or electronic cigarette use, eating, or drinking from open containers in food preparation, food storage, or dishwashing areas. This type of violation raises concerns about potential contamination of food and food-contact surfaces.

Code 05D was cited twice, identifying handwashing facilities that were either inaccessible, obstructed, or not equipped with hot and cold running water, soap, or an acceptable hand-drying device. Proper handwashing infrastructure is a foundational requirement under NYC Health Code Article 81.

Among the non-critical violations, Code 20-04 was recorded six times for missing required postings — including the "Choking First Aid" poster, the "Alcohol and Pregnancy" warning sign, and resuscitation equipment signage. Code 10F was cited once for non-food contact surfaces made of unacceptable materials or not kept sufficiently clean.

Food Safety Context

NYC Health Code Article 81 governs food safety standards for all city restaurants, including temperature control, personal hygiene practices, and facility maintenance. The FDA Food Code, which Article 81 incorporates by reference, identifies improper hot holding temperatures and inadequate handwashing facilities as risk factors directly associated with foodborne illness outbreaks.

A score of 26 — while still within the Grade B range — reflects a significant accumulation of violations, particularly the repeated nature of the temperature and hygiene findings documented during this inspection.

Inspection History

Tutto Apposto's inspection record with DOHMH includes the following entries:

  • April 2, 2025: Score 26 (Grade B), violations cited
  • 2026-04-09: Score 12 (Grade A)

The April 2026 follow-up inspection resulted in a substantially lower score of 12, indicating corrective actions were taken in the period between inspections.

Understanding NYC Restaurant Grades

NYC DOHMH assigns letter grades based on inspection scores:

  • Grade A: 0–13 points (lowest violation level)
  • Grade B: 14–27 points
  • Grade C: 28 or more points

A score of 26 falls within Grade B but at its highest end, just below the cutoff for Grade C.

Consumers can look up current inspection records for any NYC restaurant through the DOHMH Restaurant Inspection Results database at nyc.gov/health, or through NYCRestaurantInspections.com. Inspection grades must be posted in a window visible from the street.

More About This Restaurant

View the full inspection history for Tutto Apposto including all past inspections, violations, and grade changes.