THE KOVA in Todt Hill Emerson Hill Lighthouse Hill Manor Heights
Latest: GRADE Z
Last inspected Dec 3, 2025
📍 1775 RICHMOND ROAD, Staten Island, NY 10306 ·
🍽️ Coffee/Tea
Overview
The Kova on Richmond Road in Staten Island holds a Grade Z from NYC DOHMH, based on 3 inspections between 2023 and 2025. The restaurant received a Grade A on one prior inspection and has no emergency closures on record.
3
Inspections on Record
Grade Z
Current Grade
1
Grade A Inspection
THE KOVA in Todt Hill Emerson Hill Lighthouse Hill Manor Heights: Full Inspection History (3 records)
GRADE Z
Dec 3, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 17
Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. Pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. Unprotected, unlocked bait station used.
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
Evidence of mice or live mice in establ...
Jul 23, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 19
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
Dishwashing and ware washing: Cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes...
GRADE A
Nov 2, 2023
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 10
Food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display, service or from customer’s refillable, reusable container. Condiments not in single-service containers or dispensed directly by the vendor.
Food contact surface n...
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THE KOVA in Todt Hill Emerson Hill Lighthouse Hill Manor Heights: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was THE KOVA last inspected?
- THE KOVA was last inspected on December 3, 2025 (Grade Z). The inspection score was 17 points.
- What is THE KOVA's current health grade?
- THE KOVA currently holds a Grade Z.
- How many health inspections has THE KOVA had?
- THE KOVA has 3 health inspections on record from November 2023 through December 2025. The restaurant received Grade A on 1 occasion.
- What was the worst inspection score at THE KOVA?
- The worst inspection score recorded at THE KOVA was 19 points on July 23, 2025. In NYC, a score of 14 or above means Grade B, and 28+ means Grade C.
- Has THE KOVA ever received a Grade C?
- No. THE KOVA has not received a Grade C in the inspections on record.