What is Guac Time Mexican Grill's health inspection score?

Guac Time Mexican Grill has a SafeDine safety score of 28 out of 100 (Grade C). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Guac Time Mexican Grill last inspected?

Guac Time Mexican Grill was last inspected on January 17, 2026. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Guac Time Mexican Grill have?

Guac Time Mexican Grill has 10 total violations across 2 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Guac Time Mexican Grill safe to eat at?

Guac Time Mexican Grill has a safety score of 28/100, which suggests room for improvement. Review the detailed inspection history on SafeDine for more information.

What type of cuisine does Guac Time Mexican Grill serve?

Guac Time Mexican Grill serves Mexican cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

Guac Time Mexican Grill

Name: Guac Time Mexican Grill
Address: 961 JEWETT AVENUE, Staten Island, 10314
Rating: 28

961 JEWETT AVENUE, Staten Island

Last Inspected: 1/17/2026

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Mexican•Staten Island

Ranked #734 of 768 in Staten IslandBetter than 84% of mexican restaurants

Improving

2 inspections

Last: Jan 17, 2026

medium confidence

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Inspections

Clean Rate

Avg Violations

5 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Temperature controlHigh Priority

Food not kept at safe temperatures — risk of bacterial growth

Cross-contaminationHigh Priority

Raw and cooked foods not properly separated

HandwashingHigh Priority

Employees not properly washing hands — contamination risk

Pest issuesHigh Priority

Evidence of pests found during inspection

SanitationHigh Priority

Equipment or surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-72

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-4 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-0 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Inspection Timeline

+10 pts

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% weight

How scoring works: Every restaurant starts at 100 points. Points are deducted for violations found during inspections.

Recent inspections are weighted more heavily. High priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact.

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961 JEWETT AVENUE, Staten Island, NY 10314

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Inspection History

2 records on file

1 Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection1 Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection

Jan 26

Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection InspectionLatestViolations were cited in the following area(s).

4 High

4 total4 risk factors

40/100inspection score

−40 pts

High Priority (4)

−40 pts

04AFood Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.Risk Factor−10
06CFood, 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.Risk Factor−10
06FWiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.Risk Factor−10
02BHot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.Risk Factor−10

Base deductions−40 pts

Risk factor bonus (4× +5)−20 pts

Sep 25

Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection InspectionViolations were cited in the following area(s).

4 High2 Med

6 total4 risk factors

30/100inspection score

−50 pts

High Priority (4)

−40 pts

02BHot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.Risk Factor−10
06FWiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.Risk Factor−10
04NFilth 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.Risk Factor−10
06APersonal cleanliness is inadequate. Outer garment soiled with possible contaminant. Effective hair restraint not worn where required. Jewelry worn on hands or arms. Fingernail polish worn or fingernails not kept clean and trimmed.Risk Factor−10

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

08AEstablishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.−5
28-06Contract with a pest management professional not in place. Record of extermination activities not kept on premises.−5

Base deductions−50 pts

Risk factor bonus (4× +5)−20 pts

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Data source: NYC DOHMH · Official government inspection records

Grading System

85 – 100
Excellent
70 – 84
Good
Below 70
Fair

About SafeDine Scores

Scores are calculated using official government inspection data. High Priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact, followed by Intermediate and Basic violations. Community reviews can adjust the score by up to 5 points when 3+ reviews are submitted.

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