What is Golden Garden's health inspection score?

Golden Garden has a SafeDine safety score of 93 out of 100 (Grade A). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Golden Garden last inspected?

Golden Garden was last inspected on July 7, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Golden Garden have?

Golden Garden has 16 total violations across 5 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Golden Garden safe to eat at?

Yes, Golden Garden has an excellent safety record with a score of 93/100. This indicates strong compliance with health and safety standards.

What type of cuisine does Golden Garden serve?

Golden Garden serves American cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

Golden Garden

Name: Golden Garden
Address: 5505 MERRICK ROAD, Massapequa, 11758
Rating: 93

5505 MERRICK ROAD, Massapequa

Last inspected 11mo ago

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0Excellent

American

Better than 22% of american restaurants

Improving

5 inspections

Last: Jul 7, 2025

medium confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

20%

Clean Rate

3.2

Avg Violations

11 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Handwashing

Employees not properly washing hands — contamination risk

Cross-contamination

Raw and cooked foods not properly separated

Temperature controlHigh Priority

Food not kept at safe temperatures — risk of bacterial growth

Sanitation

Equipment or surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized

Pest issues

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-12

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-2 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-0 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-3 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-7 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

+10 pts

100

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% weight

3rd

30% weight

Real-time Score: 88/100 — This score includes today's freshness penalty and may differ slightly from the displayed score (93/100) 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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Violation Timeline

Nov 2023

1 inspections

1 high priority

5 basic

Nov

Dec 2023

1 inspections

1 basic

Mar 2025

1 inspections

1 high priority

6 basic

Mar

Apr 2025

1 inspections

2 basic

Jul 2025

1 inspections

Jul

Inspection History

5 records on file

3 Inspection2 Re-Inspection

Jul 25

Inspection InspectionLatestClean

No violations

100/100inspection score

Apr 25

Re-Inspection Inspection

2 Basic

2 total

96/100inspection score

−4 pts

Basic (2)

−4 pts

15AFloors, walls, ceilings, not smooth, properly constructed, in disrepair, dirty surfaces−2
8AFood not protected during storage, preparation, display, transportation and service, from potential sources of contamination (e.g., food uncovered, mislabeled, stored on floor, missing or inadequate sneeze guards, food containers double stacked)−2

Base deductions−4 pts

Mar 25

Inspection Inspection

1 High6 Basic

7 total

78/100inspection score

−22 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

5CPotentially hazardous foods are not stored under refrigeration except during necessary preparation or approved precooling procedures (room temperature storage).−10

Basic (6)

−12 pts

8AFood not protected during storage, preparation, display, transportation and service, from potential sources of contamination (e.g., food uncovered, mislabeled, stored on floor, missing or inadequate sneeze guards, food containers double stacked)−2
12DToilet facilities inadequate, inconvenient, dirty, in disrepair, toilet paper missing, not self-closing doors, missing hand wash signs−2
11BWiping cloths dirty, not stored properly in sanitizing solutions−2
10BNon-food contact surfaces and equipment are improperly designed, constructed, installed, maintained (equipment not readily accessible for cleaning, surface not smooth finish)−2
15AFloors, walls, ceilings, not smooth, properly constructed, in disrepair, dirty surfaces−2
11DNon food contact surfaces of equipment not clean−2

Base deductions−22 pts

Dec 23

Re-Inspection Inspection

1 Basic

1 total

98/100inspection score

−2 pts

Basic (1)

−2 pts

12EHandwashing facilities inaccessible, improperly located, dirty, in disrepair, improper fixtures, soap, and single service towels or hand drying devices missing−2

Base deductions−2 pts

Nov 23

Inspection Inspection

1 High5 Basic

6 total

80/100inspection score

−20 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

5CPotentially hazardous foods are not stored under refrigeration except during necessary preparation or approved precooling procedures (room temperature storage).−10

Basic (5)

−10 pts

10AFood (ice) contact surfaces are improperly designed, constructed, installed, located (cracks, open seams, pitted surfaces, tin cans reused, uncleanable or corroded food contact surfaces)−2
8AFood not protected during storage, preparation, display, transportation and service, from potential sources of contamination (e.g., food uncovered, mislabeled, stored on floor, missing or inadequate sneeze guards, food containers double stacked)−2
14AInsects, rodents present−2
12EHandwashing facilities inaccessible, improperly located, dirty, in disrepair, improper fixtures, soap, and single service towels or hand drying devices missing−2
12DToilet facilities inadequate, inconvenient, dirty, in disrepair, toilet paper missing, not self-closing doors, missing hand wash signs−2

Base deductions−20 pts

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Data source: Florida DBPR · 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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