Staten Island, NY — Urban Zone Adventure Park, a family entertainment venue at 501 Industry Road in Staten Island, was closed by the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH) following an inspection conducted on April 2, 2026. The establishment received a score of 134 points, placing it well into C-grade territory and triggering an immediate closure order. Inspection data was released publicly on April 6, 2026.

What Inspectors Found

Inspectors documented 13 total violations during the April inspection, including 6 classified as critical. The most frequently cited issue was the presence of mice: Code 04L, covering evidence of mice or live mice in food or non-food areas, was recorded three separate times during the same visit.

Additional critical violations included:

  • Code 05D: No adequate handwashing facility was available in proximity to food preparation or food service areas. The citation covers facilities that are missing, obstructed, or lacking hot and cold running water, soap, or an acceptable hand-drying device.
  • Code 06F: Wiping cloths were not stored properly between uses — specifically, they were not kept clean and dry or placed in a sanitizing solution as required.
  • Code 05H: The establishment lacked an approved written standard operating procedure for preventing contamination through refillable or returnable containers.

Non-critical violations were also noted across several categories:

  • Code 08A was cited twice for conditions conducive to rodent or pest harborage.
  • Code 20-04 was cited three times for missing required safety postings, including the "Choking First Aid" poster, the "Alcohol and Pregnancy" warning sign, and signage for resuscitation equipment.
  • Code 10F identified non-food contact surfaces made of unacceptable materials or not kept clean.
  • Code 10B flagged drainage issues and the absence of required anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention devices.

Per DOHMH procedure, violations requiring immediate action were addressed at the time of inspection before a reinspection could be scheduled.

Food Safety Context

The violations documented at Urban Zone Adventure Park touch on several foundational requirements under NYC Health Code Article 81 and the FDA Food Code.

Rodent activity is among the most serious conditions inspectors can identify. Under Article 81, establishments are required to maintain facilities free of conditions that attract or harbor pests. The repeated citation of Code 04L in a single inspection reflects documented evidence of an active infestation rather than a single isolated finding.

Handwashing access is a core element of foodborne illness prevention. The FDA Food Code requires that handwashing facilities be conveniently located, unobstructed, and properly supplied. When access is blocked or supplies are absent, handwashing practices cannot be reliably maintained during food handling operations.

The absence of required safety postings, while non-critical, represents a recordable lapse in the regulatory environment that establishments in New York City are required to maintain.

Inspection History

Urban Zone Adventure Park's recent inspection record reflects ongoing compliance challenges:

  • 2026-04-02: Score 134 (Grade C, 28+ points), closed by DOHMH
  • 2026-05-21: Score 33 (Grade N), closed by DOHMH
  • 2026-06-04: Score 0 (Grade Z), reopened

The establishment was closed a second time following the May 21 inspection before ultimately being cleared to reopen on June 4, 2026. This article covers the initial April 2 closure and the violations cited at that time.

Understanding NYC Restaurant Grades

The DOHMH assigns letter grades to restaurants based on points accumulated during inspections, with higher scores reflecting more or more serious violations:

  • Grade A: Score of 0 to 13 points
  • Grade B: Score of 14 to 27 points
  • Grade C: Score of 28 points or more
  • Grade N (Not Yet Graded): Typically assigned following a closure or reinspection cycle before a final grade is issued

A score of 134 points is substantially above the C-grade floor of 28 points, indicating a high volume and severity of violations across multiple categories.

Consumers can look up current inspection scores and grades for any NYC restaurant through the DOHMH Restaurant Inspection Results database at nyc.gov. All inspection data reported here is drawn from public records maintained and released by the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene.

More About This Restaurant

View the full inspection history for Urban Zone Adventure Park including all past inspections, violations, and grade changes.