MAMA ROSARIA'S PIZZERIA RESTAURANT

🚫 CLOSED BY HEALTH DEPARTMENT

Wednesday, December 21, 2022

Overview

MAMA ROSARIA'S PIZZERIA RESTAURANT was ordered closed by the NYC Health Department on December 21, 2022 following a health inspection. The inspection found 1 violation, including 1 critical.

Address
2146 FOREST AVENUE
Staten Island, NY 10303
Cuisine
Pizza
Inspection Type
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Violations
1 total
⚠ 1 critical
Facility History
6 inspections

Violations Cited

⚠ CRITICAL 04K

Evidence of Rats Present in Facility

Evidence of rats or live rats in establishment's food or non-food areas.

⚠️ Why This Matters

SEVERE BIOHAZARD: Rats carry 35+ diseases including Leptospirosis (kidney/liver failure), Hantavirus (38% mortality), Salmonella, and plague. One rat produces 40-50 droppings daily containing millions of pathogens. Urine aerosols spread disease throughout facility.

📋 Code Requirements

IMMEDIATE ACTION REQUIRED: Close affected areas, Professional extermination within 24 hours, Clean/sanitize with 10% bleach solution, Discard ALL contaminated food, Seal holes over 1/2 inch, Remove food/water sources, Install bait stations, May require closure.

CDC Risk Factor: Contaminated Equipment/Environmental
NYC Health Code Article 81, Section 81.17
Inspector's Action:

Establishment Closed by DOHMH. Violations were cited in the following area(s) and those requiring immediate action were addressed.

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MAMA ROSARIA'S PIZZERIA RESTAURANT — Inspection Questions

Did MAMA ROSARIA'S PIZZERIA RESTAURANT pass their NYC health inspection on December 21, 2022?
MAMA ROSARIA'S PIZZERIA RESTAURANT was closed by the health department on December 21, 2022 with a score of 38 points. The facility was ordered closed due to serious health violations.
What critical violations did MAMA ROSARIA'S PIZZERIA RESTAURANT have?
MAMA ROSARIA'S PIZZERIA RESTAURANT had 1 critical violation(s) during their inspection. Critical violations directly contribute to foodborne illness and must be corrected immediately. These include issues with temperature control, hand washing, cross-contamination, and pest infestations.
What does violation code 04K mean in NYC restaurant inspections?
NYC violation 04K (Evidence of Rats Present in Facility) is a critical violation. Rat droppings, gnaw marks, burrows, or live rats observed in facility. SEVERE BIOHAZARD: Rats carry 35+ diseases including Leptospirosis (kidney/liver failure), Hantavirus (38% mortality), Salmonella, and plague. One rat produces 40-50 droppings daily containing millions of pathogens. Urine aerosols spread disease throughout facility.