Tim Hortons in Graniteville Fails Health Inspection

TIM HORTONS restaurant inspection

New York City, NY - City health officials cited Tim Hortons for health violations during an inspection on 08/12/2025.

Located in the heart of Graniteville, Tim Hortons operates from a prominent location at 1562 Hylan Boulevard Staten Island Ny, making it easily accessible to area customers.

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Health department documentation states: "04m. Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area. (critical: critical). 08a. Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests. (critical: not cri." Such infractions require correction to meet regulatory standards.

The inspection found infractions involving pest control, a fundamental aspect of food service operations.

Health experts emphasize that pest activity can rapidly contaminate food preparation surfaces and stored ingredients Research conducted by federal health agencies demonstrates that Effective pest control is considered a critical control point in preventing foodborne illness outbreaks. The FDA Pest Control Guidelines provides comprehensive guidance for preventing such violations.

Inspectors documented deficiencies involving sanitation, an essential component of restaurant operations.

Public health authorities continually highlight the fundamental significance of comprehensive sanitation practices. Studies from public health organizations show that Federal regulators use FDA sanitation guidelines as the benchmark for evaluating food service establishment compliance. The Food Safety Modernization Act offers detailed requirements for maintaining compliance.

Such infractions require attention for the business to maintain compliance with community safety standards. Public health officials note that addressing these violations helps maintain trust in dining establishments.

Regulatory authorities have scheduled an extensive follow-up review to confirm that every infraction has been adequately corrected. Management are required to show complete correction before these violations will be deemed closed.

The broader restaurant industry can learn valuable lessons from such cases, emphasizing the need for continuous vigilance to food safety standards. Consumer awareness remains a crucial component in maintaining community food safety.

📋 Complete Inspection Data

Latitude 40.590611465586
CAMIS 50058625
Council District 50
DBA TIM HORTONS
Community Board 502
STREET HYLAN BOULEVARD
RECORD DATE 08/15/2025
BBL 5033680018
CUISINE DESCRIPTION Coffee/Tea
ACTION Violations were cited in the following area(s).
SCORE 13
BIN 5000000
GRADE DATE 08/12/2025
PHONE 7186900783
Census Tract 007000
INSPECTION DATE 08/12/2025
BORO Staten Island
NTA SI36
BUILDING 1562
INSPECTION TYPE Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
GRADE A
ZIPCODE 10305
Longitude -74.08847220058
VIOLATION CODES 04M; 08A; 04N
ALL VIOLATIONS 04M: Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area. || 08A: Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents; insects or other pests. || 04N: Filth flies or food/refuse/sewage associated with (FRSA) flies or other nuisance pests in establishment’s food and/or non-food areas. FRSA flies include house flies; blow flies; bottle flies; flesh flies; drain flies; Phorid flies and fruit flies.

Frequently Asked Questions

When was this inspection conducted?

This inspection was conducted on August 12, 2025.

Who conducted this inspection?

Chicago Department of Public Health

What violations were found during this inspection?

The following violations were found: 04M: Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area. | 08A: Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests. | 04N: Filth flies or food/refuse/sewage associated with (FRSA) flies or other nuisance pests in establishment’s food and/or non-food areas. FRSA flies include house flies, blow flies, bottle flies, flesh flies, drain flies, Phorid flies and fruit flies..

Why are these violations concerning?

Health code violations can increase the risk of foodborne illness. Common concerns include improper food temperatures (which can allow bacteria growth), inadequate handwashing facilities (which can spread germs), pest activity (which can contaminate food), and cross-contamination risks. These violations are monitored by health departments to ensure public safety and prevent foodborne illness outbreaks.

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📋 Data Sources & Health Guidelines

Inspection Data Source

All inspection data for this report is sourced directly from the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene . View the original data source .

Federal Health Guidelines

Food safety standards referenced in this report are based on:

Important Note: This article is based on official inspection reports at the time of inspection. Current conditions may differ. Always check the most recent inspection results before dining. Establishments have the opportunity to correct violations and request re-inspection.