What is Goldwater Bar & Grill's health inspection score?

Goldwater Bar & Grill has a SafeDine safety score of 10 out of 100 (Grade C). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Goldwater Bar & Grill last inspected?

Goldwater Bar & Grill was last inspected on May 12, 2026. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Goldwater Bar & Grill have?

Goldwater Bar & Grill has 20 total violations across 1 inspection on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Goldwater Bar & Grill safe to eat at?

Goldwater Bar & Grill has a safety score of 10/100, which suggests room for improvement. Review the detailed inspection history on SafeDine for more information.

What type of cuisine does Goldwater Bar & Grill serve?

Goldwater Bar & Grill serves Caribbean cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

Goldwater Bar & Grill

Name: Goldwater Bar & Grill
Address: 218-28 MERRICK BOULEVARD, Queens, 11413
Rating: 10

218-28 MERRICK BOULEVARD, Queens

Last Inspected: 5/12/2026

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0Poor

Caribbean•Queens

Ranked #976 of 1000 in QueensBetter than 40% of caribbean restaurants

Stable

2 inspections

Last: May 12, 2026

medium confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

Clean Rate

Avg Violations

1 month ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Cross-contaminationHigh Priority

Raw and cooked foods not properly separated

Temperature controlHigh Priority

Food not kept at safe temperatures — risk of bacterial growth

Pest issuesHigh Priority

Evidence of pests found during inspection

SanitationHigh Priority

Equipment or surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized

Employee hygiene

Personal hygiene practices not followed

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

Live Data Feed

Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-111

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-14 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-16 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-0 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Inspection Timeline

0 pts

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% weight

Real-time Score: 0/100 — This score includes today's freshness penalty and may differ slightly from the displayed score (10/100) which is computed during our regular data sync.

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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Inspection History

2 records on file

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

May 26

Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection InspectionLatest

6 High1 Med

7 total5 risk factors

10/100inspection score

−65 pts

High Priority (6)

−60 pts

04AFood Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.Risk Factor−10
08AEstablishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.−10
04LEvidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.Risk Factor−10
06ESanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.Risk Factor−10
02BHot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.Risk Factor−10
06DFood contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.Risk Factor−10

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

10GDishwashing and ware washing: Cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.−5

Base deductions−65 pts

Risk factor bonus (5× +5)−25 pts

Dec 25

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

6 High7 Med

13 total4 risk factors

0/100inspection score

−70 pts

High Priority (4)

−40 pts

06DFood contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.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
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
04LEvidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.Risk Factor−10

Intermediate (6)

−30 pts

08CPesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. Pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. Unprotected, unlocked bait station used.−5
10DMechanical or natural ventilation not provided, inadequate, improperly installed, in disrepair or fails to prevent and control excessive build-up of grease, heat, steam condensation, vapors, odors, smoke or fumes.−5
08AEstablishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.−5
10GDishwashing and ware washing: Cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.−5
28-06Contract with a pest management professional not in place. Record of extermination activities not kept on premises.−5
10BAnti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided where required; equipment or floor not properly drained; sewage disposal system in disrepair or not functioning properly. Condensation or liquid waste improperly disposed of.−5

Base deductions−70 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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